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Insights, Observations, Realities on Human Resource Issues
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Emerging talent: Insights from a program with 92% retention rate

Emerging talent: Insights from a program with 92% retention rate | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
This people leader offers her proven strategy for developing and retaining high-potential emerging talent.
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April 28, 2025 9:00 AM
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What Are Stay Interviews? A Guide with Questions to Retain Your Best Talent

What Are Stay Interviews? A Guide with Questions to Retain Your Best Talent | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
n Find out how stay interviews help improve retention and employee engagement. Learn key stay interview questions to retain your top talent.
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This is a strategy I've advocated for decades!

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April 21, 2025 9:00 AM
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What is ‘quiet cracking’? Worker disengagement has a new name

What is ‘quiet cracking’? Worker disengagement has a new name | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
The root cause of quiet cracking may be workers feeling insecure in their current jobs, the report indicated. This lack of confidence could be the result of a lack of training, which makes workers feel insecure in their role, according to the data. Employees who said they hadn’t received any training in the past year were also 140% more likely to feel insecure about their jobs. 
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A Practical Overview of The Core HR Admin Responsibilities

A Practical Overview of The Core HR Admin Responsibilities | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Learn about the core roles of an HR admin, including managing employee records, resolving workplace issues, and ensuring smooth operations across your team.
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April 10, 2025 9:00 AM
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Shopify CEO tells teams to consider using AI before growing headcount

Shopify CEO tells teams to consider using AI before growing headcount | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
In a company memo, Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke said that teams must consider using AI before requesting more resources or headcount.
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A very interesting, serious issue (or trend?) in the work world.  What are the implications?  Any "unintended consequences?"

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Tech and expertise transfer during 'Peak 65' retirement boom

Tech and expertise transfer during 'Peak 65' retirement boom | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
As key employees retire, HR leaders must ensure that other workers are prepared to handle critical challenges via expertise transfer.
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March 24, 2025 9:00 AM
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Employee complaints are inevitable. It’s up to HR to ensure proper investigation.

Employee complaints are inevitable. It’s up to HR to ensure proper investigation. | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Employers must choose the right avenue for claim investigations to achieve compliance while minimizing disruption, writes KHIKS Associate Ashlee Difuntorum.
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Important and often handled poorly.  

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She worked at Subway for more than a decade—then found out her boss had been breaking labor laws the whole time

She worked at Subway for more than a decade—then found out her boss had been breaking labor laws the whole time | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Eva Rodriguez is suing for $54,000 in stolen wages. Advocates say Trump’s immigration crackdown will put foreign-born workers like her at greater risk.
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Among the many issues raised by this article is the dynamic of small organizations without a true HR function.  l

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How to Recognize Effective Crisis Communication Strategies

How to Recognize Effective Crisis Communication Strategies | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Learn how to recognize effective crisis communication strategies to protect your organization's reputation and trust through clear messaging and quick action.
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It's unfortunate that this is needed more today than before.

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February 24, 2025 9:00 AM
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Organizations Should Identify Their Artificial Intelligence Goals

Organizations Should Identify Their Artificial Intelligence Goals | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Delve into research on artificial intelligence in shaping the future of work and its implications for the job market.
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February 17, 2025 9:00 AM
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Is Gen Z Spreading Too Much Love At Work?

Is Gen Z Spreading Too Much Love At Work? | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Gen Z is redefining workplace romance, mixing business with pleasure and even boosting careers.
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Some challenges for HR are new -- this one isn't.  Been an issue for - Always!

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Bosses are firing Gen Z grads just months after hiring them—here’s what they say needs to change

Bosses are firing Gen Z grads just months after hiring them—here’s what they say needs to change | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Gen Z grads are unprepared for the workforce, can’t handle the workload, and are unprofessional, hiring managers say.
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January 27, 2025 9:00 AM
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What should HR focus on as the presidential transition begins?

What should HR focus on as the presidential transition begins? | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
"Don't try to predict the future too much," one CHRO advises HR leaders about the upcoming presidential transition.
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April 28, 2025 9:00 AM
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Focus on these 4 areas to minimize voluntary turnover

Focus on these 4 areas to minimize voluntary turnover | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
New data highlights what makes employees more likely to leave—and what HR leaders can do about it in these critical areas.
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Not a new issue and in reality, these solutions -- and others -- have been known for a long time.  A key question is why don't organizations take these actions?  And maybe another question:  what are the difficulties smaller organizations face in facing these challenges?

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The role of catastrophe insurance for employees amid climate crisis

The role of catastrophe insurance for employees amid climate crisis | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
As workers look to their employers to take a stand on climate change, some organizations are rolling out catastrophe insurance for employees.
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This is an interesting development for a very challenging problem for those impacted by some of the disasters over the last few years.

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California to launch ‘career passports’ to encourage job access

California to launch ‘career passports’ to encourage job access | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
The program is part of a broader plan by the state to improve career pathways, particularly for historically disadvantaged groups.
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Effective Aptitude Test Questions: Free Sample Guide 2025

Effective Aptitude Test Questions: Free Sample Guide 2025 | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Learn how to create effective aptitude test questions with our free sample guide, helping you make better hiring decisions without needing expert knowledge.
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A good primer to help understand the concepts behind assessments.

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Building a Winning Team Is All About the Coach

Building a Winning Team Is All About the Coach | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
If you lead a team, this article is a must-read. It shows why the best hiring managers aren’t just evaluators — they’re coaches who know how to build winning teams. Share this with every leader you know who’s serious about building stronger, more motivated teams — because great teams don’t happen by chance. They’re built, one great hire at a time. #hiring #interviewing #leadership #jobs #recruiting SHRM Gallup Jim Clifton Jon Clifton Sarah White Kathi Enderes Josh Bersin
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March 31, 2025 9:00 AM
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HR effectiveness: Why it eludes so many

HR effectiveness: Why it eludes so many | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
When HR is highly effective, the payoff for the business can be substantial. Yet for many, effectiveness in HR can be elusive.
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The six points made here are all very on target.  I do like the "Opportunity Overwhelm" as a critical factor worth special attention.

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March 17, 2025 9:00 AM
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5 years later: How COVID-19 changed HR

5 years later: How COVID-19 changed HR | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
From remote work to religious accommodation, the COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally transformed HR’s landscape.
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March 4, 2025 9:00 AM
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Your Guide to the 5P's HR Framework: How Does It Work?

Your Guide to the 5P's HR Framework: How Does It Work? | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Learn how the 5P's HR Framework can align your HR policies with business goals, enhance workplace communication, drive growth, and improve team engagement.
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February 24, 2025 9:00 AM
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Why a Chain of Command Is Important in Business

Why a Chain of Command Is Important in Business | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Learn how a clear chain of command boosts your business's success by improving communication, clarifying roles, and enhancing accountability and efficiency.
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Detailed post on a classic, but obviously still important, topic.

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Am I Working for a Toxic Leader? Ask Madeleine

Am I Working for a Toxic Leader? Ask Madeleine | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Dear Madeleine, I read your last blog with interest. My boss and I have worked together for four years and, generally speaking, I have done well with her. She shows appreciation for my work and has been warm and supportive of my career aspirations. However, there are moments when something she does or says puts…
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Unfortunately, this is an issue where HR is often hesitant to address promptly! 

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Glassdoor leaders discuss RTO mandates, productivity, and DEI - Glassdoor US

Glassdoor leaders discuss the impact of federal RTO mandates on employee morale, productivity, and diversity & inclusion (DEI).
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Compensation Philosophies Guide: 5 Strategies Compared

Compensation Philosophies Guide: 5 Strategies Compared | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Learn five compensation strategies to shape fair and competitive pay practices, balance internal and external equity, and align with your organization's goals.
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