What is a Difficult Conversation?
A practical guide for business owners and managers on defining and navigating high-stakes discussions regarding termination, hygiene, and underperformance.
4 min
Human Resources
44 posts
What is 'Hire Slow, Fire Fast' Through a Compassionate Lens?
An in-depth look at the classic business adage reinterpreted for modern leaders who prioritize empathy, team health, and sustainable growth.
4 min
What is Capability Architecture?
An overview of how capability architecture connects business goals with the specific skills and human requirements needed for operational success.
5 min
What is Skill Ontology Decay?
Learn how skill ontology decay impacts your business and discover how to identify when your organizational skills framework has become outdated.
4 min
The Compassionate Cut: why firing fast is actually the kindest thing you can do
Explore the logic behind 'hire slow, fire fast' with a focus on compassion. Learn why keeping a struggling employee hurts the team, the business, and the individual.
Ben Schmidt
6 min
What is Mediation?
A practical guide for business owners on using mediation to resolve workplace conflict and maintain team productivity.
4 min
What is Constructive Discharge
Learn about constructive discharge and how it impacts business owners and team managers who want to build a healthy workplace culture.
5 min
What is The 90-Day Cliff?
An in-depth look at new hire retention during the first three months of employment, offering practical insights for business owners on navigating early turnover risks.
4 min
What is FMLA?
A guide for business owners and managers on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), covering eligibility, requirements, and practical management insights.
5 min
Overcoming the Ownership Gap in Workplace Learning
Explore how the endowment effect and curriculum co-creation help managers build effective skills-based organizations and improve employee retention.
7 min