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HR is still navigating RTO, nearly five years after the pandemic began

HR Brew

Believe it or not, corporate America has been talking about return-to-office mandates for nearly five years. Covid-era workplace flexibility started waning in the summer of 2020, and some employees rejected RTO plans. Some companies compromised with hybrid schedules. Others, like Amazon and Dell , followed suit before eventually requiring their employees to come back to the office five days a week.

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Workforce Management is the Gift that Keeps on Giving this Holiday Season

Prism HR

As spiders and pumpkins get replaced with ribbons and lights, and well before carolers start warming up their voices, many companies—including probably some of your clients—will be shopping for better ways to staff up for the holidays. Ho-ho-hold on there … It appears nearly a third of you have already started your holiday shopping, at least according to Gartner research.

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

HR Brew

Microsoft was founded in April 1975, right around the time that the first personal computers were invented. By the 1980s, it was a major tech company, and today, it boasts a market cap of $3.2 trillion. While a lot has changed, Lindsay-Rae McIntyre, Microsoft’s chief diversity officer of more than six years, told HR Brew that diversity and inclusion has remained a core part of the company’s values.

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Debunking the top 3 misconceptions about HR

HRExecutive

A recent New York Times article contentiously titled “ So, Human Resources Is Making You Miserable? ” has ignited conversations within the HR community, highlighting outdated views of the profession. The article positioned HR as a largely bureaucratic function, focused on micromanagement and compliance, detached from core business strategy. - Advertisement - After over 22 years in HR, I know this portrayal is far from the truth.

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Ready to Save Time With AI? Try 14 ChatGPT Prompts for HR

ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can help you quickly brainstorm, draft, and refine tasks on your to-do list. But it can take a bit of strategy and practice to get generative AI to give you the time-saving results you’re looking for. Try these 14 detailed prompts to unlock the power of ChatGPT. You'll discover ways to streamline tasks for hiring, employee engagement, and performance management.

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Your one-size-fits-all L&D program isn’t working. Consider these approaches instead.

HR Brew

Your learning and development programming and Brandy Melville’s clothing have at least one thing in common: A one-size-fits-all approach does not work for everyone. L&D has been around for quite a while , but it underwent a significant transformation over the last few years as many companies adopted virtual training programs amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

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SuccessFactors Leapfrogs HCM Capabilities: AI, Skills, Talent Intelligence, And More

Josh Bersin

This week SuccessFactors announced a vast array of new features , focused on taking the lead in the red hot HCM war against Workday, Oracle, and others. These capabilities fall into four areas, each of which bring SAP into a leading position in many areas of the global HCM market. (Product details here.) As. Read more» The post SuccessFactors Leapfrogs HCM Capabilities: AI, Skills, Talent Intelligence, And More appeared first on JOSH BERSIN.

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Employee Engagement Sustainability: The Cornerstone of a Thriving Organization

Vantage Circle

The work environment dynamics we are familiar with are undergoing significant changes. The attention is now on sustainability and maintaining employee engagement simultaneously. Both of these factors are essential for a company to achieve success. With the growing awareness of environmental and social issues, individuals are seeking employment with companies that align with their values and contribute to building a sustainable future.

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Best Employee Engagement Podcasts To Listen In 2025

HR Lineup

Employee engagement is crucial for organizations that aim to boost productivity, foster a positive work culture, and retain top talent. In an era where remote and hybrid work models are the norm, leaders need fresh ideas and actionable strategies to keep employees motivated and engaged. One of the most efficient ways to stay updated on employee engagement trends is by listening to podcasts.

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4 factors driving up healthcare costs—and what HR can do today

HRExecutive

Everyone has been watching for the implications the COVID-19 pandemic and other macroeconomic factors would have on healthcare costs. Would costs increase due to care that was deferred during the pandemic? How would healthcare prices and utilization be impacted by general inflationary pressures? What contribution would healthcare labor challenges and pandemic-related hospital revenue losses make?

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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Why Paystubs Are Essential in HR Management: Compliance, Transparency, and Employee Satisfaction

Hppy

Highlighting earnings and deductions, as well as paystubs, fosters transparency and trust between employers and employees. When employees see exactly how their pay is calculated, it leads to greater satisfaction and less room for misunderstandings. Paystubs play a key role in compliance with labor laws. By providing a detailed record of wages and deductions, they help both employers and employees meet legal requirements.

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CalChamber’s 2025 Employment Law Updates In-Person, Virtual Seminars

HRWatchdog

Register now for CalChamber’s popular 2025 Employment Law Updates seminars ! This year, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed or vetoed more than 1,200 bills, including many employment-related bills, so employers must prepare for the employment law changes ahead. Every year, these highly anticipated events sell out so be sure to grab your seat. CalChamber’s half-day Employment Law Updates seminars provide expert analysis, clear explanations of compliance obligations and a comprehensive review

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HR Process Improvement: 13 Ideas & Examples

Hppy

Improving HR processes can significantly boost efficiency and employee satisfaction. This article presents 13 practical strategies and examples from top companies to help you streamline HR workflows and cut costs through HR process improvement. Discover how automation, data analytics, and continuous improvement can transform your HR functions. Image by Headway on Unsplash The Importance of HR Process Improvement Optimizing HR processes can result in significant financial benefits by decreasing

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9 Real-Life Performance Goals Examples (for 2025)

AIHR

Setting performance goals not only improves performance and commitment at work but also helps staff align with the wider organizational goals. Research has found that setting challenging but achievable goals leads to a 90% increase in performance. However, 31% of employees claim their manager hasn’t helped them set such goals. This article will look at the importance of performance goals, HR’s role in helping employees set them, and different types and examples to help you guide performance goal

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How to Create Sales Email Sequences That Convert

Modern go-to-market teams know it takes more than one email to break through the noise. Multiple touchpoints means more ways to get your pitch right — and, potentially, more ways to be wrong. The good news? Once you know how to write compelling, one-off emails to entice prospective customers, you can easily do the same across a short sequence of emails.

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Improv Your HR: Do you even want to change?

Evil HR Lady

Right now, I’m working with my improv students on a game called “Changes.” This is where you do a scene, and the director shouts “change,” and you have to change your last line. Here’s an example: I wish my students were so good. I wish I were so good. But practice makes you better. (I don’t believe in perfect improv, so practicing changes is what we do.

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Improving Workplace Efficiency Without Sacrificing Employee Satisfaction

Hppy

We all want a productive workplace. But, no one wants to feel like a cog in a machine. The challenge lies in balancing efficiency with keeping employees happy. It’s like trying to make a cake that’s both healthy and delicious: tough, but not impossible. Here’s the secret: improving efficiency doesn’t mean turning the office into a factory assembly line.

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The Effect of HRIS On Employee Engagement and Retention

SutiHR

Now, more than ever, employee engagement and retention are crucial in our fast-paced tech working. The post The Effect of HRIS On Employee Engagement and Retention appeared first on SutiSoft.

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How to Choose the Right Talent Management System: A Complete Guide for HR Leaders

Peoplebox

54% of HR technology leaders expect their budgets to increase in 2025, with the rising need to use GenAI in HR. If you’re not using AI in any way in the HR function, you’re spending way more time and effort than you should, and you need to update or change your Talent Management System. Choosing the right HR tech stack, especially the TMS is extremely important now – not just for being desirable to potential candidates but for survival itself.

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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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How to Combat Virtual Meeting Fatigue

The Muse

Discover the causes and symptoms of virtual meeting fatigue, along with actionable tips to fight its effects.

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Stopping Cyberbullying: Tips for Teens, Parents, & Teachers

EverFi - HR

According to award-winning school psychologist and author Dr. Kenneth Shore , “Cyberbullying is a new and growing form of bullying that has emerged with the advent of technology. It involves sending offensive, humiliating, or threatening messages or images through a computer or cell phone.” While bullying is (sadly) common among older elementary school students, middle school students, and high school students, technology provides perpetrators with the advantage of hiding behind a screen, and/or

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Volkswagen Targets €4B in Cost with Wage and Bonus Cuts Amid Economic Pressure

HR Digest

Volkswagen is exploring a series of cost-cutting measures for its core brand. This cost reduction by Volkswagen includes a 10% wage cut and a two-year wage freeze, as it seeks to save 4 billion euros. This news of Volkswagen plan was reported by Handelsblatt newspaper on Sunday, citing company insiders. (Image Credit: volkswagen-newsroom) Volkswagen is under increasing pressure do cost reduction and reduce expenses amid a challenging economic climate.

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What is an ApplicantPro Market Analysis?

ApplicantPro

Do you want to know how to make you and your jobs stand out from the competition? Do you wonder why you're not getting the number of applicants you expected? We can get those answers for you with our Market Analysis! So what is an ApplicantPro Market Analysis? A Market Analysis is done as part of our Recruitment Marketing offerings. There are 3 different parts to the analysis performed by one of our Recruitment Marketing experts.

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Foundational ABM Building Blocks

Account-based marketing (ABM) is a key strategy for driving sustainable growth. Today, many B2B companies use ABM teams or technologies to make sales. But getting a program off the ground successfully doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Watch this webinar with Rachael Foster, Director of Account-Based Experience at ZoomInfo, and Dan Dolph, Manager of Account-Based Experience at ZoomInfo.

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FLSA: What I Need to Know

BerniePortal

What Is the FLSA? The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a U.S. federal law that establishes standards for minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor. For HR professionals, especially those managing smaller organizations, understanding the FLSA is not just a legal requirement but also a key component of fostering a fair and compliant workplace.

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16 ‘Leadership Lenses’ That Offer A Better Perspective On Challenges

Forbes Coaches Council

Leadership styles are not one-size-fits-all; adopting different “leadership lenses” can offer new perspectives and better ways to solve problems and connect with others.

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9 Ways to Help People Feel Like They Belong at Work: A Guide for Leaders

The Muse

Discover ways to help people feel like they belong at work with actionable strategies for leaders to create inclusive and connected teams.

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Comprehensive Fire Safety and Training for Construction Sites

Ving!

In the high-risk environment of construction sites, Fire Safety and training are paramount to ensuring the well-being of all workers and the protection of valuable assets.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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12 High-Paying White-Collar Jobs With No Degree Required

The Muse

Explore high-paying white-collar jobs that don’t require a degree! Discover top roles, average salaries, and tips on landing one.

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Sneaky Sabotage: Subconscious Belief Patterns That Can Derail Success

Forbes Coaches Council

These fears are not just intrusive thoughts—they have roots in your subconscious mind.

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What Does At-will Employment Mean and How Does It Work?

The Muse

What does at-will employment mean? Explore the ins and outs of at-will employment, including your rights, plus pros and cons.

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