HR Topics
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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’s likely that there are employees in your midst with the skills and potential to step into AI-related roles, if they are given the right training and coaching.
HR functions will need to take a proactive role in ensuring both internally developed AI tools and any AI used in vendor systems for employment decisions are regularly audited by qualified third-party auditors for bias.
Explore how HR leaders are pivotal in blending artificial intelligence and human intelligence to redefine the workplace, as discussed by Nichol Bradford in a recent SHRM webcast.
Compensation and Benefits
Some organizations have pulled back on compensation spend at a time when employees have higher expectations for their pay. Learn more about the trend and what it means for HR.
Salary raises declined for the second year in a row—shrinking 42% since 2022—while 4 in 10 workers didn’t receive a raise in the past year, new data finds.
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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 how recent executive orders impact I&D initiatives and discover SHRM’s BEAM framework—a practical, merit-based approach to creating truly inclusive workplaces.
March 12 is Equal Pay Day in 2024, marking how far into the new year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. Employers can help rectify gender-based pay inequities by conducting pay audits, and a new SHRM survey found that most employers do regularly audit for pay equity, especially as it relates to gender disparities.
Talent Acquisition
Discover key recruitment marketing trends for 2025, including AI-driven engagement, employer branding, and the evolving role of job boards.
With increased ICE enforcement, employers must ensure their electronic I-9 systems meet regulatory standards to avoid liability for noncompliance.
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