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Recognition Is a Recession Strategy When the economy nosedives, most companies panic. They slash budgets, freeze hiring, and cancel the holiday party. Survival mode kicks in. But here’s what they often forget: People are still showing up. And they’re scared.​ That’s where recognition comes in, not as fluff, but as a strategy.​ It’s easy to…

Career Hacks We talk a lot about career hacks. How to land the dream job. How to find purpose and meaning at work. But here’s something people don’t always say out loud: the best career advantage is having money. The second-best? Having enough of a cushion to take risks. A friend once told me, “People…

Meet Melissa. She’s an HR Director. Her team runs payroll, coaches managers, and gets tagged in every Slack thread about “quick culture ideas.” Every spring, she’s told to track HR tech trends. Every fall, she’s expected to make existing platforms “work.” When a new tool drops from corporate, implementation turns into a second job. She’s…

I caught a viral clip of a Dropkick Murphys show on Instagram that turned heads for all the right reasons. Ken Casey, the band’s lead singer, spotted a MAGA supporter in the crowd and crafted a moment beyond music. He didn’t incite ridicule. He sparked a conversation. Here’s what happened: Casey points out the MAGA…

Jamie Dimon may sound like a prominent HR lady, but he’s not. He’s the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, and he certainly didn’t mince words at a recent town hall, where he bluntly dismissed a petition signed by over 1,000 employees advocating for hybrid work. His response: “Don’t waste time on it. I don’t care how…