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15 Jul 2025

Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans: The Executive Stock Sale That Changed the Game

Posted on July 15, 2025 (July 25, 2025) by Alex Morgan

HR professionals reviewing Rule 10b5-1 trading plan documentation

How can executives legally sell stock when they know confidential company news? That question became much more urgent in June 2025 when the Department of Justice secured its first criminal conviction for insider trading based solely on Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. The case involved Terren Scott Peizer, former Executive Chairman of Ontrak, who was sentenced […]

15 Jul 2025

by Laura Morgan Permalink

The Future of Truck Driver Jobs: From Behind the Wheel to Supply Chain Strategists

Posted on July 15, 2025 (July 14, 2025) by Laura Morgan

The transportation industry faces unprecedented transformation. Traditional truck driver jobs are evolving into strategic logistics positions. Meanwhile, the industry confronts a critical driver shortage affecting 80,000 positions nationwide. Regulatory changes and technological integration reshape hiring strategies completely. Therefore, HR leaders must understand this evolution immediately. Truck driver jobs now demand different competencies than in previous […]

14 Jul 2025

by Neil Morgan Permalink

The HR Broken Window: Why Clinging to Spreadsheets Destroys Hidden Value

Posted on July 14, 2025 (July 8, 2025) by Neil Morgan

Infographic comparing outdated HR spreadsheets to modern technology solutions

Are you watching your HR team proudly maintain complex spreadsheets while modern technology solutions gather dust? Furthermore, this scenario mirrors a classic economic principle that reveals devastating hidden costs. The broken window fallacy, first described by economist Frédéric Bastiat, perfectly illustrates why HR technology adoption resistance creates unseen organizational damage. The Spreadsheet Illusion: What HR […]

11 Jul 2025

by Michelle Henderson Permalink

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 […]