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From one-size-fits-all strategies to nap pods, these are the workplace fads HR pros want to leave in 2024

HR Brew

One-size-fits-all” HR strategy. Let’s agree to end the trend of ping pong tables and free snacks masquerading as an employee engagement strategy. We’re leaving behind the fear of discussing taboo topics in the workplace and are leaning into supporting employees through whole-person health strategies.

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Why one HR consultant puts HR strategy through a ‘PESTLE’

HR Brew

It’s also an acronym encompassing a business analysis framework that helps businesses devise strategies that account for various macroenvironmental challenges. What trend in HR are you most optimistic about? What trend in HR are you least optimistic about? A pestle isn’t just for grinding up herbs.

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What Workday learned by implementing a skills-based talent strategy

HR Brew

While most employers haven’t yet fully embraced a skills-based talent strategy, some are further down the road, including Workday. At least 30% of Workday’s hires between February 2023 and January 2024 were internal candidates, according to its Global Trends Report. The company saw a boost in internal mobility.

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Employees are working while vacationing, a trend that can lead to vacationing while working

HR Brew

She shared with HR Brew what people pros should know about the growing trend of “workcationing.” Working on PTO can be a sign of deeply-rooted cultural issues, said Emily Killham, senior director at Perceptyx and head of the Center for Workforce Transformation. What’s the deal?

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

Speaker: Anise Wiley-Little

Drawing on real-world examples and emerging trends, this session provides a forward-looking blueprint for HR teams ready to embrace a new era of talent acquisition, where cultivating belonging is not only ethical but economically essential.

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This HR pro is tackling big talent challenges at a local nonprofit

HR Brew

She’s embarked on several strategies to boost retention and ensure that all employees across the organization’s locations feel they are part of one cohesive team. What trend in HR are you most optimistic about? What trend in HR are you least optimistic about? I believe that, and I don’t lie about that.

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Yelp increased employee tenure by over a year after taking these three steps

HR Brew

Amid a cooling labor market, it can be hard to tell if retention strategies are actually working. But bucking the return-to-office trend, the San Francisco-based company announced in June 2022 that it would remain distributed after an internal survey found that 86% of employees preferred working remotely most or all of the time.

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The Informed Rewards Leader: Reevaluating Your Global Benefits Strategy for 2023+

Speaker: Sean Raible - Founder & Principal Consultant, Game Plan Total Rewards Consulting Inc.

As leaders in compensation and benefits, we must keep up with the trends that would enhance the value proposition to current and potential employees. The benefits industry is evolving. Employees are now looking for more flexibility, increased support, and extra perks outside of the traditional benefits structure.

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The 4 Pillars: Essentials for Workplace Mental Health and Benefits Strategies

Speaker: Sean Raible - Founder & Principal Consultant, Game Plan Total Rewards Consulting Inc.

Join Sean Raible, total rewards expert and workplace mental health strategist, for the 4 essential pillars to any workplace mental health strategy.

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New Report from 3,500+ Employers Confirms Retention is a Top HR Priority in 2024

The first report from Gallagher’s 2024 US Workforce Trends Report Series, includes data from 3,500+ employers who participated in the 2024 US Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey. The report provides benchmarks for benefits, HR and people strategies to help organizations thrive.

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What Is the Top HR Priority in 2021? Attracting and Retaining Talent

The 2021 Gallagher Workforce Trends Report: People & Organizational Wellbeing Strategy is informed by thousands of organizations across the United States, who participated in Gallagher’s 2021 Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey. Download the report to learn more about the latest trends and strategies.

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Balancing Cost and Care: 3 Key Considerations for Cost Optimization in 2024

Discover essential strategies for employers to balance cost optimization with care. To achieve these goals, employers are turning towards comprehensive total rewards strategies informed by data-driven insights. Hear from industry experts on cost optimization strategies and how to leverage these approaches for a healthier workforce.

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Top 10 Trends in People Analytics

The importance of People Analytics continues to rise as organizations mine a growing volume of employee data to yield insights to support decision-making and drive organizational strategy. This article delves into the top 10 trends dominating this rapidly evolving field.

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5 Culture Trends for 2019

Companies that are looking to attract, engage, and retain top talent should leverage these trends to create workplaces where employees thrive. As we approach 2019, major shifts in the work environment will continue to affect the ways companies do business.

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Modernizing Your Benefits: 5 Trends Employers Need to Know and Act On

Discover 5 key trends derived from Gallagher's 2023 Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey data that give employers an evolved perspective on organizational wellbeing. These insights come from over 4,000 US organizations that are navigating benefits and HR decisions so their people and businesses can thrive.