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Human resources leaders spend a great deal of time collecting employee feedback. Surveys go out. Suggestion boxes fill up. Exit interviews are scheduled.

Human resources departments run on process. Job requisitions, offer letters, benefits enrollment, performance reviews, compensation bands, leave requests — every one of these exists as a documented workflow with a defined owner, a set of steps, and an expected outcome.

Hiring and retention are often discussed as two separate human resources responsibilities. Recruitment focuses on attracting candidates and filling positions, while retention focuses on keeping employees once they join an organization. But the two functions are more closely connected than they may initially appear.

The HR Lessons Organizations Learn Too Late: Insights Inspired by Chris Sadler Sun Prairie and Chris Sadler Director of Human Resources In every industry, organizations invest significant time and resources into technology, operations, and business development. Yet many overlook one of the most influential drivers of long-term success—the people who make the organization work every day. When leadership realizes the true value of strategic Human Resources, it is often after co

The First 90 Days: Why Chris Sadler Sun Prairie Believes Employee Success Really Begins Before the Job Feels Comfortable Recruiting exceptional talent is only the beginning of building a successful organization. The real challenge starts after an employee accepts an offer. Those first few weeks—and especially the first 90 days—often determine whether someone becomes an engaged contributor or quietly begins searching for another opportunity. This philosophy closely aligns with