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HRDA Shorts: Adam Hickman’s Pillar of Leadership

The world seems to be changing at a faster rate every single day, and employees taking the brunt of the change, and fearing for the future. Job loss is rampant, economic uncertainty looms around every corner, and no one truly knows if their same job will be around tomorrow. So, how do leaders guide their […]

At Public Meeting, FTC Indicated Intent to Prosecute Unreasonable Noncompetes

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held a half-day program on January 27, 2026, focused on employee noncompetes. The FTC indicated its intent to pursue prosecution of agreements that violate antitrust or otherwise inappropriately limit employee choice. However, the commission is not reproposing the prior rule banning all noncompetes. If workers have issues, the agency suggests […]

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HRDA Shorts: What is the One Human Truth About Change?

Whether you are launching a spacecraft at NASA or a new service model at Nordstrom, the systems change—but the humans don’t. In this quick clip, senior transformation leader Betsy Lopez-Riley reveals why most leaders fail to lead change effectively by focusing on the wrong problem. Complexity isn’t what breaks a team; it’s the silence that follows. Watch […]

HR Query: The Retention Divide—Is the Secret to SMB Stability in the Paycheck or Flexibility?

In the high-stakes world of SMB hiring, the battle for talent has never been more competitive—but new data suggests that men and women are fighting it with very different weapons. According to recent findings from Pipedrive, a distinct gender divide has emerged in retention strategies: while 52% of male hiring leaders are reaching for the checkbook to […]

HR Works Video Podcast: The Pillars of Leadership Pt. 1

The world seems to be changing at a faster rate every single day, and employees taking the brunt of the change, and fearing for the future. Job loss is rampant, economic uncertainty looms around every corner, and no one truly knows if their same job will be around tomorrow. So, how do leaders guide their […]

From NASA to Nordstrom: 10 Actionable Strategies to Fix Burnout and Bridge the Strategy-Execution Gap

What do NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Disney, and Nordstrom have in common? They’ve all turned to Betsy Lopez-Riley to navigate their biggest moments of reinvention. A senior transformation leader with over 20 years of experience, Lopez-Riley knows that big ideas only work when they work for the people executing them. Ahead of her sessions at SPARK HR 2026, HR […]

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From NASA to Nordstrom: 10 Actionable Strategies to Fix Burnout and Bridge the Strategy-Execution Gap

What do NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Disney, and Nordstrom have in common? They’ve all turned to Betsy Lopez-Riley to navigate their biggest moments of reinvention. A senior transformation leader with over 20 years of experience, Lopez-Riley knows that big ideas only work when they work for the people executing them. Ahead of her sessions at SPARK HR 2026, HR […]

Leadership Magic: Adam Hickman on Guiding Employees in Today’s Age

The world seems to be changing at a faster rate every single day, and employees are taking the brunt of the change, and fearing for the future. Job loss is rampant, economic uncertainty looms around every corner, and no one truly knows if their same job will be around tomorrow. So, how do leaders guide […]

The Great Escape: Why America’s Workforce is Trading the Corporate Ladder for Career Ownership

The “gold watch” era of corporate loyalty is officially a thing of the past. A new study by The Harris Poll and The Entrepreneur’s Source has revealed a major shift in how Americans view their professional futures. Today, 83% of people see business ownership as a viable alternative to the traditional 9-to-5, with the majority believing that being your own boss […]

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HRDA Shorts: Adam Hickman’s Pillar of Leadership

The world seems to be changing at a faster rate every single day, and employees taking the brunt of the change, and fearing for the future. Job loss is rampant, economic uncertainty looms around every corner, and no one truly knows if their same job will be around tomorrow. So, how do leaders guide their […]

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HRDA Shorts: What is the One Human Truth About Change?

Whether you are launching a spacecraft at NASA or a new service model at Nordstrom, the systems change—but the humans don’t. In this quick clip, senior transformation leader Betsy Lopez-Riley reveals why most leaders fail to lead change effectively by focusing on the wrong problem. Complexity isn’t what breaks a team; it’s the silence that follows. Watch […]

HR Works Video Podcast: The Pillars of Leadership Pt. 1

The world seems to be changing at a faster rate every single day, and employees taking the brunt of the change, and fearing for the future. Job loss is rampant, economic uncertainty looms around every corner, and no one truly knows if their same job will be around tomorrow. So, how do leaders guide their […]

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