Here's what I know after 20+ years leading HR transformations: traditional compliance-focused approaches aren't equipped to address what's really breaking our organizations—trauma, disconnection, and toxic hustle culture. Human Resources leaders are exhausted. You're carrying the weight of government shutdowns , mass layoffs , AI disruption , mental health , inclusion fade , and teams who are barely holding on . You're managing everyone else's capacity while yours erodes.

The AllProfit HR Team (L-R) Sparkle, Michelle and Johnika I was nervous. Even though I knew everyone who RSVP'd. Even though we'd planned every detail for our first Clients Giving gathering. As each person rounded the curve at Urban Roast that beautiful November evening, one question kept surfacing: Would they actually come? They did. And what happened next reminded me why we do what we do. For two glorious hours, we were finally out of the inbox. No performance reviews. No p

A lone elephant in an African safari broken into puzzle pieces, with one piece highlighted in a contrasting color. “You were not just born to center your entire existence on work and labor. You were born to heal, to grow, to be of service to yourself and community, to practice, to experiment, to create, to have space, to dream, and to connect.” - Tricia Hersey Looking at the entirety of what needs to change in your relationship with rest  can feel overwhelming. The elephant i

Organizational resilience is built upon human empathy and strategic inclusion . Disability inclusion is not merely a social priority; it is an overdue topic with direct implications for organizational performance  and sustainability. In the United States, approximately one in four adults has a disability , representing a significant and often overlooked talent pool. With this statistic, we must acknowledge that the majority of disabilities are not visible; many are invisible

At AllProfit HR, we assert that psychological safety is the cornerstone of sustainable success in environments driven by innovation  and collaboration . As Amy Edmondson articulates in her book, The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth , psychological safety is empowering individuals to take interpersonal risks—asking questions and admitting mistakes—without fear of embarrassment or reprisal. However, embed

Last weekend at the Charles County Chamber of Commerce's Savor the Flavor event reminded us of a powerful truth: your business grows where you show up . Yes, it was brisk. Yes, digital marketing is easier. But standing alongside fellow entrepreneurs at Weatherly Farm Pavilion, sharing stories over exceptional food, meeting incredible people like Chef Anthony from Bowie State—this is where real business magic happens. Here's what the news is not highlighting at this moment: s