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A California law that takes effect in the new year has thrown businesses and gig-economy workers into turmoil as they scramble to determine whether independent contractors must be reclassified as employees.

Layoffs are a common experience — 40% of workers report having been laid off at least once and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 1.6 million workers were laid off in July 2023 alone.

Dr. Keri Ohlrich, CEO and co-founder, is an outcome-focused senior executive with more than 20 years of success in the HR, manufacturing, consumer goods, and consulting industries.

All companies benefit from having defined core values that drive their employees to achieve. Jim Collins, in his canonical leadership book From Good to Great outlined the traits that make the very best leaders who are able to weather adversity and come out stronger the other side.

If there was ever a time to do something radical, it’s now. Especially when it comes to employee engagement. The old engagement playbook just doesn’t work anymore (and let’s be honest, it never really did).

From day one of employment, the human resources department plays a vital role in a worker’s organizational experience.

With hybrid work here to stay, people will no longer tolerate the “traditional” way of holding meetings — too many attendees, too little guidance, and an all-around waste of time.

Finding and implementing the right HR software or HR Tech solution can be a difficult, uphill battle. The ability to adapt to ongoing changes and new technology implementations is a critical part of long-term business success.

Many HR professionals recognize that a hybrid work environment is what many employees are seeking. While creating policies and expectations are one element of appropriately implementing a hybrid work environment, many companies are struggling to “make it work.”

Human capital is an important element to achieve business success. But how can business leaders implement empowering work cultures and guide HR officers to perform at their best?