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3 strategies to more effectively use paid time off as a productivity booster

HRExecutive

The word “ productivity ” often evokes images related to busyness: A bustling factory floor might come to mind, or a fast-paced law firm. While it’s not typically the first thing people think of, rest is just as foundational to productivity as action and hustle.

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World of HR: Roughly one-third of employers in India are struggling to recruit and retain talent

HR Brew

That is the group of people that is demonstrating to be more engaged and more productive,” Karen Mangia, president and chief strategy officer at the Engineered Innovation Group, told TechCrunch. Nearly 8 billion people in the world, and flexibility appears to be the great employer equalizer.

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

HR Brew

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. in order to reap the productivity gains possible with the booster. When you think about AI as technology, youve stepped on a landmine, he said.

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Gig work is taking over the labor market—and creating challenges for HR

HR Brew

Some have even turned to it after losing a job, instead of applying for unemploymenta strategy that may become more common if the economy slips into a recession. This trend should prompt HR leaders to think about how alternative forms of employment might fit into their future talent strategy. Quick-to-read HR news & insights.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

Paycor’s toolkit will equip you with the strategies and tools you need to: take control of your workforce optimize labor costs boost productivity and stay compliant In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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Workforce Planning 101: Build a Future-Ready Team with the Right Strategy

MP Wired For HR

Workforce Planning 101: Build a Future-Ready Team with the Right Strategy June 3rd, 2025 Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn Workforce Planning for HR Leaders: Build a Smarter, More Agile Team In todays volatile job market, workforce planning is no longer a nice to haveits mission-critical.

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Workforce Planning is a Team Sport: Collaborating for Success

MP Wired For HR

The Importance of HR and Finance Collaboration Benefits of Collaboration The collaboration between HR and finance departments yields numerous advantages that can transform the workforce planning process: Improved Workforce Productivity: By aligning HR strategies with financial planning, organizations can optimize workforce productivity.

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The Workstyle Revolution: Debunking Myths & Unlocking Distributed Team Potential

Outdated strategies are killing productivity and innovation. If you’re still equating productivity with butts in seats, you’ve already lost. The real problem isn’t where your team works—it’s how they work. Get ready to crush myths, optimize workflows, and unlock the full potential of your distributed team.

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No Excuses: The Definitive Guide to Managing a Remote Team

Learn actionable strategies to build, lead, and optimize a high-performing distributed workforce.

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10 Habits of Highly Successful Tech Recruiters

Speaker: David Nicola, Senior Sourcing Lead, Terminal

When it comes to evaluating your own recruiting strategy, where do you even begin? Topics will include: How to make sure you are set up to be as productive and efficient as possible.

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Reframing the Way We Work: How to Take Advantage of Disruptions

Speaker: Stela Lupushor, Founder, Reframe.Work Inc.

The key to thriving through disruption is understanding and practicing human capital strategies that will drive enterprise performance and value creation. The work world is changing faster than ever before, making adapting to our new reality without a significant interruption in results a top priority for businesses.

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Employee Wellness: How to Make Remote Work for You

Speaker: Abby Guthkelch, Global Head of Executive Engagement at Meta

When people work at 'high-trust' organizations, they're 50% more productive, 106% more energetic, and take 13% fewer sick days. But establishing a successful remote-first company culture involves far more than just letting people work from home. The number one ingredient needed in successful remote working teams is trust. They're happier too.

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I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) - Engaging Remote/Gig Employees In The Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Harris, CEO of Restart Consulting LLC, and Elena Valentine, CEO of Skillscout

Remote workers have already proven to be more productive for many businesses. Address how aligning remote/freelance employee engagement to your business strategy and values is critical to successful and sustainable culture change. By 2020 50% of our workforce will be remote. This trend will only continue to rise.

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How the Candidate Experience Is Your Competitive Advantage

Speaker: Kevin W. Grossman, TAS, HCS | Talent Board and the Candidate Experience (CandE) Awards President

Recruiters are getting stressed out since recruiting, hiring, and retention strategies are all over the place. Over the past year, employers have been plagued with frenetic hiring and employees quitting. As a result, candidate resentment is continuing to grow.

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The AI Productivity Shift: Whats Working & Whats Next

85% of teams are using AI, but only 27% report clear productivity gains. In this expert panel, top voices in workplace strategy and remote innovation—Dr. Backed by data from Hubstaff’s AI Productivity Shift report, this conversation shows you how to turn AI hype into operational excellence.