What L&D inherits when it finally gets a seat (and why training doesn’t fix it)
By the time L&D arrives at most companies, the cultural patterns are already set. The job isn't building a culture. It's diagnosing what you inherited.
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: Mental Health Remains the Last Workplace Taboo
Employees are more comfortable discussing race, sexuality, and physical health than they are about discussing mental health, even as burnout and overwhelm continue to rise.
Worth Reading – Microsoft backtracks on Copilot Chat access in M365 apps
Will that ever be enough revenue to offset the massive investments they've made in AI? Time will tell. Right now, these are some early warning signs, but also small enough that I can't imagine they'll move the needle one way or the other. I'm not jumping to any conclusions based on them, but I do have my eyes open.
When the Platform Disappears: Spoliation Sanctions and the Google Analytics Sunset
When Google sunset Universal Analytics, the data went with it. A recent Rule 37(e) decision shows what happens when an IT employee tried to preserve litigation data without direction from counsel — and why the consequences went far beyond a sanctions motion. By Kelly Twigger Podcast | Transcript This week’s Case of the Week examines
Ditch Doomscrolling: How Newsletters Beat Social Media for Your Brain
The data is clear: social media is designed to capture attention, not inform you. Newsletters are designed to deliver value, respect your time, and build genuine understanding.
I’ll never forget a moment early in my career at an IT research firm. I’d been there a few months. Quiet, observant, still figuring out my place. Then one day, sitting in a meeting, I had an idea. In my mind, I was already imagining […]
Preventing burnout should be a priority for HR in 2026
Burnout is now almost as influential as salary in employee resignations. Discover why training managers to prevent burnout should be a key HR priority in 2026.
If you want to create some workplace happiness today, here’s a super simple and easy thing you can do: Perform a Random Act Of Workplace Kindness. This is where you do something nice for some…
Don’t Go Quiet If There Are Complex eDiscovery Problems
Judges want parties to solve complex eDiscovery problems with effective meet and confers. It is never a good idea for a producing party to go radio silent after agreeing to a production.
How to Improve Team Collaboration and Inspire Creativity: A Leader’s Guide
Learn practical ways to strengthen team collaboration and unlock creativity at work. Explore strategies that build trust, spark ideas, and help your team thrive whether you're leading remotely or in person.