Human Resources

By Janet Berry-Johnson, CPA/Source: ADP® SPARK Newsletter   Many companies still focus on the cost of their workforce rather than the value it creates, leaving a significant blind spot in their decision-making. Linking people metrics to financial outcomes through state-of-the-art data analytics capabilities gives leaders the insights and proof points they need to justify investments,...

By Cat DiStasio/Source: ADP® SPARK Newsletter Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming HR technology, driving new levels of automation and insight. To realize its value, organizations must pair innovation with strong governance and closer HR–IT collaboration. Those that align people, data and technology will gain a competitive edge in 2026 and beyond. HR technology is...

The holiday season is meant to be a time of celebration—gratitude, connection, and a chance to pause and enjoy one another outside the day-to-day work routine. But sometimes, even well-intentioned celebrations can take an unexpected turn.   Recently, a business owner reached out to us after a company holiday event where alcohol was involved and...

By Cat DiStasio/ADP® SPARK Newsletter   The top HR trends for 2026 range from agentic AI adoption to regulation of AI in employment decisions to HR and IT’s increasing interdependence. Here’s a preview of six trends signaling what the coming year has in store for leaders across industries and around the globe.   The future...

At People First, we are reminded every day that even the best employees can hit rough patches — and how leaders respond can make all the difference. Recently, one of our clients reached out after noticing a sudden change in a previously high-performing employee. This team member, who had always done well, began speaking negatively...

Recently, I had a client call with a delicate situation. Their full-time recruiter had taken their state’s paid family and medical leave program. When the employee was ready to return, she shared that she only wanted to work part-time hours. The challenge? The position required a full-time employee.   It’s moments like these when management...

We recently received a call from an employer who wanted advice about demoting an employee for poor performance. For nearly twenty minutes, they shared details about the employee’s repeated issues, missed expectations, and overall lack of improvement.   When they finished explaining, I asked where they intended to move the employee — and after hearing...

We recently helped a client navigate a tough situation: an employee who stole from the company and then failed to show up for work. When asked if they were quitting, the employee said no — yet their actions told another story. The employer terminated the employee for theft.   Unfortunately, without written proof that the...