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How change management makes policy shifts and legal compliance stick
The words “policy update” usually trigger a collective groan. New data privacy protocols, updated internal policies and compliance requirements feel like a bureaucratic headache. But the best organizations know it doesn’t have to be that way.
Why tech changes fail in the workplace (and how to fix it)
Organizations fail at implementing tech-driven change because they underestimate what it takes to make complex ideas resonate with humans. Here are six ways most workplaces stumble, and how to fix them.
10 toxic workplace habits that haunt teams during change
Toxic workplace habits are especially good at haunting teams during change. Let’s take a look at some of the most frightening offenders and talk about how to fix them — with a spooky season twist.
7 mistakes leaders make in the change management process
The change management process is supposed to guide organizations through transitions — but in reality, most efforts fall apart before they deliver results.
How to communicate change to employees: matching message to medium
You wouldn’t text your boss a 20-page strategy doc. Just like you wouldn’t call a town hall to reveal a new coffee machine. But organizations make similar mistakes all the time.
8 soft skills every workplace needs – but rarely prioritizes
Hard skills matter — but it’s the human ones that build trust, shape culture and leave a lasting impact. And yet most workplaces treat them like a bonus, not a necessity.
From change to wellness: how people strategy drives profit
Companies in the top quartile of employee engagement see 21% higher profitability than those in the bottom. That’s not a rounding error. That’s a competitive advantage.
How to lead through culture shifts — and come out stronger
People are juggling return-to-office mandates, adjusting to AI, raising kids and quietly burning out. And whether they say it out loud or not, they’re watching how leadership shows up in the middle of it all.
4 reasons return-to-office mandates are bad business
Companies that build modern, flexible work environments will retain top talent, reduce turnover and attract future-ready professionals. Those who don’t? They’ll spend a fortune trying to recover what they lost.
Why employees resist change: 8 reasons you can’t ignore
The best insights don’t always come from the top; they come from the people living the change every day. Your boots-on-the-ground contributors? They’re not obstacles. They’re advisors.
Employee feedback fatigue: 5 reasons surveys suck
Your employees are tired of surveys. We’re talking full-on feedback fatigue. Because too many companies treat surveys as checkboxes — not a meaningful part of their employee engagement strategy.
5 ways to integrate AI without losing your soul
AI is a tool, not a takeover. And if you use it with intention — rooted in purpose, transparency and actual human connection — you can build something powerful and personal.
