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What’s keeping HR up? 5 key takeaways about changing priorities

HRExecutive

In 2022, for example, nearly 50% of HR professionals surveyed were focused on hiring and retention, a figure that dropped to 36% the following year and 32% in 2024. survey included “change management” as a choice for HR’s top challenge for the first timeand it immediately broke into the top five.

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7 Top Job Satisfaction Statistics You Need to Know

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Overall job satisfaction is at one of its lowest points in 16 years Gallup’s yearly employee engagement survey tracks several metrics around engagement, including overall job satisfaction. One question in this survey asks how employees would describe their overall satisfaction at work.

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Walgreens will match 401(k) contributions to student loan payments in 2025

HR Brew

The pharmacy chain is the latest organization to take advantage of a new federal provision that allows employers to contribute to workers’ retirement accounts based on payments they make toward their student debt. of their income to retirement over a three-year period, on average, compared with a 5.7%

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9 Trends in Talent Management That Drive Better Retention and Growth

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Surveys and open dialogues can pinpoint areas of concern, allowing managers to act before small problems grow bigger. Having clear succession plans also ensures smooth transitions when key figures leave or retire. Offering resources such as counseling, stress management programs, and work-life balance policies can help reduce burnout.

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5 Culture Trends for 2019

As we approach 2019, major shifts in the work environment will continue to affect the ways companies do business. Companies that are looking to attract, engage, and retain top talent should leverage these trends to create workplaces where employees thrive.

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An SMB Employer’s Guide to Streamlining Open Enrollment

Extensis

Open enrollment is a designated period each year when employees can review, adjust, or select their benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks their employer offers. Their buy-in will demonstrate an organizational commitment to the strategic direction. Is your benefits package robust and competitive?

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

HR Brew

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. Even as overall hiring and quit rates slowed in 2024, their challenges havent let up.

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