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HRCI/Deloitte HR Partner

HRCI Launches New HR Academy with Deloitte

HRCI partners with Deloitte to launch the HR Academy, a learning platform designed to empower HR leaders and their teams with strategic skills and insights.

workplace wellness

A Season of Growth: Preparing HR for Renewal and Change

Amidst workplace change and shifts in the HR profession, prioritizing self-care is key to maintaining resilience and supporting a healthy work environment. Discover practical strategies for integrating mindfulness and boundary-setting to enhance workplace vitality.

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DOL Considers Rescinding Independent Contractor Rule

The Department of Labor’s reevaluation of the 2024 independent contractor rule, a new bipartisan initiative for paid family leave, and Brittany Panuccio’s nomination to the EEOC are likely to impact U.S. employment laws.

humanify hr

Empowering HR with AI: Preparing the Workforce of the Future

AI is revolutionizing the role of HR by enhancing processes while maintaining a human touch. Explore how continuous learning and AI integration are shaping the future of the workforce.

James Galluzzo_HRCI Champion

HRCI Champion: James J. Galluzzo III, SPHR

Learn how HRCI certifications empower military veterans to transition smoothly into civilian HR roles, enhancing their skills and expanding career opportunities.

executive order, policy to practice

Policy to Practice: "Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy"

What are the implications of President Trump's Executive Order on "Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy?" Explore its effects on disparate impact liability and what it means for employers today.

HR Seat at the Table

Executive Presence: The Missing Link to HR’s Seat at the Table

Executive presence is a crucial factor in elevating HR professionals to strategic leadership positions within organizations. Learn how developing key traits can shift perceptions of HR from supportive to essential leadership.

Executive Order Directs Elimination of the Disparate Impact Theory

A recent executive order has directed federal agencies to deprioritize the enforcement of laws and regulations involving disparate impact liability, a significant shift in discrimination law that may affect hiring practices nationwide.

Workplace polarization

Whitepaper: Managing Political Polarization in the Workplace

Explore how political polarization impacts workplaces and strategies to navigate it effectively. Download our whitepaper for expert insights from HR and political professionals.

Professionals Working Together

Statement on DEI Initiatives Released

Discover insights from former EEOC officials on DEI initiatives, explore pivotal workforce-related bills amending the FLSA, and stay informed on proposed changes to the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, along with updates on Form I-9 from USCIS.

Christine Hopkins_HRCI Champion

HRCI Champion: Christine Hopkins, GPHR, SPHR

Learn how Alaska's 2025 Small Business Person of the Year leverages resilience to tackle HR challenges, turning them into powerful opportunities for growth and success.

5 Essential Components of Onboarding

Why Leadership Matters (More Than Ever)

Leadership is key to shaping culture, with each decision influencing the organizational success. Learn the common culture killers and how effective leadership transforms workplaces into thriving communities.

HR Courses Online: 5 Classes to Support Workforce Well-Being

DEI Guidance Released

Dive into our latest blog to learn about the EEOC and DOJ's new DEI guidance, crucial FLSA hearings, and recent DOL/EEOC nominations. Plus, Equal Pay Day highlights gender wage disparities.

Making the Most of Employee Affinity Groups

Building Excellence Together: The Impact of HRCI's Volunteer Community

Explore the significant impact of HRCI volunteers who innovate and shape the HR field. Learn how to join this passionate community and contribute meaningfully.

Early Biden Policies Lean Pro-Worker

Policy to Practice: Executive Order 14168

The Trump Administration is opposed to gender identity and issued Executive Order 14168, “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government”.

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