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    1 in 3 companies are enforcing RTO due to office leases, report finds

    As lease agreements come up for renewal, though, some leaders may reconsider how their work arrangements fit with their space needs.

    By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 11, 2024
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    Employers still struggle to achieve ‘healthy balance’ with in-office requirements, WTW says

    Despite a “gentler approach” to on-site work, “a lack of clear structure around designated office days will hinder progress towards improved team collaboration,” a WTW senior director said.

    By Dec. 9, 2024
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    Top 5 stories from HR Dive

    HR Dive’s top stories feature a number of evolving trends, including a shifting employment law landscape and external forces that are reshaping compensation and benefits.

    By HR Dive staff
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    Don’t just manage change—develop leaders who enable it

    By empowering employees with the trust, skills, and mindset to thrive in a dynamic environment, leaders enable change by fostering a culture of readiness and resilience.

    Dec. 9, 2024
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    Health insurers remove executive bios, images from websites after UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

    UnitedHealth, Elevance and some BCBS plans have deleted senior leadership pages from their corporate sites, while Centene and CVS scrubbed images of their executives online.

    By Rebecca Pifer • Dec. 6, 2024
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    SHRM challenges New Jersey’s ‘right to disconnect’ bill

    A “one-size-fits-all” workplace policy “limits the autonomy” of employers and HR pros, SHRM and Garden State Council-SHRM said.

    By Dec. 4, 2024
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    Effective L&D strategies focus on the future rather than now, advisory firm says

    L&D will be critical to provide career development opportunities, avoid skills gaps and boost performance, McLean & Co. said.

    By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 3, 2024
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    Survey: Employee volunteerism on the upswing ahead of GivingTuesday

    The trend signals a slight reversal after years of decline since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals.

    By Nov. 27, 2024
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    Musk, Ramaswamy suggest federal RTO to spur ‘voluntary terminations’

    The billionaires tapped by President-elect Donald Trump characterized remote work as a “Covid-era privilege.”

    By Nov. 25, 2024
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    GLP-1 drug coverage for obesity making inroads with large employers: Mercer

    In 2024, coverage for obesity drugs increased to 44% among employers with 500 or more workers, compared to 41% last year, a new survey found.

    By Nov. 20, 2024
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    HR hurricane preparedness: Focusing on safety at work — and at home

    The leadership team at Limbach contacts every employee before and after a storm to make sure they are safe, the company’s people leader said.

    By Nov. 20, 2024
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    NLRB: Grindr retaliated against unionizing workers by forcing a return to office

    Grindr announced the RTO plan in early August 2023, shortly after workers publicly announced plans to unionize, the complaint alleged.

    By Updated Nov. 14, 2024
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    5 stories on what HR can expect from another Trump presidency

    Employers may see a wide swath of changes as the executive branch swaps to a GOP agenda.

    By Nov. 8, 2024
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    3 tips for handling election emotions in the workplace

    Managers can be trained not only to handle this event but other hard conversations that more commonly spring up in the workplace, one expert said.

    By Nov. 6, 2024
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    The learning curve: How training supports recruiting and retaining cleared talent

    By emphasizing learning and development (L&D) opportunities, recruiters and talent acquisition teams can recruit qualified candidates and retain valuable employees.

    Nov. 4, 2024
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    BLS jobs report

    Despite only 12K jobs gained, economists remain optimistic about ‘soft landing’

    Hurricanes Helene and Milton affected “potentially tens of thousands of jobs,” one Indeed economist said, while workers in another 44,000 roles were on strike during the month. 

    By Nov. 1, 2024
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    Workplace incivility on the rise as the election approaches, SHRM researchers find

    Incivility spiked 27% from Q2 to Q3, researchers found, with nearly half of workers naming political viewpoint differences as a key contributor.

    By Oct. 29, 2024
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    Assess character alongside competency for hiring and promoting, MIT Sloan report says

    Evaluating character can lead to greater returns, more effective leadership, greater psychological safety and better engagement, the report noted.

    By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 28, 2024
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    This week in 5 numbers: Retailers stock up on staff for holiday surge

    Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how retailers plan to meet labor demands this holiday season.

    By Oct. 24, 2024
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    Top Ramen manufacturer’s new CHRO wants to enrich company culture

    Karen Robinson hopes to keep a local flavor in the culture at each of Nissin Foods’ U.S. sites.

    By Oct. 23, 2024
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    DOL guidelines for workplace AI center on employee needs, job quality

    The agency’s principles for responsible AI use in the workplace focus heavily on employee rights and how the technology should improve working conditions.

    By Justin Bachman • Oct. 23, 2024
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    How should we handle an employee who hates HR?

    The goal is to uncover the root cause of the dissatisfaction, according to McLean & Co. experts.

    By Oct. 21, 2024
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    This week in 5 numbers: Workers want free rein

    Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the share of employees who say they want untethered work.

    By Oct. 17, 2024
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    A 6-step plan to improve the HR department’s image

    McLean and Co. analysts weigh in on how HR can be recognized for the strategic function it is.

    By Oct. 17, 2024
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    CHRO is the third fastest-growing C-suite role, LinkedIn finds

    LinkedIn attributed C-suite trends to other changes to the workplace, including the increased focus on AI and the rise of remote and hybrid work.

    By Oct. 14, 2024
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    This summer saw many DEI rollbacks. What now?

    Heading into 2025, three DEI experts weigh in.

    By Oct. 9, 2024