May, 2025

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5 forces radically transforming HR—and why it all comes back to AI

HRExecutive

HR industry analyst Brian Sommer delivered the opening keynote at HR Tech Asia this week. His talk identified five forces that are radically reshaping HR. These are significant, novel and challenging. And, of course, they will require a lot of work from HR professionals. Heres a quick look at that talk and the issues Sommer raised in Singapore. HR organizations , like most entities, must be adaptive.

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A Snapshot Look At The Ugly Side Of HR (Most Are Surprised When They Learn These Things)

Dr. John Sullivan

All great corporate functions treat criticism as an opportunity for improvement, but not HR. After decades in HR, I have learned that our typical response to any form of criticism is not to welcome it. But instead, to instantly create a never-ending array of denials and excuses. And therefore, the purpose of this article is to test whether the following bad news data points will drive more solutions or more excuses.

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Yes, HR Organizations Will (Partially) Be Replaced by AI, And That’s Good

Josh Bersin

I adore the human resources profession. These folks are responsible for hiring, development, leadership development, and some of the most important issues in business. And despite the history of HR being considered a compliance function, the role is more important than ever. CHRO salaries, for example, have increased at 5-times the rate of CEO pay. Read more» The post Yes, HR Organizations Will (Partially) Be Replaced by AI, And That’s Good appeared first on JOSH BERSIN.

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How to Improve Employee Onboarding with HR Software

EmployeeConnect

Onboarding isnt just about paperwork and first- day introductions its about setting the tone for an employees entire journey with your company. A well- executed onboarding experience boosts engagement, accelerates productivity, and improves retention. Yet, many organisations still rely on outdated, manual processes that leave new hires feeling confused, disconnected, or overwhelmed.

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Protect Your Business and Stay On Top of Compliance

To keep your business running smoothly (and legally), HR needs to get compliance right every time. Our HR Compliance Checklist is your go-to guide to cover the basics and start your auditing processes, helping you identify and address any gaps in your HR functions. Remember, compliance rules can differ based on industry and location—you’ll still need to keep up with changing regulations, but our checklist can help you get started.

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Quiet Cracking: Employee Disengagement Takes on a New Form

HR Digest

Is your workplace encased in silence, with the slow clacking of keys the only noise? Consider that it could be the sound of quiet cracking echoing through your workplace. If youre unfamiliar with the term, then consider this your starter guide to a new hidden workplace crisis thats making the rounds right now. Coined by researchers at TalentLMS , the term quiet cracking refers to the persistent sense of workplace dissatisfaction and disinterest that employees are currently experiencing.

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The power of partnership: How CEOs and HR leaders can lead transformation together

HRExecutive

In the TV show The Office, regional manager Michael Scott viewed HR leader Toby Flenderson as a hindrance, not a help. As clueless as Michael could be, theres a reason why viewers identified with his frustrations about dealing with HR. While the show exaggerates their conflict for comedic effect, it nonetheless reflects a common challenge in corporate America.

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Why Every Startup Needs A Scalable HR System?

HR Stacks Blog

Startups often juggle rapid headcount growth, fragmented spreadsheets, and evolving compliance requirements, a combination that can quickly overwhelm small teams and founders. Without a unified system, manual onboarding processes and ad hoc HR tasks become bottlenecks that frustrate both new hires and the team managing them. Imagine onboarding your 10th hire with the same manual checklist you used for your first, except now youre juggling five departments, two time zones, and zero structure.

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Why learning different parts of HR helped this pro’s career

HR Brew

Many HR professionals who move from one function within the field to another didnt necessarily expect to take that pathbut their careers have benefitted from it. That was the case for David Daniels IV, an HR consultant who began his career in recruiting for startups. I sort of branched out and became an HR business partner, which also saw me overseeing DEI back before it was called DEI, he told HR Brew.

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Why Integrate Payroll with HR Software?

EmployeeConnect

As organisations grow and evolve, the divide between HR and payroll functions becomes increasingly counterproductive. Traditionally viewed as separate systems, HR and payroll actually share a wealth of overlapping data employee records, job classifications, benefits, hours worked, and more. Thats why many modern businesses are opting to integrate their payroll and HR software into a unified platform.

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Can Your Organization Spot a Conflict Before It’s a Crisis?

Speaker: Amie Phillips Pablo, VP, Corporate Compliance & Privacy Officer at Novo Nordisk

In today’s complex healthcare environment, navigating third-party relationships has become even more challenging—whether it’s vendor relationships, employee activities, or patient-facing interactions. Left unmanaged, these conflicts can compromise trust, regulatory compliance, and even organizational reputation. So, how can healthcare teams stay ahead?

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Integrating Core HR Functions with a Unified HRIS Solution

Hppy

Managing the employee lifecycle for HR teams involves dozens of interconnected processes—from onboarding and time tracking to benefits administration, payroll, and performance management. When these functions live in separate systems, it creates unnecessary complexity, slows operations, and increases the chance of human error. That’s why more businesses are turning to HRIS software that brings all these moving parts together into one integrated platform.

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What Job Seekers Want From Construction Industry Employers

HR Management

Finding and keeping skilled workers is a real challenge for construction industry employers today. Job seekers are no longer just chasing a paycheck. They want more from the companies they choose. If you want to keep good workers around, you need to understand what matters most to them. Competitive Pay and Benefits Pay is one of the first things job seekers look at when choosing between construction industry employers.

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PwC Layoffs Announced: Employees Frustrated by an Ill-Timed Rebrand 

HR Digest

Times are changing and the Big Four accounting firms are not immune to the turning tides. Layoffs at PwC have been announced, with 1,500 employees expected to walk out of the company doors one last time. The PwC job cuts in the US dont come as a surprise as the company has made considerable changes to its business over the last three years including the flawless execution of silent layoffs.

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Level Up Your HR Skills at HR Boot Camp

HRWatchdog

Can you let a new employee start working while their drug test or background check is pending? Do you know when meal break premiums are due? What are reimbursable expenses for employees? Keeping track of Californias numerous employment laws can be challenging. CalChambers virtual HR Boot Camp seminar on Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. can help simplify your job.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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How one construction company manages parental leave without relying on temps

HR Brew

Gardner Builders recently decided to increase its parental leave to 16 weeks after seeing a spike in families who are welcoming new babiesand growing their families, said Jessica Stoe, the companys chief brand and culture officer. In many cases, new moms werent ready to come back to work after taking 12 weeks of paid leave, which was what Gardner previously provided After surveying employees about the issue, Gardner raised its paid parental leave benefit from 12 weeks to 16 weeks for birthing pa

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Best HR Software for Healthcare Organisations

EmployeeConnect

Must- Have HR Software Features for Healthcare Organisations If your healthcare organisation has over 200 employees, you need more than a basic system. You need a scalable, secure, and healthcare- aware HRIS platform. Here are the key features to prioritise: 1. Integrated Workforce Planning Forecasting staffing needs, tracking overtime trends, and managing skill gaps help you plan ahead and ensure youre never understaffed. 2.

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HR efficiency benchmarks: the key to boosting business outcomes

HRExecutive

This year, CEOs are prioritizing growth , technology and the workforce, and HR leaders are focused on initiatives that will drive success in these high-priority areas. However, HR leaders have to balance CEO growth expectations with HR budgets , which are becoming increasingly conservative. According to a Gartner December 2024 survey of more than 500 HR organizations, fewer HR leaders planned to increase budgets this year (35%), down from 40% in 2024 and 45% in 2023.

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Building A Data-Driven HR Department: A Strategic Blueprint

HR Stacks Blog

Human Resources (HR) departments are undergoing a significant transformation. Traditionally viewed as administrative support functions, HR teams are now emerging as strategic partners, integral to driving organizational success. This shift is largely propelled by the integration of data analytics into HR practices, enabling more informed and effective decision-making.

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The AI Productivity Shift: How 3,000 Pros And 140K Users Are Transforming Work

Hubstaff’s new report, The AI Productivity Shift, highlights how 3,000+ professionals and 140,000+ users are transforming the way they work with AI. Adoption is high—85% are using AI—and the potential is just beginning. Teams that integrate AI into daily workflows report 77% faster task completion, 70% improved focus, and stronger results across the board.

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Solving Auto Dealership HR & Payroll Pain Points: The Best Practices Guide 2025-2026 

Netchex HR Blog

The automotive industry is changing fast. But were not telling you anything new. Technician shortages, complex payroll demands, and increasing compliance pressure are creating real risks for dealerships and service centers that cant keep up. The automotive industry will need 100,000 new technicians every year until 2026 just to meet demand, according to MarketWatch.

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Why Every HR Team Needs A Business Analyst Today

HR Management

In today’s data-rich workplace, HR teams face unprecedented challenges in turning employee information into actionable insights. According to Deloittes Human Capital Trends report, 71% of companies see people analytics as a high priority, but only 9% believe they have a good understanding of which talent dimension drives performance in their companies.

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Walmart’s first chief talent officer explains her role

HR Brew

Companies are at a pivotal moment with how they attract and retain talent. Talent shortages have and will continue to make it difficult to hire, particularly for hard-to-fill roles, meaning organizations must also think about how existing talent can be trained or developed to meet these needs. To address these challenges, some companies have commissioned chief talent officer roles to oversee recruitment and talent acquisition, performance management, learning and development, and workforce and s

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Resource Planning Template for HR: Guide + Free Download

AIHR

A well-designed resource planning template is essential for aligning people, projects, and priorities. Poor planning can lead to excessive workloads that eventually result in burnout, affecting morale, productivity, and performance. Additionally, workload imbalance or key roles remaining vacant can cause deadlines to slip and engagement to drop. Resource planning brings structure and clarity, helping you assess capacity and identify skills gaps.

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Building Compliant Workplace Violence Prevention Across States: CA SB-553 | NY S. 8358B

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Workplace violence prevention laws are rapidly evolving, with California’s SB-553 and New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act (S-8358B) leading the way. Join WILL’s experts for a nationwide webinar covering compliance requirements, with a special focus on these key state mandates. We’ll guide you through developing and implementing effective prevention policies, building a compliant plan, and delivering the required annual interactive training.

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Using Bloom’s Taxonomy for Artificial Intelligence Learning

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Blooms Taxonomy is a framework used by trainers and educators to establish learning goals. It was developed by a group of educators chaired by Benjamin Bloom in 1956. It remains a valuable and widely used tool that is adaptable to changing environments. And it has strong application for learning artificial intelligence.

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Cost-Saving Benefits Of Automating HR Functions

HR Stacks Blog

Human Resources (HR) departments are increasingly turning to automation to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Traditional HR processes, often laden with manual tasks, can be time-consuming and prone to errors, leading to increased operational expenses. By integrating automation into HR functions, organizations can streamline workflows, minimize errors, and allocate resources more effectively.

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HR Systems and Data Security: What You Need to Know in 2025

EmployeeConnect

In 2025, HR systems have become indispensable to how organisations operate. These platforms are no longer just tools for storing employee recordsthey are now responsible for managing payroll, performance, benefits, recruitment, compliance, and strategic decision-making. As their role expands, so does the volume and sensitivity of the data they hold.

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AI’s reckoning: confronting job loss in the Age of Intelligence

HRExecutive

For all the excitement surrounding artificial intelligence be it the streamlining, the scaling, the automation of everything from expense reports to entire supply chainstheres a harsher truth that too many companies are sidestepping. AI is eliminating jobs. Not theoretically. Not someday. Now. The euphemisms such as reallocation, upskilling and workforce optimization have served us well in softening headlines about job losses to AI.

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Ready to Save Time With AI? Try 14 ChatGPT Prompts for HR

ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can help you quickly brainstorm, draft, and refine tasks on your to-do list. But it can take a bit of strategy and practice to get generative AI to give you the time-saving results you’re looking for. Try these 14 detailed prompts to unlock the power of ChatGPT. You'll discover ways to streamline tasks for hiring, employee engagement, and performance management.

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Offering more financial benefits is critical for employees

HR Brew

The report card for employee financial well-being is in, and its bad. (Like youre about-to-get-grounded bad.) Some 66% of employees said financial stress impacts their professional and personal lives, and 83% of HR pros see this stress harming productivity, according to a recent Morgan Stanley report. Also, 90% of employees think more employer-provided financial benefits would help achieve their goals.

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The Importance of Running Employee Lifecycle Surveys

DecisionWise

Enhancing Employee Experience and Organizational Growth with Lifecycle Surveys Employee lifecycle surveys are a critical tool for organizations aiming to optimize their workforce and maintain a healthy, productive work environment. These surveys provide invaluable insights at various stages of an employee’s journey within an organization, from recruitment to exit.

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The Real Cost of Ignoring Workforce Planning (and Why It’s Hurting Your Business)

MP Wired For HR

The Real Cost of Ignoring Workforce Planning (and Why Its Hurting Your Business) May 29th, 2025 Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn Workforce Planning Isnt a Buzzword. Its a Bottom-Line Strategy. In todays high-stakes talent market, workforce planning might sound like corporate jargonbut the data says otherwise. Effective workforce planning means having the right people with the right skills in the right roles at the right time.