Employees often shiver when they hear the words “performance management”. It evokes images of stuffy meeting rooms, where you feel like you’re in high school again as a manager looks over your file and assigns you grades.

Here are some important stats about performance reviews: 85% of employees would consider quitting after receiving what they perceive as an unfair performance assessment. Additionally, only 14% of employees strongly agree that their performance reviews motivate improvement.

Employee handbooks are a cornerstone of workplace culture and compliance—but their language can also create legal exposure if not carefully crafted. This article reviews what phrases, policies, or “rules of conduct” employers must avoid under current NLRB and EEOC guidance. Learn how to balance organizational values with employee rights while maintaining compliant, enforceable policies.

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.

If you ask successful CEOs for the secrets of a thriving business, they will all say the same thing: great people and accurate data. High-quality business intelligence is a powerful tool that empowers leaders to identify opportunities, find efficiencies, and strengthen the bottom line.

Employee Appreciation Day is the perfect opportunity to recognize your team's dedication and hard work. Falling on the first Friday in March every year (March 7, 2025), this special day provides a chance to show your employees how much you value them.