Category: HR Insights

07/28/2025

Make Your Meetings Matter – ROI of Time, Focus, and Action

Meetings aren’t the problem—unproductive meetings are. When structured with purpose and discipline, meetings become a powerful tool to align your team, reinforce priorities, and create traction across your organization….

07/28/2025

Big Beautiful Budget Bill of 2025 – Tax-Free Overtime and Tips

The Big Beautiful Bill of 2025 brings a major win for America’s hourly and tipped workers. For the first time, qualifying employees can exclude certain tips and overtime premiums from federal income tax—meaning more take-home…

07/27/2025

Your Values Are the Engine—Is Your Business Running on Them?

In every successful organization, there is a powerful force operating just beneath the surface of strategy, performance metrics, and profitability: values. Not aspirational slogans or polished statements crafted for a brochure—but authentic, deeply held principles…

06/18/2025

How NOT to Hire: Why Talent Alone Isn’t Enough

At Achilles Group, we’ve seen firsthand how a “perfect on paper” hire can become a costly misstep when company culture, team chemistry, and leadership alignment are overlooked. Hiring based solely on resume brilliance may seem…

06/05/2025

Beyond the Deal: How to Turn M&A Integration into a Strategic Advantage

The true power of post-merger success lies in thoughtful organizational design—one that isn’t one-size-fits-all, but a deliberate, people-centered blueprint that aligns every individual with the greater purpose and long-term vision of the business….

05/27/2025

Making It Stick: Turn Coaching into Lasting Growth for Your Team

Every conversation with your team is an opportunity. An opportunity to reinforce clarity, encourage ownership, and develop leadership at every level. And yet, too often, well-meaning coaching efforts fall short—not for lack of effort, but…

04/21/2025

From the Floor Up: Driving Manufacturing Capacity and Momentum Through Leadership

This influx of high-tech manufacturing is a big win for the region—but it also introduces serious competition for skilled labor, leadership talent, and operational efficiency. Manufacturers that want to keep up and stand out must…

04/14/2025

AI and Your Business: Things to Consider

AI is here to stay, and while its benefits are significant, so are the risks—so it’s important to stay informed, ask the right questions, and evaluate tools carefully before implementing them in your business….

04/02/2025

Don’t Panic: How to Handle an HR Leadership Exit with Confidence

What happens when your HR leader resigns, underperforms, or isn’t the right fit for your company? Many Houston-based businesses are facing this exact challenge, and how you respond can make or break your workforce stability…

02/26/2025

4 Proactive Steps for Business Leaders During Increased I-9 and ICE Compliance Focus

Keeping up with immigration laws is more important than ever for businesses. With I-9 audits and ICE compliance in the spotlight, business leaders must be ready for potential inspections. Here are four steps to help…