When you work in HR outsourcing, one of the hardest questions to answer is: what does an HR consultant actually do? It would be easier to answer the question, “What does an HR consultant not do?”

It's a hot labor market right now, and leaders in all industries are struggling to recruit. This could be bad news, even if you're not actively hiring. A competitive labor market means that employers will go to extreme measures to headhunt the best people—including the people on your team.

Every year, Washington Business Journals hosts the Best Places To Work awards here in D.C. It’s a great ceremony that celebrates the positive, supportive cultures in companies both large and small.

The recruitment market can be extremely competitive, especially when it comes to in-demand talent. For small businesses, it can be especially tough, as you can't always win by offering the highest salary.

Expanding into a new market can be the most exciting part of an organization’s journey. It’s also an extremely busy time, with an intense focus on market research, financial projections and operational logistics.

Employee retention is one of the biggest challenges during Mergers & Acquisitions. Many M&As are motivated by a desire to access fresh talent, yet employee turnover can be as much as 70% following a merger.