👩‍🎨 Empowering Small Employers to Compete for Talent

Leading from Anywhere: Driving Results in the Age of Distributed Work

i4cp’s global study, led by renowned thought leader Rob Cross, presents a new way of thinking about leadership and how to drastically increase productivity and performance.

The leadership crisis is real.

Discover how traditional leadership models are breaking under the weight of distributed work – and what top companies are doing differently.

i4cp’s latest executive brief reveals:

• Why leadership burnout is rising – and what to do about it.

• How distributed work requires a comprehensive, new approach to leadership.

• Why improving the performance of lower-quartile leaders can drive a 32% productivity jump.

 Download the executive brief to see the study’s four key findings – and the six capabilities that drive leadership effectiveness in distributed work..

🤖 HR Trend Spotlight: 5 Talent Disruptors That Will Reshape HR Over the Next Five Years

HR leaders are being asked to look ahead, not just keep up. A new report from Mercer outlines five talent disruptors that will challenge traditional thinking and redefine how companies attract, develop, and retain people. Read more.

🎧 HR Insights - Empowering Small Employers to Compete for Talent

Small businesses often face a silent battle in HR: they struggle to keep up with regulatory changes, talent expectations, and retention strategies due to limited resources. Lori Kleiman, an HR consultant with decades of experience, has launched an initiative designed specifically to bridge this gap.

At the heart of this rethinking is the belief that HR doesn't need to be overbuilt to be effective. Kleiman argues that simplicity, consistency, and communication are more valuable than technology stacks or elaborate policy manuals in small teams. Her work is gaining traction because it makes HR feel less like compliance and more like a business tool for growth.

💡 HR Tips & Tricks

Tip of the Day: Use short audio updates from HR leaders in your internal communication platform. Employees are more likely to engage with a one-minute voice message than a long email. It adds tone, context, and human connection.

Trick of the Day: Create a “Job Shadow Day” for internal transfers. Let employees experience a potential new role for one day without making a formal switch. It reduces transfer anxiety and improves internal mobility outcomes.

🧾 HR Case Files - How Hyqoo Achieved Global Hiring Efficiency with Deel

Hyqoo, a fast-growing workforce platform, faced a common challenge: how to hire and manage global talent quickly and compliantly. Operating in multiple regions, the company struggled with onboarding delays, scattered systems, and high operational costs.

By partnering with Deel, Hyqoo was able to centralize its contractor and employee onboarding across more than 40 countries. The integration helped standardize employment contracts, handle taxes, and automate payment processes without hiring local legal teams. The company now onboards talent in a fraction of the time it once took and can expand into new markets without legal bottlenecks.

Key Takeaways

• Hyqoo cut onboarding times and costs by automating compliance and payroll.

• It enabled quick market expansion without new local entities.

• Improved contractor experience led to higher retention..

🧰 HR Toolbox

Stay equipped with the latest HR events and resources.

Resource of the Day

A report by BenefitsPro shows that 82% of corporate data breaches now involve HR data. Why? Because this data contains sensitive identifiers—like social security numbers, salaries, and health records—that can be used to train or power AI-driven scams.

Once breached, HR data is used to craft realistic phishing messages or generate synthetic identities that bypass security checks. These aren't random hacks. Many attacks are now precisely engineered using HR files, often acquired through third-party vendors or exposed cloud environments.

Event of the Day

The From Day One Conference in Austin, set for September 24, 2025, will bring together HR professionals, business leaders, and thinkers to explore how companies can build a purpose-driven culture from the ground up. Sessions will cover topics like inclusive hiring, career development, leadership accountability, and responsible use of generative AI in talent management.

For event details and registration, visit the website. 

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