HR Topics
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Civility at Work
Discover how workplace and societal incivility have a negative impact on employees’ mental health — and steps SHRM leaders say organizations should take.
Learn how RTO mandates are contributing to increased incivility among workers, according to SHRM’s latest Civility Index, and explore what employers can do to help.
Explore 2025 HR trends, from skills-based hiring and AI's role to people analytics and financial wellness. Discover how adaptability drives workforce success.
Political differences are fueling record-high rates of incivility, according to SHRM’s Q4 Civility Index.
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AI in the Workplace
Alexa’s AI upgrade, chatbot risks for autistic users, and data center waste reveal why not all tech investments — and AI rollouts — deliver real value.
Cyberthreats, a jump in initial public offerings (IPOs), and global space expansion highlight evolving risks and opportunities shaping workforce strategy in 2025.
Compensation and Benefits
Unlock $1 trillion in potential: Learn why investing in women’s leadership isn’t just right — it’s smart business. Inclusion fuels stronger, future-ready teams.
Compensation growth accelerated higher than anticipated in the second quarter of the year, new government data finds, with wages and salaries growing at a faster clip than benefits costs.
Explore four steps employers can take to build a compensation strategy that advances pay equity, including analyzing the importance of each role.
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Inclusion and Diversity
EO Impact Zone: A Guide for HR Leaders
Inclusion and diversity are essential for creating thriving workplaces and communities. These principles drive innovation, foster collaboration, and ensure every individual feels valued and empowered.
Explore effective neuro-inclusive management techniques. Learn how inclusivity sets workplaces up for success by unlocking the true potential of employees.
Understand the DOJ’s guidelines on I&D in federally funded organizations. Remain legally compliant as you build and manage an engaging, inclusive workplace.
Explore these steps to navigate anti-LGBTQ+ policy shifts while promoting inclusive dialogue and compliance in the workplace.
Talent Acquisition
Health insurance is getting some unexpected competition, higher mortgage rates aren’t budging, and a new social media app could shake up the digital landscape.
A SHRM analysis shows adults ages 65 and older are a growing and vital part of the U.S. workforce, helping address labor shortages by extending their careers.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that U.S. employers added fewer jobs in July than economists were expecting, as well as large downward revisions to job creation in May and June. President Trump fired the BLS commissioner shortly thereafter.
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