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11 Jul 2025

Streamlining HR and Compensation Processes Through Technology

Posted on July 11, 2025 (July 25, 2025) by Michelle Henderson

Modern HR leader using compensation software instead of spreadsheets

Spreadsheets are no longer enough. For HR leaders aiming to streamline HR and compensation processes, relying on Excel for planning, compliance, and pay equity analysis poses significant risks. July 1, 2025, brought critical wage and compliance updates. Managing changes across multiple teams and locations without the right tools is nearly impossible—and introduces delays, inaccuracies, and […]

10 Jul 2025

by Alex Morgan Permalink

Future-Fit Jobs: How Drone Operator Roles Transform by 2030

Posted on July 10, 2025 (July 9, 2025) by Alex Morgan

Drone Operator career evolution from manual control to AI collaboration by 2030

Currently, drone operator roles are experiencing unprecedented transformation across industries. Meanwhile, HR leaders face critical decisions about hiring, training, and developing aerial technology professionals. Furthermore, traditional pilot-focused positions are evolving into sophisticated technology management careers. 🔥 Real-World Use Case: CAL FIRE’s Drone Deployment In 2024, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) […]

09 Jul 2025

by Austin Schleeter Permalink

AI and the Teaspoon Test: A Wake-Up Call for HR

Posted on July 9, 2025 (July 8, 2025) by Austin Schleeter

HR professional stepping into a large excavator labeled “AI” while others use teaspoons

“If the goal is to keep everyone employed digging dirt, should we hand out teaspoons instead of shovels?” That sharp question, asked by an onlooker in 1901 Philadelphia, silenced two well-meaning laborers who complained that a steam shovel was “taking bread out of a hundred men’s mouths.” The remark still stings today, especially for HR […]

07 Jul 2025

by Laura Morgan Permalink

From Exchange to Excellence: How Job Design Economics Transforms HR Strategy

Posted on July 7, 2025 (July 7, 2025) by Laura Morgan

Economic progression diagram showing volunteer exchange leading to market capitalism and job diversification

Most HR leaders struggle with job design — not due to lack of effort, but because they’re solving surface-level symptoms: misaligned job titles, messy org charts, disengaged employees, and scattered responsibilities. These challenges usually stem from a deeper issue: job structures that aren’t keeping pace with business growth or emerging talent trends, like AI specialization. […]

04 Jul 2025

by Neil Morgan Permalink

True Independence: Redefining Independent Judgment in Modern Job Design

Posted on July 4, 2025 (July 4, 2025) by Neil Morgan

Independence spectrum framework showing three levels of workplace autonomy from procedural to strategic

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Independent judgment in job design represents one of HR’s most misunderstood concepts. You review the job description stating “Must exercise independent judgment in daily decision-making,” but when your employee asks for guidance on a routine client request they’ve handled dozens of times before, a critical question emerges: Are they truly […]

30 Jun 2025

by Laura Morgan Permalink

Purpose, Recognition & the Employee Experience: The Retention Illusion in the Age of AI

Posted on June 30, 2025 (July 2, 2025) by Laura Morgan

Employee holding a “You Matter” card, looking confused in front of a screen of AI tools

Companies aren’t building “mattering” into the employee experience — they’re buying time. Today’s headlines are filled with stories about employee purpose, wellness, and recognition. PwC just invested $22 million to integrate well-being and rewards. Harvard Business Review is pushing the idea of “mattering” at work. On the surface, it looks like employers are finally getting […]

23 Jun 2025

by Alex Morgan Permalink

AI Job Architecture Planning: The HR Leader’s Guide to Workforce Transformation

Posted on June 23, 2025 (July 8, 2025) by Alex Morgan

AI job architecture planning decision tree with transformation categories

Your compensation analyst just spent three days manually updating salary bands in Excel, and you know this work won’t exist in two years. Meanwhile, your CEO expects you to lead the organization’s AI transformation while maintaining team morale. How do you tell dedicated employees that their current roles are becoming obsolete? This uncomfortable reality defines […]

17 Jun 2025

by Austin Schleeter Permalink

2025 Salary Increase Budgets: HR Strategic Planning Guide

Posted on June 17, 2025 (June 30, 2025) by Austin Schleeter

HR director reviewing salary increase budgets on laptop with compensation charts displayed on screen

Are your current salary increase budgets prepared for the economic realities of 2025? Furthermore, many HR Directors face mounting pressure to balance competitive compensation with fiscal responsibility, especially as organizations navigate continued workforce challenges. Moreover, recent research reveals that salary increase budgets are expected to reach 3.9% in 2025, creating both opportunities and complexities for […]

15 Jun 2025

by Michelle Henderson Permalink

Meditate Before You Evaluate: HR Wisdom from Rousseau and Kass

Posted on June 15, 2025 (June 23, 2025) by Michelle Henderson

HR leader meditating surrounded by icons of balance and strategy

The Modern HR Dilemma In today’s fast-moving business environment, HR leaders face growing pressure to deliver fast, flawless decisions. From compensation adjustments to AI workforce strategies, everything seems urgent. Yet amid that urgency, the question lingers: Are we solving the right problems—or just reacting? Leon Kass, in his June 16, 2025, appearance on EconTalk, draws […]

12 Jun 2025

by Neil Morgan Permalink

Career Engagement and Pay Perception: Why Reactions Differ

Posted on June 12, 2025 (July 1, 2025) by Neil Morgan

Two employees react differently to the same promotion—smiling vs. dissatisfied—highlighting career engagement differences.

A Tale of Two Promotions Why did Pat smile and Sam frown over the same promotion and pay increase? Understanding career engagement and pay perception could explain their differing reactions. Sam and Pat are both accountants at a manufacturing company in Austin, Texas. Hired one month apart, with the same credentials, same performance scores, and […]