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Relying solely on policies may not be the best approach. Instead, cultivating a positive workplace culture and strong leadership can often be more effective. We explore when it makes sense for HR or a business to create a policy and when it's more of a culture or leadership issue.

Reaching the 50-employee mark is an exciting milestone for any business. However, with growth comes responsibility, especially when it comes to human resources (HR) compliance and best practices.

Conflict among peers at the workplace is inevitable. Conflict is not necessarily bad; how you handle it determines the outcome.

Whether you're in your first job or a seasoned professional looking to connect more meaningfully, this law affects us all. It often morphs into what we call 'proximity bias,' where we unconsciously favor those physically closer to us.

Deep End Talent Strategies assessed and updated career progression paths, approaches, expectations framework, and corresponding compensation philosophy as this large nonprofit moved into new phase of aggressive growth.

As a full-service HR firm, we had the internal capabilities to navigate the organization through the reorganization and then to design the competencies and capabilities required for future “Mission Moments.”

The Deep End team supports OJRV with ongoing HR services. Read how our engagement started with a learning and development and grew from there.

No one can predict when a crisis will happen, but that doesn’t mean you can’t prepare for it. Because your HR department interacts with everyone in the company while tracking business standards and compliance regulations, they are perfectly positioned to plan and implement your company’s crisis management and disaster plan.

Supporting people leaders during times of business and economic turmoil is essential to ensure the organization can navigate these challenging times successfully.

Effective communication is necessary for success in any area of business. From internal communication to sales funnels, networking to invoicing, and meetings to marketing - what you say and how you say it shapes people’s opinions and perceptions of you and your company.

As exciting as it is to have a new bank of PTO (Paid Time Off), think of like a bank account and leave some time for needed breaks and unexpected events.

The end of the year is creeping up on us, and it's time to start thinking about the dreaded, most anticipated event of the season - The Annual Non-Denominational Holiday Party! Whether you're looking at a small intimate gathering or a large group event, there are a few rules to remember when throwing a party to ensure everyone has a good time.