BOOST ENAGEMENT

What does it take to build high-performing teams, resilient leaders, and thriving workplaces? In this episode of Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations, Joey Pinz sits down with Alisa Angelo, CEO and Founder of Compass Business Solutions. A former elite gymnast, executive coach, and organizational performance expert, Alisa shares how lessons learned chasing Olympic dreams shaped her … Read more

Data informs. People transform. That’s the future of HR. In Part 3 of HR Fresh Take’s special series, The Future of HR: Beyond Tech, recorded live at the 2026 Philly SHRM Symposium, host Dr. Jo continues the conversation with her guests,  Samantha Bussard, Chief Talent Officer at Compass Business Solutions, Kristi Straw, Founder of Lighthouse … Read more

If your talent acquisition team is still kicking off compensation conversations by asking candidates what they currently earn, it’s time to recalibrate your compass. Yes, depending on your jurisdiction, asking for salary history might still be technically legal. But let’s be honest: relying on legality as a benchmark for your hiring practices is a low … Read more

Building a professional services firm is often a secondary act. Most founders start because they are elite practitioners: brilliant accountants, visionary architects, amazing designers, and/or relentless consultants. As the firm grows, the very craft that built the brand becomes the bottleneck. You find yourself managing spreadsheets instead of strategy. You are guessing at capacity instead … Read more

In the evolving landscape of professional services, the transition from talent management to integration isn’t just a title change, it is a response to a fundamental shift to what our clients need to grow and hit their business goals. As I step into the role of Chief Integration Officer at Compass Business Solutions, our focus … Read more

Part 3: Building a Culture of Trust to Prevent Crises Prevention Through Empathetic Leadership Through this series, we’ve explored why courageous leadership matters and how to conduct effective workplace investigations that build trust. To be a truly courageous leader who exhibits care for your workforce and engenders trust, you need to focus on people and … Read more

Part 2: The Framework of a Trust Building Investigation When Everything Changes The call comes at the end of the day. After a pause, you hear: “We have a situation.” You’re now on high alert. Taking a deep breath, you sit down and say, “Tell me what happened.” Anyone who has ever heard those words … Read more

Part 1: The Real ROI of Courageous Leadership The Choice Every Leader Faces When workplace issues surface – whether it’s a complaint, an uncomfortable rumor, or a moment that simply feels wrong – leaders stand at a crossroads. One path offers the comfort of avoidance: look away, rationalize, hope it resolves itself. The other demands … Read more

AI in HR: 5 Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them After working with multiple organizations jumping headfirst into the world of AI, I have seen the same implementation mistakes, again and again. The good news? These pitfalls are avoidable once you know what to look for. AI in HR isn’t just a “nice to … Read more

Employees feel plenty of different sentiments towards the classic annual company holiday party. Some absolutely love the tradition and cannot wait to see Tracie from accounting do her signature jingle bell rock dance after four margaritas. Others find them to be an obligative chore to endure and do not enjoy dressing up, dragging along their … Read more