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HR professionals often implement call monitoring to support employee development, improve customer service, and ensure policy compliance. These are valid goals. But without a legal framework backing these efforts, the risk of unintentionally violating employee rights is high. Even when intentions are good, execution still matters. Monitoring without a clear policy—or in ignorance of state […]
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 […]
Ever wonder who’s shaping the future of how we work? Meet KeyAnna Schmiedl, the powerhouse Chief Human Experience Officer (CHXO) at Workhuman. She’s not just a leader; she’s a visionary dedicated to making work, well, more human! What Does a Human Experience Officer Actually Do? As Workhuman’s CHXO, Schmeidl is at the helm of their people function, […]
It’s a common assumption in today’s workplace that younger employees, having grown up with smartphones and social media, will naturally adapt to new technology faster than their older colleagues. But new data from the Yooz 2025 Workplace Tech Resistance report tells a different story—one that challenges these generational stereotypes. The Surprising Data: Gen Z […]
In today’s fast-changing job market, a big shift is happening: more companies are focusing on what talent can do rather than just what degrees they have. Big names like Tesla and Google are leading the way, no longer requiring four-year degrees for certain jobs. This week on HR Query, we’re joined by Heidi Barnett, President of Talent Acquisition […]
Every HR professional knows that employee retention should be one of your number one priorities. But with everything else on your plate, it can be incredibly hard to carve out the time to focus on it. Organizations are constantly seeking ways to gain a competitive edge when it comes to retention. While investments in technology, […]
Performance reviews and learning programs are designed to support employee growth—but new data suggests they may be doing just the opposite. The Career Advancement Crisis According to new research sponsored by Acorn, nearly 80% of surveyed business leaders admitted that employees often need to leave their current organization to advance their careers. That statistic points […]
In June 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers denied a Norwegian tourist entry into the United States. According to the traveler, CBP officers demanded access to his cell phone and expressed concern over a meme depicting U.S. Vice President JD Vance with a bald head. One officer reportedly described the image as “very […]
Last week, SHRM 25 saw the biggest voices in HR lead the conversation on how HR professionals can lead change in the workplace and spark innovation. During the opening reception, SHRM Chief of Staff, Emily M. Dickens, introduced 𝐄², SHRM’s new initiative to create a better pipeline for education to employment. The initiative is an […]
I have said it many times – summer is for movies! Blockbusters, indies, and comedies (or whatever films you enjoy) just make a summer night better. Summer is also halfway to the film industry’s most illustrious awards show, the Oscars. That got me thinking, which films are frontrunners for Oscars glory? Well, if the 97th […]