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After the ‘One, Big Beautiful Bill’ passage, why employers can’t afford to ignore student loan stress

Rich Williams -
Employees have a one-time opportunity to lock in lower payments and avoid a decade of extra debt, and HR can help, writes this former Department of Education official.
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10 ways to tackle the growing problem of unauthorized AI at work

Laura Lemire and Jim Vana -
A recent survey found nearly half of workers are using AI that wasn't approved by the company, suggesting significant business risks. Schwabe experts explore how HR can tighten policies and protocols to maximize the value of AI while minimizing the risks.
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Why HR technology is so important for manufacturing orgs

Shivareddy Devarapalli -
As technology continues to evolve, manufacturing companies must remain agile in their HR strategies, this HR technology expert writes.
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7 ways to make better use of recruiters’ time

Elissa Tucker and Nathanael M. Vlachos, PhD -
Administrative work leaves your recruiters with less time for strategic insight. Here’s how to take it off their plate.
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AI in hiring faces a legal reckoning: HR lessons from ‘Mobley v. Workday’

Sarah Smart -
Regardless of the outcome, this case is a call to action for leaders. Here are five critical questions every HR leader must be asking right now.
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Prepare for climate-driven health costs now—before they hit the bottom line

Tracy Watts and David Leathers -
Climate risks aren’t theoretical—they are already affecting employee health and productivity and impacting medical claims, write these healthcare and climate experts.
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Rewriting the book on recognition: It’s time to stop checking the box

Hannah Yardley -
It’s time we stop treating recognition like icing on the cake. It is the cake, writes Hannah Yardley, chief people officer of Achievers.
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5 ways tech can supercharge employee wellbeing strategies

Alex Powell -
This expert shares five recommendations to help HR effectively integrate tech and employee wellbeing strategies.
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AI and middle management: HR’s role in building a ‘symbiotic’ relationship

Anthony Onesto -
By using AI to automate transactional tasks, middle managers can focus on work that benefits from the human touch, such as talent nurturing.
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5 lessons from government layoffs the private sector can’t afford to ignore

Elin Thomasian -
Recent government layoffs underlie the need for good strategic workforce planning, especially amid AI integration. Here's what HR must know.
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What a recovery-friendly workplace should really look like

Carrie Bates -
While seven in 10 American adults with alcohol or illicit drug use disorders are employed, most organizations aren't prepared to foster recovery-friendly workplaces, this expert writes.
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3 strategies to more effectively use paid time off as a productivity booster

Elissa Tucker and Nathanael M. Vlachos, PhD -
While many companies offer PTO, workers are often either not using it, or not using it in a restful way. What barriers must HR overcome?
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Is co-innovation the key to empowering talent in the age of AI and uncertainty?

Leah Weyandt -
To meet changing demands, organizations need a new kind of thinking. This expert says co-innovation, which integrates people, processes and technology, is the answer.
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To improve virtual care use, why HR should turn to behavioral science

Meg Bracht and Jessica Jones -
Virtual care is here to stay, and employers can play an active role in promoting it to ensure their plan members are deriving optimal value.
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Why HR teams are championing a CX technology revolution

Tomas Gorny -
Customer experience (CX) is often handled by external teams. Why is this expert saying HR teams are the best to lead the way?
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How to resource your organization for large-scale tech change

Riley Smith -
A major tech change can't be looked at simply as an IT project. Rather, it requires a flexible and responsive resourcing model.
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From crisis to catalyst: How HR leaders can reinvent culture and continuity

Ayme Zemke -
Today’s ongoing disruption is a call for HR leaders to reimagine how work, culture and business continuity intersect, this expert writes.
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Overcoming the hidden barrier to employee upskilling: Motivation

Karen Fascenda -
Recent research by Udemy shows the biggest barrier to employee upskilling is human resistence. How can you motivate your workers?
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The HR opportunity in building an internal innovation team

Stuart Jackson and Ilya Trakhtenberg -
True innovation may not come naturally to large organizations, which is why an internal innovation team can be a differentiator. And HR has a critical role to play in its success.
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AI is going to take your HR job. And it’s about time

Scott Morris and Jeff Wellstead -
However, these experts write, there's a difference between AI taking your job and AI taking your employment. The latter is a dead end, while the former opens the door for true HR transformation.
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HR efficiency benchmarks: the key to boosting business outcomes

Hanne Nieberg -
In order to achieve success in strategic areas and balance costs, HR leaders need to understand if their function is performing efficiently.
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6 ways to attract leading talent—and become a ‘top workplace’

Nick Flowers -
How did this financial consulting org land on USA Today's Top Workplaces list? Chargebacks911's talent leader offers insights.
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Number of learning days: Is there still value in this traditional measure?

Elissa Tucker and Nathanael M. Vlachos, PhD -
The number of learning days per employee is a good example of a measure that may appear dated in light of recent advances. Yet, it can still drive real impact when combined with other outcome measures and analytics, these experts write.
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3 ways HR can take care of middle managers before they break

Jan Bruce -
More than ever, there is a critical need for strong middle managers, yet they continue to lack support and resources. This expert explores how HR can intervene.
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5 forces radically transforming HR—and why it all comes back to AI

Brian Sommer -
At this week's HR Tech Asia, industry analyst Brian Sommer explored how AI in HR is driving ongoing HR transformation—and how to get ahead of it.
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Building a real culture of learning will move your company forward

Jay Titus -
A culture of learning is not a static achievement. The most successful orgs are those that see learning not as a cost, but as a long-term investment.
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The power of partnership: How CEOs and HR leaders can lead transformation together

Julie Bank -
This HR leader shares how she built a more collaborative relationship with the C-suite, with insights for bringing CEOs and HR closer.
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5 trends in health plan regulations to watch in new Trump administration

Sarah Raaii and Alden Bianchi -
Employment law experts explore trends in health plan regulations that may shift as the new administration brings new priorities.
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How to build strong pay practices despite economic uncertainty

Lori Wisper -
Reframing messages around salary increases and other planned actions today will help manage risk despite shrinking budgets for raises and other unknowns.
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How an AI strategy can empower employee mental health at scale

Sandra Kuhn -
Relying on AI as a compass can help improve employee wellbeing, guiding workforces to a brighter and healthier future, writes this expert from Headspace.
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5 secrets to finding a PBM that puts employees first

Eric Barker -
Selecting the right PBM is critical, but it doesn’t need to be so hard. Here are simple strategies to ensure you work with a member-focused, transparent PBM.
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How HR can innovate with alternative workforce models

Sara Jensen -
To enhance hiring, alternative workforce models like direct sourcing, advanced SOW and independent contractors are on the rise.
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Can HR help limit the rising cost of psoriasis treatment?

Mark Campbell -
GLP-1s exploded seemingly out of nowhere, straining pharmacy plan bottom lines. Psoriasis treatments don't have to follow the same path, this expert writes.
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Minimizing turnover risk for today’s workforce: 4 key priorities

Elissa Tucker and Nathanael M. Vlachos, PhD -
New data highlights what makes employees more likely to leave—and what HR leaders can do about it in four critical areas.
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Beyond the acronyms and noise: What’s next for corporate DEI?

Serilda Summers-McGee -
It's time to return to the core of DEI efforts: access, fairness, transparency and respect. These tenets need to be built into every HR process as DEI evolves, writes this expert.
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