December, 2024

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5 HR New Year Resolutions for Workplace Success in 2025

AvilarHR

Workforce management is evolving rapidly, and HR leaders are planning how to keep up. Here are five HR New Year resolutions for workplace success in 2025. The end of the year is the perfect time for HR and other business leaders to reflect, reset, and recharge for whats next. Workforce management is evolving at a rapid pace, and, with a little planning, you can build a roadmap to a new year filled with growth, engagement, and innovation.

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2024 was a hard year for HR

HR Brew

This past year was rough. People pros navigated a cooling labor market , more return-to-office debacles, and record employee burnout. And as if all that juggling wasn’t enough, 45% took on more duties without a promotion or pay raise, according to a HR Brew survey. Some 46% said they took on new responsibilities for career growth, but 35% said they did because their team didn’t grow with the growing demand of their organization, and 24% said they did because their team was downsized.

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HR Year-End Checklist: 10 Critical Areas to Assess

Extensis

Quick look: As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time for HR professionals to review, reflect, and fine-tune their processes to ensure compliance, enhance employee satisfaction, and streamline operations. Explore key year-end tasks to finish the year on a high note and set a strong foundation for 2025, or download the full, printable checklist for easy planning!

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How do you really engage with Gen Z talent?

Bullhorn Blog

As part of Bullhorns 2024 GRID Talent Trends Report , we surveyed nearly 2,500 people who have worked with staffing firms in the last five years on their attitudes on the recruitment process, working with staffing firms, the use of AI in hiring, and more. Some of their differences in opinion varied across generational lines and in surprising ways. Younger candidates need more deliberate engagement and support Gen Z candidates are less likely to work with recruiters, less loyal to staffing firms

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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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HR KPIs: Guide, 20 Examples & Free Template

AIHR

HR KPIs are indispensable for organizations that want to improve at managing their people. Because if you don’t define what ‘good performance’ looks like, how can you measure it, and how will you know if you’re doing an excellent job? In other words, to measure success, you need clear performance indicators. In this article, we dive into the details of KPIs in HR.

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5 Themes for Your 2025 HR Comms Calendar

Flimp Communications

Whether your HR team is aiming for higher HDHP enrollment, greater wellness program utilization, or improved benefits literacy, achieving your goals in 2025 will invariably depend on your company’s employees learning something and, crucially, retaining that knowledge throughout the year. But 2025 promises to be another hectic year for your employees, at work and home, with no let up to the constant bombardment of messaging and demands.

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The Surprising Reasons Different Generations Are Stressed About Money

Best Money Moves

About 7 in 10 US employees say they’re stressed about money, per PNC’s 2024 Financial Wellness in the Workplace report. However, not all employees face the same financial woes. Younger generations tend to worry about affording monthly expenses, whereas Baby Boomers tend to worry about if — and when — they can afford to retire. Engaging a multi-generational workforce can be difficult.

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Retention Through Upskilling: Investing in Employee Growth

EmployeeConnect

In an increasingly competitive job market, retaining top talent has become a critical priority for organisations. One of the most effective strategies for achieving this is investing in employee growth through upskilling and reskilling programs. These learning and development opportunities not only enhance the capabilities of your workforce but also foster a sense of loyalty and engagement among employees.

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20 Employee Recognition Ideas That Drive Culture

WorkDove

Request Demo What is Employee Recognition? Employee recognition is the acknowledgment of positive workplace behaviors, work efforts, and achievements of an employee or team. Recognition in the workplace can be offered either publicly or privately to individual employees or teams, and it can include anything from monetary rewards to social media kudos.

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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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AI for Recruiters: What You Need to Know for the Future

Ongig

AI for recruiters has emerged as a catalyst in hiring and recruitment efforts, regardless of industry or company size. True to form, innovative brands like Amazon, Google, and Unilever have implemented AI solutions. These solutions standardize and optimize talent acquisition with proven success. These automated initiatives work as AI reliably centralizes accurate candidate data for attracting top candidates while reducing recruitment workflow errors.

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Disabled workers deal with unreported discrimination, denied accommodations, Deloitte survey finds

HR Brew

Roughly 16% of the global population has a disability, and that percentage is growing as people age and develop more health conditions. Yet workplaces frequently aren’t set up for disabled workers to thrive. A new survey finds that while most disabled workers share their diagnosis with at least one person at work, they often face microaggressions and are denied accommodations.

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Skills Audit: Why You Can’t Afford to Wait Another Day!

Peoplebox

Many organizations face a common challenge: they dont have a clear picture of their employees’ full capabilities. As an HR leader, youre responsible for aligning talent to business goals. But without the right insights, its hard to do that effectively. This uncertainty can lead to missed opportunities, disengaged employees, and unrealized potential.

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Pitfalls you must avoid during year end performance reviews

AssessTEAM Performance Management

Ah, the year-end performance review. For some, it’s an opportunity to reflect and celebrate accomplishments. For others, it’s just another checkbox to tick before the year ends. But let’s be real – these reviews can also be a game-changer if done right. They’re a chance to boost engagement, recognize achievements, and set the stage for future growth.

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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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HR Software vs. Spreadsheets: Why Automation Wins Every Time

EmployeeConnect

Human Resources (HR) teams are tasked with managing an array of complex processes, from payroll to employee engagement, compliance, and recruitment. Many businesses, especially smaller ones, still rely heavily on spreadsheets for HR management. While spreadsheets can be a useful tool for organising data, they simply cannot match the power and efficiency of modern HR software.

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Outsourcing vs. Outstaffing: Key Differences Explained

HR Lineup

The global business landscape has undergone a massive transformation, and companies are increasingly exploring innovative ways to optimize operations, reduce costs, and maintain flexibility. Two of the most prominent strategies in this context are outsourcing and outstaffing. While they may seem similar on the surface, these models are distinct in how they operate, what they offer, and the scenarios in which they work best.

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Best HR Analytics Tools in 2024: Pricing, Features & More

Vantage Circle

Introduction HR has evolved from being a department that manages paperwork to one that drives strategic decisions. Today, relying on instincts alone is no longer enough. That’s where HR analytics tools come in. These HR tools transform raw data into actionable insights, helping organizations improve hiring, retention, and overall workforce management.

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HR pros preparing for a full-time RTO may want to hire ‘RTO officers’

HR Brew

Riddle me this: What can’t corporate America quit? Answer: The return-to-office debate. While the RTO conservation has evolved since 2020, next year, HR leaders will continue to bring employees back to the office four, or even five, days a week. Of the 14% of people pros preparing for RTO in 2025, 45% are planning for a five-day return, according to a recent HR Brew survey.

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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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How to improve job competencies in the workplace

Business Management Daily

Beyond technical skills: The power of job competencies What makes an employee valuable? You might think of skills like technical knowledge, industry expertise, or fluency in performing some tasklike a coder with enough experience to write a complex app overnight. But what about the ability to collaborate effectively with others? Or to adapt to changing circumstances?

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4 Learning & Development Trends for 2025 | ClearCompany

ClearCompany HRM

With the start of another year, the learning and development (L&D) trends of tomorrow are once again under the microscope. Organizational learning is sure to see some substantial changes in 2025 as new technologies like generative AI (GenAI) continue their push to involve more segments of the employee experience. Attitudes continue to change about what forces really drive organizational success, especially as companies continue to right-size teams as AI creates efficiencies.

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From HR Manager to HR Strategist: Steps to Become a Strategic Business Partner

EmployeeConnect

The role of HR has shifted dramatically over the years. No longer confined to administrative tasks, HR managers are now being called upon to act as strategic business partners. But what does this transition involve, and how can HR professionals rise to the challenge? In this blog, we’ll explore five actionable steps HR managers can take to become strategic business partners who drive business outcomes and influence executive decision-making.

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How DHL, Salesforce, Mastercard, and Others Get More Employees to Volunteer

Great Place to Work

Research shows that volunteer participation is highly effective in improving employee well-being. For companies worried about falling levels of well-being in the workplace , one important place to focus is on employee volunteering programs. Research on the impact of popular workplace wellness offerings and programs found that the only kind of program with a tangible positive impact on well-being was volunteering.

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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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Unlocking the power of 360-degree feedback for your rewards and recognition program

Achievers

How can hearing from all angles supercharge your recognition and rewards efforts? The answer lies in 360-degree feedback a powerful tool that gathers insights from an employees peers, managers, and direct reports to create a well-rounded view of performance. This comprehensive feedback model is fast becoming a cornerstone of modern employee engagement strategies.

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Hybrid workers might be more susceptible to burnout. Here’s what HR should know.

HR Brew

Not to be the bearer of bad news, but the return-to-office debate may never endespecially as hybrid workers are more likely to experience burnout than their remote and in-person counterparts. Full-time employees on a hybrid schedule experience an average of 1.1 burnout symptoms, which may include low energy or exhaustion, negative feelings about your job, anxiety about going to work, disappointment with your job performance or with your career prospects, according to WFH Research.

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90 Day Review Template: Your Guide To Effective Reviews (Plus Free Template)

AIHR

A new hires first 90 days are crucial in determining whether they thrive or struggle at the company. Providing support and constructive feedback with 90-day reviews can motivate new employees to remain in their roles, minimizing turnover and its related costs. This article explores how the 90-day review process can support new hires’ success, empower managers to lead effectively and foster a high-performing, supportive culture that keeps top talent engaged.

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3 AI HR Trends to Watch in 2025 | ClearCompany

ClearCompany HRM

Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly transformed human resources departments in ways that were hard to imagine just a few years ago. From helping them automate repetitive tasks to revealing valuable insights about their workforce, AI is a powerful tool for HR professionals today. But the evolution of AI in HR is far from over. As we approach 2025, there are new trends set to redefine how HR teams recruit, engage, and support 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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Creating a Retention Culture: How to Make Employees Want to Stay

EmployeeConnect

Employee retention has become a critical focus for organisations aiming to maintain a competitive edge. High turnover rates can be costly, disruptive, and detrimental to team morale. While competitive salaries and benefits play a role, they are not the sole factors influencing employee loyalty. The real differentiator lies in workplace culture. A strong retention culture is one where employees feel valued, engaged, and supported in their growth.

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What Is a Hybrid Fee Structure? A Comprehensive Guide

HR Lineup

Recruitment is a dynamic field where innovation and adaptability play a pivotal role in meeting the needs of both clients and candidates. One such innovation is the hybrid fee structure, a payment model that combines elements of traditional contingency and retained recruitment methods. It offers a middle ground, allowing businesses to benefit from the strengths of both approaches while mitigating their downsides.

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How to Improve Performance Results at Work

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes I think its a given that organizations want employees to perform at a high level. But do employees feel the same? Im sure there are some who might think otherwise, but Id like to believe that employees want to perform well too. No one wants to have a reputation for not doing a good job. Most people want to be known for delivering results.

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