Twenty years ago, the path to career success seemed clear and linear: work hard, get promoted, climb that corporate ladder. Fast forward to today, and the landscape has changed dramatically. Organizations have shed layers of management in pursuit of agility, and the traditional career climb now looks more like a winding path than a straight […]
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In a business landscape where demands multiply while hours remain stubbornly fixed at 24 per day, time stands as the one truly non-renewable resource we all possess in equal measure. Yet the way leaders invest this currency speaks volumes about their priorities, values, and ultimately, their effectiveness. For years, conventional wisdom has championed relentless time […]
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The landscape of employee benefits is undergoing a profound transformation. As we navigate 2025, the conversation has evolved far beyond traditional compensation packages to encompass a more holistic approach to supporting employees’ lives, both in and out of the workplace. With employers planning their third consecutive year of increases in pay budgets, and a remarkable […]
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Remember when compensation discussions centered solely around base salary? Those days are long gone. As we navigate 2025’s complex economic landscape, the conversation around compensation has evolved dramatically, encompassing a much broader spectrum of value that organizations provide to their employees. At FORTIS, we’re seeing this evolution firsthand through our work with finance, accounting, and […]
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Welcome back to our ongoing series, The Wheel of Modern Leadership, where we explore the timeless aspects of leadership that remain crucial, regardless of changing trends. In the last several installments, we looked at what I consider to be the seven core components of modern leadership: Accountability, Consistency, Relationship Building, Communication, Mindset, Mentorship, and Personal […]
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Welcome back to The Wheel of Modern Leadership, our ongoing series on the timeless aspects of leadership that stay in fashion, no matter what. Last time we discussed the importance of mentorship in growing and developing leaders. Previous installments of this series have also covered professional development, consistency, accountability, and more. But all these elements […]
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Welcome back to our ongoing series, The Wheel of Modern Leadership, about the timeless aspects of leadership that stay in fashion, no matter what. Last time we discussed Personal & Professional Development. But today, we’ve arrived at one of my favorite spokes along the wheel. Mentorship is a cornerstone of modern leadership, a theme that […]
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Businesses across California are still coming to grips with significant changes to wage and compliance laws in 2024. These new regulations are set to reshape the landscape for employers and employees alike. In fact, we’ve made upwards of 25 modifications to our own HR guidelines this year alone. At FORTIS, we understand the difficulties small […]
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Welcome back to our Wheel of Modern Leadership blog series, a meditation on the timeless traits of leadership that always serve us well, no matter what. We discussed accountability last time around, and today in part six, we’re digging into personal and professional development. So let’s pause here for a moment. Where are you in […]
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We all know money talks. And people will almost certainly leave a job if offered more of it. But general attitudes toward compensation are changing as younger generations join the workforce. At FORTIS, we’ve noticed a rising interest in more holistic benefits that aim to improve an employee’s health, wellness, and other more specific needs. […]
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