Opus HR Insights

I've been in enough boardrooms and break rooms to know when a profession is standing at a fork in the road. HR is standing at one right now, and how we handle the next few years is going to decide whether we're driving the bus or watching it pull away without us. At SHRM26 in Orlando this June, SHRM President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. said something that stopped me in my tracks. He told the crowd HR had "lost the plot" — that we got so focused on people that we forgot to

A growing number of companies are quietly dismantling something they once considered essential. Not a product line. Not a perks program. Their HR department. From tech layoffs to startup cost-cutting, businesses across industries are slashing HR headcount — or eliminating the function entirely. Sometimes it's a calculated move. Sometimes it's desperation dressed up as strategy. Either way, the consequences show up fast, and they are not always what leaders expected. If you ar

There's a quiet revolution happening inside HR departments right now. Not the kind that takes years of planning and a seven-figure software budget. The kind that one person, with the right tools and the right vision, can deploy in weeks — and that changes everything about how a company hires, onboards, and communicates with its people. That's exactly what I've been building for my clients at Opus HR Solutions. AI Isn't Coming to HR. It's Already There. I've spent the last sev

Leadership change can be one of the most challenging moments for any organization. Whether it happens suddenly or is planned well in advance, replacing a leader affects not only the top management but also the entire workforce, culture, and strategic direction. The process requires careful thought, clear communication, and a focus on continuity to ensure the organization remains stable and continues to thrive. This post explores the essential factors to consider when your org