Minnesota’s Paid Family and Medical Leave law starts in 2026, but employers have critical responsibilities in 2025. Learn what steps to take now to stay compliant and avoid disruption. Minnesota’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program goes live on January 1, 2026 , offering employees up to 20 weeks of paid leave  for qualifying life events. While that may sound far off, employer responsibilities begin in 2025 and the decisions you make in the next 6–12 months will directly...

Every Halloween, we embrace a little fun costumes, candy, and a few well-timed scares. But in business? The real scares aren’t in haunted houses. They’re in the day-to-day habits that quietly turn good teams into confused, frustrated, and burnt-out ones. Let’s shine a light on the haunting patterns that sneak into even the best-run businesses and more importantly, how to stop them before they become full-blown culture killers. 🕸️ Roles That Vanish Into Thin Air When responsibilities are...

Strong teams don’t just happen they’re shaped by leadership. As this year winds down and planning for 2026 begins, it’s a good time to ask: What kind of leadership does your team need next year? If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that consistency, clarity, and trust are non-negotiables. And they don’t require more tools, more meetings, or more pressure. They require better habits. Here are five simple but powerful leadership habits to strengthen your team as you head into the...