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Employee Loyalty Starts with Culture: What the H. E. Butt Foundation Gets Right About Retention
Employee expectations have changed fast. The promise of remote work, the rise of burnout, and a sharper focus on well-being have all rewritten what people look for in a job. For HR leaders, that shift has made retention less about perks and more about purpose — about building workplaces that people actually want to stay…
Cutting Costs, Boosting Care: Why Employers Are Turning to Direct Primary Care for a Healthier, More Engaged Workforce
Rising healthcare costs continue to strain employers and employees alike — and with the average annual premium for family coverage nearing $27,000, benefits leaders are searching for new models that deliver both affordability and accessibility. At the same time, workplace well-being has expanded beyond basic coverage to include mental health, telemedicine, and preventive care,…
Stop Hunting Unicorns: Invest in Trainable Talent to Solve the Mid-Level Hiring Crisis
Companies are moving through a cautious but competitive hiring landscape in late 2025. HR leaders face rising pressure to fill key roles quickly. They must balance speed with quality, culture, and long-term potential. That balance has become harder to achieve. In fields like architecture, engineering, and consulting(AEC), the demand for skilled professionals continues to…
Building a More Human Workplace: Julie Develin on the Future of HR and Workforce Data at HR Southwest 2025
In a business world defined by disruption, HR leaders are racing to keep pace with rapid shifts in technology, workforce expectations, and organizational culture. Recent Gartner research shows that 75% of HR leaders say their managers are overwhelmed by the growing pace of change and new responsibilities, while nearly three-quarters report their teams are…