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Bergner’s vs. Von Maur: similar origins, very different outcomes. Our case study on why one failed, the other thrives, and what it can mean for business owners. withgravitas.com/advisors-blo... #VonMaur #Bergners #JCPenney #WithGravitas
Bergner’s vs. Von Maur: Why One Failed and One Thrives
December 10th, 2025
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December 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Bergner’s vs. Von Maur: similar origins, very different outcomes. Our case study on why one failed, the other thrives, and what it can mean for business owners. withgravitas.com/advisors-blo... #VonMaur #Bergners #JCPenney #WithGravitas
FAFSA “simplification” left a lot of campuses with anything but simple.
In our latest Gravitas piece, we unpack what FAFSA whiplash means for enrollment strategy and how to plan for the next wave.
#HigherEd #HigherEducation #EnrollmentManagement #StudentSuccess #withGravitas
In our latest Gravitas piece, we unpack what FAFSA whiplash means for enrollment strategy and how to plan for the next wave.
#HigherEd #HigherEducation #EnrollmentManagement #StudentSuccess #withGravitas
FAFSA Whiplash and the New Rules of Enrollment
For many enrollment leaders, the 2024 and 2025 FAFSA cycles felt less like “simplification” and more like whiplash.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
FAFSA “simplification” left a lot of campuses with anything but simple.
In our latest Gravitas piece, we unpack what FAFSA whiplash means for enrollment strategy and how to plan for the next wave.
#HigherEd #HigherEducation #EnrollmentManagement #StudentSuccess #withGravitas
In our latest Gravitas piece, we unpack what FAFSA whiplash means for enrollment strategy and how to plan for the next wave.
#HigherEd #HigherEducation #EnrollmentManagement #StudentSuccess #withGravitas
AI monitoring is reshaping work—and lawmakers are closing in.
Our new Gravitas article breaks down the legal risks, privacy expectations, and what HR must do now.
#ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfWork #HR #WorkplacePrivacy #withGravitas
Our new Gravitas article breaks down the legal risks, privacy expectations, and what HR must do now.
#ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfWork #HR #WorkplacePrivacy #withGravitas
AI Monitoring and Employee Privacy in 2025
Remote and hybrid work did more than change where people sit. It changed how employers watch them.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
AI monitoring is reshaping work—and lawmakers are closing in.
Our new Gravitas article breaks down the legal risks, privacy expectations, and what HR must do now.
#ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfWork #HR #WorkplacePrivacy #withGravitas
Our new Gravitas article breaks down the legal risks, privacy expectations, and what HR must do now.
#ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfWork #HR #WorkplacePrivacy #withGravitas
Most leaders don’t cause panic because of the change—they cause it because of the communication.
Our new blog breaks down how to message change without triggering fear, rumors, or chaos.
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Our new blog breaks down how to message change without triggering fear, rumors, or chaos.
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How to Communicate Change Without Creating Panic
If there’s one universal truth about organizations—especially colleges, nonprofits, and public-serving institutions—it’s this: change is inevitable, but panic is optional.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Most leaders don’t cause panic because of the change—they cause it because of the communication.
Our new blog breaks down how to message change without triggering fear, rumors, or chaos.
withgravitas.com/advisors-blo...
Our new blog breaks down how to message change without triggering fear, rumors, or chaos.
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Faculty overwhelmed. Staff frustrated. Leadership misunderstood.
Sound familiar?
HK's new blog breaks down the internal communication traps colleges keep falling into—and offers practical fixes you can use right now.
Sound familiar?
HK's new blog breaks down the internal communication traps colleges keep falling into—and offers practical fixes you can use right now.
Where Colleges are Missing the Mark with Internal Communication
Higher education is one of the most communication-heavy industries in existence—yet ironically, it’s also one of the least effective at communicating internally. Faculty feel out of the loop. Staff feel overwhelmed. Stud...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Faculty overwhelmed. Staff frustrated. Leadership misunderstood.
Sound familiar?
HK's new blog breaks down the internal communication traps colleges keep falling into—and offers practical fixes you can use right now.
Sound familiar?
HK's new blog breaks down the internal communication traps colleges keep falling into—and offers practical fixes you can use right now.
Audiences are craving realness more than ever; brands that can demonstrate true authenticity are the ones winning trust in 2025.
HK Giltner, Gravitas' head of marketing and brand strategy, just published a new post on what brand authenticity 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 looks like now.
HK Giltner, Gravitas' head of marketing and brand strategy, just published a new post on what brand authenticity 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 looks like now.
The Future of Brand Authenticity: What Audiences Crave Now
In a digital landscape overflowing with noise, one truth has become impossible to ignore: audiences can smell inauthenticity from a mile away—and they’re not sticking around when they do. The brands winning today aren’t ...
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November 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Audiences are craving realness more than ever; brands that can demonstrate true authenticity are the ones winning trust in 2025.
HK Giltner, Gravitas' head of marketing and brand strategy, just published a new post on what brand authenticity 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 looks like now.
HK Giltner, Gravitas' head of marketing and brand strategy, just published a new post on what brand authenticity 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 looks like now.
Stop treating symptoms. Use this 10-step root cause method—clear problem statement, tight evidence, 5 Whys + fishbone, tested fixes, and controls—to prevent repeat issues. Templates included. #Operations #Quality #Leadership #withGravitas
How to Conduct Root Cause Analysis: Actually Fix the Problem
Root cause analysis (RCA) isn’t a meeting—it’s a discipline. Done right, it prevents repeat issues, improves quality, and protects budgets. Done poorly, it blames people and treats symptoms. Use this streamlined approach...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Stop treating symptoms. Use this 10-step root cause method—clear problem statement, tight evidence, 5 Whys + fishbone, tested fixes, and controls—to prevent repeat issues. Templates included. #Operations #Quality #Leadership #withGravitas
Autonomy with accountability works on campus. Use DuPont principles to set outcomes, write guardrails, assign owners, and manage by exception with a short cadence. We provide the templates and run the rollout. #HigherEd #Leadership #StudentSuccess #withGravitas
DuPont Principles for Higher-Ed Leadership
Most campuses stall because leaders approve activities instead of outcomes. DuPont-style management flips that script. You set outcomes, define clear guardrails, give true ownership to the people doing the work, and insp...
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November 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Autonomy with accountability works on campus. Use DuPont principles to set outcomes, write guardrails, assign owners, and manage by exception with a short cadence. We provide the templates and run the rollout. #HigherEd #Leadership #StudentSuccess #withGravitas
The FTC’s noncompete rule is off the table. Now what? Replace blanket covenants with enforceable tools—NDAs, non-solicit, IP—and a state-by-state checklist. Here’s your 30-day 2025 playbook. #HR #Legal #Recruiting #SMB #withGravitas
After the FTC Noncompete Ban Falls: Your 2025 Playbook
What happened: A federal court vacated the FTC’s 2024 noncompete rule; in September 2025 the FTC dropped its appeal and moved to accept vacatur. There is no federal ban—we’re back to state law and case-by-case FTC enforc...
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November 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The FTC’s noncompete rule is off the table. Now what? Replace blanket covenants with enforceable tools—NDAs, non-solicit, IP—and a state-by-state checklist. Here’s your 30-day 2025 playbook. #HR #Legal #Recruiting #SMB #withGravitas
Hiring teens for the holidays? Great move—just keep it compliant. We break down hours limits, prohibited tasks, permits, and scheduling, plus a manager-ready checklist. Get your plan dialed before you make offers.
#HR #Compliance #Retail #Hospitality #withGravitas
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#HR #Compliance #Retail #Hospitality #withGravitas
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November 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Hiring teens for the holidays? Great move—just keep it compliant. We break down hours limits, prohibited tasks, permits, and scheduling, plus a manager-ready checklist. Get your plan dialed before you make offers.
#HR #Compliance #Retail #Hospitality #withGravitas
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#HR #Compliance #Retail #Hospitality #withGravitas
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Starting in 2025, employees may deduct part of qualified overtime from federal taxable income. Payroll doesn’t change the FLSA math—but reporting needs to be precise. Here’s our HR checklist to get ready.
#HR #Payroll #Compliance #SMB #withGravitas
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#HR #Payroll #Compliance #SMB #withGravitas
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Overtime Tax Deduction: What Employers Need to Do Before Year End
Applies to tax years: 2025–2028
Who benefits: Employees with qualified overtime compensation.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Starting in 2025, employees may deduct part of qualified overtime from federal taxable income. Payroll doesn’t change the FLSA math—but reporting needs to be precise. Here’s our HR checklist to get ready.
#HR #Payroll #Compliance #SMB #withGravitas
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#HR #Payroll #Compliance #SMB #withGravitas
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Gratitude to all who have served, including our clients, partners, and community members in uniform. Your example inspires us to lead with purpose.
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #withGravitas
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #withGravitas
November 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Gratitude to all who have served, including our clients, partners, and community members in uniform. Your example inspires us to lead with purpose.
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #withGravitas
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #withGravitas
Being busy isn't the same as being productive. Small teams often get overwhelmed with ad-hoc tasks due to a lack of structured focus. Adopting a 90-day operating rhythm can help by turning strategy into routine.
#SmallBusiness #Leadership #Productivity #BusinessStrategy #Operations #OperatingRhythm
#SmallBusiness #Leadership #Productivity #BusinessStrategy #Operations #OperatingRhythm
The 90-Day Operating Rhythm For Small Teams
A simple quarterly cadence that keeps small teams aligned on the few priorities that move the business.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Being busy isn't the same as being productive. Small teams often get overwhelmed with ad-hoc tasks due to a lack of structured focus. Adopting a 90-day operating rhythm can help by turning strategy into routine.
#SmallBusiness #Leadership #Productivity #BusinessStrategy #Operations #OperatingRhythm
#SmallBusiness #Leadership #Productivity #BusinessStrategy #Operations #OperatingRhythm
Reporters rarely call on quiet days. When they do, you do not need to become a celebrity spokesperson. You need a clear message, a steady cadence, and the discipline to avoid speculation.
#PublicRelations #PR #MediaTraining #CrisisCommunications #MediaRelations #ReputationManagement #withGravitas
#PublicRelations #PR #MediaTraining #CrisisCommunications #MediaRelations #ReputationManagement #withGravitas
Media Training For Non-Spokespeople
A fast primer for leaders who do not live on camera but need to perform when the story breaks.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Reporters rarely call on quiet days. When they do, you do not need to become a celebrity spokesperson. You need a clear message, a steady cadence, and the discipline to avoid speculation.
#PublicRelations #PR #MediaTraining #CrisisCommunications #MediaRelations #ReputationManagement #withGravitas
#PublicRelations #PR #MediaTraining #CrisisCommunications #MediaRelations #ReputationManagement #withGravitas
Clothes should support your message, not compete with it. A capsule wardrobe eliminates daily friction by narrowing options to pieces that always work together and always look like you.
#CapsuleWardrobe #Workwear #ProfessionalStyle #PersonalBrand #WardrobeEssentials #ImageConsulting #WithGravitas
#CapsuleWardrobe #Workwear #ProfessionalStyle #PersonalBrand #WardrobeEssentials #ImageConsulting #WithGravitas
Build A Capsule Wardrobe For Work In 10 Pieces
A simple, professional wardrobe that reads as credible on camera and in rooms without excess cost.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Clothes should support your message, not compete with it. A capsule wardrobe eliminates daily friction by narrowing options to pieces that always work together and always look like you.
#CapsuleWardrobe #Workwear #ProfessionalStyle #PersonalBrand #WardrobeEssentials #ImageConsulting #WithGravitas
#CapsuleWardrobe #Workwear #ProfessionalStyle #PersonalBrand #WardrobeEssentials #ImageConsulting #WithGravitas
October’s ADP: +42k jobs, ~4.5% pay growth. Hiring is slow, wages still firm. What to do now: reprice open roles, tighten the recruiting funnel, buy flexibility before adding headcount, update Q4 cash forecasts. Read the 3 minute guide 👇
#SmallBusiness #Hiring #WageGrowth #LaborMarket #Recruiting
#SmallBusiness #Hiring #WageGrowth #LaborMarket #Recruiting
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November 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
October’s ADP: +42k jobs, ~4.5% pay growth. Hiring is slow, wages still firm. What to do now: reprice open roles, tighten the recruiting funnel, buy flexibility before adding headcount, update Q4 cash forecasts. Read the 3 minute guide 👇
#SmallBusiness #Hiring #WageGrowth #LaborMarket #Recruiting
#SmallBusiness #Hiring #WageGrowth #LaborMarket #Recruiting
Is your institution ready for the workforce Pell Grants changes?
#PellGrants #HigherEducation #StudentSuccess #WorkforceDevelopment
#PellGrants #HigherEducation #StudentSuccess #WorkforceDevelopment
Workforce Pell: Your 180-Day College Readiness Plan
Short-term programs will become Pell-eligible beginning July 1, 2026. That one change will reshape how community colleges and regional universities recruit adult learners, partner with employers, and report outcomes. The...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Is your institution ready for the workforce Pell Grants changes?
#PellGrants #HigherEducation #StudentSuccess #WorkforceDevelopment
#PellGrants #HigherEducation #StudentSuccess #WorkforceDevelopment
"Most Employees Are Staying — Making Hiring Tougher Than Ever
With the U.S. quit rate back to pre-pandemic levels, 76% of employers struggle to fill roles. If a key person leaves, you're competing for a smaller, cautious candidate pool. #HiringChallenges #JobMarket #TalentAcquisition #Recruitment"
With the U.S. quit rate back to pre-pandemic levels, 76% of employers struggle to fill roles. If a key person leaves, you're competing for a smaller, cautious candidate pool. #HiringChallenges #JobMarket #TalentAcquisition #Recruitment"
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November 4, 2025 at 8:21 PM
"Most Employees Are Staying — Making Hiring Tougher Than Ever
With the U.S. quit rate back to pre-pandemic levels, 76% of employers struggle to fill roles. If a key person leaves, you're competing for a smaller, cautious candidate pool. #HiringChallenges #JobMarket #TalentAcquisition #Recruitment"
With the U.S. quit rate back to pre-pandemic levels, 76% of employers struggle to fill roles. If a key person leaves, you're competing for a smaller, cautious candidate pool. #HiringChallenges #JobMarket #TalentAcquisition #Recruitment"