Recently, we've needed to help some of our clients through a RIF. 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?

Reviewing your employee benefits can be an arduous process. You’ll spend time working with your broker to explore the market, find the best options, and agree on a reasonable employee/employer premium split.

When a team member welcomes a new child, it should be one of the most joyful times of their life. For many working parents, it’s also one of the most stressful. The transition into parenthood, and then back to work, is often when even the most talented, committed employees consider stepping away.

As companies grow, the need for HR support also grows. There is more hiring to be done, more training to be delivered, and an exponential increase in HR admin tasks. On top of that, there's the challenge of developing a long-term human capital strategy for the future.

Communicating an employee separation is never easy. This article distills five practical steps—planning, delivering the message with direct compassion, preserving dignity, addressing the team, and standardizing your approach—so leaders reduce legal risk, protect culture, and help people transition respectfully while keeping the business moving.

When you consider what drives your organizational culture, you might not give much thought to leave management. After all, culture is defined by what happens in the office, not when people are on vacation.