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How Strategic HR Leaders Build Trust That Drives Results
What does it take to navigate today’s HR complexities with clarity and strength? According to Lyndsay Bliss, Vice President of Human Resources at Carus, it begins with trust in your people, your process, and your long game. Lyndsay’s path to leadership wasn’t paved with step-by-step promotions or fixed plans. It was built by leaning into challenging roles before she felt ready, staying surrounded by mentors who challenged her, and focusing less on speed and more on strategy. “I had people who believed in me and put me in positions where I wasn’t always 100% ready, but they knew I could […]
Why Employees Lie About Sick Leave and What HR Can Do About It
In many workplaces, honesty and transparency are pillars of a healthy culture. Yet when it comes to time off, particularly for health-related reasons, a startling number of employees are choosing deception over disclosure. According to a recent survey from TEAM Software, more than one in five Gen Z employees admitted to faking a physical illness to cover for a mental health day. This isn’t simply a case of dishonesty; it’s a symptom of broader systemic issues in how organizations handle sick leave, mental health, and employee well-being. When workers need to fabricate symptoms just to step away from their desks, […]
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