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How to support and understand veteran employees as they enter the civilian workforce

HR Brew

There are many aspects of the workplace that will be new to veterans, Elizabeth Toenyes, a content strategist at staffing firm Aquent, told HR Brew. She started ROTCs at 17 then enlisted for active duty in the Army, spending 10 years in service before retiring and joining the civilian workforce in 2022. Mental health benefits are key.

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Two people pros share what you should know before starting a business

HR Brew

At the time, she was a one-woman operation focused on leadership development, but two years in, she told HR Brew, clients started asking for help with larger initiatives, like mergers and acquisitions and change management. They shared with HR Brew their advice for people pros starting up. Nail down the basics.

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AI, talent shortages, and distrust: These are the biggest challenges HR pros are bracing for in 2025

HR Brew

Steve Knox, global head of talent acquisition, Dayforce “During the pandemic, ‘resilience’ was one of the key buzzwords at work…In 2025, I think developing resilience is still our biggest challenge—and our biggest opportunity—as HR leaders…Resilience is not a skill everyone has. Jill Domanico, CPO, Submittable “The overall lack of trust.

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Looking beyond the résumé: How talent pros can lean into skills-based hiring

HR Brew

People would just look at a résumé and say, ‘I don’t like the format. Mazzullo and Steve Knox, VP of global talent acquisition at HCM software company Dayforce, spoke with HR Brew about how focusing on skills, rather than résumés, can help recruiters tap top talent. I don’t like the font. It’s too wordy,’” she said. Interview facelift.

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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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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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7 Ways To Avoid Todays HR Compliance Risks

Staying on top of HR compliance at the local, state, and federal levels can feel challenging but it’s not impossible. Our world of work has changed; regulations protecting workers have, too. There are 7 risks every HR leader needs to know now, and tips on what to do about them, in this new guide from Paycor.

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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?

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The Changing Face of Crisis Comms: A COVID-19 Retrospective

A definitive account of the pioneering strategies implemented by the leading comms professionals at the heart of the UK's core industries

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The ABC’s of Recruiting for Gen Z

Take a look around you at any given moment, and somebody is likely surfing the web on their phone. With “Gen Zers” beginning to enter the workforce at entry-level positions, it’s crucial to understand that this generation operates differently from the last.

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The Impact of Direct Dials on Sales Productivity

While dialing away at targeted prospects, it’s important for them to remember that not all sales outreach is created equal. SDRs have a 46% higher likelihood of connecting to someone at the director level with the help of direct dials. When dialing a number at the VP level, SDRs are 147% more likely to connect with them.

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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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The 2020 Interview Gap Report

In the 2020 Interview Gap report, Karat and The Harris Poll explore how COVID-19 has changed the developer hiring landscape and look at what the most successful companies are doing to improve technical hiring.

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Cards Against Mundanity Team Building Game

More than 20,000 employees are using it to maximize their teamwork at Amazon, Southwest Airlines, Google, Novartis. Cards Against Mundanity is a group team building game that creates extremely deep trust in minutes by sharing deeply meaningful experiences.