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A 7-step survival guide for first-time managers

12/18/2024
Here is a seven-point guide to help rookie bosses quickly get control of the job, demonstrate competence and establish authority with a minimum of frustration.

Harness AI to make HR more efficient and effective

12/18/2024
HR professionals are uniquely poised to reap the transformative benefits of artificial intelligence. Here’s a look at key areas where AI is making a profound impact on HR functions.

Key priorities for HR professionals in 2025

12/18/2024
The HR field is poised for transformation in 2025, driven by innovation and evolving workforce dynamics. According to the 2025 Priorities & Predictions report from i4cp, a human capital think tank, forward-thinking HR leaders are looking to focus on strategies that balance technological advancements with human-centric practices.

We feel good about our jobs, not so much about our pay

12/16/2024
An even 50% of workers surveyed said they are “extremely” or “very” satisfied with their jobs, and 38% said they were “at least somewhat” satisfied. But almost three in 10 workers said they are “not too” or “not at all” satisfied with their pay.

OSHA extends public comment period on proposed heat injury prevention rule

12/09/2024
The rule would require employers to create a plan to evaluate and control heat hazards in their workplace. It would more clearly set forth employer obligations and the measures necessary to effectively protect employees from hazardous heat.

Here come the new state employment laws for 2025

12/06/2024
States are emerging as prime sources of new employment-related laws. Here is a sampling of new laws scheduled to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, or soon after.

Start 2025 right with updated job descriptions

12/06/2024
Are all your employees performing the same tasks as when they were hired? Probably not. Job duties change all the time. Job descriptions should, too.

How to achieve organizational optimization through rightsizing

12/04/2024
In HR teams across industries, a quiet revolution is transforming how companies think about workforce management. Today’s most successful organizations view their human capital as a dynamic ecosystem—one that requires continuous calibration, strategic thinking and proactive adaptation.

The silent erosion: Confronting team dysfunction

12/04/2024
When workplace tension simmers beneath the surface, it’s more than just an uncomfortable environment—it’s a potential organizational time bomb. At the 2024 HR Specialist Summit, Catherine Rymsha illuminated the critical need for proactive leadership in managing team dynamics.

U.S. workers take slightly dimmer view of DEI

12/02/2024
Just 52% of American workers surveyed by the Pew Research Center earlier this year said they consider DEI programs a good thing, compared to 56% in 2023.