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From recruiting and retention to company culture and the latest in HR tech, HR Brew delivers up-to-date industry news and tips to help HR pros stay nimble in today’s fast-changing business environment.

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Employers have been reluctant to use contingent workers for fear of compliance headaches, but talent shortages are forcing them to reconsider that stance.

Gig work is taking over the labor market—and creating challenges for HR

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Location, location, location 

OOO norms: How workers in different countries approach unlimited PTO

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The unrest has prompted some companies to evacuate their employees, while others have allowed staff to temporarily relocate or work remotely. 

How multinational firms are supporting workers affected by the US-Israeli war with Iran

The newest JOLTS data suggests that the “no-hire, no-fire” labor market is far from over.

Stagnant job turnover shows employers, workers cautious amid uncertainty 

From communicating layoffs to benefits cuts, missteps can make for uncomfortable lessons.

These HR leaders messed up delivering bad news to employees. Here are the lessons they learned.

Companies that invest in their reputations, including as employers, can see additional returns in shareholder value.

Workplace reputation is a critical, yet overlooked, strategic advantage for companies

The war prompted airspace closures across the Middle East, causing more than 29,000 flight cancellations.

Where business travel stands one week into war in Iran 

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Mikaela Cohen

It’s a “paradox” that people pros need to pay attention to.

Women are both more engaged and burned out at work than men

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Employers and practitioners can open doors, listen, and have more empathy, according to David Glasgow and Kenji Yoshino.

DEI may have a new path forward, but it will require an openness to change

While this uptick may seem alarming, there are other factors that might be contributing to it besides a tough economy, Vanguard’s David Stinnett said.

Why a record number of Americans are tapping their 401(k)s for emergencies  

“It’s really a lot of pressure for them. So I want somebody that comes in with a great attitude,” UPS’s Jeff Grant tells HR Brew.

Seasonal hiring is a year-round strategy at UPS

Adam DeRose

Skills, credentials, degrees, and professional experience can fit in a digital wallet too. 

Move over Bitcoin, the ‘Internet of Career’ is primed to be the next big use of blockchain

How multinational firms are supporting workers affected by the US-Israeli war with Iran

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How multinational firms are supporting workers affected by the US-Israeli war with Iran

Women are both more engaged and burned out at work than men

Stagnant job turnover shows employers, workers cautious amid uncertainty

DEI may have a new path forward, but it will require an openness to change

Why a record number of Americans are tapping their 401(k)s for emergencies

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Stagnant job turnover shows employers, workers cautious amid uncertainty

These HR leaders messed up delivering bad news to employees. Here are the lessons they learned.

Workplace reputation is a critical, yet overlooked, strategic advantage for companies

Where business travel stands one week into war in Iran

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Your HR Tech Stack is Showing: How to Simplify Without Starting Over

The Talent 2030 Collective: Recruit, Retain, Repeat

Benefits Made Personal: How HR is Meeting Employees Where They Are

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Gig work is taking over the labor market—and creating challenges for HR

Seasonal hiring is a year-round strategy at UPS

Move over Bitcoin, the ‘Internet of Career’ is primed to be the next big use of blockchain

Gig work is taking over the labor market—and creating challenges for HR

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How multinational firms are supporting workers affected by the US-Israeli war with Iran

The Latest HR News

How multinational firms are supporting workers affected by the US-Israeli war with Iran

Women are both more engaged and burned out at work than men

Stagnant job turnover shows employers, workers cautious amid uncertainty

DEI may have a new path forward, but it will require an openness to change

Why a record number of Americans are tapping their 401(k)s for emergencies

Editor's Picks

Stagnant job turnover shows employers, workers cautious amid uncertainty

These HR leaders messed up delivering bad news to employees. Here are the lessons they learned.

Workplace reputation is a critical, yet overlooked, strategic advantage for companies

Where business travel stands one week into war in Iran

Events

Your HR Tech Stack is Showing: How to Simplify Without Starting Over

The Talent 2030 Collective: Recruit, Retain, Repeat

Benefits Made Personal: How HR is Meeting Employees Where They Are

Quick-to-read HR news & insights

Resources

Gig work is taking over the labor market—and creating challenges for HR

Seasonal hiring is a year-round strategy at UPS

Move over Bitcoin, the ‘Internet of Career’ is primed to be the next big use of blockchain

Gig work is taking over the labor market—and creating challenges for HR

People Person with Kate from HR

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