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In today’s fast-moving global companies, HR leaders need to be sharp thinkers and strong people connectors. That’s exactly who you’ll find in Elena Skvortsova, the HR Director at Muse Group. With over 10 years of experience helping international teams grow, Skvortsova is a pro at linking people strategy to big business goals. Skvortsova’s career has taken […]
In today’s fast-moving work world, the key to winning isn’t just about cool tech or smart processes. It’s about truly putting people first. Dr. Meisha-Ann Martin, VP of People Research at Workhuman and speaker at SHRM 25, recently showed us just how powerful this can be. She highlighted that when done right, recognition isn’t just a […]
Disengagement doesn’t always announce itself. More often, it hides in plain sight—behind polite smiles, quiet compliance, or a sudden dip in collaboration. For HR leaders and business executives, the ability to recognize these early signals can mean the difference between retaining top talent and watching them quietly disengage, then leave. “As a recruiter, I often […]
Let’s face it: losing an employee isn’t just a headache. It hits your budget hard, eats away at team spirit, and can even slow down your entire business. That’s why understanding why people leave, and how to encourage them to stay, is crucial. In this week’s HR Query, we talked with Sarah Peck, GM at Indeed Flex, a […]
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin unexpectedly found himself in the spotlight for reasons other than his music. During a recent concert, Martin called the audience’s attention to a couple featured on a jumbotron “kiss cam.” The couple initially appeared to be locked in an embrace before quickly separating and then ducking out of the camera’s view. […]
Lena Finch‘s career path wasn’t a straight line to the HR department. She kicked things off in customer service, handling frustrated callers and learning the true meaning of empathy under pressure. Little did she know, those early days were shaping her into the exceptional HR leader she is today. “Those early days taught me how […]
Over the past several years, there has been a revolution in how employees work. The COVID-19 pandemic drove an overnight shift to remote work, and many employees became accustomed to the flexibility and freedom this shift provided. While a growing number of companies are now requiring employees to return to the office, this doesn’t mean […]
Within your company, you know the stay-ahead race well. Innovation! AI! Digital tools! There’s so much new technology bursting down businesses doors these days that it’s hard to keep up. But there’s an often-overlooked threat undermining progress from within—skills gaps. While it’s easy to focus on flashy new technologies or growth strategies, unaddressed skills shortages […]
For a long time, HR teams leaned heavily on annual surveys and the occasional pulse check to take the temperature of employee engagement. But in today’s fast-shifting workplace—where hybrid setups, changing expectations, and constant pivots are the norm—those traditional methods often show up too late or don’t quite tell the full story. That’s where AI-driven […]
Summertime brings a wave of paid time off as employees use their vacation days to visit their families and friends or far-flung destinations. For millions of immigrant workers, however, this season brings a very different experience. Rather than enjoying a summer filled with rest and reconnection, immigrant workers are facing emotional strain and legal uncertainties. […]