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
A sweeping provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could block states from creating or enforcing AI regulations for the next 10 years.
AI is reshaping employee recognition programs with personalized, data-driven insights that enhance engagement, find top talent, and optimize program efficacy.
Explore 2025 HR trends, from skills-based hiring and AI's role to people analytics and financial wellness. Discover how adaptability drives workforce success.
Compensation and Benefits
Discover how legal challenges are affecting a Biden-era rule that places new mental health requirements on health plans and what it means for employers.
Find out why a softening labor market and economic concerns are driving employers to issue slightly lower annual pay increases this year than projected.
Women are experiencing a decline in earnings after a menopause diagnosis, according to research. Find out what that means for employers and how they can help.
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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
The U.S. labor market continued to soften in May, as employers navigated the Trump administration’s shifting tariffs policy and downbeat consumer sentiment.
Learn how aligning with hiring managers, using data-driven insights, and understanding the business can drive faster, smarter hiring decisions.
Job seekers globally are less interested in applying for jobs outside their home countries, including for roles in the U.S. Learn what that means for employers.
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