Sat.Jan 18, 2025 - Fri.Jan 24, 2025

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5 Traditional HR Tasks all Leaders Should Know How To Do

Acacia HR Solutions

Are you managing HR in a small employer who often comes in to work with a plan, only to realize at the end of the day that nothing on your list got done? Those quick drop-bys or pop-ins for a simple question often turn into 30 min convos about recipes or swapping pet pictures. Dont get me wrong, building relationships is an important part of the job, and most of us (me) definitely enjoy genuinely connecting with employees.

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Bias in AI Resume Screening: What Every HR Leader Needs to Know

Peoplebox

Fairness in AI isnt just a tech issueits a critical part of creating an inclusive, equitable workplace. As AI becomes more integrated into HR processesfrom resume screening to performance evaluationsthe stakes for ensuring fairness are higher than ever. Youve worked hard to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in your organization, but what happens when AI tools unintentionally reinforce the very biases you’re trying to eliminate?

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Unlocking Productivity: How HR Software Transforms Workplace Efficiency

EmployeeConnect

The efficiency of an organisations human resources (HR) operations plays a critical role in its overall success. HR departments handle a myriad of responsibilities, including managing employee records and benefits, recruiting, conducting performance evaluations, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. Manual processes can be time-consuming and prone to errors, leading to inefficiencies that can impact the entire organisation.

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An employee-centric mindset is just as important for businesses as a customer-centric one

HR Brew

Whats the secret sauce behind encouraging employee productivity? Treating your employees the same way you treat your customers, according to Stephan Meier, a professor of business strategy at Columbia Business School and author of The Employee Advantage: How Putting Workers First Helps Business Thrive. Meier shared with HR Brew what people pros can learn from his October book.

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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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11 Reasons You Need a Learning Management System (LMS) | ClearCompany

ClearCompany HRM

Did you know that 70% of employers are investing in employee learning and development (L&D)? While training programs and career paths arent uncommon, traditional methods of developing the workforce wont help businesses get ahead. In fact, it could get you left behind the demand for new skills is rising quickly, and people want to learn those skills.

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Employee Engagement in the U.S. Hit a 10-Year Low in 2024

HR Digest

Employee engagement in the U.S. fell to an all-time low in 2024, marking the lowest numbers that have been observed in a decade. According to Gallups workplace satisfaction report , the engagement numbers showed that only 31% of employees were engaged in 2024, with 17% of employees being actively disengaged. Such stats were last seen all the way back in 2014, and the downward trajectory suggests that we may be working backward.

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The Role of Power Skills in Boosting Customer Retention

PSB

Customer retention has always been a critical concern for businesses. With informed and demanding customers, maintaining loyalty has become even more challenging. How can companies rise to the occasion? The answer lies in power skills an essential yet often overlooked asset. These skills help businesses build trust and create lasting relationships with customers by delivering personalized service infused with a human touch.

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How to Build a Succession Plan for Your Organisation

EmployeeConnect

Succession planning is one of the most strategic and impactful processes an organization can undertake. It ensures that an organization is prepared for the future by identifying and developing internal talent to fill key leadership roles. However, many organizations overlook this crucial aspect, assuming that its only necessary when a senior leader exits unexpectedly.

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Rebranding success: The pitfalls to avoid for maximum ROI

Papirfly

Considering a rebrand? For CMOs and brand managers, justifying the expenditure and ensuring a positive return on investment (ROI) is crucial. A rebrand is a big investment in both time and resources, and without the right tools in place, it can easily go off course. This post highlights the common pitfalls that can derail a rebranding project before it even begins and jeopardize its ROI.

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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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Employees are more unhappy and disengaged now than during the Covid-19 pandemic

HR Brew

It may be hard to imagine that anything was better during the Covid-19 pandemic that killed more than 1.3 million in the US. Yet, employees happiness, satisfaction, and engagement levels were all higher than they are now, multiple studies show. Whats more, employees detachment from their roles continues to decline or remain flat even though the US ended its national emergency about two years ago.

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From Talent Pools to Talent Pipelines: AI Redefines Candidate Sourcing

Peoplebox

The old ways of sourcing talent just dont cut it anymore. Relying on reactive strategies and outdated tools means you’re competing with one hand tied behind your back. Today, where top candidates are often snapped up before they even apply, how do you stay ahead of the curve? AI is changing the game, enabling recruiters to go beyond the talent pool and build dynamic, future-ready talent pipelines.

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Enhancing Company Culture: Top 5 Changes That Employees Want to See

DecisionWise

Company culture plays a pivotal role in employee satisfaction, productivity, and engagement. To better understand what employees value most, we analyzed hundreds of thousands of comments from employee surveys over the last five years. Here’s what we found (no real surprises): 1. Better Communication One of the most frequently mentioned areas for improvement is communication.

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Is your employee experience feeling tired? Here are 10 ways to refresh it

HRExecutive

As 2025 continues to unfold, HR leaders face the pressing challenge of influencing employee experience in an era of rapid technological change, evolving work dynamics and increasingly diverse workforce needs. - Advertisement - The stakes are high: Only 23% of employees globally and 33% in the U.S. are considered engaged at work, according to Gallup.

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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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A ‘pay philosophy’ can help HR resolve pay inequities in the workplace

HR Brew

Despite pay transparency becoming more common, pay inequities continue to plague organizations and, by extension, HR pros. The two biggest factors why we havent made pay equity in the last 30 years are the fact that women have babies and the cultural perception in our relationships and society that men are the breadwinners, Heather Bussing, employment lawyer and co-author of Get Pay Right: How to Achieve Pay Equity that Works , previously told HR Brew.

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How to Give a Negative Employee Performance Review

HR Lineup

Negative performance reviews are an essential aspect of effective management. When done constructively, they can help employees identify areas of improvement, enhance their skills, and contribute more effectively to the organization. However, if handled poorly, they can demotivate employees, cause resentment, and even lead to disengagement. This guide outlines best practices for delivering negative performance reviews effectively and compassionately.

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10 Best HR Compliance Software I Tried in 2025

Vantage Circle

Introduction HR compliance is crucial, but many businesses still struggle with ever-changing regulations. The right software can simplify compliance management, reduce costly mistakes, and make it easier to follow complex legal requirements. After researching the different tools available, I’ve realized how crucial it is to choose a solution that simplifies complex regulations, saves time, and reduces risk.

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After the L.A. wildfires, why HR needs to rethink disaster preparedness

HRExecutive

The Los Angeles wildfires have displaced more than 100,000 people in Southern California, burned thousands of homes and caused dozens of deaths. - Advertisement - As employees deal with these traumatic losses, they may be looking to their employers to step up and provide critical short- and long-term support, according to Dr. Joel Axler, a board-certified psychiatrist and National Behavioral Health Leader at Brown & Brown , a Florida-based insurance brokerage and risk management firm.

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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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98% of Costco shareholders vote to uphold DE&I

HR Brew

Costco shareholders voted to uphold the companys DE&I initiatives this week, rejecting a December proposal from a conservative advocacy group, and sending a signal to other businesses. The vote came roughly a month after the National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR), a conservative advocacy organization, called on the national retailer to abandon its DE&I efforts, Business Insider reported.

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Building a Resilient Workforce: Addressing Turnover and Recruitment in Healthcare

UrbanBound HR

Turn, turn, turn indeed: in the healthcare industry, the average hospital turns over 106% of its workforce every five years. Thats some pretty staggering odds for industry HR and talent acquisition professionals to manage. And its not because physicians and nurses are losing passion for their profession, but rather patience with their workplace. But whats making healthcare professionals so unhappyand what is it they seek from new employers?

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How to Recognize Employees with Microsoft Teams?

Vantage Circle

As someone who has spent countless hours navigating the ins and outs of employee recognition , I’ve always believed that timely acknowledgment can transform workplace dynamics. And one of the tools that has truly stood out for me is Microsoft Teams Recognition. It’s not just a collaboration platform but also a space where appreciation can thrive seamlessly.

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Despite limited budgets, how HR can push for childcare benefits

HRExecutive

As employers look to diversify their employee value propositions this year , the role of employee benefits will undoubtedly be critical. And with more than 30 million working parents in the U.S. today, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, childcare benefits can have a crucial impact. - Advertisement - It’s a reality many in HR acknowledge.

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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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Court Rejects Use of ‘Headless’ PAGA Cases

HRWatchdog

Using headless Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) actions as a tool for plaintiffs to avoid arbitration of their individual PAGA claims has been significantly undermined with a recent California Court of Appeal decision. In Leeper v. Shipt, Inc. (B339670, December 31, 2024), the court rejected the plaintiffs argument that her PAGA action couldnt be compelled to arbitration because it didnt allege an individual PAGA claim, holding that every PAGA action necessarily includes an individual PAGA c

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5 Simple Steps to Ensure Labor Welfare Fund Compliance and Enhance Employee Well-Being

Reform Biz

Introduction: Understanding the Importance of Labor Welfare Fund Compliance Labor welfare is a critical component of every business’s operations. For companies in India, complying with the Labor Welfare Fund Act is not just a legal obligation but also a reflection of your commitment to your employees’ well-being. The Labor Welfare Fund Compliance ensures that businesses contribute to the social security and welfare of their workers, benefiting both employees and employers in the long

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Cable Journalism Takes a Hit, CNN Announces Job Cuts for 2025

HR Digest

With the fall in viewership and the rise of shortform content, CNN is now turning to job cuts to revive the network and bring it back on top. Spearheading this shift, Mark Thompson, Chief executive of the organization, has made some major changes to the news business in the last year, which includes an overhaul of the CNN business model and platform.

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Tech and skills: HR’s must-have investments for 2025 hiring success

HRExecutive

As 2025 hiring gets underway, both candidates and recruiters could find a hiring process that is more frustrating than ever, according to new research from LinkedIn. The organizations inaugural Work Change Report , released last week, found that almost 60% of employees will be on the job hunt this year, but about half said applying for roles has gotten harder.

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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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14 ways to win more business in recruitment: Insights from Engage London

Bullhorn Blog

As the recruitment industry enters another year, winning new business is once again top of mind for agencies large and small. Faced with tight markets and margin pressure, recruitment firms looking to succeed will need to work smarter to bring in new business and set up their business for long-term success. At Engage London 2024 , Michelle Jones, Learning and Development Director at RBW Consulting, Glenn Southam, VP of Insights at Meet, and James Osborne, Co-Founder of The Recruitment Network, s

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HRAs And W-2 Annual Reporting

PeopleKeep

Offering a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) as part of your total compensation package is a great way to attract and retain talented workers. But, employers that provide these pre-tax health benefits must understand their tax reporting obligations to ensure compliance with the IRS. W-2 reporting requirements vary based on the type of HRA you offer at your organization.

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Implementing Effective Assessments in Your Hiring Process

Outmatch

Are you ready to modernize your hiring process and make smarter, more informed decisions? Science-based assessments can be a game changer when it comes to identifying the right candidates for your organization.

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