#HRStrategy

Government Jobs Surge: A New Trend in the U.S. Labor Market

As we celebrate Independence Day, it's worth remembering that opportunity and contribution are core to the American story.

Rethinking Leadership Identification: Moving Beyond Traditional Hiring Practices

🚨 77% of companies can’t identify their future leaders. That stat should stop us in our tracks.

Embracing the "Quiet Quitters": The New Paradigm for Thriving Workplaces

You know the ones. They left their last role because they refused to answer emails at midnight. They turned down a “promotion” that demanded 70-hour weeks. They’re labeled “quiet quitters” – but I call them 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤.

CEOs should acknowledge that high turnover isn't just an HR issue; it affects organizational health and productivity. Replacing talent can cost between 40% to 200% of a role’s salary, and disengaged teams can reduce profitability by 21%. "Quiet quitting" erodes culture, harming morale and collaboration. Gallup suggests hiring for cultural alignment first and skills second to foster harmony and positive contributions. Use a 3-question litmus test to identify potential misfits: ask about failure perceptions, handling disagreements, and cultural footprint. Engaged teams experience 81% less absenteeism and an 18% productivity boost, while stable environments reduce turnover by 43%. Consider which hiring question feels riskiest and how these insights can enhance your hiring strategy for a more engaged workforce.

1 in 2 U.S. Employees Are Open to Leaving — Here’s How to Stop the Bleeding

CEOs should acknowledge that high turnover isn't just an HR issue; it affects organizational health and productivity. Replacing talent can cost between 40% to 200% of a role’s salary, and disengaged teams can reduce profitability by 21%. "Quiet quitting" erodes culture, harming morale and collaboration. Gallup suggests hiring for cultural alignment first and skills second to foster harmony and positive contributions.