Robyn Kern is a seasoned business writer who has written in the HR, education, technology, and nonprofit spaces. She writes about topics including outplacement, layoffs, career development, internal mobility, candidate experience, succession planning, talent acquisition, and more, with the goal of surfacing workforce trends and educating the HR community on these key topics. Her work has been featured on hrforhr.org and trainingindustry.com.
Employee financial wellness isn’t only about sufficient pay. It encompasses how confidently someone can manage everyday expenses, plan for the future, and handle financial uncertainty when it arises. When employees feel financially secure, they tend to show up at work...
Automation is no longer a “future of work” concept - it’s already here. From scheduling tools to data analytics, technology is helping organizations move faster and work smarter. But speed and efficiency alone don’t build strong workplaces. Human insight, judgment,...
Smart companies that view cost management as a strategic discipline master the art of reducing operating costs without sacrificing performance. They rethink how work gets done: automate repetitive processes, renegotiate vendor agreements, and empower teams to learn...
As the calendar winds down, organizations everywhere begin to think about how to end the year on a high note. End-of-year celebrations offer a festive opportunity to recognize effort, foster camaraderie, and recharge employee morale for the year ahead. Whether your...
Great workplaces don’t just focus on profits, they also focus on purpose. When organizations give back to their communities, employees feel more connected, more motivated, and more proud of where they work. In fact, the Great Place To Work® Trust Index™ survey, the...
As the global tech ecosystem evolves, strategically managing both offshore and onshore talent has become a key factor in remaining competitive. Modern technology firms are no longer limited by geography as they recruit globally to access specialized skills, expand...
People-first leadership is a modern approach that puts employee well-being, trust, and growth at the core of business strategy, with proven benefits for engagement, retention, and overall company performance. By treating staff as individuals and prioritizing their...
Layoffs are never easy. But the way they’re handled can determine whether a company emerges resilient or struggling with cultural and reputational fallout. INTOO’s recent global report, Culture in the Balance: Leading Through Layoffs Without Losing Trust, surveyed...
Across industries, organizations are facing a common reality: to stay relevant, they must continuously reinvent how they work. A realignment toward artificial intelligence (AI), consumer expectations, global uncertainty, and the rise of automation is reshaping how...
Stay interviews are a proactive tool for employee retention. They focus on listening and fostering open dialogue between managers and employees to strengthen engagement, boost morale, and address potential concerns before they lead to turnover.What Is a Stay...
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