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Q3 2026 Benefits Wrap-Up: What the Latest Data Shows on Flexibility, Mental Health, and Pay
By Andrew Mitchell, Senior Correspondent, Benefits & Total Rewards The third quarter of 2026 brought clarity to the U.S. benefits landscape. After years of experimentation during the pandemic and the post-pandemic recalibration, the data shows a workforce benefits market that has settled into a stable, evidence-based configuration. Organizations that understand what’s working — and what…
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December HRIS Vendor Roadmaps — Focus on AI-Powered Updates and Marketplace Expansion
December in the HR technology world is typically seen as a quiet month — companies wind down for the holidays, release calendars thin out, and procurement slows. But this year, major HRIS vendors have been using December for something increasingly common: year-end…
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The End of the Annual Review: Why Continuous Performance Is Here to Stay
By Andrew Mitchell, Senior Correspondent, Performance Management The annual performance review is officially in its twilight years. After more than a decade of critique from thought leaders, practitioners, and employees, the traditional once-or-twice-a-year review cycle has given way to continuous performance management…
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Q3 2025 Workforce Tech Investment: What the Quarter Signalled for HR Buyers
Author: HR Weekly Editorial Team The third quarter of 2025 has reshaped how the world sees HR technology. Venture capital flowing into workforce tech climbed sharply from 2024 levels — and the profile of what investors are buying looks fundamentally different from…
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May 2025 AI Hiring Tools in Context: Six Months of Data on Bias, Efficiency, and Candidate Experience
By May 2025, six months had passed since the first wave of AI hiring tools went enterprise-scale. The early enthusiasm of 2024 had been tempered by real-world data on bias, candidate satisfaction, and actual hiring outcomes. This analysis examines what the first…
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The Skills Economy: Why Organizations That Master Skills Will Win the Next Decade
By Andrew Mitchell, Senior Correspondent, Skills-Based Organization The global economy is undergoing a fundamental shift from an education-based talent model to a skills-based one. By 2026, the World Economic Forum estimates that 50% of all employees will require reskilling, and organizations that…
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The Performance Review Is Dead: Why Continuous Evaluation Is the New Standard
The Annual Performance Review Has Reached the End of Its Useful Life A shrinking minority of organizations now use traditional annual reviews as their primary evaluation mechanism, a sharp reversal from only a few years ago. The shift to continuous feedback and…
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The Rise of the Chief People Officer: From HR Head to Board-Level Strategist
The CPO Has Graduated to the Boardroom In 2026, a growing number of S&P 500 companies have a Chief People Officer or CHRO on their executive leadership team with direct board-level reporting responsibility, far more than a decade ago. This is not…
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AI Hiring Tools in Q1 2025: What the Data Says About Bias, Efficiency, and Candidate Experience
By early 2025, artificial intelligence had moved from the periphery to the center of recruitment technology. From automated resume screening to AI-powered video interview analysis, hiring platforms were embedding machine learning at nearly every stage of the candidate journey. The question was…
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June 2025 Performance Management Trends: Continuous Feedback Becomes the Standard
By June 2025, continuous performance management had become the dominant model for knowledge work organizations, replacing the annual review in most companies. The shift was driven by employee demand for more regular feedback, manager demand for simpler processes, and technology that made…
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The Great Mentorship Reset: How AI Is Transforming Professional Development
By Andrew Mitchell, Senior Correspondent, AI in HR Mentorship has been a cornerstone of professional development for decades. But the traditional mentorship model — pairing a senior employee with a junior one for a year-long relationship — is being challenged by a…