Author: Rob Whalen, BNFT

How HR Teams Can Drive Greater ROI with their PTO Programs

Paid time off (PTO) is a mainstay of benefits packages, but too many companies are failing to maximize its value. A significant majority of employees don’t use all the PTO allocated to them each year, and this creates a series of problems for companies. For one thing, it means employees aren’t getting the full benefit […]

DEI Rollback: 3 Ways to Navigate Policy Shifts Without Losing Your Team

Corporate giants like Disney, Meta, and Target are making headlines with DEI policy reversals, spurred by recent anti-DEI executive orders. But what’s the real cost? These shifts can breed employee distrust and drive attrition. In our latest Q&A, change management expert Shannon Gabriel, VP of Leadership Solutions at TBM Consulting, reveals the critical mistakes leaders […]

Faces of HR: Ashley Braband’s Playbook for Building Omaha Productions

From the hallowed sidelines of the Philadelphia Eagles to the digital frontier of sports media, Ashley Braband‘s career trajectory reads like a meticulously crafted highlight reel. But it’s her latest act—building the people and culture experience at Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions—that’s truly defining her legacy. “My journey began in the trenches,” Braband recalls, referencing her […]

Strengthening the Leadership Pipeline: Identifying and Developing Middle Managers for Senior Roles

Most organizations are arranged in a pyramid-shaped hierarchy, with large numbers of frontline workers reporting to a smaller group of managers, who in turn report to an even smaller group of directors and VPs, all the way up to a single CEO. Even in organizations that claim to be “flat,” some level of hierarchy is […]

Gen AI: From Distraction to Better Interactions

The rapid rise of generative AI (Gen AI) business applications over the past two years has been exciting. Forty percent of MBA and Master in Management students say they’re already using Gen AI “multiple times a day,” indicating a rising level of comfort with this technology among the next generation of managers. Meanwhile, 85% of […]

Catfishing: What You Need to Know

You’ve probably heard of ghosting—a trend where both potential employees and potential employers “go missing” after initially engaging in the talent acquisition process. You may also be familiar with quiet quitting—employees who, while they remain on the payroll, do the minimal amount of work required to keep those paychecks coming. There’s a relatively new business […]

5 Key Actions HR Leaders Can Take When Introducing AI to Their Workforce

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way organizations operate, deliver solutions and make important business decisions. In many ways, it will enable workers to operate more efficiently and make their work lives easier, with recent research finding that 83% of global employees believe it will increase day-to-day productivity and 72% saying it will improve strategic […]

Faces of HR: How Maureen O’Neill’s Legal Precision Meets DEI Passion at Consilio

Maureen O’Neill’s career is a testament to the power of evolution, a journey that seamlessly blends legal acumen with a fervent dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). From the rigorous corridors of a prestigious law firm to the dynamic landscape of eDiscovery and the heart of Consilio‘s DEI initiatives, Maureen has built bridges between […]

HR Leadership: Four Lessons from 2024 and Priorities for 2025

In 2024, HR leaders faced rapid change and played a pivotal role in shaping business strategy and performance. As we move through 2025, HR’s role will continue to evolve. To keep pace, HR leaders must be adaptable, empathetic, and forward-thinking. Below are four key lessons from 2024 and top priorities for this year. Driving Business […]

Help Employees Break Through Career Gridlock

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to leap out of bed on Monday morning, eager to get to work instead of spending Sunday night battling the “Sunday scaries” because the thought of returning to work after the weekend is so stressful? Unfortunately, that’s not the experience for most workers, according to Resume Now’s Career Gridlock Report, a […]