The Human Resources Roundup
Stay up-to-date on human resources news and legal updates, plus gain valuable tools and insights to develop your business by growing your people.
Popular Management Posts
The Return-to-Office Debate: Balancing Culture, Productivity, and Talent Strategy
The return-to-office (RTO) debate has been swirling for a while now, and we’ve heard every angle. Some employees are eager to reclaim their office routines, while others have fully embraced remote work and don’t want to give it up. And truthfully? Both perspectives make sense.
Run Effective Staff Meetings
It’s easy to get lost in the weeds and forget that these meetings should focus on helping your team stay aligned, motivated, and on track. Over the years, we’ve noticed that the best managers focus on five key areas in their weekly meetings to make sure everything runs smoothly.
Top Trends Shaping Human Resources in 2025
Human resources (HR) has always been the heartbeat of organizations. But in 2025, it’s evolving faster than ever before. Gone are the days when HR was just about hiring, firing, and filing paperwork. Now, it’s about building cultures, driving innovation, and creating environments where people and businesses thrive together.
So, what’s shaking up the world of human resources this year? Let’s dive in.
Increase in Job Postings Highlighting Benefits Signals Post-Pandemic Labor Competition
One noteworthy trend has taken shape with employee benefits becoming a more prominent selling point in job advertisements. Recent analysis by Indeed.com reveals an impressive rise in mentions of perks, soaring by over 50%, on the employment platform.
Ensure Productive Political Conversations at Work
Yet another general election political season is in full swing in the United States, with all of the trappings that they entail. Don’t allow political discourse at the office to turn toxic, it can put a real dent on the culture you’ve worked so hard to cultivate.
Lower Pay Raises Incoming for 2025
Employers in the U.S. are planning lower pay raises for 2025 due to cooling inflation and job markets, according to new reports. In 2024, roughly 47% of organizations reduced salary budgets compared to 2023, with the overall median pay raise dropping to 4.1%. For 2025, projections show a further dip to 3.9-4% in salary increase budgets.
What Clean Slate Laws mean for your small business
Clean slate laws are expanding across multiple states in the US, offering individuals with criminal records a chance to have their records automatically sealed after a period of crime-free behavior.
The hidden costs of employee turnover
Employee turnover is more than just a revolving door of people. It’s a silent drain on a company’s resources, affecting everything from productivity to company culture. In this comprehensive blog post, we’ll delve into the true costs of employee turnover and explore how HR consultants can play a pivotal role in mitigating these losses.
Unlocking Productivity: The Power of Summer Fridays
A “Summer Fridays” policy can be a valuable addition to a company’s benefits package, offering several advantages that contribute to employee satisfaction, productivity, and overall organizational success.
Bye bye noncompete clauses
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a proposed final rule banning most new noncompete clauses in employment contracts. This sweeping rule affects millions of workers and makes all existing noncompete agreements (except those covering senior executives) unenforceable.
The return-to-office (RTO) debate has been swirling for a while now, and we’ve heard every angle. Some employees are eager to reclaim their office routines, while others have fully embraced remote work and don’t want to give it up. And truthfully? Both perspectives make sense.