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What Do Hourly Workers Want? Here’s How to Best Support Them in 2025

HR Digest

Most organizations are extremely proactive about advertising the benefits available to salaried workers, but planning benefits for hourly workers can be much harder. What do hourly workers want? The question is not a complex one, and neither is the answer, but many businesses forget to account for their needs and preferences. Hourly wage work is often seen as temporary employment that workers take up when they are in between jobs; however, this is an outdated image of such roles.

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Millennials are the most likely generation to experience burnout

HR Brew

Millennials might’ve been promised a more stable future and workplace than will exist for them. Gen Xers and Baby Boomers likely remember a time when a one-company tenure was the norm. Gen Z workers shudder at the thought of that. Older generations also know what it’s like to buy a house for a fraction of its current market value, while many younger professionals probably don’t put home ownership on their vision boards anymore.

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Apex Recruiters… You May Need Them For Strategic Impact Jobs

Dr. John Sullivan

Alert: It’s now a business imperative to fill your strategic impact jobs with top talent. So if you’re struggling to successfully recruit for your strategic impact jobs in hot areas like AI and robotics, this article will provide you with some answers and action tips on how you can improve your recruiting results with the use of Apex recruiters.

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The ultimate guide to HR compliance software

MiHCM

HR compliance software automates tracking, reporting, and management of HR policies and legal requirements. It centralises policy distribution, mandatory training, incident reporting, and audit preparation to reduce manual effort and minimise risk. Policy distribution with acknowledgment tracking Automated training assignments and completion logs Integrated incident reporting and investigation workflows Real-time audit trail documentation These solutions integrate with HRIS, payroll, and talent

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Smart Tools & Strong Teams: A People-First Approach to AI in Sales

Speaker: Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy

AI isn’t replacing salespeople—it’s empowering them. The most forward-thinking sales organizations are using AI to enhance human performance rather than eliminate it. From coaching and messaging to prospecting and pipeline accountability, artificial intelligence is giving managers and SDRs the new tools they need to work smarter, sell better, and close more.

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Minimum wage goes up in multiple states, cities and counties on July 1

HR Brew

Workers in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington, DC will be entitled to a higher minimum wage starting on July 1. Alaska’s minimum wage will increase to $13 an hour, from $11.91, while Washington, DC’s will rise to $17.95 per hour, from $17.50. Oregon’s minimum wage differs by region, so workers in the Portland metro area must earn at least $16.30 an hour, up from $15.95, by July 1.

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As costs rise, employee benefits strategies are shifting to prioritize value

HRExecutive

Heightened economic uncertainty combined with increased financial pressures on budgets are transforming how HR and benefits leaders design employee benefit strategies, according to a recent survey. The 2025 WTW Benefit Trends Survey from the global advisory, broking and solutions company found that employers are looking to spend smarter, sharpen focus and utilize benefits while continuing to drive engagement, retention and purpose.

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43 Informative Training Needs Assessment Questions To Ask Employees

AIHR

Around 70% of employees say they lack the professional skills they need, signaling the importance of solid training programs. However, to ensure this, you must conduct a training needs assessment and ask the right training needs assessment questions. These questions must focus on the skills and resources employees need to support business goals, boost productivity, and maintain quality.

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Tim Sackett’s 2025 Top Recruiting Technologies! (the full list)

The Tim Sackett Project

Over the past few years, I’ve noticed something funny—every time I’m speaking to a recruiting audience and a slide pops up with a tech logo on it, the phones come out. Everyone’s scrambling to snap a picture, trying to grab the name of whatever company I might be mentioning. Honestly, I’ve thought about just doing a complete presentation of nothing but logos!

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Top 9 HR Priorities You Should Steal From the Fortune 100 Best Companies

Great Place to Work

Here’s what companies at the Best Workplaces in the country told us are at the top of their to-do lists. Where are you investing this year? Perhaps AI training and tools are at the top of your list. Maybe you are focusing on improving executive communication or retooling your employee listening programs. It’s a challenging time to try and run a business.

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Unlock The Hidden Value Of Group Medicare Advantage For 2026

Speaker: Youseline Poteau-Young and Renide Jean, EdD

Group Medicare Advantage is no longer a trend; it’s the prevailing model for Medicare-eligible retiree coverage. As costs rise and benefit expectations evolve, HR leaders are rethinking how to deliver sustainable, high-value retiree plans in a shifting health landscape. With Group Medicare growing in adoption and sophistication, 2025 will be a defining year for benefits professionals looking to modernize retiree offerings while managing long-term financial and administrative impact.

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How to Handle Overqualified Candidates in Your Hiring Process

HR Digest

Hiring managers often face a dilemma when reviewing applications from overqualified candidates. These individuals possess skills, experience, or education that exceed the job requirements, raising concerns about fit, retention, and cost. However, dismissing overqualified job seekers outright can mean missing out on exceptional talent. With the right approach, you can turn this challenge into an opportunity for organizational growth.

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How enterprise AI is reshaping EX, according to expert Josh Bersin

HRExecutive

In the wake of the pandemic, companies were pushed into rapid digital transformation—ushering in a flood of new tools designed to support remote and hybrid workforces. But this digital acceleration came at a cost: employee burnout. In response, HR leaders began partnering more closely with IT and tech providers to streamline communication, ease cognitive overload and help teams stay productive under growing pressure.

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9-Box Grid: A Smarter Approach to Evaluating Performance & Potential

Quantum Workplace

The 9-box grid is one of the most widely used tools in talent management—and for good reason. It’s a simple yet powerful framework that helps leaders assess employees based on performance and potential, identify top talent, and make more strategic decisions around development, succession, and retention. But not all 9-box tools are created equal. At Quantum Workplace, we believe talent reviews should be more than a one-time event or spreadsheet exercise.

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People-first finance: Lessons from Malaysia's central bank

People Matters

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is a good example of how public institutions can adapt to the demands of the workforce. With an emphasis on diversity, inclusion, flexibility, and lifelong learning, BNM has designed a progressive personnel policy that seeks to develop internal capabilities and to prepare the institution for resilience. At the heart of BNM’s strategy is a commitment to aligning culture, capacity, and strategic focus.

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Why Equity-Driven Talent Strategies Are The Competitive Advantage You Need

Speaker: Anise Wiley-Little

In today’s rapidly shifting workplace landscape, this presentation explores how Human Resources professionals can lead the transformation toward inclusive, equity-centered practices that don’t just align with organizational values but drive innovation, retention, and long-term profitability. Framed through the concept of the economics of belonging, we’ll examine how inclusive design across hiring, development, and leadership pipelines creates measurable value for both for-profit and nonprofit or

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Building Effective Peer-to-Peer Learning Programs in Your Organization

PSB

In today’s dynamic work environment, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration is essential for organizations aiming to stay ahead. One highly effective strategy is implementing peer-to-peer learning programs. These programs encourage employees to learn from each other, leveraging the power of collaborative learning to enhance skills, improve job performance, and promote a cohesive team environment.

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Payroll & Benefits Compliance: A No-Panic Playbook for HR Teams

Netchex HR Blog

How you can stay up to date on compliance in the U.S. When you’re managing an hourly team, processing payroll, and tracking benefits, all while keeping up with laws that seem to change overnight, compliance can feel like one more thing waiting to go wrong. And if your HR team is lean , it can be challenging to manage so many compliance details.

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OPM’s new performance management rules are (mostly) spot on

Government Executive

The Office of Personnel Management has just issued detailed new requirements for agency performance management systems, and while I will take issue with some of the details on technical and policy grounds—especially anything that even hints at political partisanship—I think they’re a step in the right direction, especially insofar as they take on things like the perennial problem of inflated, “everybody gets a medal” annual performance ratings.

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How an LMS Transforms Local Government: Revolutionizing Employee Development

PSB

Local government agencies have a critical role in shaping communities, and their employees are the backbone of this work. But, with constantly evolving challenges and technological advancements, how can local governments keep their teams up to date? The answer lies in a Local Government LMS (Learning Management System). This transformative tool not only supports learning but also enhances Local Government Employee Development by offering personalized, scalable, and efficient training solutions.

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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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Microsoft’s Infinite Workday Study Shows Why Employees are Burnt Out

HR Digest

If you feel like your workday stretches into your night, leaving you with no breathing room to get a break from your work life, you are not alone. Microsoft’s new “infinite workday” study just revealed how workers are constantly on the job even after their working hours have technically ended, and this leaves employees feeling exhausted and overwhelmed.

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Birthday recognition: The employer ROI

Workstars

How It Works Features Pricing Blog Features Integrations Why Workstars Who We Are Comparison Social Recognition ☰ DEMO ☰ Birthday recognition: The employer ROI By Jason Harney | Jun 23, 2025 --> You might think that recognizing employee birthdays is a minor gesture. After all, it’s just one day a year, right? But the value of birthday recognition is massively overlooked for its strategic potential.

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Salary Surveys: A Tool for Smarter Compensation Strategies

The OutSolve Blog

Let’s face it, compensation is usually the most critical component of a job offer, both for employers and prospective candidates. Particularly for employers, compensation can be tricky. Between staying competitive, promoting fairness, and attracting and retaining top talent, maintaining a strong and updated compensation strategy may feel like trying to hit a moving target.

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5 Tools That Cover the Full Talent Management Lifecycle (With Pros & Cons)

Peoplebox

TL;DR We broke down what each tool does best and where it falls short across the Talent Management Lifecycle, so you can choose the right fit for your team: *Peoplebox.

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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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Best Corporate LMS Platforms in Nigeria for Employee Training

PSB

With the Nigerian workforce becoming more distributed and hybrid, organizations need a reliable and modern solution for delivering, tracking, and managing training. A robust LMS in Nigeria ensures employees are well-equipped, engaged, and aligned with company goals. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the best corporate LMS platforms in Nigeria that can help enhance employee development, productivity, and retention in an affordable and scalable way.

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Why 75% of Resumes Go Unread—And How Outplacement Can Help

Careerminds

As HR professionals, you’re no stranger to how much the hiring landscape has changed. But for many employees going through a layoff , especially those who haven’t job searched in several years, the rise of applicant tracking systems (ATS) can feel confusing, intimidating, and even discouraging. That’s why it’s important for your outplacement partner to offer more comprehensive, up-to-date resume support that reflects how hiring works today.

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Paylocity+ EmphasisHR Helps You Stay Compliant and Agile

Emphasis HR

Growth is exciting, but it’s also demanding. As your company scales, HR complexity increases. Compliance, onboarding, benefits administration, payroll, reporting, these responsibilities multiply quickly. If you’re using Paylocity and looking for help with the Paylocity platform, EmphasisHR is your answer. We’re not just another HR provider. We are 100% dedicated to the Paylocity platform , providing seamless, expert-level support that aligns with your systems, your goals, and your speed of growt

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The Assumption Trap: Judging People by Circumstances vs. Results in the Workplace

HR C-Suite

The assumption trap snares workplaces, judging circumstances over results. With results-first strategies—HR can foster fairness, engagement, and innovation.

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How High-Growth Teams Are Building Better With Nearshore Talent

Speaker: Ron Fish, Global Talent Acquisition Executive

As companies rethink global recruiting strategies, nearshore staffing is emerging as a smarter, more strategic alternative to traditional offshoring models. Join this new webinar with industry leader Ron Fish to learn how nearshore models help organizations scale faster, operate more flexibly, and build globally aligned teams—without the common pitfalls and misalignment of offshoring strategies!

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Q&A: The role of leaders in a thriving workplace

Talogy

Back to Blogs Q&A: The role of leaders in a thriving workplace Published: June 24, 2025 Written by Vicki Bauer, Content Marketing Manager Leaders set the tone for their teams and are often an employee’s first exposure to the organization’s values and culture. They play a critical role in an employee’s perception of their role and the company as a whole, as well as factor in quite highly to their ongoing satisfaction within their role.

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Is Your PEO Still Right for Your Business?

Emphasis HR

For many growing companies, a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) can be a valuable early-stage partner. PEOs offer bundled HR services, benefits administration, and compliance support, usually at a time when internal resources are limited. But as your business evolves, so should your HR strategy and your journey of how to leave a PEO. If you’re considering the move to Paylocity and still working within a PEO model, it’s time to ask: Is your PEO still the right fit?

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SCOTUS to Retirees: You Can’t Spell ADA Without a J-O-B

The Employer Handbook

The ADA bars discrimination against employees with disabilities. But what if the discrimination doesn’t happen until after the employee retires? According to the Supreme Court, the ADA doesn’t follow you into retirement. TL;DR: A firefighter who retired early due to disability sued under the ADA after her post-retirement health coverage expired. But the Supreme Court said she couldn’t bring a claim under Title I of the ADA because she was no longer a “qualified individual”—meaning she didn’t hol