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Dr. Thomas W. Faulkner

Dr. Thomas W. Faulkner (DBA, SPHR, LSSBB) is the Founder of Faulkner HR Solutions, a consulting firm specializing in strategic human resources, organizational development, and process improvement.
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The Hidden Cost of Hiring for Culture Fit

Hiring for “culture fit” creates fragile consensus, risk blindness, and stagnation, quietly undermining innovation. Shift to values alignment and cultural contribution to build stronger, collaborative, and more innovative teams.

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The Retention Mirage: Why Perks Don’t Keep Employees

Organizations keep chasing perks, stipends, and engagement gimmicks to stop turnover – but they’re treating the symptom, not the cause. True retention doesn’t come from freebies; it comes from building competent managers, creating clarity, and offering real career growth.

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