Mon.Apr 21, 2025

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Rethinking how employees are promoted

HR Brew

Employees arent all vibing with the idea of becoming someone elses boss. Only one-third of individual contributors in the US want to be a people manager, according to a LinkedIn survey. And, some companies are rethinking how they handle promotions, so people management isnt the only option for employees. Shopify, Google, and BP, for instance, started dual-track or two-track promotions, The Hill reported , where employees choose to advance either as a people manager or as a higher-level individua

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How Pre-Employment Assessments Redefined Skill-Based Hiring

HR Lineup

Introduction: A Shift Toward Skills Over Resumes In todays rapidly evolving job market, the traditional hiring modelrelying heavily on resumes, educational qualifications, and unstructured interviewsis being challenged. Employers now seek more objective, predictive, and equitable ways to identify top talent. This shift has propelled pre-employment assessments to the forefront of skill-based hiring, marking a significant transformation in how organizations evaluate candidates.

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What “No robo bosses” could mean for employee data and privacy security

HR Brew

A California Democrat last month introduced the No Robo Bosses Act , SB7, to the statehouses upper chamber requiring human oversight of automated decision-making systems (ADS) in the workplace. The move comes as state and local governments and businesses alike grapple with a federal vacuum on AI legislation amid uncertainty in Washington. The move in the Golden State, sponsored by state Sen.

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Workplace Conflict Resolution: A Complete Guide

Recruiters Lineup

Conflict is an inevitable part of any workplace. Whether it stems from miscommunication, differences in personality, or competing priorities, unresolved conflict can significantly impact productivity, morale, and organizational culture. Thats why conflict resolution isnt just a soft skillit’s a core competency for any leader, HR team, or manager.

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Mid-Year Performance Review Checklist for HR and People Leaders

Ensure your mid-year performance reviews are focused, productive, and growth-oriented with this practical checklist from Mitratech Trakstar. Designed for HR professionals, people managers, and team leads, this guide walks you through the full review process—from pre-meeting prep and feedback collection to action planning and follow-up. It also includes tips for creating a comfortable and effective review experience, plus ways to leverage tools like self-evaluations, PIPs, and development plans.

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Small businesses struggle to hire and retain workers. These tactics can help.

HR Brew

Despite generating more than half of US job creation in the last decade, many small businesses struggled to hire and retain top talent in the turbulent, pandemic-era labor market. Even as overall hiring and quit rates slowed in 2024, their challenges havent let up. Nearly one-third of small businesses that tried to hire last year werent able to find employees who were a good fit, Gustos latest State of Small Business survey found.

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How to Become an L&D Change Maker in 3 Steps

Linkedin Talent Blog

Every profession has challenges. Everyone has something they can complain about, something that isnt working the way it should. Learning and development (L&D) isnt any different. In reality, challenges are the reason professions including L&D exist in the first place. Solving challenges is why this profession started and its why we still exist.

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California Supreme Court to Consider Use of ‘Headless’ PAGA Actions

HRWatchdog

After two recent California Court of Appeal cases differed on headless Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) actions, the California Supreme Court announced that it is taking up the issue (Leeper v. Shipt, Inc. S289305 (April 16, 2025). The courts order , which was made on its own motion (i.e., the case parties didnt request it), directs the parties to brief and argue the following two questions: Does every PAGA action necessarily include both individual and non-individual PAGA claims, regardless

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The Power of Check-Ins: 5 Essential Questions Every Leader Should Ask

Jason Lauritsen

Great leadership isnt about having all the answers, its about asking the right questions. If you want to build a high-performing, engaged team, the way you check in with your people matters. Check-ins arent just status updates. Theyre opportunities to build trust, deepen connections, and uncover what your employees need to succeed. The best check-ins dont just skim the surfacethey open the door to real, meaningful conversations.

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Cultivating Happiness in the Workplace: Strategies for Employee Retention and Recognition

Hppy

Team spirit can truly soar when each persons efforts are seen and honored in a way that feels personal. Simple gestures not only honor individual input but also inspire fresh ideas and creativity. This keeps individuals excited and proud to be part of the company. The best part is that basic appreciation further boosts loyalty and encourages a stress-free atmosphere.

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Protect Your Business and Stay On Top of Compliance

To keep your business running smoothly (and legally), HR needs to get compliance right every time. Our HR Compliance Checklist is your go-to guide to cover the basics and start your auditing processes, helping you identify and address any gaps in your HR functions. Remember, compliance rules can differ based on industry and location—you’ll still need to keep up with changing regulations, but our checklist can help you get started.

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The state of RTO in 2025 by the numbers

HR Brew

It can feel like remote work is disappearing as more companies return to five-day, in-person workweeks. But in-office work hasnt made that much of a comeback in the last two years. Last month, office visits across the US were 32.2% below March 2019 levels, just a slight change from being down 35.9% in March 2024 and 37.9% in March 2023, according to data from location analytics platform Placer.ai.

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Why this remote-first company still prioritizes ‘intentional connection’

HRExecutive

Just a handful of weeks into her tenure as the chief people and culture officer of banking and financial services company Pathward , Anjana Berde got to meet nearly 700 of the companys employees all at once, in persondespite the organization being remote-first. The gathering was for Pathwards inaugural Dare to Be Great Employee Summit in Atlanta. Here, employees across the country were able to hear directly from leaders and partners, connect with colleagues, learn about opportunities for interna

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It wasn’t the cancer. It wasn’t the age. It was the failed business model.

The Employer Handbook

A senior executive with prostate cancer helped land the company’s biggest contract ever and was promoted with a pay raise. Months later, he was fired. He believed his age and health had something to do with itand brought claims of discrimination. TL;DR: A senior executive with prostate cancer sued after being fired months after a promotion and raise, he alleged disability and age discrimination.

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4 Use Cases that Underline the Potential of Generative AI in HR Software

Hppy

The days of HR departments having to juggle repetitive and time-consuming tasks are coming to an end as generative AI helps streamline outdated HR processes. As HR software develops to better manage complex recruitment processes and employee management, overall efficiency within HR departments is improving. This allows HR employees to focus their efforts on the more human element of the role.

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Can Your Organization Spot a Conflict Before It’s a Crisis?

Speaker: Amie Phillips Pablo, VP, Corporate Compliance & Privacy Officer at Novo Nordisk

In today’s complex healthcare environment, navigating third-party relationships has become even more challenging—whether it’s vendor relationships, employee activities, or patient-facing interactions. Left unmanaged, these conflicts can compromise trust, regulatory compliance, and even organizational reputation. So, how can healthcare teams stay ahead?

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PTO conversion policies and other signs of rising benefits flexibility

HRExecutive

As competition for talent and skills persists , many employers are looking at new ways to enhance their employee value propositions, including through benefits flexibility, according to a new report. For its 2 025 Benefits and Compensation Trends report , Goldman Sachs Ayco surveyed 400 employers to whom the company provides financial counseling. It found respondents are largely focused on retirement benefits changes, rising healthcare costs and how voluntary and ancillary benefits can meet dive

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How to Listen Better: 4 Powerful Tips to Improve Workplace Communication

Jason Lauritsen

Leadership isnt just about speaking, its about listening. And not just hearing words, but truly understanding, engaging, and responding in a way that fosters trust and connection. In todays workplaces, where distractions are everywhere and meaningful conversations can feel rare, the ability to listen actively is one of the most powerful skills a leader can develop.

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What Can Companies Do To Reduce Depression?

Corn on the Job

Pexels – CC0 License Depression is currently a global health crisis and one of the leading causes of morbidity worldwide. Because of this, private enterprises and governments are going to have to do something about it. But what, exactly? Thats the topic of this post. It looks at the strategies firms and brands can use to reduce depression, not just among their workforces, but in society in general.

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A $14M Hyundai Alabama Wellness Center Reprioritizes Employee Health

HR Digest

Despite the trying times that have befallen many industries, the auto industry included, can employee wellness programs still be prioritized? The new Hyundai Alabama wellness center suggests there is room for employee health benefits to take center stage. Hyundais $14M care center in Montgomery, Alabama, was introduced as a way to support over 4,000 Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) employees.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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Skill-Based Hiring Can Have Ugly Consequences – A List of What Can Go Wrong

Dr. John Sullivan

Expect little impact because out of 100 jobs that drop the BA, only 4 will be filled by the non-degree. In addition to expecting few recruiting and business impacts, I realize the painful truth that individual hiring managers have often replaced this BA requirement with what I call voodoo candidate assessment practices. These have included astrology, graphology, numerology, and, in Japan, even a candidates blood type.

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The Interconnection Between Employee Experience and Member Experience in Credit Unions

DecisionWise

A Synergistic Approach to Help Everyone Win “To win in the marketplace you must first win in the workplace.” – Doug Conant, former CEO of Campbell Soup Company In the dynamic and competitive landscape of financial services, credit unions stand out by offering a unique, member-focused alternative to traditional banking institutions.

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Practical Leadership Tools for Conflict Management

FlashPoint

Constructive Conflict: Turning Tension into Team Strength Conflict isnt always easybut avoiding it can hold teams back and destroy team trust. Handled constructively, conflict fuels creativity, deepens team trust, and drives better outcomes. Explore a personal discovery of how embracing conflict is often a necessary part of growthand how leaders can help their teams lean into it.

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5 Steps to Cultivating a Growth Mindset Across Your Organization

BizLibrary - HR

What really makes an employee valuable isnt just how well they perform, how many hours they put in, or even the hard and soft skills they bring to the table its their willingness and motivation to keep learning. Sure, meeting job expectations and helping drive business results matters. But an employee whos always looking […] The post 5 Steps to Cultivating a Growth Mindset Across Your Organization appeared first on BizLibrary.

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The AI Productivity Shift: How 3,000 Pros And 140K Users Are Transforming Work

Hubstaff’s new report, The AI Productivity Shift, highlights how 3,000+ professionals and 140,000+ users are transforming the way they work with AI. Adoption is high—85% are using AI—and the potential is just beginning. Teams that integrate AI into daily workflows report 77% faster task completion, 70% improved focus, and stronger results across the board.

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What is an Employee Recognition Moment? | RGER

Reward Gateway

Many of our clients have built rewards into their recognition programs. While rewards arent strictly necessary, too much of the same kind of recognition however genuine it feels can fade in power over time. Peer-to-peer eCards can be personalized to reflect the culture of the company, can be fun to write and send and do a lot to ensure employees feel seen and appreciated without a big hit to the budget.

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Future-Proofing the Workforce: Why K-12 Investment Matters

EverFi - HR

The next generation of workers is sitting in todays classrooms. But do high school students truly feel prepared for the challenges of the modern workforce? Beyond academic knowledge, students need critical life skills – mental resilience, financial literacy, emotional intelligence, and adaptability – to thrive. Companies looking to invest in their future workforce should consider early interventions in K-12 education as a strategic investment, ensuring that high school graduates ente

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5 Things Every Leader Can Learn From Pope Francis

Evil HR Lady

Pope Francis passed away this morning in Rome at 7:35, marking the end of a papacy that influenced far more than just the Catholic Church. In his 12 years as pope, he led with a style that offers enduring leadership lessons for anyone in a position of authority, especially in business. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo (who is in charge of Vatican property and has the duty of announcing the Popes death), read a statement that included, He taught us to live the values of the Gospel w

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Best 18 Amazon Jobs to Further Your Career

Professional Alternatives

Landing a role for Amazon when trying to grow your career is a sought after accomplishment for a reason. Amazon is a company highly focused on technological innovation and have incorporated a large number of jobs across various job categories and skill sets. With the company thriving now more than ever, the organization is constantly looking to expand the talent they employ all across the world.

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Building Compliant Workplace Violence Prevention Across States: CA SB-553 | NY S. 8358B

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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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2024 EEO-1 Reporting Update

Berkshire Associates

The 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection appears to be moving forward, according to documents recently submitted for approval by the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB). According to the proposed 2024 EEO-1 Instruction Booklet (external download link), the data collection is scheduled to open on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The deadline to file reports will be Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

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Manufacturing Jobs and Gen Z Workers—Can Common Ground Be Found?

HR Digest

The make in America agenda has been leading many of the biggest administrative changes and tariff upfolding right now. As a result, manufacturing jobs are expected to return to the country in the long run, but will Gen Z be willing to take up the work when the time comes? The manufacturing industry is expected to add 3.8 million new jobs to the market by 2033, which will mean a whole variety of trade jobs for Gen Z workers who will soon make up the biggest slice of the workforce.

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Survale Wins 6th Annual Lighthouse Research HR Tech Award for Best Talent Intelligence Solution

Survale HR

Survale Professional Edition, a streamlined toolkit for rapid and affordable talent feedback, recognized for optimizing talent acquisition. San Francisco, CA April 18, 2025 Survale, the most awarded talent feedback platform, is thrilled to announce it has been named the winner of the 6th annual Lighthouse Research HR Tech Award in the category of Talent Acquisition: Best Talent Intelligence Solution for its Survale Professional Edition.