Improving Your Odds at Job Stability in a Tough Economy
In today’s tight labor market and shifting workplace models, simply delivering your work isn’t enough to ensure career resilience. Especially if you’re working remotely or mostly off-site: the “invisible” risks aren’t just about isolation, they’re about career...
Going Back to Work After a Short Retirement
Retirement is often seen as the reward for decades of hard work. But for many high achievers, stepping away from work isn’t the relaxing chapter they expected; it’s an identity crisis in disguise. Here’s the surprising truth: Over 40% of retirees say they struggled to...
You Can’t Lead on Empty: Build Boundaries and Prioritize Your Health
We’ve normalized burnout, glorified being "always on," and convinced ourselves that self-care is optional; something we’ll get to once the project wraps, the quarter ends, or the inbox clears. But here’s the truth: You can’t sustain high performance if your body and...
Own Your Growth: Holding Yourself Accountable to Your Development Plan
It’s one thing to build an Individual Development Plan (IDP). It’s another to actually use it to drive your growth. Too often, IDPs become a once-a-year formality, something completed to meet a deadline, then quietly forgotten. But when done right, and when you hold...
Reputation of the HR Function- Has It Been Earned?
Let’s be honest: HR has a reputation. In some organizations, it’s the department people avoid unless there’s a problem. In others, it’s a strategic powerhouse driving culture, capability, and competitive edge. The question is, has the reputation of HR been earned? And...
How to Elevate Your Presence in Meetings
You know the person: always nodding, occasionally summarizing what’s already been said, maybe chiming in with something like, “I agree with what Jordan said.” No harm, no foul, but also, no impact. In today’s meeting-heavy world, showing up is easy. Showing up with...
The Feedback Divide: What Happens When Leaders Don’t Ask Their Direct Reports for Input
At inclineHR, we often say that leadership is a two-way street. Yet in many organizations, the feedback loop between leaders and their teams only flows in one direction. While top-down communication is critical, it’s the absence of bottom-up feedback that often holds...
If You Wouldn’t Invest Your Money With Your Employer, Why Are You Investing Your Time?
In the world of financial planning, one principle is nearly universal: diversify your investments. No savvy investor would place all of their savings into a single stock, regardless of how stable it may seem. The risk of overexposure is simply too high. Yet when it...
When to Stay and Grow With Your Current Employer
In a world that glorifies job-hopping, it’s easy to overlook the quiet power of staying put. While new roles often promise better pay, fresh challenges, or the excitement of change, there are moments when the smartest move is to dig in, level up, and grow right where...
Wisdom from Retired Senior Executives
Retired senior executives often reflect on their careers with the benefit of hindsight. Here are some of the most common lessons they share—things they wish they had done differently: 1. Invest More in Relationships, Not Just Results Many admit they were too focused...