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Civility at Work
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.
The need for civility is as great as ever, now that Election Day is over. HR can encourage civil conversations.
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AI in the Workplace
It may seem like ChatGPT is the only game in town for HR professionals looking to use generative AI tools to save time or boost their performance, but many other GenAI-powered apps are available that are specifically designed for HR or recruiting purposes.
HR leaders are navigating the early stages of AI integration, balancing innovation with responsibility, and transforming the HR function into a strategic, data-driven partner.
As AI rapidly transforms the workplace, HR professionals are well-positioned to guide adaptation, boost productivity, and ensure long-term goals.
Compensation and Benefits
HR has a significant role in identifying and supporting employees who are experiencing life transitions, including advocating for proactive mental health strategies.
Find out what the new limits are for health savings accounts and high-deductible health plans in 2026.
Find out how President Donald Trump’s tariffs are impacting employers’ plans for pay increases — and how employees feel about it.
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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.
A combination of family, work and social stressors can contribute to burnout, which can impact workers at all levels, including business leaders.
Ageism can harm both the employee and company. But for older women, many of whom experience ageism and sexism, this form of bias can be particularly debilitating. Learn more about ageism at work and how it can affect workplace civility.
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.
Talent Acquisition
Companies slowed hiring in April, but not as much as expected, as they braced against the potential impacts from President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
In the wake of last year's “quiet quitting" and “quiet firing" phenomena—catchphrases for employee disengagement and passive performance management—comes “quiet hiring," when employers fill talent gaps by shifting employees around.
U.S. employers added 228,000 new jobs in March, significantly more than economists had expected, according to the latest employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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