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How One Smart 401(k) Switch Saved Our Client $11K -$20K and Countless Hours Here's our client success story. In today’s competitive market, every dollar—and every hour—counts. That’s why one of our recent clients audits revealed that their current 401(k) provider was expensive, outdated, and required far too much manual work from their team. After a full plan review, we provided a better solution. The results: 💰  $11K-$20K in annual savings  by switching providers 🖥️  Upgraded to a paperless, fully online platform  for easy employee access 🔁  Integrated 401(k) with payroll , no more manual uploads or errors 📬 Automated employee communications  for onboarding and participation ✅  Automatic enrollment and automatic deferral increases , in compliance with SECURE 2.0 💼  Upgraded, broader institutional investment options —giving employees better opportunities for long-term growth ⏱️  Reduced administrative hours  for finance and HR The t...

  “Real Talk: You Might Think You’re Not Ready for a Fractional Executive... But You Probably Are” Let’s get real for a moment. Hiring a fractional executive sounds like a dream solution—senior-level strategy without the full-time commitment—until all the doubts start creeping in: 🚩 “They’re part-time... why are they priced like full-timers?” 🚩 “Will they really be invested in my business?” 🚩 “Won’t I end up doing more work trying to onboard them?” 🚩 “I just need someone to do the work, not ask me deep questions.” 🚩 “Is my business even big enough for this level of support?” 🚩 “Isn’t this just a temporary fix?” 🚩 “I’m already holding things together with duct tape—I can’t handle anyone rocking the boat.” If any of those hit close to home, trust me—you’re not the only one. But here’s the thing… 👉 These are the exact reasons you need a fractional executive. A seasoned fractional pro brings clarity where you’ve got chaos. We step in with fresh perspective, sen...

7.4 Million Job Openings, 7.2 Million Unemployed: What Employers Need to Know in Today’s Talent Market As of mid-2025, the U.S. labor market presents a paradox: 7.4 million job openings and 7.2 million people unemployed . On the surface, it seems like a balanced equation—nearly one open job for every job seeker. But if you're hiring, you already know it's not that simple. The gap between openings and hires reflects a mismatch in skills, location, compensation, and candidate expectations . Here's how savvy employers can navigate the disconnect—and turn challenges into opportunities. The State of the Labor Market According to the most recent data: Job Openings: 7.4 million (April 2025) Unemployed Workers: 7.2 million (May 2025) Unemployment Rate: 4.2% Despite the numbers suggesting availability, many employers still struggle to fill roles—especially in healthcare, skilled trades, tech, and hospitality. Meanwhile, job seekers are grappling with layoffs, AI...

Have you noticed something subtle happening in the world of work? "Human Resources" is quietly being renamed. More and more, companies are ditching the acronym HR in favor of People Operations , People & Culture , or Employee Experience. It’s not just semantics—it’s a signal. Why the shift? Let’s be honest— “HR” has baggage . It still evokes images of policy enforcement, paperwork, and being called into someone’s office when things go wrong. Compliance-heavy, reactive, and often viewed as the department of “no.” But that’s not what we do anymore—and frankly, it hasn’t been for a while. As someone who has spent over two decades guiding companies and founders through leadership growth, talent strategy, and transformation , I’ve seen firsthand how HR has evolved into something far more strategic, human-centered, and essential . 💡 Today’s People Leaders Are: Driving business outcomes , not just managing headcount Building inclusive cultures that engage, reta...

  Client: Children’s Art Studio (Multi-Location) Project: Build and Launch a Learning Management System (LMS) Timeline: 4 Weeks Investment: $5,000 Setup + $149/month LMS Subscription Challenge A growing art studio offering children’s programs, birthday parties, and summer camps needed a streamlined onboarding and training system. With increasing seasonal hires and new locations, they struggled to deliver ongoing and consistent training experiences across teams. Their current process wasn’t scalable—and they had no in-house HR support to manage the growing operational needs. Solution We delivered a branded, easy-to-use LMS designed to centralize training and support growth. The platform included: Two structured learning tracks (New Hire + Manager) 6-8 custom modules per track with 25+ uploaded resources Interactive quizzes, a feedback survey, and training checklists Admin, Teacher and learner onboarding guides & tools Live platform walkthrough + 30 days of support Results 1...

  Unlocking the Strategic Power of Compensation Compensation is more than a line on the budget—it’s one of your organization’s largest investments and a powerful signal to employees about what (and who) is truly valued. When salaries and rewards are treated purely as transactional costs, companies miss out on the transformative influence a strategic compensation program can have on engagement, performance, and sustainable growth. What Your Compensation Says About Your Culture Take a closer look at how compensation is distributed across departments in your organization. You’ll quickly see where the greatest investment—and perceived value—lies. Are brand and marketing teams well-funded but people operations under-resourced? Are sales teams incentivized while support teams struggle for recognition? These pay patterns tell a story about priorities, leadership mindset, and long-term vision. Being intentional about how departments are compensated and how compensation is talked about is a...