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Dawn Kawamoto

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Dawn Kawamoto is former HR Editor of HR Executive. She is an award-winning journalist who has covered technology business news for such publications as CNET and has covered the HR and careers industry for such organizations as Dice and Built In prior to joining HR Executive.
Career Development

Skills, leadership and learning: 3 talent management areas to watch

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Next year, talent management leaders will increasingly lean into new strategies for hiring, leadership development and L&D, among other areas, experts say.
AI and machine learning

6 hot benefits topics for HR leaders to watch this year

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Paul Fronstin of the Employee Benefit Research Institute expects 2025 will bring continued challenges with rising healthcare and pharmacy costs, along with newer concerns with data integration and AI use.
AI and machine learning

Change will accelerate in 2025; how HR can keep up

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Demands for transformation along with challenging dynamics for talent attraction and retention are among the factors that will shape HR leadership this year, experts say.
Compliance and Policy

As changes to HR compliance accelerate, here’s where to watch

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Human capital management compliance changes are expected to keep HR leaders busy in 2025. Experts offer advice for getting prepared now.
DEI strategy

Corporate DEI: What to expect in 2025 with the new Trump administration

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Although more than 25% of Chief Diversity Officers will see budget increases in 2025, most CDOs also anticipate greater pressure on their initiatives in the new year. experts say.
Leadership

How Microsoft’s chief people officer built a dynamic company culture

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Nearly a decade ago, Kathleen Hogan, Microsoft’s chief people officer, was tasked with transforming the organization’s “know-it-all” culture into a “learn-it-all” culture. Despite the success of the transformation, Hogan says the work is never done.
Employee engagement

How to add more meaning, impact to your holiday event

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HR leaders can transform a company's upcoming holiday event by combining team-building with giving back to the community, these experts say.
Emerging HR Tech

Microsoft’s chief people officer gives a preview of its new AI agent

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The software giant this week unveiled a new AI agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot, which is already bringing benefits to Microsoft's HR teams.
Future-ready workforce

2025 priorities: How prepared is your HR team for these challenges?

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HR executives need to rethink their priorities in the coming year to stay closely aligned with changing business goals in 2025, says this Gartner expert.
Financial wellness

4 IRS numbers HR needs to know for 2025

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The IRS increased employee contribution limits for 2025 for 401(k)s, FSAs, HSAs and HDHPs. Here's an overview for HR.
Employee Wellbeing

A majority of employees regret their open enrollment decisions. What can HR do?

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More than half of employees surveyed recently said they're disappointed in their open enrollment choices last year, with Gen Z registering the most regret. Here is what HR leaders can do to help.
Compensation

Why HR leaders need to watch the Fed’s interest rate decisions

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The Federal Reserve and Bank of England both cut interest rates this week in attempts to stimulate their nation's economies. HR will feel the effects.
HR strategy

How CHROs can improve collaboration with the rest of the C-suite

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CHROs are gaining more attention and influence at the C-suite table, but this does not necessarily translate into better collaboration with other members of the executive leadership team. Hear Gartner’s group vice president provide collaboration strategies in this video interview.
HR strategy

CEOs’ top concerns for 2025 and what they mean for HR

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Workers have slid to fifth place on a list of CEO priorities, according to Gartner research. What's driving the change? In this video interview, a Gartner expert explores CEOs' concerns and their impact on HR.
Remote work

2025 return-to-office trends: Will Amazon and Dell lead the way?

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Employer policies around return-to-office will continue to recalibrate next year, experts say, creating challenges and opportunities for HR.
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