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How to support and understand veteran employees as they enter the civilian workforce

HR Brew

There are many aspects of the workplace that will be new to veterans, Elizabeth Toenyes, a content strategist at staffing firm Aquent, told HR Brew. She started ROTCs at 17 then enlisted for active duty in the Army, spending 10 years in service before retiring and joining the civilian workforce in 2022. Mental health benefits are key.

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Professional and business services employees are thinking twice before quitting

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million in March, and the quit rate for all industries remained at 2.2% The second piece is they’re afraid that the new company they’re going to jump to could suddenly go into financial turmoil and lay them off.” It’s when you can look at everything, really, with an analytical lens and decide, ‘Okay, what needs to change?

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This HR leader is applying her career lessons to finding and retaining workers in construction

HR Brew

I was going to jump out of helicopters; you would have found me in Cuba somewhere,” Gildersleeve, who now is director of HR at Pittsburgh-based Mascaro Construction, told HR Brew. After holding multiple HR roles at firms including at financial services giant PNC and construction company Steelsmith, she joined Mascaro in 2019.

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AI, talent shortages, and distrust: These are the biggest challenges HR pros are bracing for in 2025

HR Brew

Scott Mayo, CPO, Confluent Health “The biggest challenge is going to be keeping up with the speed of AI and innovation—this includes not just evolving how we train people to use technology, but also how we use technology to fundamentally change the way people learn. 2025 is already shaping up to be a doozy of a year.

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A Benefits Leader's Top Priority: Reducing Cancer at all Costs

employers are bracing for the largest increase in health insurance costs in a decade next year. And the largest healthcare expense to employers?

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HR pros don’t need Jamie Dimon to tell them AI is as transformational as the printing press

HR Brew

AI at work is not new, but large language models (LLMs) and machine learning—think ChatGPT—have garnered prominent media headlines this last year, and corporate America is responding swiftly. Slack’s Workforce Lab found that employees also need more guidance using AI at work.

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Hot dog chain Portillo’s staffs its restaurants with corporate employees during the holiday season

HR Brew

If I’ve learned anything from watching The Bear , it’s that working in a restaurant is hard—maybe even as hard as it is for talent pros to staff service roles. And this strategy isn’t groundbreaking, at least not to Illinois-based restaurant chain Portillo’s. To help fill the gaps, some companies are tapping their corporate workers.

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Behind The Curtain: How Todays Political Climate is Steering HR and DEI in 2025

Speaker: Hanh Nguyen

As we traverse the unpredictable waters of the current political and economic landscape, we find ourselves at a crossroads. In today’s ever-changing world, HR professionals often find themselves juggling conflicting priorities - especially when external factors seem out of their control.

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DEIB Reimagined: Navigating Change and Shaping the Future

Speaker: Lachandra B. Baker, MBA, CTA, CDP - Founder/Principal Consultant at LBB Edutainment, Keynote Speaker, and Author

Learning Objectives: Understand the Shifts: Recognize the key changes in DEIB over the past year and their implications for HR practices. Actionable Strategies: Learn how to implement effective DEIB strategies that resonate with current needs. 📅 January 31, 2024 at 9:30am PT, 12:30pm ET, 5:30pm GT

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The Employers Guide to Controlling Cancer

At the same time, the cost of treatment continues to rise, with employers spending 8.5% This Employers’ Guide highlights opportunities at each stage of an employee's journey with cancer prevention and care to help counter the aforementioned statistics. Download the guide to learn how you can take control of cancer.

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Thriving as a Lean & Mean HR Machine

Speaker: Kjerstin Greene and Adri Glover

📆 August 13, 2024 at 9:30am PT, 12:30pm ET, 5:30pm GT

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Cultivating Engagement: Strategies and Actionable Plans for Success

Speaker: Alberta Johnson

Once upon a time, in the bustling world of corporate landscapes, HR professionals like you were the unsung heroes. Your mission: to unlock the secrets of employee engagement and transform workplaces into thriving communities.

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Beyond the Check-in: Building Trust and Performance Through Powerful 1:1s

Speaker: Alex Seale, Kjerstin Greene, and Holly McIlwain

Learn proven strategies from fellow HR leaders on how to make your one-on-ones the most valuable meeting on your calendar. 📅 July 30, 2024 at 9:30am PT, 12:30pm ET, 5:30pm GT Feeling like your one-on-one meetings are just going through the motions? Unfortunately, a majority of 1:1s fall under the ineffective category.

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

Speaker: Jeremy York

💥 Break free from bias: Learn how outdated biases are stifling creativity and leaving your team vulnerable to stagnation. 💥 Break free from bias: Learn how outdated biases are stifling creativity and leaving your team vulnerable to stagnation. 📅 December 10, 2024 at 9:30am PT, 12:30pm ET, 5:30pm GT

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The Upskilling Advantage: Transforming Your Workforce For Future Growth

Speaker: Brian Richardson

You'll walk away with a deep understanding of how to build a culture of continuous learning, expert insights into assessing the current skills of your employees, and a strategic toolkit for impactful upskilling initiatives. 📅 October 9, 2024 at 9:30am PT, 12:30pm ET, 5:30pm BST