The Mike Horne Blog

The blog explores the multifaceted nature of office holiday parties, from cookie exchanges to extravagant galas, highlighting how these events reflect workplace culture and financial standing. It explores the challenges and opportunities they present, particularly from an HR perspective, including fostering connections, managing boundaries, and addressing post-party dynamics. Ultimately, it encourages readers to embrace these gatherings as opportunities for genuine human connection and to bring their own warmth and joy to the celebration.

About a year ago, The People Dividend: Leadership Strategies for Unlocking Employee Potential was launched with a straightforward, yet powerful idea: investing in people is not a cost, but a critical factor in driving business success. A year later, this idea has proven to be more than just a concept. It has become a practice that resonates with leaders who understand that lasting success is built on a foundation of human connection, respect, and purpose.