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From one-size-fits-all strategies to nap pods, these are the workplace fads HR pros want to leave in 2024

HR Brew

One-size-fits-all” HR strategy. Sabra Sciolaro, chief people officer, employee communications software company Firstup “We’ve all heard the feedback about traditional learning programs: It’s hard to find time for lengthy courses, the content can feel generic, it’s challenging to stay engaged.

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2024 was a hard year for HR

HR Brew

Our] HR strategy has changed, many additional responsibilities [were] added to [the] role,” one respondent told us. Every downturn is eventually met with an upturn, and the best course of action is to prepare for it, she said. “I Our HR director left, and it took six-plus months to find a replacement. I know what I’m doing.

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Microsoft cuts some of its DE&I staff

HR Brew

While it’s unclear what Microsoft’s DE&I initiatives will look like moving forward, some experts predict that more companies will change course on their DE&I strategies. Zoom laid off its DE&I team earlier this year, following DE&I cuts at both Meta and Google in 2022, HR Brew previously reported.

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Top 10 Compensation Courses & Certifications in 2024

HR Lineup

A well-structured compensation strategy enhances employee satisfaction and drives business success. Whether you’re a seasoned HR professional or looking to break into this field, upskilling through certifications and specialized courses is essential. Comprehensive study guides and self-paced online courses.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships! 👍 In this webinar, expert Tim Buteyn will give you some scenario-specific strategies on how to get things back on track with your SMEs when things have gone south. Register today to save your seat!

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There’s a disconnect between what employers and workers think about their benefits communications and packages

HR Brew

Of course, it’s too late to change benefit offerings, but there’s still time to adjust communication plans—and think about improving the process for next year. A key to closing the gap between employers’ and workers’ perceptions about benefits next year is to begin thinking about choices and strategy in the first quarter, Foster said.

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4 Learning & Development Trends for 2025 | ClearCompany

ClearCompany HRM

AI-driven tools and data analytics pave the way for efficient, engaging, and future-proof learning strategies. #1 Heres how this trend is shaping modern employee learning strategies: Closing Skills Gaps: Skills gaps are one of the biggest challenges companies face today. 2025 is calling for smarter training.

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How HR Can Promote Mental Health at Work: Actionable Advice to Help Your People Thrive

And of course, pandemic-related stressors like school closures aren’t helping any. Strategies to leverage benefits that really help. Mental health in the workplace has always been a top concern among many, but now we’re reaching an inflection point. What can HR do to help? Ways to help employees fight burnout and stress.

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Marketing-Led Post-COVID-19 Growth Strategies

Marketers are uniquely positioned to provide creative solutions to aid their organization in times of change and chart a course for navigating success. In this eBook, we’ll discuss leading strategies to create a marketing-led growth strategy for 2021 and beyond, including: Positioning your organization for automation.

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Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? We’ve all been there.

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How HR Can Promote Mental Health at Work (Actionable Advice to Help Your People Thrive)

And of course, pandemic-related stressors like school closures aren’t helping any. Strategies to leverage benefits that really help. Mental health in the workplace has always been a top concern among many, but now we’re reaching an inflection point. What can HR do to help? Ways to help employees fight burnout and stress.

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What's My Job, Again? - The Role of Clarity & Alignment in the Workplace

Speaker: Jo Weech, CEO & Primary Consultant, Exemplary Consultants

Strategies to partner with people to achieve career goals that align with company objectives. Agile performance management so that team members can course correct quickly, be rewarded for even the littlest of accomplishments/wins, and ways to ensure that everyone is valued for their contributions.