Category Human Resources

How HR Teams Can Meet New Workplace Expectations this Summer

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By Rob Whalen Over the past several years, there has been a revolution in how employees work. The COVID-19 pandemic drove an overnight shift to remote work, and many employees became accustomed to the flexibility and freedom this shift provided. While a growing number of companies are now requiring employees to return to the office, this doesn’t mean they will return to the pre-COVID status quo. There has been a fundamental shift in employee demands and expectations, and HR teams must adapt. For example, flexible work arrangements and benefits are having a significant impact on how employees blend work and…

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We’re all techies now: Digital skill building for the future

By in Human Resources, Self Improvement

Business leaders have come to a stark revelation: The gap between their companies’ tech workers and their nontech colleagues must shrink. The emergence of digital technologies, especially the rapid rise of AI over the past two years, comes with immense promise to unleash growth and productivity. But companies will not see those benefits if their employees are not up to speed. Achieving the full benefits of digital and AI technologies at scale is critical, as the gap between tech leaders and laggards is widening. McKinsey research shows that companies with leading digital and AI capabilities outperform lagging competitors by two to six times in…

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Beyond the First 90 days: Onboarding Strategies that Work

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By Dustin Ross In today’s fast-paced, hybrid workplace, the first 90 days of an employee’s journey are more critical than ever. For Learning & Development (L&D) professionals, building an onboarding program that is effective, scalable, and flexible means combining structure with adaptability and aligning learning outcomes for business impact. Whether you are onboarding in-person, remotely, or across global teams, a thoughtful blend of delivery formats, synchronous and asynchronous, combined with mentorship, collaboration, and role-specific learning is essential to success. Modern Onboarding Programs are Interactive, Customized and Measurable Key factors for success in effective onboarding programs include: Aligning onboarding goals to…

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Is Your HR Team Listening Legally? Avoiding Compliance Risks in Call Monitoring 

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By Neal Keene HR professionals often implement call monitoring to support employee development, improve customer service, and ensure policy compliance. These are valid goals. But without a legal framework backing these efforts, the risk of unintentionally violating employee rights is high.  Even when intentions are good, execution still matters. Monitoring without a clear policy—or in ignorance of state laws—can lead to lawsuits, fines, or internal backlash. HR must understand the line between smart oversight and unlawful surveillance.  In fact, Gartner reports that 73% of organizations are already monitoring employee productivity through digital tools, including call recording. With such high adoption, the legal…

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HR Query: Riot Ready—Navigating Unrest & HR Responsibilities

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By HR Daily Advisor Staff With recent events like the Los Angeles riots — and the potential for similar unrest — HR leaders are facing many questions about their legal duties during times of violence. How do you keep your team safe, keep your business running, and follow the law when trouble hits nearby? In this week’s HR Query, Nonnie Shivers, Phoenix Office Managing Shareholder for Ogletree Deakins, provides essential guidance on navigating these challenging situations and offers practical steps to help HR professionals prepare for similar events, no matter the location. When do companies legally have to shut down operations? How…

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The Worrying Trend of Employees Ignoring Corporate AI Rules

By in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Human Resources

By Lin Grensing-Popha As AI weaves itself deeper into the fabric of professional life, a quiet revolution is taking place behind closed doors. According to Intapp’s newly published 2025 Technology Perceptions Survey, professionals in sectors like accounting, consulting, finance, and law are adopting AI tools at record speed—often without waiting for official sign-off. A Sharp Uptick—With a Catch In a poll of over 800 professionals across the U.S. and U.K., 72% reported using AI at work, up sharply from 48% the year before. What once felt experimental is now essential. But there’s a twist: roughly half of these users are tapping into…

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Leveraging AI for Proactive HR Solutions 

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By Lin Grensing-Pophal Not long ago, HR teams focused mainly on looking backward—reviewing metrics like turnover rates, engagement scores, and time-to-fill stats to guide decisions. But that’s changing fast. Thanks to AI, HR is stepping into a new role: not just reacting to the past but anticipating what’s next—and taking action in the moment. Welcome to the era of prescriptive HR.  It starts with predictive analytics, which gives HR leaders a window into the future. Tools can now forecast when a department might see a rise in turnover or flag roles that could become irrelevant. But that’s just the first…

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The Pay Cycle is Broken: Here’s What HR Leaders Can Do About It 

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By Ron Gavor Flexibility has moved from a ‘nice-to-have’ to a ‘non-negotiable’. Ever since the pandemic reshaped how and where we work, employees have been rethinking every corner of their employment—from hybrid schedules to mental health benefits to how and when they get paid.  One of the clearest signals is the growing demand for on-demand pay. Today’s workforce is done waiting for arbitrary two-week cycles to access money they’ve already earned. HR teams that recognize this shift are boosting financial wellness and gaining a competitive edge in hiring and retention.    When employers offer on-demand pay, employees respond with loyalty, trust,…

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Striking the Balance Between High Tech and Human Connection

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By Jenna Estlick HR leaders across industries are finding creative ways to integrate AI and other new technologies into their workflows. Some are carefully testing the waters, while others are jumping in with AI integration embedded throughout their workday. Regardless of adaptation level, all HR professionals are trying to balance new efficiencies with the heart and soul of HR as a profession: emotional intelligence and human connection. In conversations I’ve had with HR leaders across industries through my role at Versique, I have heard a consistent theme: the future of HR isn’t about choosing between technology and human connection, it’s…

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Burnout Isn’t Just a Manager Problem, It’s a Business Imperative

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By Karishma Patel Buford Managers are not just feeling the pressure in workplaces across the country; they are cracking under it. Burnout is not something you throw a few PTO days at and hope for the best, and it’s certainly not an individual failing. It’s a business-critical workforce crisis with systemic roots; one that organizations can’t afford to ignore. According to Forrester’s Q1 2025 Mental Health Benefits survey, 65% of employees report being just as stressed, or more stressed, than they were five years ago. While managers are the workforce’s first line of defense, more than half of them say…

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