You can hire for fit AND diversity: How the most innovative companies hire

“At Google, we front- load our people investment. This means the majority of our time and money spent on people is invested in attracting, assessing and cultivating new hires.”  – Work Rules! Let’s face it, hiring is where your organization starts. It’s where HR starts its job and quickly proves or disproves its value, and it is where, as I saw through digging through lots and lots of research and writings by those who are winning in business, where you need to be focused on intently if you are going to be able to have an innovative workplace. But we’ve

Lessons from March Madness: Talent is Global

Our family loves March Madness — brackets, buzzer beaters, and a little friendly trash talk. But beyond the fun, this year’s tournament revealed something bigger: talent is global. The game is changing, and it’s not just because of NIL. Players — and professionals — are competing on a worldwide stage, and the smartest teams are thinking beyond borders. Want to build a championship-worthy team at work? Start by widening your recruiting lens. Discover the key lessons from March Madness that can transform how you build your team.

Employment Law Updates: Key Changes Impacting Your Business This Year

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As we have already seen in the last two weeks, with a new administration comes big changes. Let’s take a look at what we know is ahead for us with employment law updates in 2025 and what may still be to come.  Alabama Employment Law  For employers in Alabama, there are a few laws that passed last year that may have tax implications for your organization. You can click on any of the headings to read more about each of these employment law updates in 2025.  Childcare Center Tax Credit: This tax credit went into effect on January 1, 2025

You’re Killin’ Me Smalls! 4 Powerful Leadership Lessons from The Sandlot

My boys love baseball. I tolerate it. Our little one started t-ball last year and has become obsessed, so naturally The Sandlot is now his favorite movie.  He watches it on repeat now.  Again, I tolerate it being on pretty much 24/7 at our house.  But the other day it was playing in the background, and I sat down for a second to watch.  “This Benny kid”, I thought, “this kid is a real leader”.  Then I proceeded to watch the entire rest of the movie tuned in to this realization: there are powerful leadership lessons from The Sandlot.  As

Case Study: New Hire Orientation Videos

New Hire Orientation Videos For over 30 years Clearview Cancer Institute has provided leading-edge treatment and compassionate care to those diagnosed with cancer or blood disorders. Clearview offers every service and amenity needed in an outpatient setting. Clearview Cancer Institute (CCI) is a leading healthcare provider specializing in cancer treatment and patient care. As part of its commitment to delivering excellent service, CCI sought to enhance its New Hire Orientation Program by incorporating comprehensive video content. This initiative aimed to provide new employees with essential training on critical topics such as HIPAA compliance, infection control, workplace ethics, and diversity and