Tue.Feb 11, 2025

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Tech Layoffs in 2025 Force a New Reality

HR Digest

The year started on a grim note for thousands of tech workers. By mid-January, CEO Mark Zuckerberg had signaled a major upheaval, announcing impending Meta layoffs in a bid to restructure and purge so-called low performers. This wave of layoffs in tech industry in 2025 seems unstoppable, as giants like Amazon and Microsoft have tightened their ranks too with performance-based jobs cuts.

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Meet the tech recruiting leader who moonlights as a job-seeker whisperer on social media

HR Brew

If youre active in HR spaces on social media, theres a good chance youve seen Bonnie Dilbers posts. Dilber, a recruiting leader at workflow automation company Zapier, has amassed over 440,0000 LinkedIn, 86,000 TikTok, and 16,000 Instagram followers. Some of her popular posts discuss white lies that are okay for candidates to tell in interviews, and how job seekers can better use LinkedIn to find opportunities.

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Weaponized incompetence: Spotting & stopping it

Business Management Daily

The art of dodging work: Understanding weaponized incompetence Does your workplace contain anyone guilty of weaponized incompetence pretending to be bad at a task to avoid doing it? This manipulative behavior takes place quite often. Consider this common scenario: John and Kathy are working together on a social media campaign for their company. Their newest post is scheduled to go up tomorrow.

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Exploring Hiring Trends in 2025

ApplicantStack

Things change. The hiring trends of 2024 may not dominate 2025. If it’s been a while since you’ve sought candidates, the landscape could be totally different. Let’s look at the hiring trends poised to shape 2025. The Future of Recruiting Here are 12 key factors that will affect recruiting in 2025 and beyond: 1. Generative AI In a recent LinkedIn survey , 63% of respondents expressed optimism about artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting and talent acquisition.

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Find Out What Your Employee Handbook Is Missing

Every great company culture is backed by a great employee handbook. On top of outlining all the things an employee needs to know to be successful at your company, a thorough handbook also codifies the experience you hope to create for every member of your team. Use this free Employee Handbook Checklist to make sure your handbook includes everything it needs to protect your company culture, your people, and your entire organization.

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Understanding the Pain Points of HR Managers

EmployeeConnect

Human Resources (HR) managers face numerous challenges that can hinder their effectiveness. From managing employee records to ensuring compliance with labor laws, the responsibilities are vast and complex. This is where HR software comes into play, offering solutions that streamline processes and enhance productivity. However, many HR managers find themselves grappling with outdated systems that fail to meet their needs.

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Analysis of Non-Discrimination in Pay in the Current Administration

Berkshire Associates

With the revocation of Executive Order 11246 (EO 11246) many contractors are uncertain what their pay equity compliance obligations are. The short answer is simply that very little has changed. Under EO 11246, contractors primary obligation was to review their compensation systems on an annual basis under 41 CFR 60-2.17(b)(3). Although this requirement no longer exists, pay equity compliance obligations and laws have not been affected (e.g., Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1984, Equal Pay A

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From Termination To Trial: Why Employers Need a Consistent Story

The Employer Handbook

It’s rare for an employee claiming discrimination to have a “smoking gun” piece of evidence. I’ve yet to defend a case where an employer outright says, “We’re firing you, old man, because you’re just too damn old.” Instead, most plaintiffs have to rely on circumstantial evidence to prove their case. In age discrimination claims, that often means poking holes in the employer’s stated reasons for terminationshowing inconsistencies, contradictio

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The ROI of Reselling Workforce Management Tools

SwipeClock

A Game-Changer for Your Business Working in the service industry means solving client challenges and improving efficiencies. However, finding solutions for workforce management can be difficult, especially when each client needs something to suit their unique situation. Access to the workforce management tools that every business needs is a game-changer, and its available to you through a partnership with Swipeclock.

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No big company is risk-free from impending labor disruptions, new research suggests

HR Brew

Employers, youve got a big storm coming. Significant disruptions are coming to the labor market. Talent shortages are likely to be exacerbated by population decline, and knowledge gaps left by retiring workers may fail to get filled. And while AI and automation are expected to create millions of jobs, many more will be displaced due to technological advancements, creating a dire need for reskilling.

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Improve Quality Of Hire—Start Screening Smarter

Struggling to improve quality of hire? You’re not alone. Resumes can only tell you so much. That’s why leading talent teams are using online screening to uncover deeper insight—like patterns of behavior, professionalism, and potential risk—before the interview. If quality of hire is your metric, this guide is your playbook.

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Why are 93% of workers looking for a new job?

HRExecutive

Though the world of work is several years past the Great Resignation and one of the latest HR catchphrases is the Big Staysuggesting workers are hesitant to jump ship, perhaps because of economic concernsnew research says a vast majority of employees are open to a new opportunity. And increasingly, salary may not play the role it used to in their job search decision-making.

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The Apple Playbook: How Retail Associate Training Creates Experts and Job Prestige

Rallyware for Human Resources

The Retail Expertise Gap: Why Retail Associate Training Must Evolve Retailers face a growing paradox. Consumers today enter stores more informed than everarmed with online research, reviews, and product specifications. Yet, the in-store experience often fails to match their expectations. Many associates lack deep product knowledge, relying instead on scripted interactions and basic transactional support.

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Nicole Kidman Talks Tech, Family and Leadership

HRExecutive

Register here! Date & Time: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 3:00 pm ET Speakers: Nicole Kidman, Academy Award-Winning Actress Sponsored by: Description: No matter how successful we become, we have to share it. Nicole Kidman, an award-winning actress, producer and businesswoman, practices it every day of her legendary career. But how does she continue to operate at her level, lead her organization and break down barriers for the up-and-coming women following in her footsteps?

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2025 Workplace Learning Report: Why Being a Career Champion Helps You Win

Linkedin Talent Blog

This years Workplace Learning Report starts with a statistic that rings all too true. Nearly half 49% of us who work in learning and talent development are feeling the pressure of a skills crisis. Thats why my personal takeaway from the report, which launches today, is to prioritize a new superskill for all employees: learning how to learn. To close business-critical skill gaps, we need to empower all of our people to cultivate curiosity and reach for new knowledge on a daily basis.

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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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Building a Buddy System: Pairing New Hires with Seasoned Employees

HR Cloud

In todays highly competitive talent market, companies have to rethink yesterdays approaches to hiring and onboarding new hires. For example, while standard orientation sessions might have worked in the past, employees today need meaningful connections starting on day one to make them part of the team faster and more productively. Implementing a buddy system approach to onboarding is an extremely effective way to accomplish these goals and make sure new employees have all the information they nee

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Top 10 Benefits of Using Customer Training Software for Your Business

PSB

In today’s competitive business landscape, customer satisfaction is more important than ever. One of the most effective ways to ensure that customers remain satisfied and loyal is by providing them with the right tools and knowledge to use your products or services effectively. This is where customer training software plays a crucial role. Customer training software is designed to help businesses deliver training programs that educate their customers on how to use their products, services,

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The Business Case for Pay Equity in 2025

The OutSolve Blog

If recent federal changes have you questioning pay equitys importance, consider this: states are stepping up enforcement, and your employees are watching. In 2025, staying proactive is key. Not only that, but under the federal Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act , employers are prohibited from pay discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, race, or ethnicity.

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Top Tools and Best Practices for Engaging Remote Employees Through Training

PSB

Remote work has become the norm for many organizations worldwide, making remote workforce engagement more important than ever. One of the most effective ways to engage remote employees is through well-structured training programs. Using the right tools and strategies, companies can ensure employees stay productive, motivated, and aligned with business goals.

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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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2025 Trends: Transforming Workplaces Through Innovation and Strategy

The Perfect Hire

In 2025, the workplace is undergoing significant transformation. With advancements in technology, changing employee expectations, and evolving business structures, organizations must adapt to stay competitive. Key trends like AI, hybrid work models, and leadership development are crucial in shaping the workforce of the future. Here are the top trends driving change in 2025 and beyond. 1.

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What Is Employee Communication? Your All-in-One Guide [2025 Edition]

AIHR

Effective employee communication is crucial to an organizations success. Clear, transparent, and consistent communication leads to a productive, collaborative work environment and aligns teams with business goals. In fact, it can increase productivity by 72% among business leaders and work satisfaction by 56% among knowledge workers. HR plays a key role in shaping and maintaining good employee communication by developing policies, implementing communication tools, and fostering a culture of open

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Time tracking in Workable

Workable

Transform manual time tracking into an effortless process with Workable HRSeamlessly collect and verify employee work hours, enabling teams to clock in & out via the Workable mobile app. Time tracking is now available as an open Beta in Workable HR, bringing a seamless ease to the collection of employee work hours. Your employees can easily log their time from our mobile app, while you get accurate payroll data.

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Associates: How to Build a Positive Culture with Emergenetics

Emergenetics International

A thriving workplace doesnt exist by accident. It requires intentional effort and strategy. In partnering with Human Resources and Employee Engagement professionals, Ive observed a few patterns in what often contributes to an unproductive climate as well as the solutions that have helped organizations re-energize their environments. Lets explore a few common challenges and the practical tools Emergenetics Associates can use to mitigate them. 3 Frequent Contributors to Poor Work Culture When I

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Is Your Background Screening Policy Built For 2025? What HR Leaders Need To Know Now

Speaker: Liz Charron

From evolving legislation to shifting workforce expectations, background screening is undergoing major transformation, and HR is in the driver’s seat. With new compliance requirements and growing scrutiny, today’s HR leaders must build programs that are not only audit-ready but outcome-driven. HR Management and Employee Relations Expert, Liz Charron, will delve into how HR teams can navigate the latest legal changes, connect screening to workforce ROI, and embed these practices into the very fab

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Unhappy Employees? 3 Wrong Ways to Handle Conflict (and the Right Way)

StarGarden

Summary : Workplace conflict is unavoidable, but handling it makes all the difference. Poor communication can lead to frustration, inefficiency, and high turnover, while a respectful, solution-focused approach strengthens teamwork and productivity. Learn how to recognize unproductive conflict styles and foster a healthier work environment. Fostering Healthy Workplace Communication: How to Handle Conflict Effectively Every workplace experiences conflictwhether its deciding what kind of birthday c

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Best Tax Strategies for Staffing Agencies

COATS Staffing Software

Tax season can be tricky for staffing agencies, with unique considerations for classifying workers and maximizing deductions. With multiple employees working multiple job assignments with varying lengths of time, staffing agencies can face challenges when it comes to navigating taxes. With evolving regulations, a myriad of potential deductions and credits, staying compliant and maximizing these best tax strategies for staffing agencies does require a strategic approach.

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DailyPay Expands Executive Leadership Team to Drive Continued Growth and Operational Excellence

DailyPay

NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — DailyPay , a leading worktech platform powering daily opportunities for workers and their employers, has appointed Deepa Subramanian as Chief Financial Officer. Ken Brause, who served as Chief Financial Officer since November 2023 has been appointed Chief Administrative Officer. Both will report to DailyPay Chief Executive Officer Stacy Greiner and serve as members of her Executive Leadership Team.

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The buzz in every boardroom: Workforce planning should be every leader’s priority

HRExecutive

Nearly 40% of workers’ skills will become outdated or transformed over the next five years, according to The Future of Jobs Report 2025 from the World Economic Forum. The good news is that this number has been trending downward since 2020, and researchers believe this slowdown may be linked to more workers engaging in training, reskilling or upskilling.

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.

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5 Best Learning Management Systems in 2025 | ClearCompany

ClearCompany HRM

In the past few years, weve seen the demand for reskilling and upskilling rise sharply. Today, its a pressing need for businesses that want to stay agile and competitive. The World Economic Forum (WEF) Future of Jobs Report 2025 estimates that workers can expect 39% of their current skill sets to become outdated by 2030. With skills gaps looming and many already rearing their heads theres no time to waste when it comes to employee learning and development (L&D).

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Love Your HR Career: 6 Templates To Make an Impact

AIHR

Weve put together this set of essential HR templatesto help you work smarter, make an impact, and feel confident in your role. These templates give you a strong foundation to tackle your HR responsibilities with clarity and ease. No matter where you are in your HR journey, these resources will help you stay organized, drive results, and, most importantly, love the work you do.

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Business And Economic Outlook For 2025

Forbes Coaches Council

Let's take a look at the major forces that will shape the next few years and what they mean for you.

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