Busy Season Is Almost Here. Are You Ready?
We’re heading into one of the busiest and most event-filled times of the year. Between holidays, year-end deadlines, employee time off, and planning for the year ahead, it’s easy to […]
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 […]
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 […]
TOOLKIT RECRUITING & SELECTION ARTICLE: Why Leadership & Culture Matter When It Comes to Retention
Following our Retention, Part 1 article, where we discuss pay and benefits as a primary strategy to keep our employees, we now present another retention driver that might not seem as apparent. Organizations face increasing challenges in attracting and retaining talent. While compensation and […]
Playing it Safe: OSHA Training Available Near You!
Did you know that the SafeState program conducts low-cost OSHA training available across the state, and even virtually? The University of Alabama’s SafeState program serves as an authorized OSHA Training Institute Education Center, providing occupational safety and health training for employers, […]
TOOLKIT STRATEGY ARTICLE: Boosting Your Business with HR Strategy
You have likely spent time with your leadership team, partners, or board creating a Strategic Plan for your organization. So why is it so important to invest time and effort […]
Why Executive Recruiting Requires a Completely Different Approach
Recruiting at the executive level is far more complex than traditional hiring, and the distinctions go well beyond job titles or compensation packages. Executive roles sit at the heart of […]
HR You Need at Each Phase of Your Business
Graphic adapted from Forbes Online, Business Life Cycle Spectrum: Where Are You?, January 11, 2018 According to Forbes Online, every business goes through four phases of a life cycle: startup, […]
Bridging the DEI Gap
April is Celebrate Diversity Month, a celebration that began in 2004 to recognize and honor the diversity of Americans. By celebrating differences and similarities, organizers hope that people will gain a […]