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Exit Interview Guide: How to Conduct Effective Exit Interviews
Exit interviews might seem like just another HR checkbox, but they’re actually a goldmine of insights that can transform your...
6 min read

DEI in the Workplace 2025: Why Apple and Costco Are Doubling Down on Inclusion
Hey there, HR enthusiasts! It's your friendly neighborhood HR guru from Otter Stream HR, and today we're diving into a topic that's...
3 min read

The Art of Business Relationships: From Ramen to Results
Ever notice how "networking events" feel about as natural as wearing a suit to the beach? Yeah, me too. But here's a story about how real...
2 min read

New Year, New Problems?
Top HR Challenges Facing Startups in 2025 (and How to Handle Them) The champagne's gone flat, the holiday decorations are awkwardly...
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Planning Your 2025 Impact: Start Strong this MLK Day
TLDR: Companies that nail their MLK Day initiatives see 71% higher employee engagement and 50% lower turnover. Don't have a huge budget?...
5 min read

New Year, New HR Game - Who Dis? 🦦
Hey there! Remember when HR was about as exciting as watching paint dry in a windowless conference room? Yeah, we're not about that life...
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New Year's Eve in HR: When Auld Lang Syne Meets Workplace Compliance
It's the final countdown of 2024, and while everyone else is planning their midnight celebrations, we in HR are having our own kind of...
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The Last Monday of 2024: When Your Brain Says 'Holiday' But Your Calendar Says 'Meeting'
Ah, December 30th. That awkward Monday when you're staring at your computer screen, still digesting holiday cookies, wondering why we...
3 min read


Floating Into the Holidays: An OtterStream Send-off
'Tis the season when out-of-office messages multiply faster than cookie platters at a holiday potluck, and everyone's calendar looks like...
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I Hate HR: A Love Story
Let's be honest – HR has a reputation problem. We're like that friend who reminds you to wear sunscreen at the beach. Sure, we're trying...
3 min read

Surviving the Midwinter Break: An HR Guide to Managing the Holiday Chaos
Ah, midwinter break – that magical time when parents across the country suddenly remember that work-life balance isn't just a buzzword in...
3 min read

Startup HR Planning: Why Preparation Matters (A Snow Shovel Story)
My husband thinks I'm ridiculous... 🤷🏾♀️ I just bought an electric snow shovel and he's convinced it won't snow this year. But here's...
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Startup Management Tips: Stop Micromanaging Your Team
Picture this: A brilliant developer at your startup spends more time documenting their daily tasks than actually shipping code. Why?...
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5 HR Nightmares Every Startup Faces (And How to Avoid Them)
Let's talk about those HR moments that make founders wake up in a cold sweat. You know the ones - they usually start with "Oh crap" and...
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Enduring end-of-year HR chaos? You're not alone. 🎄
Staring at your end-of-year HR to-do list like it's a forgotten holiday shopping list? Here's how to handle it without (too much) panic. 🎄
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Building Influence Through Active Listening: Why Being "The Expert" Isn't Always The Answer
Ever tried pushing through an HR initiative only to have it crash and burn? Yeah, me too. Here's the thing - we often think having all...
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The 2025 Talent Landscape: What's Coming - And Why You Should Care
Let's be honest - if you're in HR or recruiting right now, you're probably feeling like you're trying to navigate through a maze while...
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Your Startup's Hidden HR Time Bombs
Avoid These Common Startup HR Mistakes Before 2025 Is your startup ready for 2025? Many founders think they can handle HR "later," but...
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