“To be, or not to be, that is the question” Life after COVID. It seems a lot has changed since the pandemic struck in 2020. Especially in the workplace, when nearly the entirety of the American workforce was sent home. This completely upended the way we did work. Meetings went virtual, home Wi-Fi was tested, and people discovered they could wear pajamas and still be productive. Here we are in 2023 and many employees are still working from home. But there is a bit of tussle happening in workplaces, as many employers want them back in the office. You may have heard of the “Return to Office” mand ..read more

In the relentless pursuit of professional success, the value of rest often takes a backseat. To our hardworking readers and busy business owners, your dedication is commendable, but it’s time to address the reality of rest and its profound impact on your well-being. Understanding the Struggle: In a recent HR Magazine article, ‘The Reality of Rest,’ SHRM explores the challenges faced by high achievers like yourself. We see and know first hand, the demands of modern work can be overwhelming, leading to burnout and diminishing returns. It’s crucial to acknowledge that sustained success requires a ..read more

The Rise of an Unexpected Discussion In a world that never sleeps, where 70-hour work weeks have become the norm, it’s time to question the trajectory of our work culture. The landscape is shifting, and the signs are clear—the evolution of work culture is upon us. Breaking the Chains of the 70-Hour Work Week: The HR industry is buzzing with insights, and a recent HRDIRECTOR article, ‘Should 70-Hour Work Weeks Be The Norm?’, has shone a spotlight on the prevailing norm of working far beyond the full-time standard. In a time dominated by trends focusing on work-life balance, it shows the other e ..read more

“Great is the art of beginning, but greater is the art of ending.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Resigning from a role that you find passion in and rewarding can be challenging. There can be overwhelming conflicting thoughts, fears, and hesitations. As the employer of a resigning employee, your reactions and the company offboarding process can either strengthen a departing employee’s resolve to leave or implant a lasting positive experience that has long-term benefits for the company.  My first job in corporate America was for “Company X”. I was with the company for 18 months before realiz ..read more

Employee retention is an ever-discussed topic. How do we find and keep great employees? While money may get them in the door, it most likely won’t keep them there longterm. So, what motivates employees to not only stay with a company but remain actively engaged? It may surprise you to know that money isn’t the number one factor for employee turnover or motivation. In fact, “Gallup drew from decades of data and interviews with 25 million employees” and discovered that they had similar responses. Cautioning leaders, Gallup CEO Jim Clifton said, “The single biggest decision you make in your job—b ..read more

“While we can offer our guidance and a shoulder to cry on, our responsibility does not lie in fixing others and their problems. We need to draw the line when it comes to giving help and remember that other people must ultimately take responsibility for their happiness, not us.” ― Aletheia Luna, Awakened Empath: The Ultimate Guide to Emotional, Psychological and Spiritual Healing As a working professional, two types of stress bring about mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion: burnout and compassion fatigue. As a person in a leadership role, one of those is becoming more prominent and too o ..read more

“At Google, conventional business language wasn’t well-regarded. ‘HR’ would be viewed as administrative and bureaucratic. In contrast, ‘operations’ was viewed by engineers as a credible title, connoting some actual ability to get things done.”  – Laszlo Bock, former SVP of People Operations at Google As a business owner, you might be wondering why the transition from traditional HR to People Operations is a trend, or why it even matters. Maybe it’s not on the priority list or maybe it feels like a hollow promise move that large corporations can slap on their websites to veil their issues ..read more

“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” – George Bernard Shaw If you’re awake in the modern world, you’ve probably come across several of the many trends being labeled “quiet” in the workplace. New alerts on “quiet quitting,” viral videos on “quiet firing,” more confusion around why there would need to be “quiet hiring,” and the list goes on… Essentially, these trends refer to the practice of avoiding hard conversations and opting for passive (and largely passive-aggressive) tactics. Such “quiet” practices can have a negative impact on the workpla ..read more

With more than 1 million users in the first five days of its launch, discussions and debates on ChatGPT have been trending on social media platforms for its abilities…and perceived threats.  Studies show that the intelligence potential of robots elicits fear in people. In fact, according to Towards Data Science, studies show that 34 percent of people are afraid of AI, while 24 percent think AI will be harmful for society. There are a few reasons why some humans may be afraid of AI: Fear of the unknown: Humans are naturally wary of things they don’t understand, and AI is a complex and rap ..read more

Well, it’s happening. As we continue into 2023 layoffs are happening everywhere. While this is a scary and very unpleasant experience for both parties, it’s important to know how to lead the layoff conversations well.  Most people will say, “I avoid conflict” or I can’t do confrontation. But while it’s true you may not like it, it doesn’t mean you can’t do it. However, when the rubber finally meets the road most people will either rush through, avoid details, lack sympathy, or not prepare for these hard conversations due to their uncomfortability. Here at Clarity, we acknowledge how awkwa ..read more