HR Brew
MARCH 31, 2025
Despite recent efforts to lower the price of US prescription drugs, most Americans are still worried about affording them, according to a KFF poll. Several lawsuits highlight employers role negotiating health plan contracts with pharmacy benefit managers ( PBMs ) that include pricey prescription drugs, and seek to hold them accountable under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
EmployeeConnect
APRIL 1, 2025
As technology continues to advance, so does the way businesses manage their human resources. In Australia, HR software is evolving rapidly, and businesses are increasingly turning to cutting-edge solutions to streamline their processes, ensure compliance, and improve employee experience. In 2025 and beyond, several trends and innovations are set to shape the future of HR technology.
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MP Wired For HR
MARCH 27, 2025
Seasonal Workforce Simplified: A Blueprint for Employers March 27th, 2025 Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn FAQ Seasonal employees can be a lifesaver for businesses during peak periods. However, managing a seasonal workforce presents unique challenges. From compliance headaches to scheduling nightmares, heres how employers can alleviate pain points and streamline their seasonal workforce management.
HRExecutive
MARCH 31, 2025
Workplace loneliness remains a significant challenge for many organizations. According to Gallups State of the Global Workplace 2024 report, one in five employees worldwide frequently felt lonely the previous day. Estelle Izuno, vice president of people at Actalenta global provider of engineering and science talent solutions serving nearly 30,000 consultants and over 4,500 clientshas identified troubling patterns in employee wellbeing. “There was always a level of loneliness in the workpla
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HR Management
MARCH 31, 2025
Employee retention, particularly in the fast-paced IT sector, can feel like an uphill battle. High turnover rates are a genuine concern, and keeping your top tech talent is undeniably essential for sustained business success. Smart HR practices offer a way to tackle these challenges head-on, creating an environment where your IT professionals want to stay and thrive.
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Professional Alternatives
APRIL 3, 2025
One of the most common and often daunting interview questions is: “Tell me about yourself.” While it may seem simple on the surface, your answer can set the tone for the rest of the interview. As a staffing agency dedicated to helping job seekers succeed, we understand how critical it is to craft a response that is structured, professional, and compelling in order to quickly connect with your interviewer.
Bullhorn Blog
MARCH 28, 2025
This post was contributed by Bullhorn Marketplace partner Haley Marketing. Recruiting is tough right now. You already know that. The talent shortage is real, competition is fierce, and candidates are often unwilling to leave the jobs theyre already in. So why not tap into a resource you already have your own candidates? The best staffing firms dont just fill jobs they build talent ecosystems.
HRExecutive
MARCH 27, 2025
Frontline worker engagement represents a critical intersection of HR and business performance, with two studies offering insights into its strategic importance. Engagement tech platform goHappy polled more than 46,000 frontline employees in the U.S. and Canada to inform its new report, State of the Frontline Worker. The findings reveal that organizations with more than 75% of workers reporting favorable engagement scores experience a 12-month turnover rate of 85%.
AIHR
MARCH 27, 2025
Employee engagement is often reduced to a corporate buzzwordmeasured through annual surveys and generic HR initiatives. Too often, it becomes a numbers game, detached from the deeper relationship between employer and employee. Our latest HR Trends report revealed that disengagement costs businesses $8.8 trillion in lost productivity. This shows a clear need for a more effective approach that focuses on what truly matters to employees and moves away from surface-level perks that generate short-te
HR Brew
MARCH 31, 2025
Deepfakes arent just something you have to worry about your uncle falling prey to while browsing his Facebook newsfeed. As AI continues to evolve, recruiters now have to worry about candidates using deepfake AI filters during interviews. Just ask Bettina Liporazzi, recruiting lead at Make , a remote digital studio that hires internationally (Liporazzi, for one, lives in Argentina).
Professional Alternatives
MARCH 27, 2025
A well-crafted job description is essential for attracting the right candidates and setting clear expectations for potential hires. An effective job description does more than just list dutiesit conveys your company culture, defines success in the role, and helps filter candidates to ensure the best fit. Whether it’s on LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, or your company’s own website, it’s crucial to understand that a job description can make all the difference in securing top talent.
HR Stacks Blog
APRIL 2, 2025
Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) is a strategic hiring model where businesses delegate part or all of their recruitment operations to an external service provider. This approach allows companies to enhance their talent acquisition processes by leveraging specialized expertise, advanced technology, and data-driven recruitment strategies. Unlike traditional staffing agencies that focus on filling specific positions, RPO providers take a more holistic approach, integrating seamlessly with an o
Replicon
APRIL 1, 2025
The world of financial jargon is filled with mystifying terms. Some of these may seem the same but have considerably different meanings and serve very different purposes, such as bill rates and pay rates. Of course, it is essential to understand these differences, whether you are an employee or an independent contractor, as these play a vital role in helping you understand how your employer or client is paying you.
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SwipeClock
APRIL 1, 2025
As a financial services provider, PEO, or payroll provider, your clients rely on you to help them manage their workforce efficiently while controlling labor costs. One often-overlooked area that significantly impacts both productivity and financial performance is employee scheduling. By offering scheduling functionality alongside your core services, you can provide even greater value to your clients, helping them streamline operations and improve workforce management.
HR Brew
MARCH 28, 2025
When Stephen Patscot, HR practice leader with executive search and leadership consulting firm Spencer Stuart, talks to CEOs about the CHRO role, he often says its the second-hardest job in the C-suite. While they may laugh this off, Patscots serious about the complexity of the role. At any given time, theres five constituencies that could take this person out.and all of them have competing and sometimes conflicting needs, he said.
Professional Alternatives
APRIL 2, 2025
A strong financial foundation is essential for the success of any business, and having the right bookkeeper on your team can make all the difference. Whether you are hiring a bookkeeper for the first time or looking to replace an existing one, the hiring process requires careful planning and consideration. Once your team recognizes the need for this position, it can also be difficult to know where to start.
EmployeeConnect
MARCH 30, 2025
Australian businesses are required to navigate a maze of compliance laws and regulations. This can be a daunting task for HR professionals , especially in larger organisations. HR software is an invaluable tool that helps businesses stay compliant with local and federal laws, minimizing the risk of costly penalties or legal issues. From ensuring correct payroll processing to managing employee leave and tracking legislative updates, HR software streamlines compliance, improves efficiency, and red
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Onboarding begins long before your new employee's first day. With thoughtful preparation, their first days can be seamless. Set the tone for a welcoming experience by starting your onboarding plans for the new year now. With the help of this pre-onboarding checklist, you’re sure to create better first days!
Trusaic
MARCH 27, 2025
Want more expert insights on the topic of pay equity? Access our entire Pay Equity Deep Dive Series. As discussed in an earlier blog, a Wage Influencing Factor(WIF) is a factor reflecting skill, effort, responsibility, working conditions, or location applied consistently and fairly in determining employees compensation. Essentially, WIFs are compensable factors that one would expect to influence employee pay.
Hoops
APRIL 1, 2025
Retaining top performers is more challenging than ever for emerging middle-market businesses. With turnover rates on the rise and employees increasingly seeking roles that align with their values, traditional retention strategies like competitive pay and benefitswhile still essentialare no longer enough. A 2022 study by McKinsey found that 31% of employees who left their jobs cited a lack of meaningful work as a primary reason, a trend thats only grown as Gen Z and Millennials, who prioritize pu
HR Brew
MARCH 31, 2025
Try as they might, HR leaders arent always equipped to help employees, especially employees whove experienced trauma. Thats why we spoke with Rachael Kelly, founder and CEO of HiveSmart, a consulting firm that specializes in trauma-informed practices. Kelly, who wrote about her personal and professional experience with trauma in her book, From Trauma to Triumph: Finding Your Way Out: The End , shared how people leaders can talk about trauma in the workplacesomething shes done as an HR pro at com
Professional Alternatives
MARCH 31, 2025
Acing an interview is just one part of the job search processwhat you do afterward can make a lasting impression. Sending a thank you email after an interview is a crucial yet often overlooked step that can set you apart from other candidates. In this guide, well explore why this follow-up is important, whether you should choose an email or a handwritten note, the ideal timing for sending it, what to include, and a sample thank you email after an interview you can customize.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
EmployeeConnect
APRIL 2, 2025
The world of human resources is rapidly evolving, and businesses across Australia are increasingly turning to HR software to streamline processes, improve employee engagement, and stay compliant with regulations. One solution that stands out in the Australian HR software landscape is EmployeeConnect. As businesses navigate the complexities of managing their workforce, EmployeeConnect offers an intuitive, all-in-one platform that meets the growing demands of modern HR management.
HR Digest
MARCH 29, 2025
For many working women, returning to the office after childbirth can bring a mix of nerves and excitement. One aspect that employees often forget to address is supporting the breastfeeding and pumping needs of mothers at work. A well-defined lactation break policy not only helps ensure compliance with laws like the FLSAs Pumping at Work provisions but also fosters a supportive environment for new moms.
Hppy
APRIL 3, 2025
When you think about innovation in engineering, what comes to mind? Breakthroughs in AI? Game-changing sustainability solutions? Maybe the latest advancements in robotics? Whatever it is, chances are that diverse minds played a role in bringing it to life. Diversity in engineering teams is a catalyst for creativity, better problem-solving, and stronger team performance.
HR Brew
MARCH 27, 2025
CVS Health recently earned a menopause-friendly accreditation from an organization seeking to help companies integrate menopause into their workplace culture. The efforts show how some employers are making deeper investments in benefits tied to the condition. The healthcare company is the first US firm to earn the accreditation, according to a Mar. 13 press release.
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UrbanBound HR
APRIL 2, 2025
Healthcare recruitment is fiercer than ever. In order to attract top-level talent, organizations need new ways to stand out from the pack. One of the smartest, easiest ways to do just that: offer a unique, impressive relocation package that candidates cant find anywhere else. Think about it. Relocation-related concernsthe move, the home finding, the decision-makingare among the biggest hurdles standing between you and your top picks.
EmployeeConnect
MARCH 31, 2025
Choosing the right HR software can be a complex decision. With so many options available, its important to evaluate your business’s specific needs and objectives. Heres a guide to help you choose the best HR software for your Australian business. Understand Your Business Needs Before exploring different HR software options, take time to assess the specific needs of your business.
Julie Winkle Giulioni
APRIL 2, 2025
Several years ago, on a trip to Hawaii, I decided to escape the afternoon sun for a complementary ukulele lesson offered by a local musician, Jason Jerome. About ten hotel guests gathered from age 8 to 80 to learn a little about how to play the instrument and a lot more. After a few minutes of instruction, we had mastered three simple chords that would allow us to play hundreds of songs.
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