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Want to Stand Out at Work? Craft Your Professional Self

The mantra of “be yourself” is often at the forefront of career advice, but how crucial is it to workplace success? While appealing on the surface, the pursuit of total authenticity at work is often misguided and potentially detrimental to your career advancement. Hogan Assessments research shows that what people perceive as “authenticity” in the […]

The 8 New Benefits Attracting Top Talent in 2025 

While a big salary grabs the attention of job applicants, most high achievers recognize that money is just one part of the overall picture when it comes to what makes a job worthwhile. Benefits also play a significant role.   And though employers regularly reevaluate and update salary packages, many pay too little attention to […]

Faces of HR: How Kim Strignile Drives Organizational Success Through Talent

Kim Strignile is a Senior Vice President and HR Business Partner Director, a seasoned Human Resources (HR) leader with over 24 years of experience. Her expertise spans talent strategy, organizational design, and leadership development. At Provident Bank, she leads both the HR Business Partner and Talent Acquisition teams, which are crucial in cultivating a high-performing culture […]

Textio Study Illustrates “Vibe” Bias in Hiring 

When it comes to hiring, technical skills and business fit should drive decision-making. But new research from Textio shows that subjective impressions are still playing an outsized role—and could be leading companies to miss out on top talent.  Personality vs. Skills  According to the Textio report, candidates who are hired are 12 times more likely […]

The Class of 2025 Is Entering the Workforce. What HR Leaders Must Know When Hiring Them

For most, summer’s approach means sunny days, relaxing by the pool, and increased electric bills thanks to the constant humming of the A/C. But for HR professionals, the season brings with it a new batch of hires fresh out of college, raring to join the workforce. But as we face economic uncertainty, AI’s constant evolution, […]

High-Performers Receive the Worst Feedback 

When it comes to career development, feedback isn’t optional—it’s essential. But new data from Textio reveals a major gap that could be costing companies their best talent: high-performing employees often receive worse feedback.  Vague Feedback Doesn’t Help  According to Textio’s analysis of interview and workplace feedback, high performers are far more likely to receive vague […]

4 Strategies for Managers to Support Career Development  

When you hear the words career development, your mind might instantly go to dull presentations or seminars. But career development isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a cornerstone of employee engagement, retention, and organizational success.   While HR departments often design the frameworks and programs to support career growth, managers bring these initiatives to life. As […]

Which Laws Apply to My Out-of-State Remote Employees?

While an increasing number of employers are requiring their remote employees to return to the office, it’s safe to assume that some employees may continue to work remotely. For their employers, it’s important to remember that many employment laws are state-based and may vary by jurisdiction. Examples of employment issues that can be controlled by […]

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Millennials Continue to Lean Heavily on Side Hustles

Millennials aren’t afraid of hard work. In fact, many are putting in far more than forty hours a week. But a new survey from Academized.com shows that extra time isn’t necessarily going into career development and chasing corporate promotions—it’s going into building side hustles. Side Hustles on the Rise Out of 2,500 millennials surveyed, more […]

Career Development for Rockstar Employees

When companies bring in a senior-level hire with 20 or 30 years of experience, it’s easy to assume they don’t need career development anymore. After all, these are people who’ve built reputations, mastered their fields, and led teams across industries. What more could they possibly need? The answer: plenty—just not the same kind of development […]