<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[My Site 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[My Site 1]]></description><link>https://www.kslhrconsulting.com/feed</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:53:20 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.kslhrconsulting.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[building an integrated people strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[How aligning your people practices creates clarity, strengthens talent, and drives business performance Many organizations have individual HR programs in place. They have job descriptions, pay ranges, performance reviews, and perhaps a career development process. Each serves a purpose, but these programs are often developed independently, without a clear connection between them and/or the company culture and values. The result? Job titles that mean different things across departments....]]></description><link>https://www.kslhrconsulting.com/post/building-an-integrated-people-strategy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acfa06a0defd0cf6ef35223</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:10:06 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>karen stlouis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Compensation truths HR leaders can't ignore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every year, Salary.com’s State of Pay &#38; Compensation Practices Report gives HR leaders a a close look into pay fairness, employee trust, and manager capability.  This year's report confirms what many HR teams likely already feel... the mechanics of compensation are improving, but the employee experience of pay still lags behind. Here are the three biggest takeaways I believe matter most for organizations trying to build trust, retain talent and strengthen their compensation foundation. 1. The...]]></description><link>https://www.kslhrconsulting.com/post/3-compensation-truths-hr-leaders-can-t-ignore</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac4f38560b96c0e266d77a1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:23:58 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>karen stlouis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Common Performance management mistakes leaders make]]></title><description><![CDATA[Performance management is one of the most important responsibilities of a leader. It's also one of the areas where organizations (and leaders) frequently struggle. The problem usually isn't that leaders don't care about performance. It's that they haven't been given the tools, expectations or support they need to manage it effectively. Here are five common mistakes I have seen throughout my HR career. 1. Waiting until the annual review If an employee hears about a performance problem for the...]]></description><link>https://www.kslhrconsulting.com/post/5-common-performance-management-mistakes-leaders-make</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab17f7a08b6eb7bb453b187</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:16:46 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>karen stlouis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What I Wish Every Business Leader Knew About People]]></title><description><![CDATA[I started my full time (out of college!) HR career in 2002.  After more than 20 years working in HR, I've learned that most business challenges eventually come back to people. You can have a great strategy, you can have amazing systems, you can have an excellent product or service. But if you don't have the right people, leadership and culture to execute your strategy, success becomes much harder. Over the years, I've learned a few things I wish every business leader knew. 1. People problems...]]></description><link>https://www.kslhrconsulting.com/post/what-i-wish-every-business-leader-knew-about-people</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa8094babcfc8d624a308f4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:52:40 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>karen stlouis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When does a growing company need HR?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The right people strategy can help your business grow — and keep it growing. For many growing businesses, HR isn't the first thing on the list. When you're focused on customers, revenue, operations and growth, it can be easy to think, "We'll deal with HR when we get bigger." But here's the reality: your people strategy needs to grow along with your business. The question isn't necessarily, "When do we need an HR department?" A better question is: "When does our business need more intentional...]]></description><link>https://www.kslhrconsulting.com/post/when-does-a-growing-company-need-hr</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa1ca31bff3e9c5b1ba3378</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:10:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>karen stlouis</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>