Human Resource Knuggets
Dec 06, 2025
Subject: 8 Ways to Make Holiday Celebrations Inclusive This Year
Sender: content@hrmorning.com
Summary:
This email offers guidance on creating inclusive holiday celebrations in the workplace, emphasizing the importance of making everyone feel welcome during the festive season. It also briefly highlights sponsored content such as a webinar on international hiring strategies for small businesses, and a study on the ROI of Paycom’s automated Time-Off Requests system. Additionally, tips on rebounding from setbacks and improving employee morale are included along with links to resources and newsletters.
Key Points:
– Importance of inclusivity in holiday celebrations at work.
– Sponsored webinars on global hiring and HR technology solutions.
– Advice on managing employee setbacks and boosting morale.
– Links to premium HR resources and newsletters.
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Subject: đź““ stay? go? helps
Sender: ihateithere@workweek.com
Summary:
This newsletter addresses common workplace dilemmas about whether to stay in a job with good pay and colleagues but limited support and career growth, especially when reporting to non-HR experienced leadership. It provides expert HR advice recommending honest conversations with leadership to improve relationships and suggests exploring internal development opportunities before deciding to leave. The email also clarifies legal points about employee classification, explaining why companies cannot retroactively reclassify employees as independent contractors (1099) after resignation for tax-saving reasons. Other content includes HR event promotions, discussions on workplace belonging, AI ethics in hiring, and a reminder to take personal time off.
Key Points:
– Guidance on deciding to stay or leave a job with management challenges but good pay.
– Legal overview: Employer cannot change employee classification retroactively to 1099.
– Encouragement to communicate with leadership and explore broader roles.
– Resources for HR professionals about AI, workplace culture, and PTO.
– Community engagement via Safe Space discussions and surveys.
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Subject: Dec. 5 – H-1B visa reviews now factor in social media | The growing wage divides
Sender: newsletter@divenewsletter.com
Summary:
This HR newsletter covers key updates including increased scrutiny of H-1B visa applicants’ social media as part of a tighter immigration process. It also reports on a $650K settlement for sexual harassment claims by a San Diego restaurant chain accused of exploiting young female workers. Additionally, trends such as the widening wage gap potentially influenced by AI automation are discussed, along with upcoming webinars focused on mentoring and leadership. Sponsored content highlights the need for HR to consider overdose prevention as a workplace health issue. The newsletter provides useful resources and suggested readings on employee development, second-chance hiring, and AI in hiring practices.
Key Points:
– Stricter social media checks for H-1B visa applicants under the current administration.
– Sexual harassment settlement related to discriminatory hiring practices.
– AI possibly contributing to growing wage inequality across various job types.
– Upcoming talent-focused webinars and resource highlights for HR professionals.
– Featured articles about hiring trends and leadership development.
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Subject: Dec. 5 – The CHRO paradoxes | What HR needs to know about AI laws
Sender: newsletter@divenewsletter.com
Summary:
This email informs HR and talent leaders about the paradoxes faced by Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) balancing their aspirations and C-suite expectations in 2026, based on research by The Josh Bersin Company. It also covers impending state laws regulating AI, highlighting the challenges employers will face reconciling federal and state policies. Further updates include social media scrutiny for H-1B visa applicants and the growing wage divide possibly accelerated by AI. The newsletter contains links to relevant webinars, curated readings on leadership, recruitment, performance management, and previews resources for deeper dives into compliance, talent management, diversity, and HR tech analytics.
Key Points:
– CHRO role contradictions and strategic shifts anticipated in 2026.
– New state AI laws coming into effect, requiring HR attention to compliance.
– Ongoing immigration updates and wage disparities tied to technology changes.
– Educational resources, webinars, and industry articles aimed at talent leaders.
– Emphasis on staying informed about evolving HR, AI, and regulatory landscapes.
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