HR Horror Story: Fired While Facing a Pregnancy Emergency

A real-life reminder that accommodation requests aren’t optional. Sometimes HR horror stories begin with harassment allegations or poorly handled terminations. Other times, they start with a simple request for a […]
Professional Dress Throughout the Generational Lens

Through a Baby Boomers Lens For Baby Boomers like me, professional office dresshistorically demanded strict, formal corporate attire. This standard wasdesigned to project authority, organizational hierarchy, and a seriouscommitment to […]
ALSHRM 2026: Connecting, Learning, and Leading the Future of HR

This August, Rocket City HR Consulting participated in the 2026 Alabama SHRM State Conference (ALSHRM 2026) in Fairhope, Alabama. The conference brought together HR professionals from across the state to […]
IRS Updates Mileage Rate for 2026

Did you know the IRS updated standard mileage rates for 2026 mid-year due to rising fuel costs? For business driving, the rate is 72.5 cents per mile from January 1 […]