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Civility at Work
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.
Promoting workplace civility following the election is “HR’s opportunity to make a difference in America,” SHRM President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, said at SHRM INCLUSION 2024.
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AI in the Workplace
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.
President Trump issued an executive order on AI requiring a review of existing AI policies and directives for possible suspension or revision.
President Donald Trump has rescinded former President Joe Biden’s executive order on artificial intelligence, which sought to develop security standards for AI.
Compensation and Benefits
Although the new data is a positive sign, one expert suggests how employers can even better improve workers’ financial well-being.
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.
Inflation is continuing its stubborn streak, with new data finding that annual inflation rose more than expected during the first month of the year.
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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.
Three in 4 employees who identify as LGBTQ+ agree that they are treated fairly at work. However, data suggests stigma and discrimination against these workers still occurs in workplaces.
Talent Acquisition
Promote fair hiring by prioritizing access over identity, creating fair opportunities, widening talent pipelines, and fostering truly inclusive recruitment.
Visa interview waivers for H-1B workers are being restricted at U.S. consulates around the world.
A federal court in Florida ruled against the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) proposed ban on most noncompete agreements. But this decision only applies to the plaintiff, and nothing has changed for employers across the country that are preparing for the FTC rule to take effect Sept. 4.
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