Wed.Apr 09, 2025

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HR’s path to 4X better employee wellbeing: Why trust is the game changer

HRExecutive

In 2025, the employee experience has reached a pivotal turning point, as technological advancements for improving the workplace are finally becoming a reality. New research highlights that HR leaders play a crucial role in fostering trust and enhancing employee wellbeing, both essential components of a positive employee experience. MetLife’s latest Employee Benefit Trends Study of 2,567 HR decision-makers and other company leaders and 2,964 full-time employees highlights a downturn across

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How HR Software Supports Remote and Hybrid Workforces

EmployeeConnect

The rise of remote and hybrid work models has completely transformed the way organisations operate. What began as a necessary response to a global crisis has now become a permanent fixture in the modern workplace. Employees today expect greater flexibility, and businesses are recognising the advantages that come with a distributed workforceranging from access to a wider talent pool to reduced overhead costs.

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Turning Workplace Injuries Into Real-World Solutions That Benefit Everyone

HR Management

Implementing a successful return-to-work program can be a complex process, yet it’s crucial for both employees and employers. Addressing challenges such as communication gaps and resource constraints is vital for seamless reintegration. A well-structured program not only aids in recovery but also boosts team morale and productivity. Return-to-work programs play an essential role in supporting employees who are recovering from a workplace injury.

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The hybrid approach to workplace management: Balancing flexibility and efficiency

Zalaris

For others, it presents challenges in communication, collaboration, and work-life balance. For HR decision-makers, implementing a hybrid work model requires strategic planning, establishing clear policies, and choosing the right HR technology. A thoughtful strategy can balance the flexibility that remote work offers and the collaborative benefits of in-office work.

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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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How one people pro went from employee zero to key role at Peyton Manning’s company

HR Brew

Ashley Braband spent most of her career creating sports content, so leading a people and culture team, she says, sometimes brings out her imposter syndrome. But, whats kept her going is knowing she excels at two of her job prerequisites: working hard and leading with kindness. Braband joined Los Angeles-based sports media company, Omaha Productions, in 2021 as its first employee and head of development, shortly after it was founded by Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning and sports broadcasti

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HR’s new best friend? How AI can lighten the load

Cezanne

HRs new best friend? How AI can lighten the load in summary: AI is revolutionising HR departments by automating repetitive tasks, enhancing recruitment processes, and improving employee engagement. AI-powered tools can significantly increase productivity by handling administrative tasks, managing scheduling, and assisting with policy wording, allowing HR professionals to focus on more strategic activities.

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The Ultimate Guide to Employer Branding for Staffing Agencies

Linkedin Talent Blog

For most companies, employer branding is straightforward its how an organization shapes its image to attract and retain top talent. But for staffing firms, the playbook is different. Unlike many other types of business, staffing agencies must appeal to three distinct audiences: the talent they place, the clients they represent, and the recruiters and staff they hire internally.

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How work has evolved since the dawn of Zoom

HR Brew

When executive coach at TLS Leaders, Loren Margolis, invited a client to a Zoom meeting in 2018, they asked why she wanted to go to a Zumba class. Nowadays, it may be hard to imagine anyone mistaking Zoom for Zumbaalmost as hard as it may be to fathom any workplace operating without help from one of the most widely-used video conferencing platforms in the world.

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USCIS Announces Guidance on Social Media Screening for Immigration Benefit Requests

Cupa HR

On April 9, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will begin considering aliens antisemitic activity on social media and the physical harassment of Jewish individuals as grounds for denying immigration benefit requests. According to the announcement, the guidance is effective immediately and impacts individuals applying for lawful permanent resident status, foreign students, and aliens affiliated with educational institutions linked to antisemitic activity.

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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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Labor Code’s Requirement to Reimburse Work Expenses Not Applicable to Public Employers

HRWatchdog

One of many wage and hour rules that employers must follow in California is the requirement of Labor Code section 2802 to reimburse employees for work-related expenses. While the requirement is straightforward, questions have arisen regarding whether the requirement applies to both private and public employers. Generally, if a Labor Code section does not expressly apply to public entities, they are exempt from its rule.

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How Executive Talent Teams Can Make CRM Data More Actionable With Visualizations

Thrive TRM

Many executive talent teams invest significant resources to keep their data updated but still find it less than helpful in prompting action. In this post, well explain why visualizing your data is the best way to take advantage of data clean-up efforts, and how dashboards maximize impact. Why Policing Data Quality Only Gets You So Far Legacy CRM software takes a significant investment to maintain data integrity.

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Celebrate Diversity With Music: A Playlist for Inclusivity

Civility Partners

A few years back, we put together a playlist for inclusivity to play in the office and it quickly became one of our most popular blogs, proving that something as simple as music can strike a big chord (pun intended) as people find solidarity in it. So we thought, why not do it again? April is Diversity Month, and while the calendars are packed with initiatives, trainings, and panel discussions, lets be honest: culture isnt built in boardrooms or one-off events.

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Your Paycheck and Policy: What Economic Changes Could Mean for Your Wallet

Payactiv

When watching or reading the news, it can feel overwhelming trying to understand how political speeches and economic data truly impact our finances. While words like “tax reform,” “minimum wage increases,” “tariffs” and “payroll deductions” can sound complicated, today, we aim to demystify these and other common economic terms.

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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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Can HR Turn the IRS Stimulus Check Deadline Into a Financial Wellness Win?

HR Digest

The IRS stimulus check deadline is fast approaching, and theres $1400 on the line. Not only is this an opportunity for millions of Americans to claim their 2021 Recovery Rebate Credits, but it’s also a chance for employers and their HR teams to support and promote financial wellness among their workers. The Internal Revenue Service issued a reminder for those who havent filed their 2021 tax returns to do so by April and recover a stimulus check in the process.

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Voice of the Customer: Where Human Emotion Meets AI Scale

G2 Crowd

At G2 Reach Europe last month, Jamie Anderson from UserTesting and G2 CMO Sydney Sloan shared insights on how businesses can combine human insight and AI innovation to create standout customer experiences. With a career spanning from marketing leadership to President of Global Field Operations, Jamie brings a practical, no-nonsense perspective on the challenges marketing teams face.

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How Fintech Is Driving the Push for Better Employee Benefits

Best Money Moves

Fintech, shorthand for financial technology, has rapidly transformed how people spend and manage their money. Websites, apps, APIs and other digital solutions have made it easy for people to do everyday money transactions all from their phone such as buy groceries or pay bills. Companies have primarily adopted fintech for customer or client-facing use cases (such as, accepting ApplePay or GooglePay).

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7 Ways to Celebrate National Mental Health Month this May

Terryberry

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Learn how you can emphasize your commitment to your employees' mental health not just this month, but the entire year. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Learn how you can emphasize your commitment to your employees' mental health not just this month, but the entire year. What is Mental Health Awareness Month?

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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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When It Comes to Financial Education, The More the Better

EverFi - HR

From 2021 to 2024, the research team at EVERFI conducted a longitudinal study, sponsored by the MassMutual Foundation, on the effects of six financial education courses for middle school and high school students. This unprecedented longitudinal research analyzed the changes in financial knowledge, self-efficacy, behaviors, and family conversations among a group of 345 upper middle school students and their families over a three-year period and examined the courses effects six months after the pr

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Deviation, Documentation, and the Door: When Honest Belief Meets FMLA Misuse

The Employer Handbook

When employees stretch their FMLA leave beyond whats certified, courts look closely at how employers respond. A recent case shows how solid documentation and a clear-eyed review of the facts can support a defensible termination. TL;DR: An employee claimed FMLA interference and retaliation (plus a bunch of other discrimination claims) after being fired for allegedly misusing leave meant to take his wife to IVF appointments.

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Change Impact Assessment Template & Guide for HR

AIHR

A change impact assessment template is more than a simple checklist. Its a critical strategic tool that helps HR leaders bridge the gap between high-level business decisions and the day-to-day realities of employees. According to Capterras Change Fatigue Survey , 78% of employees expect constant change to happen at their job moving forward, but nearly three out of every four employees say they are overwhelmed by change.

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How to Motivate Your Team During Change

FlashPoint

You Don't Need All The Answers Change is part of work. New goals. New systems. New people. It can be hardeven when the change is positive. As a leader, your team looks to you for direction and support. What you do and say during change matters. So how do you keep people motivated when everything feels uncertain? Start by showing up. Be real. Be clear.

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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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Stop Drowning New Hires in Info—Teach Them to Swim

HR Tech Girl

Job readiness beats cognitive overload every single time, so why do so many companies get onboarding wrong? The post Stop Drowning New Hires in Info—Teach Them to Swim appeared first on People Managing People.

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Mattel’s DEI Stance Is Changing: What Is HR Taking Away from This Story?

HR Digest

Mattel may have made a killing on its diverse Barbie line and the movie of the same name that took the world by storm, but it’s also joining a long line of businesses in their pro-diversity pullback. Mattels DEI policy has taken a hit, winding back the companys commitments to the goals it had once prided itself on. A new report by Bloomberg Law explained that as a result of potential DEI investor concerns, Mattel removed all references to these initiatives from its two recent investor fili

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The Trump tariffs, a recession and the economy. What does HR do now?

HRExecutive

Lets say you are a responsible executive leadingor helping leadan organization whose mission and employees you care about. That mission might include shareholder value; at a minimum, it includes concern about the organizations survival. The Trump administration has headed down a path that will upend much of what has been familiar in your world, especially for businesses.

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What Not to Say in an HR Investigation

LaborSoft

The effectiveness, and integrity, of an HR investigation rely entirely on the way it is performed. When performed correctly, the HR investigation process can lead to a better workplace by correcting the issues at the center of the investigation. It can also reinforce that the company puts great value on listening, trust, and respect among employees.

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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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Top Behavioral Interview Questions to Identify the Right Candiate

Professional Alternatives

Hiring the right candidate is one of the most critical decisions a company can make. To ensure a successful hire, many employers utilize behavioral interview questions to gain deeper insights into a candidates past experiences and potential future performance. Behavioral-based interview questions help hiring managers move beyond generic responses, allowing them to assess how candidates have handled real workplace situations.

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Ohio Employers, the Pay Stub Protection Act is Effective

HR Counselor's Corner

As of April 9, 2025, Ohio employers are required to provide comprehensive earnings and deductions statements to their employees under the new Ohio Pay Stub Protection Act. This legislation aims to enhance transparency and ensure that employees have detailed insight into their wages and deductions. What Does the Law Require? For ALL Employees : Under the new law, employers must include the following information on pay stubs for all employees: Employees Name and Address Employers Name Total Gross

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California Career Passports: Your FAQs guide to jobs training program

HR Digest

The golden state of California is making waves with its innovative approach to workforce development. At the heart of this significant move is the Digital Career Passport, a key component of Governor Gavin Newsoms bold vision to redefine how people gain skills and work. But what exactly are Career Passports? How do they fit into the education plan in California?