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Over the years in HR, I have often noticed something interesting. Two employees can join an organization around the same time, have similar qualifications, similar opportunities and sometimes even work under the same manager. Yet, a few years later, their careers can look completely different. One has taken on bigger responsibilities, gained the trust of…

In HR, we talk a lot about engagement, recognition, retention and employee experience. We create programs, prepare activities, design awards and build recognition platforms. But after years of working with people, I have come to believe that one of the most powerful forms of recognition is also one of the simplest: A genuine “thank you.”…

One of the most common mistakes organizations make is assuming that their best-performing employee will automatically become their best leader. I have seen this happen many times throughout my HR career. Someone consistently delivers excellent results, knows the operation inside out, solves problems quickly and becomes the person everyone depends on. Naturally, the next step…