September 18, 2026
What an HRIS Actually Is, and What It Is Not
An HRIS is a system of record, and almost every disappointment with one comes from buying it as…
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Michael Rodriguez is a Leadership and Culture Advisor who partners with founders, CHROs, and senior leadership teams to build organisations where people do their best work. With a background in organisational psychology and over 14 years of consulting experience, Michael has helped companies navigate rapid scaling, leadership transitions, and culture transformations. He has worked with teams across North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia — bringing a globally-informed perspective to culture design, management development, and change management. Michael writes about what it actually takes to build great leadership at every level, and the cultural signals that predict whether a company will thrive or fragment under pressure.
September 18, 2026
An HRIS is a system of record, and almost every disappointment with one comes from buying it as…
September 18, 2026
Self-service is sold as removing admin and actually redistributes it, from people who did it all day to…
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Not whether people feel comfortable, but whether saying an unwelcome thing costs them. Five approaches reviewed, the four…
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A value is only a value if a reasonable competitor could hold the opposite. Five ways values get…
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