It’s almost 2026 but rather than another prediction post or retrospective listicle, I decided to offer a reckoning and call out two HR fictions we need to eliminate in 2026. Are these “lies we tell ourselves” malicious? Not really. But
The Future of Work: In-The-Air vs. On-The-Ground
When the pundits and prognosticators talk about the future of work, they often weave a chaotic story of relentless disruption. The narrative is often dominated by breathless headlines about AI replacing entire professions, the death of the traditional office, and
Free Speech at Work: Understanding the First Amendment
“Free speech” gets invoked everywhere – from campus quads to corporate Slack channels. In U.S. law, though, it has a precise meaning: the First Amendment restrains government actors from abridging expression. That protection is foundational and robust. It is also
Workplace Weather: Spotting Culture Shifts
You can feel a culture change at work before you can chart it. The air gets heavy. The jokes at the all-hands meeting don’t quite land, decisions stretch like taffy at the State Fair, and the most polite people in
