Capitalizing on Every Dollar You Invest in Training
Last month, we hosted VERTIGO, Spiirall’s annual client conference. It’s one of my favorite events of the year. We welcome HR and Learning and Development leaders from firms across the…
Winds of Change, Roots of Growth: What 2025 Is Asking of HR and L&D Leaders
Every now and then, the universe hands us a forecast—not of weather, but of work. And if you listen closely, the winds of 2025 are already whispering: It’s time to…
Why Your Learning and Development Dollars Aren’t Paying Off
Does this sound familiar to you: you've hired or identified a few team members to focus on training; you've spent a significant amount of money on training vendors; you've sent…
What Do You Want (Part 2)
Last month I introduced the importance of identifying what you want from your relationship with work as a critical component to finding fulfillment in your role. It's so easy to…
What Do You Want? (Part 1)
Seems like a simple question doesn't it, but after nearly two decades working in the employee development space, I've come to learn this question is a tough one to answer…
Before You Update That Resume…
Something was wrong, very, very wrong! It was my first summer working in public accounting. I joined the firm the September prior as a Talent Advisor, coaching employees of various…
The New “F-Word” in Our Business
One of the coolest parts about my job is that I get to listen to firm leaders and employees almost every day. I get to hear about the incredible strides…
Planning is for Suckers
“Are you freaking kidding me!?” This phrase has been one that I've verbalized a lot over the last couple of months. If I ever make it onto “The Real Housewives”…
Don’t Buy Into the B.S. of Work/Life Balance
Last week was perfectly designed to make me feel like I was failing in the most critical roles in my life. My 16-year-old daughter plays competitive volleyball and traveled to…
Fall Back in Love with Your Work
If you've walked into a grocery store in the past two weeks you can't escape it, February is the month of love! While I can't give you any advice on…