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The Gen Z conundrum: How HR can welcome this very different generation

HRExecutive

Confounded by Gen Z in the workplace? Youre not alone. A recent report based on a survey of 1,000 U.S. managers found that more than half cite frustration, and almost as many point to stress, related to managing this newest group of entrants to the workforce. Nearly a third of those surveyed say they ideally would avoid hiring a Gen Z candidate, and 18% have contemplated leaving their own job because managing Gen Z workers has become too challenging.

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What HR should know about big tech’s push to better compensate top performers

HR Brew

Google and Amazon are moving to more generously compensate top performers at their organizations, according to a pair of recent reports from Business Insider. The decisions reflect a broader desire among corporate leaders to drive productivity, often while dealing with reduced headcount and compensation budgets. But employees are more attuned than ever to compensation trends in todays environment of heightened transparency, and may feel discouraged if their company moves the goalposts on pay or

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How to Improve Employee Onboarding with HR Software

EmployeeConnect

Onboarding isnt just about paperwork and first- day introductions its about setting the tone for an employees entire journey with your company. A well- executed onboarding experience boosts engagement, accelerates productivity, and improves retention. Yet, many organisations still rely on outdated, manual processes that leave new hires feeling confused, disconnected, or overwhelmed.

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Tesla’s former inclusion head on misinformation and the future of DEI

HR Brew

In 2022, just two years after Tesla recommitted to DEI, Elon Musk decried wokeness. Kristen Kavanaugh, Teslas head of inclusion at the time, recently spoke to HR Brew about the shift at Tesla, how misinformation fuels anti-DEI rhetoric, and why executives should show more courage. From potholes to ruins. Like many major companies after the murder of George Floyd in 2020, Tesla spoke out in support of racial justice.

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Is Your Organization Ready for Real-Time Payments (RTP) and FedNow?

Faster, more flexible payment isn’t a future goal — it’s happening now. Real-time payments and the FedNow® Service are transforming wage disbursement, offering instant deposits, stronger compliance and a better employee experience. This guide outlines the opportunities, compliance risks and operational best practices finance and payroll leaders should know.

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18 Smart Ways To Sustain Growth After A Successful Startup Launch

Forbes Coaches Council

Launching a startup is a big feat, but maintaining momentum as the company grows is a whole different challenge that requires balancing innovation and long-term planning.

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If Machines Can Dream, Does Creativity Still Belong To Humans?

Forbes Coaches Council

I define "synthetic creativity" as machines proposing futures. Where generative AI mines the past, synthetic creativity dares to ask what could be.

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Number of learning days: Is there still value in this traditional measure?

HRExecutive

Organizational learning and development has undergone significant change in recent decades. While organizations still carry out formal classroom-based learning, informal methodslike learning from a colleague in the flow of workare increasingly vital to todays L&D landscape. These changes, along with advances in technology, are driving a shift in the ways that HR functions track and measure learning.

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How To Turn Purpose Into Both Life And Job Satisfaction

Forbes Coaches Council

Both employees and organizations alike sometimes struggle with how to infuse the workplace with a sense of purpose.

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Moving Your Access Management Platform to the Cloud?

Symantec

Avoid pitfalls and unlock the full power of your cloud infrastructure

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AI in HR: 20+ Prompts to Use Now

AI is reshaping the business landscape, including HR. This guide is designed to help you understand and implement AI effectively for tangible benefits and a more strategic approach. Learn how to: Automate routine tasks Boost data insights Enhance employee experiences Drive HR’s strategic value Download the guide today!

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Present Over Perfect: The Key To Authentic, Engaging Public Speaking

Forbes Coaches Council

Striving for perfection in public speaking can actually work against you, and shifting your focus to presence can transform the way you communicate.

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What is agentic AI in HR? A simple explainer for people leaders

HRExecutive

What is agentic AI for HR ? This is a common question, particularly as vendors and analysts say these tools will soon be indispensable. Agentic AI refers to artificial intelligence systems designed to operate with a high degree of autonomy. These tools support decision-making, process execution and adaptability within an enterprise. Unlike traditional AI-powered solutions that primarily analyze data and provide recommendations for human users to act upon, AI agents can perceive context, make dec

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Why We Fear The Very Tech We Build (And How To Fix It)

Forbes Coaches Council

The issue isnt that AI is too smart. Its that humans arent emotionally prepared for what that means.

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It’s up to Employers to Bridge the AI Skill Gap in Their Organization

HR Digest

There is a very obvious AI skill gap across organizations, and it widens a little further every day. Organizations are unabashedly adopting AI into their operations at an increasing rate, but many are doing so without preparing the business first or determining a clear strategy for its adoption. Amidst this chaos of change, employees are exceptionally unprepared to keep up with the evolving technology.

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The AI Productivity Shift: Whats Working & Whats Next

85% of teams are using AI, but only 27% report clear productivity gains. Why? Because most are still stuck in surface-level adoption. In this expert panel, top voices in workplace strategy and remote innovation—Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, Phil Kirschner, Nadia Harris, and Eryn Peters—reveal how leading teams are cutting digital noise, training AI to fit their workflows, and building cultures that embrace change.

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Want To Lead Smarter? Pause For Perspective

Forbes Coaches Council

Before you push forward, pause. Perspective isnt a luxuryits a leadership necessity.

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From Metrics to Meaning: Turning HR Data into Business Impact

Hire Road

From Metrics to Meaning: Turning HR Data into Business Impact by John Federman, CEO of HireRoad At UNLEASH America, I had the pleasure of joining Madeline Laurano, founder of Aptitude Research, for a breakout session with HR executives that sparked some of the most candid conversation Ive had in a while. Together, we explored a question that HR leaders are feeling more pressure to answer than ever before: How do we translate HR metrics into business impact that gets stakeholder buy-in and secure

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From Founder To Freedom: How Business Leaders Can Build Self-Sustaining Companies

Forbes Coaches Council

Business owners often find themselves in a position where theyve simply traded the corporate shackles for being consumed by the demands of their own business.

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How the 100 Best Companies Outperform the S&P 500 by 2,000% in Cumulative Returns

Great Place to Work

Heres how investment banks like Jefferies are helping money managers get ahead of disruptions in the labor force and what the trend means for your company. Investors and fund managers are increasingly conscious of how labor relations impact company performance. They have been deeply studying the impacts of human capital strategies on the companies they invest in, shared Matt Spring, senior associate on the sustainability team at global investment bank Jefferies, at the For All Summit hosted by

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HR in 2026: Insights & Best Practices

Get Paycor’s guide, based on a survey of 3,000+ professionals, and learn why successful companies are: Almost 80% more likely to identify top talent through formal systems 40% more likely to protect managers’ time spent on coaching 83% more likely to plan to upskill their teams and more!

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When People Are Talking About You, You Win

Forbes Coaches Council

Icons like Oprah Winfrey did not achieve their status by endlessly promoting themselves. Instead, they cultivated environments where others amplified their messages.

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NJ Transit Strike Ends on Tuesday, Marks a Win for Union-Led Movements

HR Digest

The NJ Transit strike is officially coming to an end after the rail workers reached a tentative deal. As the NJ strike ends, workers will return to their posts on Tuesday at 12:01 am, restoring service to over 100,000 daily commuters. The Transit union agreement was confirmed by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, who initially announced that workers would return to their jobs on Monday, but later offered up a second date for the return.

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Silence Your Inner Critic To Unleash Your Best Self

Forbes Coaches Council

With awareness, intention and consistency, you can minimize your inner critic. I've developed this process over years, and while the steps are simple, they are powerful.

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The State of Small Business Payroll in 2025: Key Trends and What to Expect 

Patriot Software

Employee count, compensation, benefits, and taxes are all key components of payroll, the process of paying your employees. Changes in the economy, employees priorities, and technology shape everything from how you run payroll to your payroll costs. Are you staying on top of the latest payroll trends?

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Protect Your Business and Stay On Top of Compliance

To keep your business running smoothly (and legally), HR needs to get compliance right every time. Our HR Compliance Checklist is your go-to guide to cover the basics and start your auditing processes, helping you identify and address any gaps in your HR functions. Remember, compliance rules can differ based on industry and location—you’ll still need to keep up with changing regulations, but our checklist can help you get started.

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Self-Compassion As A Strategic Advantage For Male Leaders

Forbes Coaches Council

The relationship between masculinity norms and leadership expectations creates a perfect storm for many male executives.

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Top 10 Mobile Workforce Management Software & Apps in 2025

Recruiters Lineup

As businesses continue to embrace remote operations and distributed teams, the need for effective mobile workforce management tools is more critical than ever. Whether you’re managing field technicians, retail staff, healthcare workers, or delivery crews, the right mobile workforce management software can streamline communication, scheduling, GPS tracking, and performance monitoringall from a smartphone or tablet.

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Social Group Identities: Connections Essential To Workplace Inclusion

Forbes Coaches Council

Look at the people around you. Likely, they all have life experiences they'd be uncomfortable sharing at work. And yet these experiences are fundamental to who they are.

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California Supreme Court Grants Review in Second ‘Headless’ PAGA Case

HRWatchdog

Recently, several California Courts of Appeal have issued conflicting decisions involving the use of headless Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) actions those actions that only allege representative, or non-individual, PAGA claims and therefore cannot be ordered to arbitration. After previously ordering the review of one headless PAGA case, the California Supreme Court has now added a second case review.

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Is Your Background Screening Policy Built For 2025? What HR Leaders Need To Know Now

Speaker: Liz Charron

From evolving legislation to shifting workforce expectations, background screening is undergoing major transformation, and HR is in the driver’s seat. With new compliance requirements and growing scrutiny, today’s HR leaders must build programs that are not only audit-ready but outcome-driven. HR Management and Employee Relations Expert, Liz Charron, will delve into how HR teams can navigate the latest legal changes, connect screening to workforce ROI, and embed these practices into the very fab

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How Inclusion Fuels Innovation And Boosts The Bottom Line

Forbes Coaches Council

Often, the real barrier to innovation is the presence of unexamined power. Leaders may invite diverse perspectives yet fail to notice how their authority shapes the room.

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Assessing Job Knowledge: 25 Job Knowledge Performance Review Phrases To Use

AIHR

Job knowledge is the foundation of employee performance, enabling staff to do their jobs correctly, confidently, and efficiently. 30% of workers say they need more education and training to get ahead professionally. This is a telling statistic as on-the-job L&D opportunities impact performance, engagement, and retention. This article discusses why job knowledge is important, job knowledge performance review phrases HR should know.

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The Leadership Blind Spot: How Your Strengths Can Undermine Your Team

Forbes Coaches Council

Your greatest strength might also be your biggest liability, and thats a blind spot few leaders see coming.

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