Human Resources

17 articles

A diverse panel of interviewers assessing a candidate during a structured behavioral interview, highlighting professional communication and assessment.
Hiring

How to Conduct Effective Behavioral Interviews

Residents in the bottom behavioral interview quartile are 2–3 times more likely to require formal remediation for professionalism or interpersonal issues, according to Residencyadvisor .

Nathaniel Brooks·April 20, 2026
A lone employee working late in a dimly lit office, representing the concept of quiet quitting and its impact on workplace energy.
Personal Growth

What is Quiet Quitting? Understanding Its Workplace Impact

In 2026, 'quiet quitting' is more than individual disengagement; it's a measurable force actively diminishing organizational health.

Jenna Wallace·April 20, 2026
A single dejected employee working alone in a dimly lit office, symbolizing widespread employee disengagement and its impact on productivity.
Workplace

Employee disengagement fuels disconnection, hurting productivity

More than half of employees, about 53%, are either passively or actively disengaged, contributing to an estimated $8-9 trillion loss in global productivity annually, according to ET HRSEA .

Marcus Ellery·April 19, 2026
Diverse job candidates in a modern office interview, with one candidate exuding a positive and collaborative attitude, highlighting the importance of attitude in hiring.
Hiring

What is recruiting for attitude, and why does it matter?

A staggering 46% of all new hires will fail within their first 18 months, leading to significant financial and operational setbacks for organizations across industries, according to LeadershipIQ .

Nathaniel Brooks·April 19, 2026
Diverse professionals collaborating effectively in a hybrid work environment, showcasing connection and inclusivity between in-person and remote team members.
Workplace

How to Build Sustainable Empathy in Hybrid Workplaces

A recent study found that companies with high empathy scores experienced 50% lower employee turnover rates in hybrid settings compared to their less empathetic counterparts (Empathy Institute, 2023).

Marcus Ellery·April 19, 2026
Diverse new employees collaborating and smiling during an efficient and welcoming onboarding process in a modern office.
Hiring

How to Optimize Employee Onboarding for Retention and Productivity

On average, new hires are given 54 onboarding tasks to complete, a number that can quickly overwhelm even the most eager new employee, according to StrongDM .

Nathaniel Brooks·April 17, 2026
Diverse team collaborating in a modern office, showcasing skills-based hiring in action.
Hiring

What is Skills-Based Hiring and Why Does It Matter for the Future?

Over 60% of employers still reject otherwise qualified candidates solely for lacking a college degree, according to SHRM .

Nathaniel Brooks·April 15, 2026
AI interface processing resumes in a modern HR office, highlighting the automation's impact on human judgment and talent development.
Leadership

AI challenges leadership development, impacting talent scarcity

Early-career HR professionals in many companies no longer review resumes.

Alina Petrov·April 15, 2026
Diverse team of employees engaged in collaborative work and professional development activities in a modern office setting.
Hiring

What are workforce development programs for company culture and advancement?

Companies experience a 17 percent increase in productivity and a 21 percent boost in profitability when employees receive targeted training, according to HBS Online .

Nathaniel Brooks·April 14, 2026
Leaders collaborating with advanced technology, showcasing the irreplaceable human element in the age of artificial intelligence.
Leadership

Top 10 Human-Centered Leadership Skills AI Can't Replace

LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky predicts that as artificial intelligence takes on more tasks, certain human-centered skills will become not just valuable, but absolutely essential for leaders.

Alina Petrov·April 13, 2026
A diverse team of professionals collaborating effectively, highlighting the benefits of skills-based hiring in a modern workplace setting.
Hiring

Skills-Based Hiring: Benefits and Challenges for Employers

90% of companies that have shifted to skills-based hiring report a reduction in mishires, fundamentally changing how they build their teams.

Nathaniel Brooks·April 13, 2026
Diverse new hires participating in an engaging and supportive onboarding session led by a mentor, fostering collaboration and growth.
Hiring

How to Improve New Hire Onboarding for Better Retention

On average, new hires are given 54 onboarding tasks to complete, a substantial administrative load that often lacks sustained support through the critical, year-long integration process.

Nathaniel Brooks·April 13, 2026
A solitary figure sits at a desk in a dark office, illuminated by a single lamp, symbolizing the overlooked problem of employee disengagement.
Insights

Quiet Quitting: Not the Real Disconnection Problem

Less than 2% of employees fit the description of 'quiet quitting' based on Culture Amp's global data set covering the last 12 months.

Marcus Ellery·April 12, 2026
Diverse professionals collaborating in a modern office, representing the success of skills-based and inclusive hiring practices.
Hiring

What Is Skills-Based Hiring and Why Is It the Future?

Over 60% of employers still rejected otherwise qualified candidates in 2023 simply because they lacked a college degree, according to SHRM .

Marcus Ellery·April 12, 2026
Diverse employees celebrating in a bright office, holding 'Top Workplace' awards and banners, signifying a successful and positive work environment.
Insights

USA Today Recognizes 1,661 Organizations as Top Workplaces

Out of 2,375 organizations surveyed for the 2026 USA Today Top Workplaces awards, only 1,661 ultimately earned recognition.

Marcus Ellery·April 11, 2026
Diverse group of office workers exhibiting quiet quitting behaviors, looking disengaged and uninspired in a muted, cinematic scene.
Insights

What Are Quiet Quitting Workplace Trends?

In Athens, Greece, a staggering 67.

Marcus Ellery·April 11, 2026
A diverse group of smiling employees celebrating in a modern office, recognized as a USA TODAY Top Workplace for 2026.
Workplace

USA Today Recognizes 1,661 Organizations as Top Workplaces

Out of 2,375 organizations surveyed, only 1,661 earned the prestigious USA TODAY Top Workplaces recognition in 2026.

Marcus Ellery·April 11, 2026