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The Gig Economy Is Booming and Paving the Way for AI Coworkers
By Pam Thornton The workplace is transforming and fast! Two major forces reshaping how organizations hire, manage, and engage talent are the continued rise of the gig economy and the rapid integration of AI into everyday work. For HR leaders, this evolution brings both opportunity, fear and challenge. The Rise of Gig Work What was…
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Slack, Snacks, and Side-Eye: Hitting RESET on Workplace Etiquette in 2025
By Allison Ebner Let’s be honest, every generation entering the workforce faces a little heat, and today, Gen Z is in the spotlight. Born between 1997 and 2012, this group is full of innovation, energy, and digital smarts. But employers are noticing something else: a lack of familiarity with basic workplace etiquette. Things like missing…
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Holding C Suite Leadership Accountable to Ethical Behavior: A Call for Culture, Oversight, and Courage
By Allison Ebner A CEO and a Chief People Officer Walk into a concert…Hit the jumbotron…And the entire Internet freaks out. For a full 24-hour news cycle. (If you don’t know what I’m talking about, hit up Google. And how do you not know?!) When the details of this began to emerge, my heart sank.…
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Creating a Robust Training Plan on a Small Budget
By Gary Dawson In today’s ever-changing business environment, developing employee skills isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. Yet many small businesses or lean teams face a significant challenge: how to deliver effective, engaging training when every penny counts. Fortunately, with some strategic planning and the smart use of modern tools, it’s entirely possible to build a…
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HR and Employment Impacts of the “Big Beautiful Bill” What Employers Need to Know
By Mark Adams On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the much-anticipated One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)—a sweeping legislative package combining tax cuts, deregulatory measures, and entitlement reform. From a human resources and employment standpoint, the bill has both immediate and long-term implications for employers. “No Tax on Overtime and Tips” a…
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DOL Initiatives Seeking to Drive Voluntary Compliance Efforts
By Mark Adams The United States Department of Labor (DOL) has announced two separate voluntary compliance programs. The first is driven by the DOL’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) who are inviting federal contractors to voluntarily submit information about their efforts to wind down affirmative action programs following the revocation of Executive Order…
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The Power of Community in Uncertain Times
By Allison Ebner In today’s rapidly changing economic climate, it’s easy to feel like you’re navigating uncharted waters alone. Market shifts, workforce shortages, policy changes, and emerging technologies are putting immense pressure on organizations of every size and industry. But amidst the chaos, one truth remains clear: community matters more than ever. As an association…
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The HR Crossroads: Today’s Top Challenges & Practical Strategies to Overcome Them
By Pam Thornton HR professionals are facing some of the most dynamic and demanding challenges in recent memory. From talent shortages and rising employee expectations to increased compliance complexity and culture pressures, organizations both large and small, are turning to their HR teams to help them lead through it all. At EANE, we’ve seen these…