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Total Rewards (Comp & Benefits)

More companies are letting workers cash in their vacation days. Should yours?

Some employers are allowing employees to exchange a certain number of vacation days for contributions to retirement or education accounts, among others.

Courtney Vinopal | about 13 hours ago
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HR Strategy

How AI coaches can help managers prepare for the tougher parts of their jobs

Three companies discuss their AI coaching products that can get managers to up their games.

Paige McGlauflin | about 15 hours ago
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Total Rewards (Comp & Benefits)

AT&T is piloting a summer camp program as workers’ childcare needs evolve

The company hopes the benefit will help it gauge whether on or near-site daycare would be a valuable investment for its employees.

Courtney Vinopal | Apr 25, 2025
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HR Strategy

More companies want office workers in shared workspaces instead of at dedicated desks

Workplace experts explain why HR pros play a key role in providing a variety of workspace options.

Mikaela Cohen | Apr 25, 2025
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HR Strategy

HR leaders think soft skills are more important than ever—just don’t call them ‘soft’

The term elicits negative connotations, and HR leaders think it’s time to ditch it.

Paige McGlauflin | Apr 22, 2025
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Recruitment & Retention

Rethinking how employees are promoted

Current strategies could be harming retention and pushing talented employees out the door.

Mikaela Cohen | Apr 21, 2025

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