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“Staff Attorney” is a catch-all phrase describing lawyers who dedicate their services to a specific organization. This may include a corporation, government entity, academic institution, or not-for-profit. Law firm attorneys, in contrast, typically serve many clients who retain them to handle matters that are episodic, labor-intensive, or require specialized legal expertise.

As the chief human resources officer at Rogers Communications for the past seven years, Jim Reid has been on the front line of constant, challenging, often intense change at one of Canada’s largest and most iconic companies.

In our new quarterly thought leadership report, Transformation Insights, LHH provides a deep dive into the strategies and insights that drive successful business transformation. Explore how top-performing organizations are navigating change, adapting to the future of work, and consistently outperforming their competitors.

Will AI become a competitor to human outplacement specialists, or can AI and technology like resumé parsing technology work alongside them to create a smoother career transition for workers facing job displacement due to automation. Explore the impact of AI on employment. Is the coming robot apocalypse more hype than reality?

In an era of unprecedented change and disruption, high-performing teams have become the backbone of organizational success. Yet, turning a good team into a great one is no easy feat. It requires a deep understanding of the dynamics that drive team performance, and a commitment to fostering accountability, clarity, and commitment within the team. Delve into the essential strategies and insights that can help leaders unlock the full potential of their teams, transforming them from good to truly exceptional.

In my work with leaders in Canada and the United States, I found that many organizations had no foundational philosophy for their leaders.

Without benefits like maternity leave and employment insurance, huge tracts of the labor market, particularly those engaged in the gig economy, could be left without crucial support during pivotal life events. This lack of a social safety net for gig workers can create significant vulnerabilities when individuals take time off to have a family, face illness preventing them from working, or transition between jobs. The rise of contingent work and platform work necessitates a renewed discussion around a new social contract for the workforce. This social contract must address the unique challenges faced by those in non-traditional employment and ensure access to essential social protections. As the nature of work continues to evolve, it's imperative to consider innovative solutions such as portable benefits for contingent workers to create a more equitable and secure future of social protection systems that adapt to the changing landscape of labor market changes.

Brian McGarvey, HR Leader US & Canada for GE Healthcare, was facing one of the most ambitious projects his company had ever undertaken. Could he keep employees focused while the company changed around them?

In the face of a tightening talent market, the traditional "fire-and-rehire" cycle is proving to be not only wasteful but also a detriment to effective talent retention. While organizations face various obstacles in adopting talent mobility strategies like redeployment, a closer look reveals that the structure and culture within HR departments themselves might be the primary barrier. This article explores the challenges and potential solutions for overcoming this obstacle, highlighting the significance of redeployment in today's competitive landscape for attracting and retaining top talent.

First, diagnose the source of the team's underperformance. Otherwise, you’ll find yourself spending tons of money paying for generic team training that isn’t going to fix your specific team performance problem. A proper diagnosis is the foundation of effective team intervention and lasting improvement.

A lot of people talk about transformation, but few understand what it looks like and what it takes to be successful more than Alan Mulally, former CEO at Boeing and Ford Motor Company.

The alignment between organizational talent needs and an individual’s career goals can be a potent force that not only prepares your organization to meet the challenge of business transformation, but also boosts engagement, retention and productivity.