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High performers are often the backbone of any successful organization. They consistently achieve results, set standards for excellence, and inspire those around them. Yet, even the most talented individuals can lose motivation if their leaders aren’t careful.

The cost of employee turnover is higher than you think. Employee attrition or the inability for an organization to retain talent can be costly for businesses in more ways than one. While the direct costs associated with finding and hiring new employees are well understood, such as job posting and recruitment fees, there are several hidden costs that can cause an even greater impact on a company’s bottom line.

Career development is a continuous journey of growth and discovery. By focusing on a few essential strategies, anyone can make meaningful progress in their profession. The harsh reality is that most people do more research when buying their next car vs. investing in their career. Hard to believe, but very true.

We are quickly coming up on pay or merit increases for 2026. What is Pay for Performance Salary Planning and why does it matter in today’s workplace? Pay for performance is a compensation model in which employees are paid based on how well they hit their targets.

In many companies, year-end evaluations will occur during the month of January. Performance evaluations are vital tools for both personal growth and organizational success.

Here are three essential ways they make an impact to the employer and employee:

Let me define the tools that I’m talking about here – skills and/or competencies that we all need to have in our jobs to be successful. As you move through your career, you continue to add skills or competencies to your toolkit. Much of that is based on your career progression over 5, 10, 20, 30 years in your career.

As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, we are entering the time of year when we reflect on our many blessings and having an attitude of gratitude. So, what does this look like if you are a leader in a company and have a team that works for you? A leader’s ability to lead with gratitude and show appreciation to their employees has the power to transform not just individual lives, but the entire workplace culture…

Most of your employees will never create any major problems for your organization during their tenure. However, there is a small percentage of your employees who will create turmoil whether by being poor performers, or worst case through some level of external complaint either through a State or Federal agency ….

Trust is the lifeblood of relationships, meaningful work and fulfilling experiences. But unfortunately, trust in leaders is plummeting—and this is occurring within the U.S. and globally. We face uncertainty in everything from the economy and inflation to technology and the future of work.

Uncertainty is the word on the minds of most small and midsize business executives in 2025. A plethora of policy decisions, decelerating job growth, and rising inflation have led countless leaders to worry about an economic downturn and question the direction of their businesses.

In today’s competitive job market, employers often focus on recruiting new talent. However, many overlook the importance of re-recruiting their existing employees. This strategy can be a game-changer for companies looking to retain their top performers and maintain a motivated workforce.

A great client of mine has a strategic HR initiative to “move the middle.” What a great saying which refers to your middle-performing employees. Every company has 15-20% of their employees who are A players, or “rockstars” as we call them.

Yes, I know that all my friends who work in finance and banking are saying this is blasphemy! Everyone knows the correct saying is “cash is king,” right?

Understanding and adapting to the nuances of managing Gen Z employees is not just an interesting exercise in generational psychology: it’s a critical factor in achieving sustained business success in the years to come.

Do you ever get the feeling you are just fighting fires or handling the so called emergency of the day? It’s more common than you think.