Articles

RTO? Here’s how to get it right
Return-to-office (RTO) mandates have been one of the most hotly debated workplace topics over the last few years. Initially, many companies embraced remote work as a necessity during the pandemic,...
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Compliance checklist for ensuring 100% training completion
Compliance training is one of the fundamental planks for building an ethical and compliant organization. If employees don’t understand what's expected of them in today’s increasingly risk-filled business world, they...
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4 common HR goals — and how to crush them using benchmarks
HR benchmarking isn’t just some fancy term. It’s your secret weapon for making smarter, more strategic decisions. Think of it as your industry cheat sheet, giving you insight into what’s...
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Should your company adjust salary bands by geolocation?
When it comes to setting salaries, one of the biggest questions companies face is whether to adjust pay based on where their employees live. It’s a complicated topic, and there’s...
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Introducing Ethena’s 2025 Compensation & Benefits Benchmark Report
"What are our peers doing?" It's the question every CEO asks their HR team when a proposal's on the table. And rightly so — understanding what peer companies are doing...
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Beyond the pink slip: 4 alternatives to terminating an employee
Workplace investigations are like navigating a maze in a fog — you’re trying to find the truth while balancing policy, context, and individual circumstances. It’s rarely black and white, especially...
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18 strategic interview questions to ask candidates
Effective interviews are a cornerstone of the hiring process. They help us determine whether or not a candidate has the right skills, experience, and personality for the job. Without thoughtfully-curated...
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Getting to know Ethena’s compensation philosophy
At Ethena, our compensation philosophy is more than just numbers — it’s a reflection of our values and commitment to building an inclusive, high-performance culture. By being transparent about how...
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From enforcer to facilitator: redefining HR’s role
Hot take: HR shouldn't be responsible for driving culture change. The idea that HR is responsible for driving culture change is deeply ingrained in many organizations. But here’s the truth:...
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Formal warnings: what they are and how to issue one
When workplace investigations conclude with findings that highlight an employee’s need for corrective action, a formal warning can be an effective way to address the issue without resorting to termination....
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Why saying you have a speak-up culture might actually be dangerous
In what feels like a lifetime ago, I served in the U.S. Army, including in Afghanistan during the 2010 surge. Later, I helped train foreign militaries in Cambodia and Mongolia...
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Performance management tips for remote workers
Despite many executives calling for a return to office (RTO), remote work continues to be the norm for many organizations. And unsurprisingly, managing performance in a virtual environment has become...
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