Meaningful Compensation Conversations: Why They Matter More Than Raises Posted on December 10, 2021 (December 19, 2025) by Laura Morgan We often discuss salary and benefits with managers, but how often do we focus on meaningful compensation conversations that address what we truly want or need? A typical conversation might go like this: Your manager says, “I was able to get you an additional 1% adjustment.” For a moment, you’re excited. The lights are flashing, […] Read More… from Meaningful Compensation Conversations: Why They Matter More Than Raises
7 Signs of Career Engagement and What to Do If You’re Not Posted on October 19, 2021 (December 19, 2025) by Laura Morgan The Challenge HR Can’t Ignore Employees who are not engaged don’t just feel disconnected—they create ripple effects across productivity, culture, and turnover. HR leaders need to recognize the early signs of disengagement and empower employees to reclaim their career engagement before burnout or resignation occurs. 7 Signs of True Career Engagement Engaged employees don’t just […] Read More… from 7 Signs of Career Engagement and What to Do If You’re Not
Why Title Inflation Harms Employees and How to Prevent It Posted on September 23, 2021 (December 19, 2025) by Laura Morgan By Laura Morgan, Managing Partner at MorganHR Job titles are not free, so why are companies passing them out like candy? If you’re not careful, wrongly staging your employees’ careers could be like promoting a first grader to eighth grade. They will lose out on necessary skills that are taught along the path and will […] Read More… from Why Title Inflation Harms Employees and How to Prevent It
The Hidden Costs of Title Inflation—and How HR Can Prevent It Posted on September 23, 2021 (December 19, 2025) by Laura Morgan […] Read More… from The Hidden Costs of Title Inflation—and How HR Can Prevent It
How ESG Goals Drive Business Strategy Posted on September 21, 2021 (December 19, 2025) by Amanda Morgan The Shift Toward a Circular Plastics Economy LEGO, Patagonia, Nestlé, Procter & Gamble, Apple, and Unilever—what do these companies have in common? They are shifting from a linear to a circular plastics economy as part of their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals. LEGO is developing a prototype for bricks made from 100% recycled PET […] Read More… from How ESG Goals Drive Business Strategy
Bushcraft Skills: Rediscovering Lost Arts in a Digital World Posted on September 16, 2021 (December 19, 2025) by Laura Morgan The Lost Art of Bushcraft: Rediscovering Practical Skills in a Digital Age By Neil Morgan, Managing Partner at MorganHR and Creator of SimplyMerit – Learn about essential bushcraft skills.Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Why Modern Convenience Is Eroding Our Confidence in Core Life Skills When was the last time you sharpened a knife or built […] Read More… from Bushcraft Skills: Rediscovering Lost Arts in a Digital World
Employee Retention Strategies to Win Top Talent in 2025 Posted on September 14, 2021 (December 19, 2025) by Laura Morgan Why Employees Are Leaving The “Turnover Tsunami” is no longer just a forecast. According to Achievers Workforce Institute, 52% of North American employees plan to look for a new job this year. Alarmingly, 47% will leave if hybrid work isn’t offered. These statistics highlight an urgent reality: companies that don’t evolve risk losing their talent. […] Read More… from Employee Retention Strategies to Win Top Talent in 2025
The Invisible Stress Backpack Everyone Is Carrying Posted on September 10, 2021 (December 19, 2025) by Laura Morgan I have one. You have one. Your family members and friends have one. The cashiers at the grocery store have their own invisible stress backpacks. Your children’s teachers, your co-workers, your doctor… literally everyone is walking around with an invisible backpack loaded with stress and anxiety due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These emotions are hitting all of us because […] Read More… from The Invisible Stress Backpack Everyone Is Carrying
Why Real Development Takes More Than Self-Study Posted on September 7, 2021 (December 19, 2025) by Laura Morgan […] Read More… from Why Real Development Takes More Than Self-Study
Two Truths and a Lie in HR: Lessons from Parenthood Posted on August 25, 2021 (December 19, 2025) by Laura Morgan […] Read More… from Two Truths and a Lie in HR: Lessons from Parenthood