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Tom Starner

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Tom Starner is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia who has been covering the human resource space and all of its component processes for over two decades. He can be reached at [email protected].
Hiring

Flexible talent strategies: A key to gaining the competitive advantage

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As global labor markets cool, employers seek more flexible talent strategies, according to a ManpowerGroup survey.
Compensation

Employee compensation in 2026: What’s driving more cautious investments?

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A new survey found that 20% of U.S. employers expect economic uncertainty to have a "significant impact" on compensation decisions in 2026.
Employee engagement

‘Job hugging’: Why all HR leaders should worry about this trend

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Employees today are less likely to voluntarily leave, data shows, but their "job hugging" doesn't stem from high job satisfaction or loyalty.
Emerging HR Tech

Looking to drive AI adoption? Don’t overlook this talent pool with a big ‘appetite’ for the tech

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A recent survey of entry-level employees, most without college degrees, found that 65% are successfully using AI in the workplace.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Why ERGs may be HR’s secret tool amid uncertainty

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Employee resource groups are an often-overlooked way to bolster engagement and morale, particularly during uncertainty like leadership transitions.
Benefits technology

AI for benefits decision-making: What to do about employee hesitation

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A survey found that, despite AI's potential for helping with benefits decision-making, a significant optimism gap exists between leaders and employees.
Recognition

Is ghostworking scaring employers? Why it should be, according to this HR leader

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Nearly 60% of employees surveyed said they regularly pretend to work, a frightening prospect for managers and HR leaders. How employee recognition can be a key to turning this trend around.
Career Development

Struggling with summer turnover? 4 areas to fix today

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Turnover is typically higher during the summer than the rest of the year. An ADP HR expert offers ways to blunt that potential productivity killer.
Compensation

As 2026 salary budgets remain flat, how employers are ‘rethinking’ value propositions

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Expected budget tightening means few orgs are planning big salary increases for the year ahead, leaving HR to seek alternative ways of offering value to employees.
Compensation

How the new federal spending law affects overtime, tips and more

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Experts say the new legislation courtesy of the "Big, Beautiful Bill" will challenge employers to adapt their existing overtime and hourly compensation strategies.
Core HR Solutions

Last year’s July 4th surged PTO requests by 326%; how HR can prepare

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Paycom found employees often wait to log their PTO until after a day off, suggesting the need for more consistent, tech-driven processes around paid time off requests.
Employee Wellbeing

3 factors dragging down employee wellbeing—and how HR can turn things around

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A new report finds that pessimism, uncertainty and a feeling of disconnection are all dragging down employee wellbeing—and productivity.
Employee Benefits

As costs rise, employee benefits strategies are shifting to prioritize value

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Heightened economic uncertainty and budget pressures have HR and benefits leaders rethinking how their benefits can drive maximum value for employees and the organization.
Employee Benefits

Loneliness on the job: An emerging health issue

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A recent survey by Cigna found that loneliness is a growing threat to worker mental and physical health, putting productivity at risk.
Recruitment & Retention

Evolving employee expectations: What are workers willing to compromise on?

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While pay has always topped the list of employee expectations, today's workers are also placing a high value on flexibility, new research finds.
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