Finish the year strong with this HR year-end checklist. From compliance and compensation to culture and planning, here’s how smart business leaders prepare for December.

Minnesota’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave law takes effect in 2026. Here’s how it will impact small businesses and how to prepare your policies, people, and payroll systems now. How Minnesota’s PFML Will Change the Way Small Businesses Manage Leave In 2026, Minnesota joins a growing list of states with statewide Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML). The program promises greater support for employees facing major life events but for employers, it also brings operational and cultural shifts...

Your company culture shapes how people work, lead, and stay engaged. Learn how to evaluate and strengthen your culture so it supports your business growth, not slows it down. Culture isn’t about ping pong tables or team lunches. It’s how people think, communicate, and act —especially when no one’s watching. And whether you’ve defined it intentionally or not, your company has a culture. The real question is: Is your culture helping you move forward or getting in the way? As we head into the...