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Nearly 73% of the entire workforce is a caregiver. In the words of Paula Faris, award-winning journalist and author who hosted a conversation on the topic, “Investing in caregivers is investing in the workforce.” Faris was joined by Tina Beaty, Chief Branding & Marketing Officer for SHRM, Madeline Mitchell, USAToday reporter, and Phyllis Stewart Pires, Associate VP of Employee […]
SHRM 25, one of the largest HR conferences in the world, kicked off this weekend. We landed in the beautiful town of San Diego on Sunday in time for the initial events, sparking the conversations around HR professionals’ biggest challenges. After day one, we’ve found 3 strategies all HR leaders need to take back home. […]
Next week, SHRM 25 is taking place in San Diego, California, where HR leaders and industry professionals from around the world are gathering to discuss the most pressing HR topics. From AI implementation, to how to boost falling employee engagement, to the best employee benefits you can offer, next week will be jam-packed with valuable […]
For Human Resources professionals navigating the turbulent landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), the path forward requires a new playbook. As organizations retreat from politicized DEI labels, HR is uniquely positioned to lead a more sustainable and effective strategy: implementing science-based decision-making frameworks. This approach moves beyond contentious rhetoric to focus on what HR […]
What does it mean to be a leader? Many of us ask this question and juggle several answers. Does a leader drive forward the business? Quietly support their teams growth? Or something else entirely? The question is one we must ask ourselves every day, and while there are many answers, some truly get to the […]
In today’s talent landscape, organizations can no longer afford a one-size-fits-all approach to managing people. Employees increasingly expect—and value—personalized experiences at work, from tailored career development paths to flexible work arrangements that suit their individual lifestyles and goals. For small to midsize businesses, meeting these expectations can be a challenge, but it’s also a significant […]
With job openings often getting hundreds, if not thousands of applications, interviewing has become a pivotal skill for hiring managers and HR professionals to hone. But how can you sift through and find the best candidate for the position, avoiding things like recency bias and latching on to “vibe” based hiring? We sat down with […]
In today’s fast-paced, high-stakes business environment, simply offering more training won’t future-proof a workforce. While broad-based upskilling programs have their place, what organizations increasingly need is a more focused, intentional strategy: right-skilling. A Look at Right-Skilling Right-skilling goes beyond general development. It zeroes in on aligning employee capabilities with the evolving priorities of the business. […]
Flexibility has moved from a ‘nice-to-have’ to a ‘non-negotiable’. Ever since the pandemic reshaped how and where we work, employees have been rethinking every corner of their employment—from hybrid schedules to mental health benefits to how and when they get paid. One of the clearest signals is the growing demand for on-demand pay. Today’s workforce […]
Stephen Pearson isn’t just an HR Manager at Matern Professional Engineering; he’s an architect of talent. With over two decades of experience in the technical and engineering sectors, Pearson has spent more than a decade at Matern cultivating a renowned culture of collaboration across multiple sites. He’s the force behind their highly effective Lunch & […]