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HR teams are grappling with the human-to-AI continuum

HR Brew

As new AI tools become more sophisticated and as technologists better tune them to the needs of their organizations, HR and business leaders are grappling with new considerations about who or what is doing that work. AI tools can already tackle really simple tasks well, and they are getting more complex, according to Bryan Ackermann, head of AI strategy and transformation at Korn Ferry.

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HR Tech Awards 2025 Winners Announced

Lighthouse

In our daily work with talent leaders and solution providers, we run into some incredible technology. These tools available to organizations right now can help them hire, develop, and retain their people, and the platforms and systems are amazing in their ability to support intelligent decisions, personalized actions, and more. According to nearly 10 years of gathering data in the market, we estimate that 5,000+ technology providers exist across the entire landscape of HR, talent, learning, and

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The AI effect. Is it enhancing or eroding critical thinking skills?

HRExecutive

LinkedIns recent Skills on the Rise report highlights a growing demand for skills such as adaptability, communication and critical thinkingwith AI literacy topping the list. However, as AI tools become more integrated into the workplace, some experts worry that these technologies may hinder critical thinking. Earlier this year, Microsoft researchers surveyed 319 knowledge workers who use gen AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot weekly to understand how these tools affect critical thinking.

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Why it’s not far-fetched for HR pros to dream of being COO

HR Brew

Chief operating officers (COOs) are a big deal in the business world. They oversee the day-to-day operations of a company, are typically second-in-command to the CEO, and often next in line for the top role. Unfortunately for HR pros, the career path from the people function to head of operations isnt so common. Most COOs tend to come up through operations or finance before landing their role.

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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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The ethical AI blueprint: AMS charter tackles blind spots in HR policy

HRExecutive

Ethical AI implementation in human resources and across enterpriseshas become a critical concern for organizational leaders. Deloitte’s 2024 Technology Trust Ethics survey of 1,848 business and tech professionals reveals that 54% consider cognitive technologies to carry the highest ethical risks of any emerging tech. For generative AI specifically, data privacy, transparency and data origins top the list of concerns.

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Can catastrophe insurance fill a critical gap in employee benefits?

HRExecutive

According to the National Centers for Environmental Information , the U.S. saw more than 400 weather and climate disasters in the last 45 yearsincluding 27 just last year. The 2024 disasters resulted in $1 billion in losses to the U.S. economy, a share of the nearly $3 trillion lost because of natural disasters since 1980. As climate change progresses and the number of natural disasters is expected to climb, some employers are turning to catastrophe insurance for their employees to offset costs

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PeopleInsight by HireRoad Wins Talent Analytics Category in 2025 HR Tech Awards

Hire Road

BOSTON, Ma., April 17, 2025 Lighthouse Research & Advisory has named people analytics leader PeopleInsight by HireRoad a winner in the 2025 HR Tech Awards program. The forward-thinking company empowers HR teams with an advanced people analytics platform that integrates and visualizes HR data, streamlines reporting and makes it easy to extract data-driven insights to inform strategy.

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Retaliation Risks After Accommodation Requests: Lessons from an ADA Case

The Employer Handbook

Denying a reasonable accommodation request can be riskyparticularly if the employer provides little explanation or fails to meaningfully engage in the interactive process. But what’s even riskier? Terminating the employee just a few weeks later. Cue the lawsuit. TL;DR: An associate general counsel at a public university alleged she was fired in retaliation for formally requesting workplace accommodations tied to physical and mental impairments.

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CFPB Layoffs Will Eliminate 90% of Its Workforce Within 24 Hours

HR Digest

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is the latest victim of the job cuts that are sweeping across the country. The recently announced CFPB layoffs are expected to affect around 1,500 employees, which should bring the workforce down from 1,800 workers to a measly 200. From what has been sparingly revealed, the CFPB workforce reduction plans were announced on April 17 and workers were given a day to wrap things up before they lost access to all their systems and emails.

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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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Key Features of CLM Platforms – How to Find the Right One for Your Company?

SutiHR

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platforms are vital for organizations looking to simplify contract processes, ensure. The post Key Features of CLM Platforms – How to Find the Right One for Your Company? appeared first on SutiSoft.

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10 HR News Bites: Worker Insecurity, Quiet Cracking, and More

HR Digest

This has been an interesting week with HR news popping around worker insecurity, employee happiness, and career growth. From training gaps to quiet cracking, these HR news stories highlight critical trends shaping the world of work. Stay informed with this roundup of the latest HR news. 1. Training Gaps Fuel Job Insecurity Workers who havent received training in the past year are 140% more likely to feel insecure about their jobs, according to a TalentLMS study.

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Best Practices for Summer Internship Recruitment

Accurate Background

Summer is around the corner; its a season of endless possibilities and, for many companies, the prime time to welcome fresh faces into the workforce through summer internship programs. Internships arent just about filling desks; theyre about cultivating future leaders and innovators for your business. Accurate dives into the best practices for summer internship recruitment, from understanding the benefits of such programs to sourcing the right talent and ensuring a successful internship experien

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CDL License Verification: What Motor Carriers Need to Know

Cisive

Hiring a commercial driver is more than just filling a seat in the cab of a truck. Every time a commercial motor vehicle hits the road, the company that owns it is placing its trustand liabilityinto the hands of a CDL holder. That trust must be earned and verified, not assumed. One of the most effective ways to protect your organization, reduce risk, and stay compliant is through thorough CDL license verification.

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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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Lowe’s ADG acquisition: Engaging talent in contractor market

HR Digest

Not so long ago, Lowes acquisition of Artisan Design Group (ADG), a Texas-based power player in interior design and installation services, made headlines in North America. Lowes recent acquisition, termed the Artisan Design Group deal by trade pundits, is a bold move expected to take a big chunk out of Home Depots contractor market. Beyond its pro-market strategy, the success of Lowes acquisition now depends on retaining and engaging ADGs skilled workforce.

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7 Best Types of Employee Feedback Tools for Better Engagement in 2025

Terryberry

Employee feedback tools take the question work out of your human resource teams and work culture development. These tools also provide comprehensive assessments of an employees performance through various feedback mechanisms. Instead of following industry trends or going with your gut, you can engage your employees and hear directly from them what they want, need, fear, and enjoy about your company.

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It’s All About the Candidate Experience (CX) in 2025

TalentCulture

Customer experience has long been considered the crux of good business. The same is true of creating a good work environment. Listen to and treat your customersin this case internal customers, better known as employeesand theyll work hard and be loyal. But what about before theyre a customer or an employee? Prospecting is an important […] The post Its All About the Candidate Experience (CX) in 2025 appeared first on TalentCulture.

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14 Reasons Why Nonpromotional Thought Leadership Is So Valuable

Forbes Coaches Council

Sharing valuable knowledge consumers are seeking helps to refine your ideas, build trust and expand your reach, creating the right space for nurturing deeper connections.

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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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This Grocery Chain Had an Employee Arrested for Stealing $110 Worth of Food. Here’s Why They Handled It Wrong

Evil HR Lady

James, a deli worker at Meijer, the midwestern supermarket chain, stole a fruit cup and some chicken. Over a few months, that added up to $110 worth of theftand thats when a Meijer manager called the police and had him arrested. When you suspect an employee is stealing, you should investigate. If you confirm the theft, you have options: ignore it, give the employee a warning, terminate the employee, or arrest the employee.

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How To Collaborate Successfully For Business Growth

Forbes Coaches Council

When you partner with businesses that serve a similar target audience but offer different products or services, you create win-win opportunities.

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Billbug: Intrusion Campaign Against Southeast Asia Continues

Symantec

China-linked group introduces new custom tools in recent attacks.

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Edcor Newsletter Apirl 2025

Edcor

Edcor Newsletter April 2025 Student Loans Arent Going Anywhere Given whats been going on with the political climate, much of how inflation, recession, or the Department of Education is going to play out is untold. However, if we can say one thing confidently, it is that those student loans arent going away, and your employees still need to pay them.

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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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How Clear And Explicit Communication Creates Kind, Compassionate And Effective Leaders

Forbes Coaches Council

To be an effective, successful leader in todays environment, you need to be a clear, explicit communicator.

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Mid-Year Performance Review Examples (And a Better Way to Promote Employee Growth)

Betterworks

Looking for mid-year review examples for managers? Learn how to use them strategically and why continuous feedback delivers better results.

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Understanding Trauma-Informed Leadership

Forbes Coaches Council

In organizational settings, unaddressed trauma often manifests as decreased productivity, interpersonal conflicts, increased absenteeism and high turnover rates.

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AI Paralysis Is Real—and It’s Not About the Tech

HR Tech Girl

Its not about mastering AIits about unfreezing your team enough to try. The post AI Paralysis Is Realand Its Not About the Tech appeared first on People Managing People.

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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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When Certainty Disappears: How Great Leaders Navigate The Gray

Forbes Coaches Council

Leadership is rarely black and white. The higher you go, the grayer it gets. Decisions carry more weight, but theres often less clarity.

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Insights to Impact: Inside Perceptyx's Award-Winning AI Solution

Perceptyx

Moving beyond employee listening to create sustainable workplace change has long been HR's greatest challenge. Perceptyx's innovative solution to this problem Activate has now been recognized with a 2025 HR Tech Award for "Talent Management - Best Advance in Practical AI.

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Mastering Decision Fatigue in a 24/7 World

HR C-Suite

Mastering decision fatigue isnt just a competitive advantage for executives and HR leadersits a survival skill in a 24/7 world that demands relentless focus and clarity.

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