The Alignment Blog

Ask any employee what they want from their job, and one answer consistently rises to the top: opportunity. Opportunity to grow, to contribute meaningfully, and to advance. When organizations make that path visible and equitable, they unlock performance and purpose. That’s the power of career alignment—one of the five pillars of the Talent Alignment Model […]

When people hear “compensation,” they usually think of salary. But in reality, compensation is far more than a number on a paycheck. It’s a signal. A strategy. A reflection of what your organization truly values. If you want to retain top talent, drive performance, and advance equity, compensation can’t be treated as a line item. […]

Let’s stop pretending burnout is a personal problem. Across industries – healthcare, tech, education, finance – women are burning out at unprecedented rates. Not because they’re not resilient. But because the systems they’re working in are unsustainable. As someone who coaches HR professionals and serves on the Board of Directors for Lean In, I see […]

In today’s workplace, success isn’t just about filling roles – it’s about aligning people with purpose. The real opportunity lies in placing the right people in the right roles, backed by systems that help them not just survive in the workplace, but thrive. That’s where the Talent Alignment Model™ (TAM) comes in. Developed over two […]