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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].
Paid leave

As paid leave trends change, leaders are facing new complexities

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Paid leave mandates are among the factors driving HR and benefits leaders to focus more on compliance and leave administration.
Employee engagement

Economic optimism and trust in employers: What is the link?

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A new report reveals stark differences in economic optimism between executives and associates, which may be fueling a “trust gap."
Paid leave

Most workers get time off to vote, but few take it. Why?

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Experts say HR needs to do a better job formalizing and communicating company policies that give employees time off to vote.
Company culture

Why ‘fauxductivity’ is taking hold, and what HR needs to do

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With more employees admitting that they are "faking it" at work, one expert dives into why, and how HR can promote employee wellness and a stronger culture to combat this trend.
Recruiting

How ongoing worker shortages highlight an ‘urgent need’ for upskilling

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As worker shortages continue to persist post-pandemic, experts say HR needs to double-down on upskilling to confront the challenge.
Compliance and Policy

With FTC noncompete ban overturned, what does HR need to do?

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Following the highly publicized overturning of the FTC noncompete ban, HR should give their policies a "fresh look," experts say.
Hiring

Why it might be time to reassess using ‘ghost jobs’

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A recent survey found more than 80% of employers are advertising for jobs they’re not really hiring for. What’s driving the trend?
AI and machine learning

Employees aren’t confident in their AI skills; how HR can help

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While AI continues to permeate workplaces, research finds many employees aren't yet confident in their ability to use the tech.
Hiring

Interim chief HR officers: Why are they so popular today?

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A new report found a dramatic increase in demand for “interim” CHROs, suggesting HR transformation is widespread.
Culture

Are your female employees suffering from ‘productivity anxiety’?

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According to new research, women are more likely than men to doubt their productivity, suggesting better recognition strategies are needed.
AI and machine learning

Optimism for AI in hiring is high, but don’t forget transparency

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Employers and job seekers largely believe AI-assisted hiring can be fair, but employers must be clear about how the tech is involved in decision-making.
Performance Management

Unbossing: A cause for layoffs, or an opportunity to boost manager success?

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As workers press for more autonomy, some employers are laying off middle managers, while others are focused on improving their effectiveness.
Employee experience

How giving employees a ‘right to disconnect’ can tackle burnout

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While California may have put its "right-to-disconnect" law on hold, the concept is still an important issue for employers nationwide.
HR Technology

As economic fears calm, how HR leaders can embrace ‘reinvention’

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As economic optimism grows, experts note that HR leaders must tackle talent and tech challenges to maximize reinvention strategies.
Benefits

Why HR should make the case for paternity leave

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Data shows that broadening and promoting paid paternal leave can create a range of positive business outcomes.
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