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
AI regulation could face a major shift, retirement planning is less accessible, crypto comes to the housing market, and young people are cutting back spending.
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
From prioritizing physical activity to setting intentions in the morning, explore these ideas for how HR professionals can enhance their own mental well-being.
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.
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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.
Find out how to use quantitative and qualitative data to advocate for inclusion and diversity (I&D) efforts and measure their impact on organizational success.
Explore how recent executive orders impact I&D initiatives and discover SHRM’s BEAM framework—a practical, merit-based approach to creating truly inclusive workplaces.
Explore effective neuro-inclusive management techniques. Learn how inclusivity sets workplaces up for success by unlocking the true potential of employees.
Talent Acquisition
Explore economic impacts to your HR job search. Learn actionable strategies to position yourself effectively for an HR career transition.
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.
Child care gaps hurt retention and productivity. Learn how strategic benefits can reduce costs, ease stress, and bring talent back to work.
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