by Deanna Parkton We're all familiar with needing to take sick days when we have a fever or the flu. But what about scheduling time off to care for our mental wellbeing before we reach a breaking point? The concept of planned mental health days can be a powerful tool...

by Deanna Parkton As December arrives, leaders face a unique challenge: guiding their teams through the delicate balance of year-end deliverables while honoring the natural deceleration that winter brings. This season presents both an opportunity and a challenge for...

by Deanna Parkton and Ed Hunter In recent years, job seekers have grown increasingly frustrated with the modern job search process, with many claiming that it's fundamentally broken. As companies rely more heavily on technology to manage applications, a crucial...

by Deanna Parkton While organizational changes are a fact of life in the modern workplace, 2023 and 2024 brought an increase of layoffs and restructures. Adjusting to new leadership can be challenging regardless of the situation, but it can be especially difficult to...

by Deanna Parkton After a period of remote work brought on by the Covid pandemic, many companies have required that employees return to the office either 5 days a week or in a hybrid schedule. Many companies implemented return to office (RTO) mandates due to concerns...