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Lead Like a Lifeguard: Save Your People Without Drowning in Drama
Great leaders are like great lifeguards: they watch the whole pool, step in when needed, and don’t wait for someone to sink before throwing the life ring.

Nicole Boes
Jul 21, 20251 min read


Why Your Handbook is a Hot Mess—and What to Do About It
When was the last time you actually read your employee handbook? If the answer is "...never?" or "Not since 2015," you’re not alone—but you might be in trouble.

Nicole Boes
Jul 21, 20251 min read


Red Flags, Write-Ups, and Wreckage: HR Horror Stories with a Happy Ending
Ever read a story so wild you thought, "This has to be made up"? HR professionals live those stories every day. Here's a collection of HR horror stories that went off the rails—and the life-saving strategies that brought them back.

Nicole Boes
Jul 21, 20251 min read


CPR for Burnt-Out Teams: Resuscitate Your Culture Before It Flatlines
Burnout isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a full-blown epidemic. But here’s the good news: you don’t need a miracle to revive a struggling team. You need strategy, empathy, and a bit of good old-fashioned leadership CPR.

Nicole Boes
Jul 21, 20251 min read


HR SOS: 7 Fires You Should’ve Put Out Yesterday
Every HR pro knows the feeling: small issues get ignored until they become full-blown five-alarm fires. This post breaks down the seven most common HR crises—like toxic top performers, vanishing onboarding plans, and the dreaded documentation drought—and offers practical tips for putting out the flames before they burn your team (and your credibility) to the ground.

Nicole Boes
Jul 21, 20251 min read
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