Why Your Job Title Is Not Your Identity with Jennifer Outlaw
“I think I’m resigning.” Jennifer Outlaw still remembers blurting those words out in a meeting, and the clarity that...
Monthly Archives: April 2026
Deloitte Is Cutting Perks. Your Small Business Just Got More Competitive
I f you’ve ever felt like you couldn’t compete with the big companies, things are sh ift ing. Deloitte...
What If Wellbeing Is A Work Design Problem with Jo Yarker
Workplace wellbeing is everywhere, yet too many programs still feel like duct tape on a deeper problem. Bill Banham...
“Lincoln May Have Freed the Slaves, But I’m Keeping You” — and the Case Still Got Dismissed
A law firm partner apparently missed every harassment training ever offered and made a comment that belongs in a museum of worst-possible workplace decisions. The firm’s response, though, was textbook. The case got dismissed. TL;DR: A legal assistant alleged that a law firm partner created a hostile work environment under
Redesign Work Using Job Enrichment and Job Enlargement
Explore job enrichment and job enlargement strategies to enhance roles and boost employee performance in a changing workplace environment. The post Redesign Work Using Job Enrichment and Job Enlargement appeared first on hr bartender.
Why Human Performance Will Define the Next Era of Work with Dr. Jennifer Posa
What if your company’s biggest untapped competitive advantage isn’t technology or talent, but well-being? In this episode, Brandon Laws...
Hook, Line, and Skillfishing — When Candidates Look Better on Paper
As AI tools and personal branding make it easier than ever to appear highly skilled, HR teams are facing...
The Real Hiring Problem Isn’t Talent—It’s That You’re Measuring the Wrong Things
A job interview is a conversation between two liars.&nb s p; It’s a fairly common phrase, and we can...
He Complained. He Got Fired Six Days Later. The Employer Still Won. Here’s How.
The termination decision-maker didn’t know about the complaint. That gap cost the employee everything. TL;DR: A security supervisor reported his manager for favoring female employees, then got fired days later over training failures and performance issues. The Tenth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for the employer because the employee couldn’t show
Ep159: Friction-Causing Jolts Making Your Employees Quit
Send us Fan Mail When your employees experience moments of friction that make them question their relationship with their...
HR Innovation Showcase: AI’s Future (virtual event)
As HR leaders face mounting pressure to adopt artificial intelligence, the question is no longer if AI should be...
How to Handle Performance Issues Before They Become Terminations
While turnover is a common business issue, termination is rarely a desirable outcome for anyone. Beyond immediate team disruption,...
If You Can’t Explain Why Each Employee Needs a Noncompete, You May Have a Problem
Over 18,000 pest-control workers were allegedly barred from competing with their former employer for two years after leaving. The FTC says that’s 18,000 too many. TL;DR: The FTC filed an administrative complaint against the parent company of Orkin and other pest-control brands, alleging that its blanket noncompete policy covering more
The Hidden Threat in Your Pipeline: Navigating Candidate Fraud in 2026
In an era where “AI-powered” is the standard for both recruiters and job seekers, a shadow is growing over...
Why This Startup CEO is Using Rage-Bait to Grow His Business
W hile scrolling through X, I saw a video that made my HR blood boil. The scene is a...
The $11.5M SHRM Post-Trial Ruling Is Here. The Warnings Inside Apply to Every HR-Sophisticated Employer.
The $11.5 million verdict against SHRM survived. Now the court’s explanation of why offers a sharper lesson than the verdict itself. TL;DR: A federal court denied SHRM’s post-trial motions seeking to overturn or reduce an $11.5 million jury verdict for race discrimination and retaliation under Section 1981. The court upheld