When companies need to perform a Reduction In Force (RIF), they face two major questions: how do we maintain compliance during the RIF, and how do we show kindness and support to the people affected?

In recent years, employers have been taking a more proactive approach to tackling employee burnout. Many companies take a big-picture approach, looking at everything from workloads to wellness benefits. The results have been positive, with lower absenteeism, stronger retention and improved productivity.

At Helios, we are often asked to define (and provide) strategic HRM to an organization in need of change. Strategic Human Resource Management is a big "buzz" term that has been used in senior leadership circles for quite some time. It is widely known to be the future of HR, is talked about at every HR conference, and is what most executives tell us they want when we work with them. But what is it? How can you determine if your HR department is working strategically? What is Strategic HRM?

There’s truth to the old saying, “People don’t leave bad jobs; they leave bad bosses.” According to LinkedIn’s research, seven in ten workers would quit their current job if they had a bad manager.

Artificial Intelligence has been around for a few years now. So far, it has created more questions than answers. Leaders are still wondering if AI can deliver serious productivity gains or alter their staffing needs.

Mergers and acquisitions are an opportunity for two companies to combine their most important assets: their teams.