“Insights from Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady®” as featured in USA Today Yes, USA Today—that’s right. In this powerhouse article, I’m diving into the nuts
You wrote the handbook. You had everyone sign it. You checked the box. …and nothing changed. Because: If your team doesn’t understand expectations, that’s not
Employee surveys are a powerful tool for driving engagement and business performance, but they come with a major caveat. If leadership lacks the intent or
Every time you fix an employee’s mistake for them, you teach them: “You can’t do this without me.” That creates dependency, low ownership and zero
Most employee surveys are a waste of time. Not because surveys don’t work. Because leaders don’t. Employees take the survey. ▶ They answer honestly (or
If your team doesn’t know: where you’re going & why it matters, they’re guessing. And they’re probably guessing wrong. A real vision: ✔ Drives decisions
And most leaders say: “I had no idea they were unhappy.” That’s the problem. If you’re not having real conversations, you are: 🎯 The last
Generative AI is totally cool (I’m obsessed) and a huge time saver… But, please use caution with AI tools! Is it accurate? Mostly, but…”Scientists Invented
You have one employee who won’t speak in meetings, yet another who dominates every conversation. Neither is wrong. They’re just wired differently. Leaders who ignore
Not per the Federal Law, but: General FMLA FAQs Check out this link, which include a lot answers to some serious questions, even info about
Fear gets results. Fast. But it also: 🎯 Pushes your best people out first 🎯 Hides problems instead of fixing them 🎯 Forces you to
In 2001, the Southeast ADA Center launched its first web course, ADA Basic Building Blocks. Since then, over 65,000 people from the United States and 150
Most leaders think they have a people problem. They don’t. They often have a mirror problem. After 30+ years in HR, I can tell you
The law hasn’t changed. Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, discrimination has always meant the same thing—if an employment decision is
SHRM, the organization that teaches HR, managers and companies to not discriminate, lost a huge court case on race discrimination and retaliation. Ouch! The stakes
Your employee data is telling a story. Are you listening to the right chapter? Most companies run an annual engagement survey, but the real magic
In the USA, if an employee provides notice that they will be quitting in two weeks and then the company says “nope, leave now”… are
Employee retention isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the difference between a thriving team and a revolving door. If you’re feeling the pressure to keep your best
Southwest Airlines faced multiple military lawsuits, culminating in a major $18.5 million settlement in late 2025 for a class action alleging violations of the Uniformed Services
Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) just got a little riskier for employers—and it’s about time we take a closer look at how and why we use
Here’s Why You Should Do It Most people think of volunteering as “giving back.” And it absolutely is. But here’s something we don’t talk about
