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How To Align HR Strategy With Business Objectives

HR Stacks Blog

HR isn’t just about payroll, hiring, or compliance anymore. It plays a defining role in how a company grows, adapts, and competes. Yet, many organizations still treat HR as an administrative afterthought, leaving it out of strategic conversations until problems surface. Symptoms like misaligned hiring, skill shortages, and unclear performance metrics arise when HR is sidelined from strategic planning.

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Empower your workforce with Employee Self-Service software

MiHCM

Employee Self-Service (ESS) software is a digital portal where employees independently manage attendance, leave requests, payslips, and personal data. As organisations move from manual paperwork to automated systems, these platforms have evolved from basic desktop tools to cloud-based, mobile-first solutions. Definition : A centralised portal for employees to manage attendance, leave balances, payslips, and personal information without HR intervention.

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How To Handle Work Injury Claims The Right Way

HR Management

Workplace injuries can happen when you least expect them. Whether it’s a slip, a fall, or long-term strain, the aftermath can disrupt business and employee well-being. Based on the state you reside in, there are several steps you can take. Workers’ compensation laws aim to protect both parties, but the process can feel overwhelming. Understanding your responsibilities as an HR professional or business owner is key to handling claims smoothly.

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10 Employer Branding Strategies That Actually Drive Revenue

Hoops

A strong employer branding strategy is more than good PR—it’s a proven way to drive business growth. Companies with a compelling employer brand attract better talent, reduce costs, and boost employee retention, all while fueling long-term growth. These stats might get your attention: Companies with great employer brands pay 10% lower salaries.

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Predict Retention with Confidence: What to Look for Before You Hire

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Turnover isn’t random. It’s a pattern rooted in hiring misalignment. In this practical, fast-paced session, you’ll learn how HR, Talent Acquisition, and Operations leaders are improving retention before day one using personalized assessments. You’ll walk away knowing how to: Identify early signs of alignment Focus on traits that truly matter Predict shift reliability with confidence Reduce risk in high-turnover roles Whether you’re dealing with summer churn or ongoing attrition, this session wil

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What to Expect in an HR Software Demo: Questions to Ask

EmployeeConnect

When you’re in the market for HR software, the demo phase is one of the most critical steps in your decision-making journey. It’s the moment when potential becomes practical—when you get to see the system in action and evaluate whether it meets your organisation’s unique HR needs. But not all HR software demos are created equal. Knowing what to ask during an HR software demo can help you cut through the sales pitch and get to the real capabilities of the platform.

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9 Box Grid Fatigue

Disruptive HR

As the pressure to secure the best talent mounts, HR is rightly questioning the real value of one of our most favoured talent tools – the 9 Box Grid. Just in case there are any non-HR people reading this, the 9 Box Grid requires you to place your team members in one of the 9 boxes by assessing their performance (low, medium or high) along one axis and their potential (little, some or lots) along the other.

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Comment on we don’t want to provide food to an overweight employee, interviewing while visibly pregnant, and more by Productivity Pigeon

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LW#1: I’m going to give you the benefit of the doubt by taking your question on face value: I’m going to assume you actually are genuinely concerned for your employee’s health and believe that they are killing themselves. And that’s tragic, of course! It’s awful to see someone we care for seemingly hurting themselves and wanting to help is a commendable impulse.

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AI Is Reshaping Amazon Jobs, and Corporate Layoffs Appear to Be Inevitable

HR Digest

AI is reshaping Amazon jobs, and as unsurprised as we are at the news, the reactions to the announcement have come with considerable disappointment. Amazon has never been one to disguise or downplay its utilization of advanced technology and robotics within its organization, and has made considerable advancements in that regard. Now, in a memo to workers that was publicly shared on the website, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy laid out his thoughts on AI and how it was likely that AI agents could be replac

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Comment on we don’t want to provide food to an overweight employee, interviewing while visibly pregnant, and more by Archi-detect

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In reply to bamcheeks. Yup as a fat person it seems most people including me have had the thought that there is an arbitrary number (300 400 500, riding a scooter, waddling, etc) where the weight goes from cubby to a Big Deal and now must be dealt with. Furthermore and the real issue is some jerks think this is sound reasoning and applies to everyone else.

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How to Turn “Check-the-Box” Compliance Trainings Into Real Learning

Speaker: Brian Richardson, Brian Richardson, Founder and CEO of Richardson Consulting Group

Let’s face it—most ethics and compliance training programs aren’t winning awards for engagement. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be effective, captivating, and maybe even enjoyable! Join learning design expert Brian Richardson for a dynamic session on how to breathe new life into your ethics and compliance training. We'll explore innovative strategies to bring traditionally dry topics to life, making them resonate with learners and drive tangible change.

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Evaluating a PEO’s Customer Service: 10 Must-Ask Questions

Extensis

Quick look: Not all PEOs deliver the same level of customer service. While some offer personalized support through dedicated points of contact, others may take a more hands-off approach. As you evaluate potential PEO partners, consider these 10 questions to help assess their commitment to supporting you and your employees. Professional employer organizations (PEOs) help small and midsized businesses simplify human resources (HR), access top-tier employee benefits, stay compliant, and more.

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Comment on we don’t want to provide food to an overweight employee, interviewing while visibly pregnant, and more by bamcheeks

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In reply to Summary ftw. This is interesting because I really don’t think this is an adversarial relationship. Employers want to make the right decision: they don’t want to be rejecting people for reasons like “wrote a bad CV” or “don’t like the layout”, they want to be rejecting them for reasons like “doesn’t have the relevant experience” and “isn’t aligned with our organisational mission” I think an application which

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Fixing payroll to boost engagement. Plus, news from ADP, Gartner and more

HRExecutive

As payroll systems become more digital and automated, employees are increasingly disconnected from understanding their paychecks. This is a timely concern for HR leaders, as financial stress continues to affect workplace wellbeing and engagement. In fact, a PwC survey of over 3,600 full-time employees revealed that those experiencing financial stress are nearly five times more likely to report being distracted at work by personal finance concerns.

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Comment on we don’t want to provide food to an overweight employee, interviewing while visibly pregnant, and more by Retired Vulcan Raises 1 Grey Eyebrow

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In reply to Free Meerkats. “Free money” is like free food: some people will take the absolute maximum for themselves every time, e.g. that letter from a receptionist where the employer gave everyone up to $20 to order in lunch. She said her coworkers always used the maximum $20 and didn’t tip the drivers.

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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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Workers’ Compensation: The Who, What, Where of Workplace Injuries

HRWatchdog

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and Employment Law Subject Matter Expert Vanessa Greene discuss several important considerations employers face when navigating workers’ compensation claims in California. From what to do when a workplace injury occurs to how to work with ongoing workers’ compensation claims, employers can have difficulties managing workers’ compensation issues.

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Comment on updates: Gen X coworker is trying to “grandma” the Zoomers, falsely accused of using ChatGPT, and more by amoeba

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In reply to Old Bag (Coach, specifically). I’m assuming in most cases it’s not actually humans, but rather (bad) “AI detectors” that pick up on the em-dashes and raise the alarm? Could be wrong, though.

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Festival of Work 2025: How do you build line manager capability?

Cezanne

How do you build line manager capability? In summary: Line managers are crucial as they shape daily work, boost performance, and maintain team morale, making them essential for unlocking an organisation’s full potential. But, many line managers lack the necessary support and tools, leading to ineffective management and negative impacts on team morale, productivity, and business results.

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Comment on we don’t want to provide food to an overweight employee, interviewing while visibly pregnant, and more by londonedit

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In reply to Not Australian. I’ve just trained for and run a marathon and I weigh more now than I did before I started training. ‘Just get more exercise’ is ridiculous in many cases!

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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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Choosing Between Best‑Of‑Breed And All‑In‑One HR Systems

HR Stacks Blog

Choosing the right HR technology often comes down to a critical trade-off: deep functionality from best-of-breed tools or seamless integration from all-in-one suites. All-in-one HR suites bundle everything from payroll to performance under one roof, streamlining data flow and reporting. While specialized tools often push innovation at a faster pace, they can introduce integration headaches and added IT overhead.

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Comment on we don’t want to provide food to an overweight employee, interviewing while visibly pregnant, and more by Mr. Pink did nothing wrong

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Tipping culture is so cooked. What would be so wrong with the price being the price, with customers paying what’s listed on the bill? Why do we need to play this stressful and unnecessary game every time we need to eat or drink ootside our homes?

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Redefining employee experience: Where efficiency meets empathy in the AI era

People Matters

As HR leaders reassess their priorities in a rapidly changing world of work, one question is emerging: How should employee experience (EX) evolve? No longer limited to engagement surveys or well-being apps, EX today demands a deeper redesign: one that’s intelligent, efficient, and truly responsive. In an AI-powered world, the new EX playbook blends operational precision with personalised, human-centred design, transforming how organisations recruit, develop, and support their people.

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Comment on we don’t want to provide food to an overweight employee, interviewing while visibly pregnant, and more by bamcheeks

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In reply to Summary ftw. I mean, yeah, you can frame it that way if you want — if you have one job available and twenty candidates, it is as much about rejecting the wrong nineteen as it is about identifying the best candidate for that role. You can’t not do that, even if you do it by lottery! What makes it moral or immoral is how transparent and respectful your process is and making sure you are using the best and most relevant possible criteria.

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Stay Ahead Of I-9 & Immigration Changes: Compliance Strategies for Employers

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With a new administration and increased scrutiny on employment compliance, employers must navigate complex, fast-evolving regulations. From I-9 audits to major immigration policy updates, staying ahead is critical. Join Chapelle Ryon, CEO of WorkBright, and Kimberly Best-Robideaux, an immigration attorney with over 20 years of I-9 expertise, for a practical, forward-looking discussion on what’s changing and what it means for your organization.

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Employer of Record (EoR) explained: Hire globally without setting up local entities

Zalaris

Hiring international employees no longer requires setting up a legal entity in every country of operation. An Employer of Record (EOR) model allows organisations to engage global talent quickly and compliantly, handling all employment, legal, and payroll responsibilities on their behalf. Imagine onboarding a regional HR business partner in Germany, a payroll specialist in the Philippines, and a benefits consultant in the UAE—all within days, without navigating complex local legislation or settin

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Comment on we don’t want to provide food to an overweight employee, interviewing while visibly pregnant, and more by Duckling

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Also horrified by smug, horrible, ignorant LW1. And wanting to add that if I worked anywhere that treated my colleagues like this, I would be jobhunting. In fact, if I was one of the businesses asked to no longer bring food for that reason, I would be avoiding your business in future. Your cruelty is visible.

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4 Effective Mental Health Programs for Multinational Companies

HR Digest

Mental health is a critical component of employee well-being, especially in multinational companies where diverse cultures, time zones, and work environments converge. As global workplaces evolve, organizations face the challenge of creating mental health programs that resonate across borders. According to a 2025 Harvard Business Review article, tailored and inclusive mental health initiatives can boost productivity, reduce absenteeism, and foster a supportive work culture.

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Comment on we don’t want to provide food to an overweight employee, interviewing while visibly pregnant, and more by Productivity Pigeon

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In reply to Calamity Janine. That’s a really, really good point! If they sincerely feel the employee is hurting themselves, the solution is to ensure they can access healthcare!

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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10 Best HR Software for Startups in 2025

HR Lineup

Managing human resources at a startup isn’t just about payroll and hiring — it’s about building a strong foundation for growth. Startups need agile, scalable, and cost-effective HR solutions that simplify processes while enhancing employee experience. Whether it’s recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, or performance tracking, choosing the right HR software can be a game-changer.

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Comment on we don’t want to provide food to an overweight employee, interviewing while visibly pregnant, and more by Productivity Pigeon

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In reply to Margaret. Many counties and municipalities in Sweden actually forbid employees from smoking at work, period, even if they were to go on a walk on their break and smoke then. And schools and all school activities are smoking-free for everyone, including teachers. They’ve been talking about forbidding teachers and healthcare workers from smoking period, as in not even in their free time.

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Meet the Coach: Interview with Senior Career Consultant Karen Maida Heckman

Careerminds

With over 20 years in the corporate sector across consumer-packaged goods, finance, sales, human resources, and retail, Careerminds Senior Career Consultant Karen Maida Heckman specializes in outplacement coaching and interview prep. Having personally faced layoffs and transitions in her own career, Karen brings a deep understanding and empathetic, strategic approach to career coaching.