Blog - MorganHR

26 Aug 2025

Company Funding Compensation Guide for HR Professionals

Posted on August 26, 2025 (August 27, 2025) by Michelle Henderson

Horizontal infographic showing six company funding models—venture capital, private equity, public companies, debt-financed, family-owned, and non-profits—each with key benefits and trade-offs affecting employee pay, benefits, and job security.

The Truth About Company Funding Compensation That Most HR Professionals Never Learn After 35 years of designing compensation packages across every funding type imaginable, I need to share something that will significantly influence how you evaluate job opportunities: your employer’s funding source substantially affects your compensation structure, career development opportunities, and family financial planning considerations. […]

25 Aug 2025

by Laura Morgan Permalink

Why Clear Boundaries Create True Freedom: The Delegation of Authority Framework That Transforms Decision-Making

Posted on August 25, 2025 (August 27, 2025) by Laura Morgan

Business professionals running toward clear boundaries showing how delegation of authority framework enables confident decision-making action

Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes The Freedom Paradox: How Clear Boundaries Enable Bold Action Many executives assume they have more freedom without formal governance guidelines. However, implementing a delegation of authority framework creates a paradox: organizations lacking proper authority structures often find leaders acting conservatively, not boldly. Furthermore, unclear boundaries breed uncertainty, and uncertainty fosters […]

19 Aug 2025

by Austin Schleeter Permalink

Living Wage Analysis: Insights from the Field

Posted on August 19, 2025 (August 22, 2025) by Austin Schleeter

Living wage comparison chart showing three wage levels across different geographic regions

Three months ago, I was reviewing compensation data for a mid-sized manufacturing client when something struck me. Additionally, their turnover rates were climbing despite offering “competitive” wages based on market surveys. However, when I dug deeper, I discovered their entry-level positions paid $16/hour while the local living wage was $22/hour. That revelation sparked my deeper […]

18 Aug 2025

by Alex Morgan Permalink

AI in Compensation Projects: How to Make AI a True Partner

Posted on August 18, 2025 (August 22, 2025) by Alex Morgan

AI as a partner in compensation projects with human oversight.

Estimated Reading Time: 9 minutes AI Is More Than a Tool—It’s a Partner At MorganHR, we no longer treat artificial intelligence as just another tool. We treat it as a collaborator. In fact, in our Wrike project management system, we added a user named Allison Ingraham (A.I.). She’s not a human, of course—she’s an AI-powered […]

14 Aug 2025

by Michelle Henderson Permalink

Why Real Estate Agent Roles Must Evolve Now

Posted on August 14, 2025 (August 22, 2025) by Michelle Henderson

Real Estate Agent using VR and tech tools in modern property tour

Reading Time: 4 minutes Real Estate Agent roles are transforming rapidly as property organizations embrace advanced technology. Virtual reality tours, artificial intelligence, and blockchain are revolutionizing how properties are marketed, sold, and verified, making traditional neighborhood knowledge and printed flyers insufficient for modern agent positions. This shift demands immediate attention from organizations. Traditional hiring approaches […]

13 Aug 2025

by Laura Morgan Permalink

The Future of Actor Roles: Beyond Stage to Virtual Performance Worlds

Posted on August 13, 2025 (August 1, 2025) by Laura Morgan

Reading Time: 6 minutes The entertainment industry confronts unprecedented technological disruption rapidly. Virtual production and motion capture technology revolutionize performance creation and audience engagement fundamentally. Additionally, artificial intelligence transforms character development and interactive storytelling approaches. Actor roles are evolving faster than most entertainment organizations recognize. This evolution demands strategic workforce planning immediately. Traditional hiring approaches […]

12 Aug 2025

by Neil Morgan Permalink

The Forager’s Lesson for HR: Why Rushing Compensation Data Can Be Toxic

Posted on August 12, 2025 (August 13, 2025) by Neil Morgan

Basket of wild mushrooms and herbs, symbolizing careful foraging.

In Forager, Michelle Dowd recounts surviving in the wilderness, where she sometimes had to go hungry rather than eat something that might harm her. In Braiding Sweetgrass, Robin Wall Kimmerer teaches that sustainable foraging begins with patience, reciprocity, and careful observation of the ecosystem. These two perspectives—survival through caution and stewardship through respect—mirror an important […]

11 Aug 2025

by Laura Morgan Permalink

The Future of Writer Roles: Beyond Words to Strategic Content Intelligence

Posted on August 11, 2025 (August 1, 2025) by Laura Morgan

Reading Time: 6 minutes The content industry confronts unprecedented technological disruption rapidly. Artificial intelligence revolutionizes content generation and audience engagement fundamentally. Additionally, data analytics transforms content strategy and performance measurement approaches. Writer roles are evolving faster than most content organizations recognize. This evolution demands strategic workforce planning immediately. Traditional hiring approaches fail in AI-enhanced content […]

08 Aug 2025

by Laura Morgan Permalink

The Future of Therapist Roles: Beyond Sessions to Integrated Wellness Coordination

Posted on August 8, 2025 (August 1, 2025) by Laura Morgan

Reading Time: 6 minutes The healthcare industry experiences unprecedented digital transformation rapidly. Telehealth platforms and artificial intelligence revolutionize mental health service delivery fundamentally. Additionally, preventive care approaches reshape therapy practice and patient engagement strategies. Therapist roles are evolving faster than most healthcare organizations recognize. This evolution demands strategic workforce planning immediately. Traditional hiring approaches fail […]

07 Aug 2025

by Stacy Fenner Permalink

Workplace Resilience Skill Training: Enablement vs Empowerment

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Stacy Fenner

Illustration comparing enablement and empowerment in workplace resilience skill training, showing comfort perks versus active problem-solving

Reading Time: 7 minutes If you’ve ever wondered why some employees excel under tight deadlines while others crumble—even with generous PTO and a stocked snack bar—you’ve seen the enablement vs empowerment gap in action. Many workplaces unintentionally create comfort without capability, leading to teams that are unprepared for sustained performance under pressure. Workplace resilience skill […]