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The Employee Lifecycle Explained: From Hire to Retire Process

Empxtrack

Whether you are an employer or an HR professional, it is important to understand what the employee lifecycle is and how it contributes to employee motivation, job satisfaction, and retention. Every organization needs to develop a deeper understanding of it. To put it simply, the employee life cycle refers to the stages employees go through while working in your company.

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How to Prepare and Conduct an Employee Check-in Meeting

UKG

Become an expert in employee check-ins by learning how to plan, conduct, and follow up on meetings that boost performance, trust, and engagement.

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HR at the Heart of Trust and Security: Building Confidence in the Hybrid Office

Hppy

“Trust is built on the consistent, visible protection of both people and their property.” Hybrid work has reshaped not just how, but where people work, and with it, expectations around safety, access, and the protection of both personal and company property. Human Resources sits at the center of this shift, shaping policies and investing in tools that reassure employees: “Your security, privacy, and property are valued here.

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Colorado’s AI Law Sets a High Bar for HR Compliance

HR Digest

Artificial intelligence is transforming HR , from recruitment to performance reviews. But with great power comes great responsibility. Colorado’s groundbreaking AI law, Senate Bill 24-205, effective February 1, 2026, is setting a high standard for businesses using AI in employment decisions. Analysts call it a “heavy lift” for HR teams, requiring robust risk management to prevent algorithmic discrimination.

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Mid-Year Performance Review Checklist for HR and People Leaders

Ensure your mid-year performance reviews are focused, productive, and growth-oriented with this practical checklist from Mitratech Trakstar. Designed for HR professionals, people managers, and team leads, this guide walks you through the full review process—from pre-meeting prep and feedback collection to action planning and follow-up. It also includes tips for creating a comfortable and effective review experience, plus ways to leverage tools like self-evaluations, PIPs, and development plans.

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Do I matter? Your manager should make you feel like it

HR Brew

Telling employees that they matter can feel stuffy. But it’s become a crucial talent strategy to train leaders and managers on the skills that help employees feel like they matter, according to Zach Mercurio, leadership researcher and author of The Power of Mattering: How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Significance. Mercurio chatted with HR Brew about his book and why a mattering strategy matters to people pros.

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14 Key HR Metrics to Track: Definitions and Formulas

Extensis

Quick look: To grow and compete with larger counterparts, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) must base their decision-making on data. But with so many human resource (HR) metrics available to measure, which ones have the most impact? From turnover rate to revenue per employee, these 14 HR analytics, paired with the support of a professional employer organization (PEO), can empower SMBs with the tools and expertise they need to succeed.

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5 Mistakes Companies Make During Onboarding (and How to Fix Them)

Hppy

Hiring an employee is not the end of the road for human resource management. Recruitment is just one step in a long process that includes everything from identifying a vacancy, placing an ad, starting the recruitment process, hiring, onboarding, training, and evaluating employee performance. HRM involves many moving parts, each requiring precise organization and coordination.

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HR-Themed Phishing Emails Surge in Q2: How HR Can Fight Back

HR Digest

Cybercriminals are now zeroing in on HR departments. In Q2 2025, HR-themed phishing emails ranked among the most-clicked in simulations by cybersecurity firm KnowBe4. These deceptive emails, often mimicking colleagues or HR processes, exploit employee trust to steal sensitive data. With tactics evolving rapidly, HR leaders must act fast to safeguard their organizations.

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Navigating HR Compliance: Key Deadlines for Q3 2025

SutiHR

As summer heats up, so do HR compliance obligations. The third quarter of 2025 brings critical deadlines that impact employment tax filings, employee benefit plans, and organizational policy reviews. For employers and employees alike, staying compliant is about more than avoiding penalties, it’s about ensuring long-term organizational health, aligning with government agencies, and supporting your […] The post Navigating HR Compliance: Key Deadlines for Q3 2025 appeared first on SutiSoft.

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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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The Future of HR: Why Agile HRIS Systems Are the Key to Staying Competitive

EmployeeConnect

As the workplace evolves faster than ever before, HR teams are under increasing pressure to keep up. From shifting compliance requirements to hybrid work models and rising employee expectations, static systems and outdated processes simply can’t keep pace. That’s where agile HRIS systems come in. An agile HRIS isn’t just another tech upgrade—it’s a strategic investment in flexibility, speed, and resilience.

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[FREE] Grievance Policy Template: Develop A Compliant, Efficient Policy

AIHR

A clear, well-structured grievance policy helps organizations handle workplace issues fairly and consistently. With 85% of employees experiencing conflict each year and 29% saying disagreements have made them consider quitting, a formal process is necessary to protect morale, reduce turnover, and address concerns promptly. A good grievance policy template can help you develop and implement an effective policy, resolve workplace conflict efficiently, and ensure compliance.

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Why Accountability is the Secret Ingredient in Employee Recognition Programs

Hppy

Recognition programs are a cornerstone of modern HR strategy. From monthly shoutouts to peer-nominated awards and digital badges, companies are investing in ways to make employees feel seen and appreciated. But here’s the challenge: Most recognition programs spotlight outcomes—not the behavior that makes those outcomes possible. When recognition focuses solely on performance metrics, it unintentionally sidelines employees who consistently demonstrate something more foundational: accountabi

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How AIA is investing in employee engagement across APAC

People Matters

Business purpose, properly stated, can be the foundation of not only an organisation's business model but also its employee engagement strategy. Life insurance group AIA—the largest publicly listed pan-Asian life insurer—states that its purpose is to help people live healthier, longer, and better lives, which directs both its business model and employee engagement strategy.

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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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Successful AI implementation in recruitment: Case studies

MiHCM

Artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment uses machine learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and predictive analytics to automate and optimise hiring workflows, eliminating manual bottlenecks and ensuring data-driven candidate shortlisting across high-volume applicant pools. Key benefits include accelerated time-to-hire—often halving cycle times—and enhanced quality-of-hire via predictive scoring.

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Building a Resilient Workforce: Strategies for Talent Management and Succession Planning

SutiHR

In today’s fast-changing business world, your greatest asset isn’t your technology or product; it’s your people. But finding, developing, and retaining top talent takes more than intuition. It takes strategy, data, and the right tools. That’s where talent management and succession planning platforms come in. Whether you’re navigating high turnover, preparing for retirement, or simply […] The post Building a Resilient Workforce: Strategies for Talent Management and Succession Planning

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Employers to Boost Voluntary Benefits by 2027

HR Digest

The modern workplace is changing fast. Employers are rethinking how to attract and retain talent. A recent report shows nearly one in three U.S. organizations plan to expand voluntary benefits by 2027. These offerings, like pet insurance and financial wellness programs, are becoming key to boosting employee satisfaction. This shift reflects a growing focus on comprehensive well-being.

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Improving Panel Interviews: Tips for Success

ApplicantStack

Panel interviews can feel overwhelming for job candidates. One moment they’re having a normal conversation, and the next, they’re fielding questions from three different people while trying to remember everyone’s names and job titles. But here’s the thing: panel interviews don’t have to be intimidating or chaotic. When done right, they’re actually one of the most effective ways to evaluate candidates and make hiring decisions.The problem is that many organizat

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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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Hiring Is Broken: How to Disrupt the Dysfunction

Linkedin Talent Blog

It’s time to change the way we think about hiring — the purpose, the goals, our mindset as hiring managers, even the approach we take as candidates. The vast majority of companies (I would estimate well over 90%) engage candidates in a counterproductive “dance” where candidates are expected to show up and perform for them. The undertone is, “You’re lucky to be interviewing with us.

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7 ways to make better use of recruiters’ time

HRExecutive

Talent acquisition is at a crossroads. In an era of cost-cutting and ROI scrutiny, recruiters can no longer afford to be seen as purely transactional workers. Talent acquisition teams that can build relationships with managers and candidates, source top-tier talent and carry out other high-value work will not only be more likely to receive ongoing support but also become important strategic partners for the business.

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How To Nurture Workplace Culture With New Hires

Emergenetics International

Every organization is an ecosystem of interconnected components that influence its culture. When a company builds a positive, productive environment, the climate must be tended to with intention. Two opportunities to influence culture are talent acquisition and onboarding new employees. A transparent, consistent approach to hiring and onboarding that reflects your culture leads to a sustainable operation and sets up employees for success from the start.

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Simple Employer Guide to EADs and Automatic Extensions

Helpside

This article was written by Tannon Turnmire, Human Resource Representative at Helpside. Hiring employees who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents often means navigating employment authorization documents, also known as EADs. It can feel overwhelming at first, but understanding the basics of EADs and automatic extensions will help you stay compliant and avoid disruptions in your workforce.

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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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Why New Hires Doubt Their Choice During Onboarding

HR Digest

Starting a new job is exciting. Yet, for many, that excitement fades fast. A recent report reveals that nearly 4 in 10 new hires, including 1 in 2 Gen Z workers, second-guess their decision during onboarding. Why? The process often feels like a paperwork marathon rather than a launchpad for success. Over 50% of employees say onboarding focuses too much on administrative tasks, sidelining job readiness.

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Beating the AI hype: 40% of agentic AI projects will be cancelled, Gartner predicts

HR Brew

We’ve entered the part of the AI hype cycle where we’re starting to more accurately understand the value and limitations of the tech—which spent much of the last two years basking in the lime light. Move over, Blu-ray disc. While AI perhaps has longer staying power than Blu-ray, last month Gartner predicted more than 40% of agentic AI projects will be canceled by the end of 2027.

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10 ways to tackle the growing problem of unauthorized AI at work

HRExecutive

The rise of artificial intelligence has brought both opportunities and challenges to the workplace. However, a growing trend of employees using free or unauthorized AI tools poses significant risks, from security breaches to the loss of trade secrets. Recent reports indicate that some workers are engaging with AI in ways that are not authorized by the employer, highlighting the importance of establishing policies and protocols that will enable responsible and deliberate adoption and use of AI at

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How to Fix Bad Job Descriptions: Red Flags, Real Edits, and Quick Wins

Ongig

If you had just five minutes to fix bad job descriptions before they went live, what would you change first? That’s the question Heather Fenty posed to job content strategist Sarah Akida in a recent episode of The JD Fix. The pair reviewed a real-world JD that was riddled with red flags. Think biased language, vague phrases, confusing acronyms, and a title that didn’t match the actual role.

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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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4 Essential AI Training Programs HR Should Offer Employees

Hppy

Artificial intelligence is changing how we work faster than most of us can keep up. Whether you’re in marketing, customer service, or IT, AI is no longer a distant concept reserved for Silicon Valley or tech giants. It’s in your daily workflow. Thus, HR departments have a new responsibility: to equip employees with the tools and training they need to actually thrive in an AI-powered workplace.

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The Risks of Poor HR Investigation Documentation Practices

LaborSoft

HR investigations are a routine yet precarious component of effective employee relations management. When executed properly, an HR investigation might resolve a workplace issue, uphold fairness, or protect the organization from legal complications. However, when documentation falls short, the risks to your organization can be serious. Here's a closer look at how inadequate HR document management practices might leave your company exposed.

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How Candidate Sourcing AI Is Changing Recruiting | ClearCompany

ClearCompany HRM

If the ways you find and evaluate candidates have changed in the past few years, you’re not alone. Artificial intelligence (AI) has turned traditional candidate sourcing on its head, streamlining the recruiting process and improving the candidate experience. 73% of talent acquisition teams agree it’s changing the way companies hire. There’s no denying the benefits of using AI in recruiting when you see the results : Increased offer acceptance rate by 67% Decreased first-year turnover by 42% Fill