Mon.Apr 28, 2025

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Why SHRM wants HR to get creative about caregiving benefits

HR Brew

Its been 32 years since the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was signed into law, and some three-quarters of employers believe the program is outdated and should be updated, according to a recent survey from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Efforts to modernize the FMLA with the passage of a paid leave program didnt materialize in Congress last year, and it appears unlikely that lawmakers will prioritize such a policy in 2025.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing New HR Software

EmployeeConnect

Investing in new HR software is a big decision but the real challenge begins once the purchase is made. A smooth, strategic implementation can make all the difference between a system that drives efficiency and engagement, and one that falls short of expectations. Whether you’re upgrading from outdated tools or rolling out HR technology for the first time, careful planning is essential.

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Talent firm AMS launches new industry ethical standards for AI adoption in recruiting

HR Brew

Self-driving cars exist. They drive on the roadways alongside those with drivers whose hands remain locked at ten and two and their feet controlling the pedals. I certainly wouldnt buy a self-driving car until its progressed enough that society agrees it will work well for me in the long run and that using the tech wont inadvertently put others at risk.

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AI agent implementation has stalled. Can HR propel it forward?

HRExecutive

A new report from KPMG reveals a trend in AI agent implementation that HR leaders should pay attention to: While organizations are moving briskly from experimentation to piloting AI agents, full deployment has stalled. AI agents are expected to become a core part of every enterprise technology system in the near future. Global HR tech analyst Josh Bersin has forecast that these agents will soon be introduced and integrated across all HR platforms.Its a huge transition in the market, Bersin has s

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Can Your Organization Spot a Conflict Before It’s a Crisis?

Speaker: Amie Phillips Pablo, VP, Corporate Compliance & Privacy Officer at Novo Nordisk

In today’s complex healthcare environment, navigating third-party relationships has become even more challenging—whether it’s vendor relationships, employee activities, or patient-facing interactions. Left unmanaged, these conflicts can compromise trust, regulatory compliance, and even organizational reputation. So, how can healthcare teams stay ahead?

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Accountability in the Workplace: Your 9-Step Guide to Creating a Culture of Accountability

AIHR

Missed deadlines, finger-pointing, and employee disengagement are all tell-tale signs of a lack of accountability in the workplace. Some companies take significant steps to foster workplace accountability Google rewards employees who take calculated risks and fail, Intuit holds failure parties, and Tata awards prizes to staff for the Best Failed Idea.

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Prospective Meal Period Waivers Are Valid

HRWatchdog

In a recent case, a California Court of Appeal handed employers a rare win, finding nonexempt employees written prospective meal waivers meaning employees signed meal waivers effective in the future were valid and enforceable in the absence of any evidence that the waivers were coercive or unconscionable ( Bradsbery v. Vicar Operating, Inc. , No. B322799, (Cal.

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An Interview Scoresheet – And Its Amazing Impact On Hiring Results (Sample scoresheets are included)

Dr. John Sullivan

I estimate that an interview scoresheet can boost your hiring results by 40%. This amazing level of improvement is possible because interviewing is by far the most heavily weighted and impactful of all candidate assessment steps. This means that any major mistake during the interview process will severely reduce the accuracy of your candidate assessment.

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The Gen X Career Crisis: Navigating Ageism, Competition, and Instability

HR Digest

The workplace has presented unexpected challenges for everyone, but Gen Xs career crisis takes the cake as the most monumental struggle of them all. Generation X, typically those born between 1965 and 1980, were supposed to be at the peak of their careers over these last few years, but from economic instability to workplace ageism, Gen X has lived through one battle after another.

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How unconscious bias in the workplace can influence our judgment

Talogy

Back to Blogs How unconscious bias in the workplace can influence our judgment Published: April 29, 2025 Written by Ali Shalfrooshan, Head of International Assessment R&D The quality of our judgment and decision-making is increasingly becoming the most critical skill at work. With the tsunami of information and the wholesale adoption of generative AI , the biggest differentiator and key skill for employees will be gradually more dependent on the quality of our decisions.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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Social Security Checks 2025: HR’s Role in Benefits Planning

HR Digest

With the Social Security trust fund projected to deplete by 2033, SSA benefits cuts could potentially disrupt retirement income projections. Recent policy proposals, such as the Social Security Fairness Act 2025 and potential changes such as eliminating taxes on benefits, add further to the challenge. For HR professionals, these Social Security benefits changes in 2025 demand proactive planning to align total rewards with employee expectations and organizational goals.

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ADA Claims Aren’t About Perfect Decisions — They’re About Proving Discrimination

The Employer Handbook

When employees allege discrimination under the ADA, it’s their burden to prove bias not the employer’s burden to defend every business decision. A recent Seventh Circuit case reinforces that when employers apply clear policies consistently, even imperfect decisions wont amount to discrimination. TL;DR: An employee who failed a random drug test (because of prescribed medications) and ignored follow-up calls from the medical review officer tried to blame his employer for disability di

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Google’s RTO Policy in 2025 Forces Employees to Comply or Quit

HR Digest

Ultimatums lead the way forward as tech giants present employees with comply, or else scenarios. Googles RTO policy for 2025 is making it mandatory for remote employees to show up to the workplace three days a week if they dont want to risk losing their jobs. Remote workers are to return to Google offices at once, although the hybrid model has not been done away with entirely.

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How To Boost LinkedIn Engagement: 16 Tips For Rising Business Leaders

Forbes Coaches Council

From sharing original content and storytelling to thoughtful interaction using LinkedIns tools, there are many ways to create meaningful dialogue with followers.

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Reduce Risk and Boost Retention with 100% Electronic Pay: A Practical Guide

Outdated payroll processes can slow operations, increase risk and affect retention—especially in today’s competitive labor market. This in-depth white paper offers executive decision-makers a practical guide for transitioning to fully electronic pay without increasing complexity or sacrificing compliance. For HR, payroll and finance leaders, this paper explores how a unified payment platform can make the shift to digital wage payment not only possible but preferable, for both employers and emplo

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Developing a Training Strategy with Upskilling, Reskilling & Cross-skilling

Training Orchestra

A delay in a critical project, a missing subject-matter expert, and… there goes your entire training roadmap. Every training professional has experienced it at some point during their career: without continuous skills development, even the best teams run out of steam when faced with new demands. The key? A tailored training strategy that combines upskilling, reskilling and cross-skilling to anticipate and respond to business needs.

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Dream Stealer

NoExcusesHR

We all started with one. Astronaut, firefighter, teacher, executive, police officer, President of the United States ( maybe that was just me ) and on and on. Dream big! we were toldbut did real life match the dream? Has your life worked out in a way that aligned with those early goals? Probably not.and I dont say that because youve failed somehow; actually, we learn and grow and develop new interests that are even more exciting than our original dreams in many instances.

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Best Learning Management System in Cape Town: Top Platforms for 2025

PSB

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the need for streamlined and efficient learning is more critical than ever. Whether you’re a corporate trainer, HR professional, or academic institution, choosing the best LMS in Cape Town can transform how you deliver education and training. This guide will help you discover the top LMS platforms available in Cape Town, focusing on features, pricing, and customer reviews ensuring you make an informed decision.

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April Updates

OneDirectory

April at OneDirectory: Instant Org Chart Search, Clearer Reporting Lines & New UI Updates 🌟 Quickly Search Your Org Chart 🎉 When viewing your org chart, simply type into the main search box at the top to instantly filter your current view—no page reload needed! You'll also notice new  Directory  and  Org Chart  tabs appear within the search results, making it easy to toggle between searching your entire directory or just your org chart.

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The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones

Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult

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Building A 'With You' Culture: Lessons In Leadership, Teamwork And Resilience

Forbes Coaches Council

Because at the end of the day, leadership is a contact sporton the field, in the boardroom and in life.

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🎤 Upcoming Event: Star Treatment, Solid Contracts: Navigating the VIP Employment Landscape

The Employer Handbook

Working with VIPs can feel like walking a legal tightrope. From influencers to high-profile executives, businesses often face big questions: Are they independent contractors or employees? What must go into their agreements? And how do you protect your intellectual propertyand avoid legal headaches? On May 9 at 12 PM ET , I’ll be teaming up with my colleague, Merlyne Jean-Louis , for a free Zoom session you won’t want to miss: Star Treatment, Solid Contracts Navigating the VIP Emplo

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Relative Superiority: Six Advantages Small Businesses Have Over Big Competitors

Forbes Coaches Council

As a keynote speaker, executive coach and former trainer of Special Forces, Ive taught these military principles to business leaders representing numerous sectors from over 60 countries. When applied, the results are staggering.

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AI in Recruiting: Balancing Humans and AI Work

Allegis Global Solutions

Advanced technologies have always made an impact on the recruitment process. However, the impressive potential of artificial intelligence (AI), generative AI and advanced automation is shifting the way people view talent, source talent and get work done.

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More Than a Benefit: Group Medicare and the Psychology of Retirement

Speaker: Shae Noble

As the workforce ages, retirement is becoming a more complex and emotionally significant transition. For many employees, retiring marks not only a change in benefits and income but also a shift in identity, community, and purpose. This webinar explores how HR professionals can support aging and retiring employees through a trauma-informed lens—one that recognizes the emotional and psychological dimensions of leaving the workforce.

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Payroll Compliance in the UAE: Best Practices and Evolving Demands in 2025

Darwinbox

Learn everything about payroll compliance in the UAE region. From WPS, gratuity, Emiratization to automation, this eBook is your 2025 eBook to error-free payroll in the UAE.

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Webflow vs. WordPress: I Built on Both to See Who Wins

G2 Crowd

While comparing website builder platforms , I stumbled across a few choices. Popular platforms like Webflow, WordPress, Wix, and Shopify became my top picks. I compared these platforms in detail to find the most suitable platform for my client. After comparing Wix and Shopify , I knew I had to find out how Webflow vs. WordPress stacks up. This article stems from the same comparison and contains insights to see if the platform matches your needs and expectations.

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Mentorship: The Solution To The 134-Year Gender Gap

Forbes Coaches Council

Change can happen fasterif women are willing to step into their power and support one another, and if men truly become allies in the quest for gender balance.

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Rethinking Workplace Productivity: The Ingenuity-to-B t Ratio

Robin Schooling

I have long loved the phrase ratio of ingenuity to b t but for the life of me couldnt recall where I first heard it. Then, the other day, I found the source where, I am quite certain, I first became The post Rethinking Workplace Productivity: The Ingenuity-to-B t Ratio first appeared on Robin Schooling.

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Miss One Change, Face Major Risk: The New Compliance Crisis In HR And How To Fix It

Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo

From rapidly changing state-level labor laws and evolving workplace protections to new compliance expectations around pay equity and hybrid policies, HR teams are navigating a constant wave of regulatory updates. It’s not just about reacting anymore; it’s about anticipating risk, aligning stakeholders, and taking a smarter, proactive stance. In this session, we’ll cut through the noise and help you focus on what matters.

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The Security Paradox: Why 2025’s Workers Are Both Loyal and Flight Risks

HR Tech Girl

Employees in 2025 want security, significance, and growthand theyll leave if they dont get them. The post The Security Paradox: Why 2025’s Workers Are Both Loyal and Flight Risks appeared first on People Managing People.

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What To Do If You Suspect a Layoff Is Coming: How to Stay One Step Ahead

The Muse

If you suspect a layoff is coming, heres how to set yourself up to find a new job quickly and easily.

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Celebrating a Milestone: exaqueo Named Best Agency Partner at the 2025 Rally Awards

exaqueo

Were proud and humbled to share that exaqueo has been named the Best Agency Partner at the 2025 Rally Awardsthe very first time this honor has ever been awarded.

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