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Faces of HR: Heather Wilson’s Strategic HR at Astrion

Heather Wilson, Astrion‘s Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, blends strategic vision with deep service commitment. Her 25-year career, including roles at SAIC and Northrop Grumman, is built on designing talent-driven strategies that fuel growth, aligning with Astrion’s mission. From Navy to HR Discovery Wilson’s HR journey began unexpectedly after her Navy service. […]

Why Middle Managers Struggle and 9 Ways to Help

Middle managers occupy a unique and often challenging position within organizations. They are the bridge between upper management’s strategic directives and the operational realities faced by their teams. Despite their critical role, middle managers frequently encounter numerous obstacles that can hinder their effectiveness. Since they can often be one of the most important roles in […]

U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies That Employers Are Not Required to Meet Heightened Standard of Proof to Establish an FLSA Exemption Applies

Employers do not need to meet a heightened standard of proof to establish an exemption from the minimum wage and overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera, No. 23-217 (Jan. 15, 2025). In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court clarified that employers […]

Boost HR Tasks With Generative AI

Jody Hay is director of HR at TA Services where, he says, the company has “embraced Generative AI as a valuable tool to enhance HR functions, including training and development, content creation, and employee engagement analysis.” But he’s quick to add, that doesn’t mean that the human has been removed from human resources. “While we […]

Name Patterns Point to Systemic Barriers in Senior Leadership Roles

Resume.io recently did an analysis of more than 3000 LinkedIn profiles, with a focus on those in leadership roles. Their analysis identified patterns in names most associated with senior-level positions, specifically those with titles like CEO, COO, CTO, CFO, President, Vice President, Director, and Manager. The findings are interesting, a bit shocking, and perhaps a […]

Reviewing Candidates’ Social Media Accounts—Legit or Not?

Social media is an inseparable part of our lives, influencing how we connect, communicate, and even conduct business. Recruiters increasingly use social media to source and recruit candidates, and many use it to research candidates to make or support hiring decisions. This practice, however, is controversial as it raises significant practical and ethical considerations. The […]

The Continued Need for Kind Leadership: Impacts on Productivity and Competitive Advantage 

When I stepped into the CEO role at Dexian in July 2023, I aimed to strengthen our people-centered organization further, so that everyone would be valued and treated with respect and understanding. Our business succeeds when our people succeed. For this reason, we focus on nurturing an environment where everyone—our employees, clients, and consultants—can maximize […]

Employees Say There’s Too Much Communication from Employers, Not Enough Connection

According to Gallagher’s most recent Employee Communications Report, there’s an apparent dichotomy regarding how employees view communication from their employers. Communicators themselves note challenges with connecting effectively with employees. Communicators Challenged to Communicate HR and internal communication leaders report that they are increasingly dissatisfied with their ability to appropriately and effectively tailor messages and segment […]

Surviving—and Thriving—With a 4-Day Workweek

In the United States, only about 18% of companies have taken steps toward implementing a 4-day workweek, although 59% say they’re willing to consider such a model. That interest may be on the rise as employees are increasingly demanding more flexibility—and leaving jobs for greener pastures if they aren’t able to have enough flexibility and […]

LinkedIn Director of Talent: 5 Things to Know About Manager Onboarding

Need a better strategy for onboarding new people leaders in your organization? Dr. Chrissy Roth-Francis, Director of Talent Development at LinkedIn, can tell you how it’s done. But to understand her approach, it’s important to know Roth-Francis’ background. Roth-Francis worked in higher education for 12 years before joining LinkedIn in 2018, and throughout her career, […]