Category: Strategy Alignment

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…

04/02/2025

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…

02/17/2025

Family-Owned Businesses: The Legacy, The Challenges, and The Texas Advantage

Legacy alone doesn’t keep a family business alive. Without strategic adaptation, even the strongest legacy can crumble. Companies that fail to evolve risk falling into the classic family business trap: sticking with what worked yesterday…

01/23/2025

Tone at the Top: The Ripple Effect of Intentional Leadership

Tone is the unseen force that shapes how your business operates, how your organization adapts to challenges, and drives the way you build your team. It is the tone of your leadership that communicates your…

12/17/2024

Get Ready for 2025: Gratitude for 2024 and a Plan for Growth

As the calendar flips to a new year, let’s take a moment to reflect on 2024. You’ve tackled inflationary pressures, talent retention hurdles, the rising costs of doing business, and a contentious election year climate….

10/31/2024

What Season Is Your Business In? Opportunities for Growth, Renewal, and Legacy

As a business leader, you know that your company, like nature, experiences seasons of growth, change, and transformation. From the budding promise of startup to the reflective period of succession planning, understanding your business’s current…

10/21/2024

Turnover is a Symptom – What’s Your Root Cause?

Employee turnover is more than just an HR issue—it’s a sign that something deeper is at play within your organization. High turnover rates can be a symptom of underlying issues in your recruitment processes, role…

10/07/2024

What is Fractional HR and Why You Need It

Fractional HR with Achilles Group provides tailored, cost-effective HR consulting, offering expert support across all HR functions with the depth and range of a full team, rather than relying on a single individual….

09/23/2024

Designing Your Employee Feedback Survey

To gauge employee engagement, workplace culture, and leadership effectiveness, it’s essential to ask targeted questions that can provide actionable insights. For best results, use a mix of scale, multiple-choice, and open-ended questions to balance quantitative…

09/23/2024

Aligning Your Workforce for Success: Make the Most of the Team You Have

As a leader in Houston’s small to mid-market, workforce alignment is one of the most important strategies you can implement to drive your business forward. Aligning your workforce means ensuring that everyone in your organization…