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Why Leaders Keep Failing the Employee Joy Quest (And How to Finally Level Up)
...dramatically understimating on the most powerful forces in the entire employee experience--Employee joy.
Not satisfaction. Not engagement. Joy.
Josh Tintes
May 147 min read


I Learned HR From Madden — And I'd Do It Again
By Josh | HR Adventures Keywords: Madden franchise mode, HR career, talent acquisition, recruiting, human resources, NFL draft, workforce planning, employee development, emotional intelligence, skillmaxxing I know what you're thinking. What does a video game have to do with a career in Human Resources? Honestly? Everything. Before I ever sat across a desk from a hiring manager, before I reviewed my first resume, before I ever uttered the phrase "culture fit" — I was grinding
Josh Tintes
May 39 min read


How to Properly Document Intermittent FMLA Leave: A Practical Guide for HR Professionals
# Mastering Intermittent FMLA: A Comprehensive Guide for HR Professionals ## Understanding Intermittent FMLA Leave and Its Challenges If intermittent FMLA feels like the hardest part of leave management to get right — you're not alone. This guide walks HR professionals through the documentation practices that keep your organization compliant, your records airtight, and your employees properly supported. There's a moment most HR professionals recognize. An employee calls out o
Josh Tintes
Apr 2611 min read


The 4-Day Workweek: A Promising Idea — So Why Isn't It Everywhere?
The idea of a 4-day work week has gained attention as a way to improve work-life balance and boost productivity. Many professionals dream of a 3-day weekend every week, imagining more time for family, hobbies, and rest. Yet, despite growing interest and some successful trials, the 4-day work week is still far from becoming the norm. This post explores the benefits of a shorter workweek and the challenges that keep it from widespread adoption. A calm home office setup symboliz
Josh Tintes
Apr 226 min read


I am Quitting SHRM: Understanding the SHRM Lawsuit and Exploring Alternative Professional HR Organizations
I am Quitting SHRM! The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has long been a leading organization for HR professionals, offering resources, certifications, and networking opportunities. They are most well known for preparing human resource professionals for the employment challenges that we face today, which is some of what this article is going to be about. Where do we go if I cannot go to SHRM? SHRM has faced two recent identity crises. The first is the national con
Josh Tintes
Apr 25 min read
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