Traditional employee feedback surveys lean heavily on favorability scores that may look good on paper but lack predictive and actionable value. An employee selects Excellent, Very Good, or Good. Then leadership combines “Very Good” and “Good” responses and labels them as “favorable.” The number often looks reassuring, but it can hide an important distinction.… Continue reading Why “Favorable” Hides Retention Risk
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HR in 2026: Software Won’t Matter if Leadership Doesn’t Change
As organizations head into 2026, conversations about AI and workforce technology are accelerating quickly. New platforms promise better data, faster insight, and smarter decisions. In many ways, the excitement feels justified. There is real potential in what these tools can do. But if this conversation feels familiar, it should. HR’s Long Cycle of Technology Promises… Continue reading HR in 2026: Software Won’t Matter if Leadership Doesn’t Change
Employee Turnover Seasonality: Why Quit Rates Are Down but Retention Risks Remain High
Many leaders reviewing today’s labor data are breathing a little easier. After years of disruption and historic quit rates, employee turnover is finally trending down. On the surface, it feels like real progress. But data only becomes useful when it is understood in context. The most recent trend shows a decline in voluntary… Continue reading Employee Turnover Seasonality: Why Quit Rates Are Down but Retention Risks Remain High