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A global recruitment market snapshot: What lies ahead in 2025

Bullhorn Blog

Its no secret that the global recruitment market has been navigating turbulent waters. While 2024 marked a year of headwinds for staffing and recruitment firms, early signs of stabilization are beginning to surface, even in the U.S. That said, recovery remains uneven and fragile across regions, sectors, and staffing models. A look at some of the largest global recruitment agencies earnings reports shows a market still grappling with economic uncertainty, delayed hiring decisions, and a cautious

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Why SHRM wants HR to get creative about caregiving benefits

HR Brew

Its been 32 years since the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was signed into law, and some three-quarters of employers believe the program is outdated and should be updated, according to a recent survey from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Efforts to modernize the FMLA with the passage of a paid leave program didnt materialize in Congress last year, and it appears unlikely that lawmakers will prioritize such a policy in 2025.

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Setting Up Your New Receptionist for Success: Phone Etiquette and Essential Front Desk Skills

Professional Alternatives

A receptionist is often the first voice a customer or client hears when contacting your business. Their tone, professionalism, and ability to handle phone calls efficiently directly influence the impression your company leaves. It is crucial to prepare your new receptionist with the right phone etiquette and receptionist skills to ensure their success and their ability to maintain your organizations reputation that you’ve worked to establish.

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Artificial Intelligence and Automation: Know the Differences and Similarities

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes I mentioned in a previous article that I went to an artificial intelligence (AI) conference recently. One of the things that I found interesting was the conversation about AI and automation. While they are related, theyre definitely not the same. Automation is setting up a technology that follows a defined order. For example, if I say ABC, then the technology will do XYZ.

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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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How Modern HRIS Platforms Drive Strategic HR Leadership

EmployeeConnect

HR is no longer just a support function it’s a strategic partner shaping the direction and success of organisations. The evolution of HR technology, especially the rise of modern Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), has been central to this shift. These platforms empower HR leaders to move beyond administrative tasks and into strategic roles that influence business outcomes, foster agility, and elevate workforce engagement.

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Microsoft Launches People Skills In Copilot, Altering The HR Tech Market

Josh Bersin

Today Microsoft announced a wide range of Copilot features , many focused on Agents (research agent and analyst agent, agent development and management tools, and personal productivity features). But one feature set that is significant to HR is Microsoft’s newskills infrastructure : a skills-inference agent (and a skills management agent) that lets companies identify.

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More companies want office workers in shared workspaces instead of at dedicated desks

HR Brew

Say goodbye to dedicated desks and hello to collaborative workspaces. More companies are ditching individual desks and embracing shared spaces, as 62% of employers are aiming for a ratio of 1.5 employees per desk, and the amount of individual workspaces has already decreased from 51% in 2021 to 40% in 2024, according to data from the commercial real estate company CBRE.

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Learn & Grow: The Learning Management System for Employee Engagement and Retention

MP Wired For HR

Learn & Grow: The Learning Management System for Employee Engagement and Retention April 24th, 2025 Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn Employee disengagement, poor retention, and compliance headaches arent just HR problemstheyre business risks. And if youre still relying on outdated or manual training tools, you’re falling behind.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing New HR Software

EmployeeConnect

Investing in new HR software is a big decision but the real challenge begins once the purchase is made. A smooth, strategic implementation can make all the difference between a system that drives efficiency and engagement, and one that falls short of expectations. Whether you’re upgrading from outdated tools or rolling out HR technology for the first time, careful planning is essential.

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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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IBM Beats Earnings Forecast, But Layoffs and DEI Retreat Test HR

HR Digest

As IBMs Q1 2025 earnings renew market faith, its layoffs and cultural shifts signal a deeper transformation. What weve seen today gives a clear signal that its time HR professionals at IBM must steer through job cuts, a stricter return-to-office mandate, and a pivot to AI-driven innovation. On April 23, 2025, IBM released its Q1 2025 earnings, reporting $14.54 billion in revenue, a 0.6% year-over-year increase, and adjusted earnings per share of $1.60, surpassing analyst expectations.

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Accountability in the Workplace: Your 9-Step Guide to Creating a Culture of Accountability

AIHR

Missed deadlines, finger-pointing, and employee disengagement are all tell-tale signs of a lack of accountability in the workplace. Some companies take significant steps to foster workplace accountability Google rewards employees who take calculated risks and fail, Intuit holds failure parties, and Tata awards prizes to staff for the Best Failed Idea.

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‘Layering’ AI onto workflows won’t deliver value for your business

HR Brew

AI overhype is real. Business leaders have salivated over the possible transformations the technology can bring to their companies, and poured more than $1 trillion into generative AI investments. But one nagging challenge has emerged: leaders are failing to fully think through how to change their workforce amid this transformation, including how job tasks will get done, and the skills required of workers who complete them.

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Why Relocation Support is Key to Retaining Healthcare Talent in Competitive Markets

UrbanBound HR

In the healthcare industry, recruiting top talent is only half the battle. Retaining those professionalsespecially after a major transition like relocationis just as critical. Now, heres the kicker: the quality of a healthcare workers relocation isnt just a powerful recruiting tool , but can influence how long they stay. A positive, well-supported relocation experience will lay the foundation for a long, successful employment tenure.

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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Choosing the Right HR Software: 10 Questions You Should Ask

EmployeeConnect

Investing in the right HR software isnt just a luxury its a necessity. The right platform can streamline processes, improve compliance, and enhance employee engagement. However, with so many options on the market, choosing the best HR software for your business can feel overwhelming. To help you make an informed decision, here are 10 essential questions you should ask before committing to a solution. 1.

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Stuck or speeding ahead: What’s going on with the HR tech market?

HRExecutive

Despite the rapid proliferation of emerging tech like AI agents in the HR technology market, purchasing and implementation are not speeding ahead as quickly. That was the consensus at the HR Tech Meetup in New York City on Thursday, hosted by the organizers of the HR Tech conference , planned for Sept. 16-18 in Las Vegas. The event brought together HR practitioners with tech developers and executives to explore the pressing issues shaping the HR tech market today.

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The Future of AI in Procurement: From Cost Control to Value Creation 

Allegis Global Solutions

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the future of procurement is shifting from traditional cost control measures to a focus on value creation. This transformation is largely driven by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into procurement processes, which automates tedious tasks and allows procurement teams to concentrate on strategic decision-making and collaboration.

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Leaders can only call themselves an ally for employee groups by following these tips

HR Brew

Ever called yourself an ally for an identity group? Well, then, ask yourself: What have I done this week to show my allyship? If you havent done anything, youre probably not an ally to that group, said Stephanie Chung, author of Ally Leadership: How to Lead People Who Are Not Like You. HR Brew spoke with Chung about her book and how HR pros and managers can be allies to identity-based employee groups.

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How to Create Sales Email Sequences That Convert

Modern go-to-market teams know it takes more than one email to break through the noise. Multiple touchpoints means more ways to get your pitch right — and, potentially, more ways to be wrong. The good news? Once you know how to write compelling, one-off emails to entice prospective customers, you can easily do the same across a short sequence of emails.

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How HR can navigate DEI’s legal challenges with confidence

HR Digest

As workplace dynamics shift under legal and cultural scrutiny, HR leaders face a pivotal moment to reimagine diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies. In a compelling virtual address hosted by Pierson Ferdinand, Chai Feldblum, former U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) commissioner, championed the enduring value of DEI programs when executed with precision.

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An Interview Scoresheet – And Its Amazing Impact On Hiring Results (Sample scoresheets are included)

Dr. John Sullivan

I estimate that an interview scoresheet can boost your hiring results by 40%. This amazing level of improvement is possible because interviewing is by far the most heavily weighted and impactful of all candidate assessment steps. This means that any major mistake during the interview process will severely reduce the accuracy of your candidate assessment.

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Making tech a unifier—not a divider—for an age-diverse workforce

HRExecutive

Employee perceptions around the use of tech at work are quickly evolving, with many anticipating a consumer-grade experience in the workplace. Yet, the workforce is increasingly age-diverse, comprised of employees with varying technology experience and expectations. Experts say employers need to design their tech strategies with different generations and communities in mind.

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Paycheck Direct Deposit: Offer, But Don’t Mandate

HRWatchdog

In 2025, we would like to pay all our employees by direct deposit. We have a couple of employees who do not have direct deposit, and it can be challenging to get their paychecks to them on time. Can we require every employee to enroll in direct deposit? The short answer is no. Although the vast majority of employees use direct deposit, there are some employees who prefer to receive wages by means of a traditional paycheck.

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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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The EVP of Global HR at Protiviti shares what has kept him in his role for nearly 18 years

HR Brew

Heres this weeks edition of our Coworking series. Each week, we chat 1:1 with an HR Brew reader. Want to be featured in an upcoming edition? Click here to introduce yourself. Long tenures for HR executives are increasingly rare these days. The job has become much more difficult in recent years, and HR leaders have burned out from juggling several challenges at once, prompting them to quit for less stressful opportunities or retire.

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Does Microsoft’s Performance Policy Signal a Global Shift in Company Culture?

HR Digest

Change is coming and its getting a headstart with the new Microsoft performance policy. Determined to foster a culture of accountability and excellence, Microsoft has announced internal changes to how it approaches low performers. Early this year, the company executed an unsympathetic round of layoffs that eliminated a significant number of workers.

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The Real Reason Your New Hires Quit (And How to Fix It with Smarter Onboarding) – Zip Drive INCLUDED

MP Wired For HR

The Real Reason Your New Hires Quit (And How to Fix It with Smarter Onboarding) – Zip Drive INCLUDED April 29th, 2025 Download the Zip Drive Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn If you’re like most HR leaders, you know the pain all too well: A promising new hire walks out the door in less than six months.

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Developing emerging talent? How this program earned 92% retention success

HRExecutive

At a time when only a third of organizations offer formal internal mobility programsand just one in five employees feel confident making internal moves, according to LinkedIn Learningone people leader has embraced an innovative approach to developing early-career talent. Certinia , a Salesforce-native cloud solution with 850 employees in seven countries, launched its Emerging Talent Advisory Board (ETAB) program in 2024.

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Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies

In today's dynamic business environment, HR leaders face immense pressure to optimize costs while maintaining a competitive edge to attract, retain and engage their workforce. Gallagher can help you meet that challenge head-on. Our proprietary data and people analytics platform, Gallagher Drive ® , provides the elevated insights you need to make impactful program decisions that are aligned with your organizational goals and set your strategy up for long-term success.

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Prospective Meal Period Waivers Are Valid

HRWatchdog

In a recent case, a California Court of Appeal handed employers a rare win, finding nonexempt employees written prospective meal waivers meaning employees signed meal waivers effective in the future were valid and enforceable in the absence of any evidence that the waivers were coercive or unconscionable ( Bradsbery v. Vicar Operating, Inc. , No. B322799, (Cal.

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Talent firm AMS launches new industry ethical standards for AI adoption in recruiting

HR Brew

Self-driving cars exist. They drive on the roadways alongside those with drivers whose hands remain locked at ten and two and their feet controlling the pedals. I certainly wouldnt buy a self-driving car until its progressed enough that society agrees it will work well for me in the long run and that using the tech wont inadvertently put others at risk.

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Oracle Settles $15.5M California PAGA Pay Dispute

HR Digest

In a significant development for workplace compliance, Oracle Corporation recently settled a nearly decade-long pay dispute under Californias Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) for $15.5 million. This case, initiated by two former sales employees, goes to show the complexities of wage laws and the growing influence of PAGA in holding employers accountable.

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