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
In a recent webinar, SHRM leaders shared tips on how HR can unlock the power of AI without falling behind. Learn where to start and how to achieve maximum impact.
The Trump administration’s new AI Action Plan and executive orders incentivize AI workforce readiness and address training, neutrality, and deregulation.
For HR to harness generative AI effectively, keeping humans involved is key. Learn how to balance innovation with the irreplaceable human touch.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation growth accelerated higher than anticipated in the second quarter of the year, new government data finds, with wages and salaries growing at a faster clip than benefits costs.
Explore four steps employers can take to build a compensation strategy that advances pay equity, including analyzing the importance of each role.
Most organizations expect pay raises to remain steady in 2026, but some employers are preparing for a decline given economic concerns.
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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 these steps to navigate anti-LGBTQ+ policy shifts while promoting inclusive dialogue and compliance in the workplace.
Discover seven steps for leaders to foster belonging through accessible workplace practices under which all employees can thrive.
Balance I&D initiatives with legal compliance. Use strategies such as risk assessments, data analysis, and training to foster inclusivity while mitigating risks.
Talent Acquisition
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that U.S. employers added fewer jobs in July than economists were expecting, as well as large downward revisions to job creation in May and June. President Trump fired the BLS commissioner shortly thereafter.
You check every box in the job description but one: degree. See how to make your case, highlight your experience, and handle the interview with confidence.
Learn ways to use scientifically validated signs of lies and deception for HR workplace investigations instead of relying on outdated stereotypes.
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