Dec 20, 2025

Email 1 Summary:

Subject: How to Spot Burnout Before the Damage is Done

This newsletter episode from HRMorning features a concise 2-minute video on identifying and addressing employee burnout early. It highlights the importance of employee upskilling to maintain human relevance amid AI advancements, noting that employees show higher retention, motivation, and happiness when provided clear professional growth paths. Upcoming events include a January 6th webinar on 2026 HR trends by H3 HR Advisors. Additional resources cover global hiring compliance via Employer of Record software and ADA accommodation requirements for employers, supporting HR teams managing diverse workforce needs.

Email 2 Summary:

Subject: Dec. 19 – EEOC chair solicits charges from White men | WFH Fridays here to stay

This HR Dive Daily Dive edition covers key workforce topics:

– The EEOC chair is anticipating an increase in bias claims from White men, advising HR to review EEO and anti-harassment policies.

– Nearly a third of corporate directors predict a recession; office occupancy on Fridays is unlikely to recover, suggesting midweek scheduling for programming.

– Sponsors discussed global compensation trends (Deel) and strategies to manage rising GLP-1 drug costs in benefits plans.

– Additional content includes webinars on preparing for the 2026 H-1B visa season and designing mentoring programs.

The newsletter also provides insight on strategic benefits trends to support retention amid complex workforce challenges.

Email 3 Summary:

Subject: 📓 petty, or problem?s

This informal, conversational newsletter addresses workplace communication and morale challenges, particularly small conflicts that employees feel strongly about. Advice emphasizes empowering staff to address minor disputes directly using scripts and normalizing open dialogue, while supervisors step in only after attempts at resolution. It also discusses handling rule-breaking tolerated by leadership that harms morale, stressing the importance of consistent policies and documenting issues when confronting leadership. The edition promotes psychological safety via the Safe Space community and resources on communication fundamentals. It also previews upcoming podcast content on grief’s impact on leadership.

Email 4 Summary:

Subject: Dec. 19 – How policy can address talent shortages | Coursera to acquire Udemy

This Talent Daily from HR Dive highlights workforce and learning topics:

– Government policies have potential to mitigate talent shortages by supporting work-based learning and bridging digital skills gaps per JPMorgan Chase.

– Major news: Coursera is acquiring Udemy to form a $2.5B MOOC giant focused on AI skills training.

– Expert advice notes Friday office occupancy is unlikely to rebound; recommends scheduling onsite work midweek to accommodate employee preferences.

– Community colleges are partnering with local manufacturers to train the next generation of skilled workers.

Additional reading includes work affirmation power, healthcare workers’ immigration challenges, and government workforce reductions under Trump. Strategies are offered for navigating talent and workforce compliance trends in 2026.

Stay Well!