Every year on National Rural Health Day, we recognize the vital role rural healthcare providers play in their communities. They are the backbone of rural America, ensuring residents in remote areas have access to life-saving care. While these providers are celebrated for their dedication, their challenges—especially in recruitment, retention, and workforce development—are monumental. That’s where…
20Nov
7Aug
As we observe World Breastfeeding Week from October 1-7, it’s an opportune moment for employers to reflect on the policies they have in place to support breastfeeding mothers. Not only is this an essential aspect of creating a healthy and productive work environment, but it’s also a legal requirement. Understanding the Legal Requirements Employers are…
26Jul
Every year on July 26th, we celebrate National Disability Independence Day, commemorating the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. This landmark legislation has profoundly transformed the landscape of human resources (HR) and human capital management, including our practices at Pathway Design Group. Understanding the ADA The ADA was enacted to ensure…
5Jul
It’s time again to tackle a hot topic in HR and Human Capital Management here on the Pathway Blog! We’re happy to have you here. This topic, while currently popular in HR circles, is one that is truly timeless. We want to talk about building trust with your team members in the workplace. Building genuine…
28Dec
The topic on our minds this time around is the effectiveness of a “flexible work week.” This has long been a simmering debate in our industry, but the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically pushed this issue to the forefront. Once it became safer to return to the office, many people began to note how productive they had…
8Dec
Today, we’re talking about employee education and development. Is it something you should invest in? Why? We’re here to tell you that, yes, if your organization can afford to invest in the further education and development of your staff, it’s a great idea to do so. It’s important to clarify that we’re referring to more…
24Aug
It’s another lovely day here on the Pathway Design Group blog, and we’re ready to roll up our sleeves and talk about something fun: your team’s talent! The wonderful thing about humans is that we are all talented in different ways. And when leveraged with strategy and care, these talents can pay off in big…
10Aug
Welcome back to the Pathway Blog, where we love discussing hot topics in HR and human capital, and do our best to break them down in ways that are approachable! This time, we’re talking about connection. Do you feel connected to your staff? Do you feel like you have positive relationships with each of the…
17Jul
Welcome back to the Pathway Blog! We’re happy to have you here, and we’re looking forward to discussing something we find incredibly important when it comes to the health of your workplace: Resilience. Webster’s Dictionary defines “resilience” as “an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change.” You can probably see how…
21Apr
Welcome back to the Pathway Blog! We’ve talked in the past about toxic positivity — how an unconditionally positive approach can have seriously negative effects on your workplace — but we’re here today to tackle the other end of that spectrum. What if you’ve got staff members with a perpetually negative attitude, and it’s beginning…