“HR is for big companies. We’re only 12 people.” It’s a common refrain and an expensive one. Compliance obligations don’t wait until you hit 50, 100, or 500 employees. Many apply from employee #1, and others kick in far earlier than most small businesses expect. The result? Well-meaning teams make ad-hoc decisions, managers wing it, and risk…
As we move through 2026, the workforce is sending a clear message: Stability is the new priority. New research from the Adecco Group shows that employees are putting a premium on job security, fair pay, and long-term stability—much more than chasing the next opportunity. Many have embraced “job hugging”, choosing to stay where they are rather than jump…
An employee handbook is key for setting workplace expectations and staying compliant. Outdated policies can create legal and operational risk. With evolving compliance requirements in the form of new laws and revised regulations, employers need to keep a watchful eye on their handbook policies to make sure they stay compliant. They should also be sure…
Change management is a necessity in today’s workplace. Digital transformation, hybrid work and automation are forcing people to adapt, learn new things and evolve. HR professionals are uniquely positioned as both architects and ambassadors of change. Discover guidance for navigating these transformations: 1. Assess the preparedness of the workforce Whenever big change is coming, organizations must determine how ready their people are…
When considering employee retention, HR professionals must realize that turnover doesn’t begin with a resignation letter. It starts much earlier—and it’s quieter. A skipped lunch, a missed meeting, fewer Slack messages. These small signs often signal something much bigger: an employee pulling away. Long before someone quits, they disconnect. And in today’s networked workplace, social withdrawal is often…
Mental health and wellness in HR is the practice of employers caring about the health and stress management of their workers by providing support and resources to prevent burnout. Human Resources professionals include mental health and wellness benefits, such as insurance coverage, employee assistance programs (EAPs), access to apps and counseling, and more. Beyond traditional benefits,…
Let’s be honest, HR leaders: how many teams have poured hours into crafting an employee handbook, only to find it languishing in some digital abyss, unread and unloved? We’ve all seen the statistics aren’t great. If you haven’t, they show that a staggering percentage of employees avoid reading them at all. That’s a problem. So,…
The generations at work – Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers – continue to fascinate business leaders and especially those in HR, who are charged with talent management. Trying to understand each generation’s attitudes, habits, and history is important. While each person is unique, these shared generational experiences can help people better orchestrate teams and get the most out of…
As we begin 2025, most HR professionals are thinking: ‘What will the top HR trends be?’ At HR Exchange Network, we have you covered! The world of HR is entering a pivotal phase of transformation. Economic shifts, breakthroughs in technology and evolving workforce expectations are pushing HR leaders to rethink their strategies. These forces aren’t…
The Great Gloom: A Growing Challenge The term “Great Gloom” may be new, but the decline in employee engagement is a longstanding issue. Recent data shows a significant drop in employee happiness; employee engagement in the U.S. has dropped to its lowest level in more than a decade. Root Causes of the Great Gloom The…
