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How Neglecting Culture Hurts Retention, Engagement, and Performance

Leaders understand financial debt and technical debt. But many overlook a more subtle, equally corrosive liability: culture debt. Culture debt accumulates when leadership delays difficult conversations, ignores misaligned behaviors, or fails to reinforce company values. It’s not always visible right away—but it compounds. Left unchecked, it erodes trust, weakens engagement, and increases turnover. What Culture […]

Tech Needs Older Workers: 3 Ways to Hire and Retain Them

Tech companies are battling for talent. With innovation accelerating and AI reshaping roles across every function, demand for skilled professionals has never been higher. But while employers scramble to fill roles, they may be overlooking a critical solution in plain sight: older workers. Amid rising living costs and economic uncertainty, many professionals are extending their […]

Be Anxious About ADA Anxiety Claims

A very recent case from the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (the federal appeals court over Texas) explains how a seemingly common condition in a stressed-out world is deserving of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protection. Lawyer Sues Under ADA Jamilah Way was a lawyer for the city of Missouri City, Texas, from August […]

Some Employees Are Turning to AI Over Managers

A new report from Resume.ai reveals a surprising trend: employees are turning to AI tools instead of their managers for help at work. One in five now rely on AI for day-to-day guidance, and more than a third use AI over their boss when preparing for performance reviews. At a glance, this might look like […]

The Big Stay: Why Employees Are Choosing Stability Over Mobility and Why That’s an Opportunity for HR

After the upheaval of the Great Resignation, we’re witnessing a powerful new workforce trend: The Big Stay. Employees are increasingly choosing to remain in their current roles, opting for security, stability, and deeper engagement rather than hopping to new opportunities. The Big Stay presents a powerful opportunity for organizations if HR leaders approach it in […]

Immigration Shifts Put I-9 and E-Verify in the Spotlight

The opening months of President Trump’s second administration have been marked by a rapid and significant focus on immigration policy. Within hours of his inauguration, President Trump signed a flurry of executive orders, directing immediate and sweeping changes to immigration enforcement priorities, humanitarian programs, and removal policies. These changes, along with subsequent federal agency policy […]

Faces of HR: Decoding Culture and Scaling with Chelsea Williams

Chelsea Williams is a dynamic People and Human Resources (HR) leader with over a decade of experience orchestrating organizational growth, and expertly guiding teams through periods of complex transformation. Her impressive track record recently led her to Cordial, where she now serves as their VP of People and Culture, poised to shape a thriving employee […]

States That Have Issued Workplace DEIA Guidance

On February 13, 2025, state attorneys general (AG) from 15 states issued written guidance entitled “Multi-State Guidance Concerning Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Employment Initiatives.” The guidance opens as follows: “The Attorneys General of Massachusetts, Illinois, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Vermont are […]

Support Employee Health and Wealth: Spending Account Benefits Guide

In today’s economy, it’s more important than ever before for employers to focus on attracting and retaining employees. The current competitive market environment and higher expectations from candidates means employers need to differentiate themselves, and one way to do this is with workplace benefits. Workforce Retention Resources While some employment metrics are promising—such as the […]

Cool Benefits You Haven’t Tried That Win Talent Wars

Attracting and retaining talent is a crucial element in the success of any business. Human capital can make the difference between a struggling company, an ordinary company, and a truly stellar organization. When competing for talent with other employers, it’s easy for businesses to fall into the trap of thinking the only way to hire […]