HR is often seen as the steady hand in chaos — the calm during layoffs, the listener during emotional breakdowns, the one with answers when everyone else is overwhelmed. But behind the scenes, many HR professionals are running on empty. Because while they’re busy holding space for everyone else… no one’s holding space for them. […]

Workplaces are filled with humans — and where there are humans, there are relationships. Some grow beautifully, others fade quietly, and occasionally, they implode. When two colleagues who were once close become distant, or when a professional relationship turns toxic, HR often becomes the unofficial therapist, referee, and peacekeeper. These “office breakups” aren’t always dramatic. […]

Becoming a manager for the first time is both exciting and overwhelming. You go from being responsible for your own work to being responsible for people — their motivation, their growth, their challenges. And while many first-time managers are promoted for being great individual contributors, that doesn’t always mean they’re ready to lead. Without proper […]

It’s the message every HR professional hopes employees feel safe enough to send — but also one that comes with responsibility.When someone reaches out and says, “I’m not okay,” it’s more than just a sentence. It’s a moment of vulnerability. And what happens next can define their trust in the company forever. First, listen — […]

“We’re like a family here.” It’s meant to sound warm, inviting, even comforting. But let’s be honest — in many workplaces, this phrase has gone from being endearing to emotionally manipulative. A family doesn’t lay you off during budget cuts. A family doesn’t ask you to work weekends “because we’re all in this together.” A […]

Ask anyone in HR what their job really looks like, and you might hear a laugh before the explanation. Because behind the policies, onboarding decks, and corporate updates lies the real job: being a therapist to stressed employees, a referee to clashing teams, and a rulebook to confused managers — all before noon. HR isn’t […]

Neurodiversity isn’t a buzzword — it’s a reality in every workplace. From ADHD and autism to dyslexia and anxiety, countless professionals experience the world, process information, and work differently. But traditional office norms often leave them feeling excluded, misunderstood, or forced to mask their challenges just to “fit in.” HR has the power — and […]

We often talk about candidates ghosting recruiters — but what happens when employees start ghosting HR? They stop replying to follow-up emails. They skip feedback surveys. They avoid check-in calls. Their silence isn’t just about being “busy.” It’s a signal — and a serious one. When employees ghost HR, it’s rarely without reason. It usually […]

Workplace culture is often treated like a buzzword — thrown around in onboarding decks, painted on office walls, and used as bait in recruitment campaigns. But here’s the truth: culture isn’t built through ping-pong tables, casual Fridays, or monthly pizza parties. It’s built through trust, consistency, and how people treat each other when no one’s […]

Mental health conversations at work have come a long way — but for many organizations, the change is still only surface deep. A line in the policy document, a one-time awareness webinar, or the occasional hashtag isn’t enough. Employees don’t just need acknowledgment. They need action — especially when it comes to leave. For a […]