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How to handle political conversations at work

HR Brew

As HR leaders prepare for an administration change , employees are preparing to cope with the surrounding discourse, with 31% calling the election “a source of tension or friction” at work, according to a recent report from global communications agency Burson. Don’t squash convos. It’s not just about being prepared to handle a crisis. “A

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AI adoption at work is plateauing, new data reveals

HR Brew

We can get through this,” said Christina Janzer, SVP of research and analytics at Slack. ”We The maximalist is excited about using the tech at work and actively trying to bring their colleagues with them. The superfan is excited about AI at work but feels it’s “out of reach for them.” What tools are acceptable to use at work?

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Are you making this faux pas at work?

HR Brew

24, Lisa Horgan, an employment lawyer at Littler Mendelson, shared a common trap she’s seen HR pros fall into—and how to avoid it. It’s not uncommon for HR pros to find themselves navigating sticky situations—it comes with the territory of a people-centric function—but some of these scenarios may be more easily avoided than others.

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AI literacy impacts perception of the technology at work, new survey reveals

HR Brew

More AI literate people feel less fearful about using AI at work than their less literate colleagues, according to a survey of 4,000 employees and managers, released this week by SAP SuccessFactors. How much are they exposed to [AI] in other places, and then that’s finding its way into how they think about it at work.”

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A Benefits Leader's Top Priority: Reducing Cancer at all Costs

employers are bracing for the largest increase in health insurance costs in a decade next year. And the largest healthcare expense to employers?

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How HR can help employees navigate political conversations at work

HR Brew

I would be willing to bet that number will not be zero,” David Barron, an employment attorney at law firm Cozen O’Connor, said during a virtual webinar on Nov. Cynthia McEwen, VP of people and head of DE&I at benefits platform Progyny, has multiple ombuds available to her roughly 550 employees.

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At Microsoft, DE&I is a feature, not a fad

HR Brew

We need to listen to the experiences of our employees…and make sure diversity is at the core of their experience,” McIntyre said. At Microsoft, diversity and inclusion isn’t a trend. Gender diversity at Microsoft is roughly in line with that at some of its biggest competitors, including Dell and Intuit. Big picture.

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Engage, Empower, Excel: Transforming Performance in the New Era of Work

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

The series of waves that the pandemic began have rippled through the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the Great Regret, and other eloquent phrases that boil down to the same thing: people aren’t engaged at work or enabled to perform at their best. 📍 September 24, 2024 at 9:30am PT, 12:30pm ET, 5:30pm GT 📆

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The Rules Do Apply: Navigating HR Compliance

Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo

Once you think your company is compliant with all policies and procedures documented and in place, there’s a new or amended law, regulation, or final rule that pops up landing you back at ‘start.’ There are shifts, interpretations, and balancing acts to understanding compliance changes. Keeping up is not easy and it’s very time consuming.

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Employee Open Enrollment Letter Template

To help you easily explain your offerings at open enrollment, Paycor has created an open enrollment sample letter (with a few tips). When it comes to benefits, communication is critical. Download this free Employee Open Enrollment Letter Template today!

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The Employers Guide to Controlling Cancer

At the same time, the cost of treatment continues to rise, with employers spending 8.5% This Employers’ Guide highlights opportunities at each stage of an employee's journey with cancer prevention and care to help counter the aforementioned statistics. more on cancer care for each employee than they did last year.

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Behind The Curtain: How Todays Political Climate is Steering HR and DEI in 2025

Speaker: Hanh Nguyen

As we traverse the unpredictable waters of the current political and economic landscape, we find ourselves at a crossroads. In today’s ever-changing world, HR professionals often find themselves juggling conflicting priorities - especially when external factors seem out of their control.

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From Awareness to Action: An HR Guide to Making Accessibility Accessible

Speaker: Danielle Johnson - Director of HR, Compliance & DEI in AI tech at Impact Observatory

We'll cover: Introduction to Disability, Cultural Competency, and Inclusion Defining reasonable accommodation and undue hardship The power of intention in inclusion and how to empower employees with disabilities Types of accessibility How to create a company culture of accessibility at any size 📅 May 15, 2024 at 9:30am PT, 12:30pm ET, 5:30pm (..)

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AI & DEI: With Great Opportunities Comes Great HR Responsibility

Speaker: Jen Kirkwood - Partner, Responsible HR & AI at IBM and World Economic Forum Executive Fellow

Globally, organizations are at a critical intersection of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and AI acceleration. 📅 March 6, 2024 at 9:30am PT, 12:30pm ET, 5:30pm GT As companies race to discover what generative AI can do, HR must lead conversations about how to balance cutting-edge innovations with integrity, trust, and diversity.

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How HR Can Promote Mental Health at Work: Actionable Advice to Help Your People Thrive

HR leaders are on the frontlines, but mental health can still be taboo—or at least something that’s only talked about reluctantly. One in five American adults will have a diagnosable mental health condition in any given year (CDC) and 67% of US workers say they’re burned out (Gallup). What can HR do to help?