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Employee engagement bottomed out last year. How HR can turn things around

HRExecutive

Employee disengagement is a costly business problem that deserves the attention of every leadership team. The total global economic cost of disengaged employees exceeds $8.8 trillion annually, according to Gallup. The same group cited employee engagement hitting an 11-year low in 2024. Organizations with highly engaged employees outperform their competitors by every key measure, including customer loyalty, market share and profitability.

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How Diversity in Engineering Teams Drives Innovation (And How to Hire for It)

Hppy

When you think about innovation in engineering, what comes to mind? Breakthroughs in AI? Game-changing sustainability solutions? Maybe the latest advancements in robotics? Whatever it is, chances are that diverse minds played a role in bringing it to life. Diversity in engineering teams is a catalyst for creativity, better problem-solving, and stronger team performance.

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Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: Why It’s a Game-Changer for Effective Management

Great Place to Work

We all have emotions, but great leaders know how to harness them for productive outcomes. They have self-awareness, empathy, and social awareness the key traits of emotional intelligence and their teams are stronger for it. If youve ever had a manager who liked to shoot first, ask questions later, you probably know how much uncontrolled emotions can impact a teams morale.

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HR’s Guide to Workers’ Compensation Claims Management

Hppy

Managing workers’ compensation claims in New York can be a complex task for any HR professional, especially when it comes to ensuring a smooth process for all involved. New Yorks workers’ compensation laws are strict and designed to protect both the employee and employer. As an HR manager, it’s crucial to stay informed about these regulations and understand the steps involved in managing claims effectively.

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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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How the Swedish Fika tradition boosts workplace well-being

HR Digest

In an age where the grind never stops, Sweden offers a quiet rebellion: Fika, the Swedish tradition thats less a coffee break and more a cultural antidote to burnout. In Sweden, Fika is a way of life, a moment to pause, reconnect and recharge. But what exactly is this concept of Swedish Fika, and why is it quietly revolutionizing workplaces in America?

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Developing middle managers: How HR can support these overworked leaders

HRExecutive

Middle managers have become the unsung heroes of the workplace after steering the ship through the disruption of the pandemic and the culture changes brought on by shifts in remote work. However, HR leaders must be aware that they are increasingly becoming the most vulnerable workforce population. Far from the glamorous leadership roles portrayed in corporate narratives, today’s managers are navigating an unprecedented scene of challenges that threaten their professional effectivenessand t

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36 Key HRMS Features To Look For And Why

HR Tech Girl

A good HRMS will grease the wheels of the HR function, saving time and resources and creating a better experience for employees. The post 36 Key HRMS Features To Look For And Why appeared first on People Managing People.

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General Motors layoffs to hit Kansas workers hardest in 2025

HR Digest

The automotive industry is no stranger to turbulence, and General Motors (GM) is once again navigating the choppy waters of layoffs. In January 2025, GM filed a WARN notice signaling layoffs at its Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas. The upcoming General Motors layoffs will send ripples through the workforce and raise questions about the automakers future direction.

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California SB 219: New ESG Reporting Standards and How to Comply

Runzheimer

Its no secret that many federally-backed enterprise sustainability initiatives have been paused if not shelved entirely in recent months. However, state legislators across the U.S. have been picking up the slack and pushing forward on local measures aimed at having a global impact where environmental reporting is concerned. Case in point is Californias Senate Bill 219 (SB 219) , which will require roughly 10,000 companies doing business in the state to begin disclosing their full greenhouse gas

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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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Preparing the “Tell Me About Yourself” Interview Question

Professional Alternatives

One of the most common and often daunting interview questions is: “Tell me about yourself.” While it may seem simple on the surface, your answer can set the tone for the rest of the interview. As a staffing agency dedicated to helping job seekers succeed, we understand how critical it is to craft a response that is structured, professional, and compelling in order to quickly connect with your interviewer.

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How Outsourced HR Boosts Sales Teams and Business Success

Abel HR

Sales teams drive revenue, but their success relies on strong support behind the scenes. Outsourced HR services streamline recruitment, training, and performance management, allowing sales professionals to focus on closing deals and building client relationships. 1. Recruit Top Sales Talent Outsourced HR helps attract and hire the best candidates through tailored recruitment strategies, ensuring your sales team starts strong. 2.

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Don’t Get Burned by AI: Why HR Needs a Policy Yesterday (AI Zip Drive Included!) 

MP Wired For HR

Don’t Get Burned by AI: Why HR Needs a Policy Yesterday (AI Zip Drive Included!) April 3rd, 2025 Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn PSST! AI Zip Drive, with all the essentials in 1 place! Every HR team needs an AI policy. Jump to the Zip Drive Lets be bluntAI is no longer a future issue. Its already embedded in your workflows, whether youve approved it or not.

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People Power Play: Crafting a Winning Analytics Business Case

Hire Road

People Power Play: Crafting a Winning Analytics Business Case Implementing people analytics solutions is no longer a nice-to-have option in modern organizations; its rapidly becoming a mission-critical necessity. From hiring and talent management to creating cohesive teams, people analytics allows businesses to harness data for more insightful, strategic 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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Digital risk management tools: March 2025 Embroker newsletter

Embroker

Digital risk management tools for 2025 Who else remembers the episode of Friends where theyre trying to move a couch around a tight corner on a staircase, and Ross starts yelling Pivot! That pretty much sums up how a lot of businesses are feeling these days. Theres plenty of uncertainty to go around , and there are plenty of questions about what lies ahead and what the impact will be on businesses across the country.

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6 Talent Acquisition Tools To Improve Hiring | ClearCompany

ClearCompany HRM

Inefficient talent acquisition processes are all too common today. Sourcing, interviewing, and evaluating candidates can drag on for weeks, even months. When a candidate is finally hired, they begin onboarding, with several more weeks until theyre productive employees. Even after all of that, new hires are still at an increased risk of turnover. How do we know?

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Ontario Minimum Wage Increase Announced: The HR Perspective

HR Digest

There may be chaos reigning over the world, but theres some good news for certain Canadians. Starting October 1, a minimum wage increase is expected to go into effect in Ontario. The Ontario wage hike in 2025 involves a small hike from $17.20 to $17.60 in the province. While the margin of increase in the new wage rates in Ontario is minimal, when calculated over a period of time, it should make a difference to the take-home pay for workers.

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Integrated CPM Processes: Why They Are Essential for Your Business

Talentia

Integrated CPM Processes: Why They Are Essential for Your Business In 2025, CFOs and group controllers must tackle volatile market conditions, stricter compliance requirements, and the growing demand for instant, data-driven decisions. They are expected to manage complex financial structures efficiently while ensuring agility in planning and forecasting.

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The AI Productivity Shift: How 3,000 Pros And 140K Users Are Transforming Work

Hubstaff’s new report, The AI Productivity Shift, highlights how 3,000+ professionals and 140,000+ users are transforming the way they work with AI. Adoption is high—85% are using AI—and the potential is just beginning. Teams that integrate AI into daily workflows report 77% faster task completion, 70% improved focus, and stronger results across the board.

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How today’s HR tech is boosting workforce intelligence

HRExecutive

Many analysts report that traditional approaches to talent management are giving way to dynamic, data-driven strategies enabled by HR tech. Sara Gutierrez, chief science officer at talent acquisition platform SHL , says artificial intelligence is at the heart of this transformation. “Roles are becoming more fluid, teams more cross-functional and career paths less linear,” Gutierrez explains.

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Deel touts more than half dozen new products and features at virtual event bolstering its position as go-to global payroll and HR solution

HR Brew

Global payroll and HR platform Deel announced Thursday during its virtual customer event several new products and features aimed at streamlining workforce management across the globe. The new tools further integrate payroll, HR, and IT functions into a single platform, targeting inefficiencies caused by fragmented systems, according to the company. Deel CEO Alex Bouaziz told HR Brew all the companys acquisitions and developments further the companys journey to meet the needs of its customers whi

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The hidden costs of leadership cultures: Moving from leader-centric to team-focused

Chief Learning Officer - Talent Management

An incredibly strong leadership pipeline is the key to organizational success. Right? Thats the thinking behind the decades-long dominance of leadership development in our approach to talent management. And in most cases the focus on leadership forms the bedrock of a flourishing culture of achievement, commitment, and grit. But are there any downsides?

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Are Your Company’s Arbitration Agreements Actually Enforceable? A Federal Appellate Court Just Raised the Bar.

The Employer Handbook

A recent decision from the Third Circuit shows how courts are looking closelynot just at what arbitration agreements say, but also at how theyre rolled out. And even if a dispute doesnt qualify for the new federal carveout for sexual harassment claims, employers still need to be ready to prove their agreements are enforceable. What happened? A former store manager sued her employer under Title VII, claiming a hostile work environment based on sex.

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Building Compliant Workplace Violence Prevention Across States: CA SB-553 | NY S. 8358B

Speaker: Speakers:

Workplace violence prevention laws are rapidly evolving, with California’s SB-553 and New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act (S-8358B) leading the way. Join WILL’s experts for a nationwide webinar covering compliance requirements, with a special focus on these key state mandates. We’ll guide you through developing and implementing effective prevention policies, building a compliant plan, and delivering the required annual interactive training.

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CalChamber Announces 2025 Affordability Agenda

HRWatchdog

For more than two decades, CalChamber has issued the Job Killer list, a comprehensive package of legislation that would have historically eliminated jobs or opportunities for investment in job growth for California businesses. The list has been hugely successful for the business community, as more than 93 percent of bills that have wound up on the list over the years have been halted in the legislative process. “California businesses and consumers alike are focused on the affordability of

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Attracting Top Talent with Total Rewards: Candidate Statements

BackStitch

In todays competitive job market, attracting top talent requires more than just offering competitive salaries and benefits. Companies need to demonstrate the total value of their compensation packages to potential candidates. Total Rewards Statements (TRS) can be a powerful tool in this endeavor. By leveraging TRS information, companies can showcase the comprehensive benefits they offer, helping to attract and secure the right candidates.

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This Telecom Reskilled 500 People into Tech Jobs for Big ROI

Degreed

In response to a pressing demand for high-tech skills, a Canadian telecom company faced a familiar dilemma: how to attract talent in a fiercely competitive market. External hiring is expensive. It takes time, and turnover is high. Indeed, about half (53%) of hiring managers across Canada say finding people with the right skills is their biggest challenge.

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Turnover Takedown: How Analytics Can Save Your Team

Hire Road

Turnover Takedown: How Analytics Can Save Your Team Employee turnover can feel like the silent alarm that no one hears until its too late. It not only drives up recruiting costs but also hinders productivity, disrupts team chemistry, hurts company culture, and strains institutional knowledge. Although turnover may seem inevitable, modern organizations are discovering that data-driven team management can help them retain top talent more effectively.

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Ready to Save Time With AI? Try 14 ChatGPT Prompts for HR

ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can help you quickly brainstorm, draft, and refine tasks on your to-do list. But it can take a bit of strategy and practice to get generative AI to give you the time-saving results you’re looking for. Try these 14 detailed prompts to unlock the power of ChatGPT. You'll discover ways to streamline tasks for hiring, employee engagement, and performance management.

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Empowering Performance Improvement with Continuous Feedback

Primalogik

High-quality feedback drives performance improvement. But too often, employees receive either too little feedback or only low-quality, unhelpful input. In this article, well discuss how to share continuous feedback in the workplace that truly fuels growth. Well also address how to cultivate a feedback-rich culture that empowers people to excel. Table of Contents Laying the Foundation: Why Continuous Feedback Matters Building a Feedback-Rich Culture How to Give and Receive Feedback Effectively Ma

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Case study: Simple EOS Software: Simplifying Success with Enterprise Performance Management for Startups and Established Businesses

AssessTEAM Performance Management

The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) is transforming businesses worldwide, from agile startups to established enterprises. Its a powerful framework designed to simplify and align company operations around clear goals, defined accountability, and measurable results. EOS, as a form of enterprise performance management software , helps organizations streamline their operations, foster accountability, and enhance employee engagement, paving a clear path toward sustained growth.

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Data Unbound: Breaking Down HR Silos for Smarter Insights

Hire Road

Data Unbound: Breaking Down HR Silos for Smarter Insights The modern workplace thrives on information. Yet, despite todays wealth of HR data insights, many organizations continue to struggle with fragmented systems, incomplete profiles, and scattered analytics. These fragmented sources, commonly referred to as data silos, undermine both efficiency and strategic decision-making.