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Recession or not, 6 ways HR can support employee financial wellness

HRExecutive

Nearly a third of prominent economists are predicting a recession will hit in 2025, according to an American Bankers Association report, which does not bode well for employees’ financial wellness. Recession or not, employees are likely to remain laser-focused on improving their financial wellness—and they want the support of their employer. - Advertisement - According to a 2024 Wellbeing and Voluntary Benefits Survey by Buck, a Gallagher company, 92% of employees want more financial wellbe

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Steps for success from the fastest-growing staffing firms

Bullhorn Blog

It’s no secret that growth in the staffing industry hasn’t been easy this year. Despite – or perhaps because of – the headwinds of the current recruitment climate, firms have had to find new paths towards growth, exploring innovative tech investments, experimenting with new playbooks, and leveraging new and existing partnerships to move forward together.

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How an LMS Can Benefit HR

PSB

In today’s fast-evolving workplace, HR teams need to do more than manage payroll and recruitment—they need to nurture talent, drive employee engagement, and develop future leaders. An HR LMS (Learning Management System) is a powerful tool that helps HR departments meet these goals efficiently. By using an LMS for HR, companies can transform their learning and development programs and better align their workforce with their business objectives.

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10 Best HR Outsourcing Services & Companies in 2024

HR Lineup

Human Resources (HR) outsourcing has become a vital solution for businesses looking to streamline their HR functions, reduce costs, and focus on their core operations. By outsourcing HR services, companies can access specialized expertise, reduce administrative burdens, and ensure compliance with ever-evolving regulations. In 2024, the HR outsourcing landscape offers a variety of providers with comprehensive solutions tailored to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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Politically polarized workforce? You may be losing almost $1M a week

HRExecutive

Productivity has long been a metric that ties people strategy to business success—and it’s in an especially bright spotlight at the moment, as ongoing political divisiveness in the workplace reaches a fevered pitch ahead of next month’s presidential election. - Advertisement - According to BetterUp’s recent Centered Organizations report, the business-altering distractions related to the election have been building in recent months.

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Ageism in Hiring Is a Growing Concern for Older Workers

HR Digest

Young graduates are having a hard time finding employment, but matters aren’t any easier for older workers either. Ageism in hiring has always been a problem, however, older workers are increasingly worried about the obstacles in their way to finding work. A recent study by CWI Labs found that 59% of workers aged 50 or older believe their age has created roadblocks in their job hunt.

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The Hidden Cost of Data Fragmentation in HR: Why a Holistic System is Essential

EmployeeConnect

Companies rely on vast amounts of data to manage operations effectively, make informed decisions, and improve performance across departments. Human Resources (HR) is no exception, playing a critical role in recruiting, onboarding, payroll, performance management, and compliance. However, as companies adopt more specialised tools and systems to handle HR tasks, many HR departments face a growing challenge: data fragmentation.

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HR Learning management system: A guide for HR professionals

PSB

Creating a culture where employees are constantly learning and growing is more important than ever. As an HR professional, you’re at the forefront of this effort, and having the right tools can make all the difference. Enter the HR Learning Management System (HR LMS)—a game-changer for organizations looking to enhance their training programs and foster continuous development.

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Financial Burnout in 2025: How to Address Employee Concerns

Best Money Moves

Financial Burnout in 2025: How to Address Employee Concerns. Financial burnout is affecting employees of all generations. Learn the ins and outs of this issue, including ways to improve your workforce’s wellbeing. There’s a new term to describe how employees feel about money: Financial burnout, a condition marked by prolonged financial pressure that results in mental exhaustion and physical strain.

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Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies

In today's dynamic business environment, HR leaders face immense pressure to optimize costs while maintaining a competitive edge to attract, retain and engage their workforce. Gallagher can help you meet that challenge head-on. Our proprietary data and people analytics platform, Gallagher Drive ® , provides the elevated insights you need to make impactful program decisions that are aligned with your organizational goals and set your strategy up for long-term success.

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The new digital workplace reveals a tale of two Americas

HRExecutive

Rural American workers face significant hurdles in career advancement in an increasingly digital workplace , according to a new joint study by the University of Phoenix Career Institute and the Center on Rural Innovation. The research, comparing 1,000 rural and 986 nonrural U.S. workers surveyed in mid-2024, reveals an opportunity gap between rural and urban areas, indicating a population where HR leaders might surface untapped talent. - Advertisement - Tech deficits affect rural worker opportun

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Steps for success from the fastest-growing staffing firms

Bullhorn Blog

It’s no secret that growth in the staffing industry hasn’t been easy this year. Despite – or perhaps because of – the headwinds of the current recruitment climate, firms have had to find new paths towards growth, exploring innovative tech investments, experimenting with new playbooks, and leveraging new and existing partnerships to move forward together.

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How HR can craft a total rewards plan for the multigenerational workforce

HR Brew

For the first time, there are six generations in the workforce. And each of those generations has different wants and needs regarding total rewards. When one-third of employees would prefer more benefits over more compensation, according to a Marsh McLennan Agency report published earlier this year, employers can help employees by allowing them to personalize their benefits, Todd Katz, EVP of group benefits at MetLife, told HR Brew.

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How to Implement an Artificial Intelligence Policy [Part 3]

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes It’s one thing to write a great policy. It’s something different to implement it. We’ve been talking about artificial intelligence (AI) policies in this series. The first article focused on why organizations need to have both AI strategies and policies. In the second article, we discussed some things to consider when writing an Artificial Intelligence policy.

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Protect Your Business: Tackle the Future of I-9 Fraud with Expert Strategies

Speaker: Speakers

Is your business ready for the future of document fraud? AI advancements have made forgery easier, increasing risks for employers. With 85% of identity fraud last year linked to impersonation, proactive compliance is essential. Join WorkBright’s webinar on October 8 to equip yourself with crucial insights for protecting your business from fraudulent I-9 documents, including: Understanding Risks: Learn about new fraud tactics impacting your business.

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What small business owners need to know about Voluntary Time Off (VTO)

FingerCheck

For small businesses, especially those using time clocks, finding the right balance between labor costs and staffing needs can be tough. Voluntary Time Off (VTO) is a smart way to reduce costs during slow periods without losing your skilled team. When business slows down, instead of layoffs or cutbacks, VTO lets employees take unpaid time off by choice.

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A Small Business’s Guide to Hiring Seasonal Employees

Extensis

Quick look: Approximately 75,000 seasonal employees work in the U.S. across various industries, from accounting to retail. These workers help businesses meet increased demand during their peak periods, alleviate workforce burnout, and potentially reduce long-term recruiting costs. Here, explore what you need to know about hiring for seasonal positions, from compliance considerations to incentivizing staff to come back next season, and how a PEO can help you achieve year-round success.

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World of HR: 73% of German companies that tried a four-day workweek will keep the schedule

HR Brew

Several countries have trotted out four-day workweek trials in recent years. Another just ended, and workers say they want to keep the shorter workweek. Where in the world? Germany, in partnership with Four Day Week Global, began a six-month trial of a four-day workweek in February with 45 participating companies, HR Brew previously reported. Following its conclusion, 73% of organizations said they planned to keep the schedule, according to a new report from Four Day Week Global.

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What does today’s talent think about AI?

Bullhorn Blog

AI is everywhere, and recruitment is no exception. From improved job matching to automatic candidate submissions, AI has the potential to transform staffing , making the hiring process faster and more efficient. With 51% of firms having already experimented with AI , the industry is on board. But does talent feel the same way? To find out, we surveyed over 2,400 global contingent workers on their recruitment experiences – including their thoughts on AI-powered recruitment tools – in our new GRID

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HR Meets AI: The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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10 Reasons Every HR Leader Must Attend 15Five’s 2024 Thrive Conference 

15Five

Thrive is 15Five’s annual event for strategic HR leaders, people managers, and industry experts to come together to explore new ways to unlock the full potential of their teams, their business and their people managers. This year, Thrive is going virtual, making it easier than ever to attend and benefit from our exciting lineup of sessions, speakers, and experiences – all from the comfort of your own space.

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Digital Twins, Digital Employees, And Agents Everywhere

Josh Bersin

I recently heard Elon Musk predict that every citizen would have multiple Optimus robots in their homes within five years. And while I often ignore his predictions because they’re exaggerated, I think he’s on to something. We are about to witness an explosion of Digital Employees in our companies, and these may be the “robots” Read more» The post Digital Twins, Digital Employees, And Agents Everywhere appeared first on JOSH BERSIN.

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More employers are planning to hire outside the US, but some may not be ready for the challenges ahead

HR Brew

Have you jetted off to any far-flung destinations recently? Even if you haven’t, your recruiting strategy may be headed overseas. Recently published data from ADP suggests that more companies plan to grow their workforces internationally. The findings are based on a survey of more than 1,700 business owners, senior HR or payroll leaders, or decision makers conducted earlier this year.

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The right time for the transformation of human resources is right now

HRExecutive

I remember when artificial intelligence was the stuff of fiction and great blockbusters: the product of storytellers’ imaginations run wild. Today, the once-fantastical is reality, and AI is reshaping the experience of being human, the nature of jobs across every sector and the skills needed for those jobs. - Advertisement - Coupled with present anxiety-inducing market dynamics, steep talent cliffs and a widespread need to reinvigorate employee engagement, many of us in the global HR profession

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HR’s Complete 2025 Calendar of Important Dates

HR leaders can use this calendar from Paycor to track important HR and payroll tax dates. The 2025 calendar includes: Tax filing dates Federal reporting deadlines Bank holidays Links to relevant tax forms …and more! Get your 2025 HR calendar today!

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HiBob partnerships: Empowering HR excellence worldwide

HiBob

At HiBob, “partner” is more than a title—it’s a commitment to trusting and empowering each other. Support isn’t a side note to us. It’s the secret sauce to success. When you partner with us, we don’t see you as just another partner. We see you as an integral part of the HiBob village, just like our customers are. In just 18 months since launching the HiBob Channel Partner Program , we’ve welcomed over 300 partners from across the globe into the HiBob village.

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Bringing Visibility to Invisible Disabilities In Your Workplace

Flimp Communications

Think of a person with a disability. You’re probably imagining someone using a wheelchair, a cane, or perhaps an assistive device like a hearing aid. But not every disability is so visually apparent. A significant portion of people living with disabilities do not show outward signs of their challenges. These invisible disabilities can be just as impairing as those with visible symptoms, yet they often go overlooked and unaccommodated in the workplace.

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What to consider when giving employees nicknames

HR Brew

Google calls its employees “Googlers,” and Indeed says “Indeedians.” Workers at HR software company BambooHR are “Bambooligans,” while talent experience platform company Cornerstone employs “Cornerstars.” But why? Some companies give their employees nicknames as a way to foster belonging since 75% of employees have felt excluded in their workplace, according to a 2023 EY report.

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HR’s role in empowering women to thrive in an AI-driven era

HRExecutive

Despite the progress that has been made, gender gaps in the workplace continue to have adverse effects on women across all industries—whether it is underrepresentation in leadership roles or a continuing lack of pay parity. These gender gaps extend into professional development opportunities, particularly as generative artificial intelligence transforms our economy. - Advertisement - In fact, recent research sponsored by DeVry University found that there are gender disparities in AI knowledge, u

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[Free Templates] Plant the Seed for Successful Onboarding!

Our Free Welcome Email Templates (designed for both in-office or virtual employees) are ready for you to customize and use to plant the seeds of success for new team members.

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Recipe for a Successful Recognition Program Launch

Engage2Excel

Recognition programs are significant, visible investments for any organization. It is critical that these programs launch successfully and achieve a prominent level of utilization quickly. Our work with many clients over many years offers valuable lessons about what can be done before and after a program launch to maximize its success.

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Empowering Case Managers: Elevating Workforce Development Technical Skills to Enhance Customer Experience

EDSI

Discover how EDSI’s Integrated Career and Case Manager training program is equipping workforce professionals with the technical skills and certifications needed to deliver exceptional service. Through credentialing, continuing education, and innovative learning solutions, we’re helping case managers and career coaches enhance their impact and improve customer outcomes.

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Gen Z and millennial workers are confused about open enrollment—and they don’t know they can turn to HR for help

HR Brew

Getting a root canal, breaking an arm, and giving up sweets for a month are just a few things employees would rather do than pick a health insurance plan. Over half of Gen Z and millennial workers (51%) admit to randomly choosing a health insurance plan because they didn’t understand their choices, according to a recent Justworks report. Now, you may be wondering, “Why didn’t they reach out to their HR team?