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🙌 HR Trend Spotlight: HR and Finance—Stronger Together in Today’s Workplace

HR and finance have often operated in parallel, but never truly side-by-side. That’s changing. Businesses today need faster decisions and more accurate insights. These demands are pushing HR and finance to collaborate more closely.

When HR brings workforce trends and sentiment to the table, and finance brings financial modeling and forecasts, the result is better resource planning. Together, these departments can help prioritize where to invest in people and how to align those investments with strategic goals. Read more.

🎧 HR Insights

Chynise Cunningham, a rising HR leader, says her career would not be where it is today without strong mentorship. But she also believes mentoring has evolved. Today’s professionals want guidance from people who understand the challenges they face—not just someone with a longer resume. For HR, that means encouraging mentoring programs where relationships are built on empathy and two-way feedback. Formal mentoring structures help, but it’s the informal, human moments—unscripted advice, shared vulnerability—that make mentoring powerful.

💡 HR Tips & Tricks

Tip of the Day: Big org changes create confusion. Instead of waiting for exit interviews, run a 3-question pulse survey a month after a reorg. It helps spot uncertainty, surface cultural issues early, and gives HR actionable insights to support new teams.

Trick of the Day: It can be something simple like, “Do you know where to access your benefits?” or “Have you updated your emergency contact?” It's a low-effort way to nudge awareness and compliance without adding to email overload.

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🧾 HR Case Files - The DEI Reckoning—What HR is Facing Five Years Later

After the murder of George Floyd, many companies promised big changes around diversity, equity, and inclusion. Five years later, the conversation is still ongoing—but it has shifted. HR professionals are now reflecting on what worked, what stalled, and how to keep moving forward despite political pushback and internal fatigue. The next chapter of DEI won’t be driven by headlines. It will be written in HR meetings, leadership briefings, and policies that quietly but consistently create a fairer workplace.

Key Takeaways

• DEI programs faced both progress and setbacks over five years.

• Initial momentum has slowed, but everyday equity efforts are gaining ground.

• HR leaders are shifting from symbolic gestures to measurable change.

• Ongoing challenges include budget constraints and legal scrutiny.

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Resource of the Day

According to Gartner, improving productivity isn’t about squeezing more output from each employee. It’s about removing barriers. Overly complex processes, unclear goals, and poor communication are the biggest culprits behind wasted time. Leaders must be trained to support—not pressure—their teams. This includes setting clear priorities, giving access to the right tools, and removing blockers quickly. Empowerment, not oversight, is what drives sustained performance.

Event of the Day

This year’s Gartner HR Symposium, happening on 17-18 November at Sydney, focuses on how HR can stay adaptive in unpredictable times. Sessions will cover workforce strategy, leadership development, AI in HR, and productivity. It’s designed for senior HR executives who are reshaping how work gets done. The Sydney event will include networking with over 500 HR leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region.

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