It took me a long time to learn this lesson: if you’re waiting for the perfect time, the perfect plan, or the perfect circumstances to take your next big step, you’ll be waiting forever. Perfection is a myth. The reality is that success doesn’t come from having everything figured out, but it comes from moving forward while things are still #intheworx.

Let’s face it: the modern workplace is a hot mess. Burnout is skyrocketing, employees are disengaged, and teams are more disconnected than ever. And where does that leave HR? Smack in the middle—juggling compliance, retention, well-being, and the impossible expectation of keeping everyone happy.

Let’s face it: HR is broken. Not just chipped or cracked - broken.  For years, HR has been the department of compliance, paperwork, and bandaid solutions. It has become synonymous with processes that feel outdated, unhelpful, and - if we’re being honest - detached from the very people it’s supposed to support.

Forget the rigid 5-year plan! Embrace a flexible, 90-day approach to goal-setting that focuses on progress, adaptability, and growth. Learn how short-term goals can keep you motivated, help you pivot when life changes, and set you up for success one quarter at a time. Discover simple steps to thrive in real-time and ditch the perfectionism holding you back. Start your journey today!

In the HR world, the talk around resilience has become nearly constant. We hear it at conferences, see it in employee wellness programs, and watch it woven into our own professional development plans. But here’s the reality: while resilience is important, adaptability is what mid-level HR professionals need to thrive.