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🤝 HR Trend Spotlight: HR and Payroll in One System—Why Integration Is the New Standard

ClockOn recently announced the launch of a unified HR and payroll software solution that brings together attendance, rostering, leave, and payroll processing in one place. This shift toward fully integrated platforms isn’t just a tech upgrade—it reflects a broader need in HR to reduce manual work and improve accuracy. Integration also sets the stage for better analytics. With one source of truth, HR leaders can make decisions based on clean, connected data—whether that’s predicting absenteeism or adjusting schedules to reduce overtime. Read more.

🎧 HR Insights

In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, Janine Vos, Chief Human Resources Officer and Managing Board Member at Rabobank, explains how she transformed her HR function to stay ahead of business change—not just react to it. Janine didn’t chase buzzwords. Instead, she focused on real actions: changing behaviors, building trust, and making data meaningful. Her team built agility into everyday work by shifting mindsets, not just processes. This meant creating space for fast decisions, flexible roles, and constant learning.

💡 HR Tips & Tricks

Tip of the Day: Each time your HR team approves a major change—like a hiring freeze, a team restructure, or a leadership reshuffle—log the decision, who was involved, and why it was made. This gives you a simple audit trail and sharpens accountability over time.

Trick of the Day: Give new hires red, yellow, and green paper inserts for their desk signs. Red means “I’m new, still learning,” yellow is “I’m getting the hang of it,” and green is “I’m fully onboarded.” It encourages casual support from coworkers without awkward questions.

🧾 HR Case Files - How NYK Line is Reshaping Seafarer Training and Retention

Japan-based NYK Line has been working to address a long-standing challenge: recruiting and retaining skilled seafarers in a shrinking labor pool. In response, the company has invested in training programs that go beyond basic compliance and focus on real-life scenarios and decision-making skills.

They’ve also built a talent pipeline by creating stronger ties with maritime universities and launching scholarships for promising students. Once hired, employees receive structured career paths and support that matches what’s available to office-based workers.

Key Takeaways

• NYK focused on realistic training and early engagement to improve retention.

• Career development is tailored and inclusive of all worker types, including seafarers.

• The company sees retention as part of broader workforce modernization.

• Involving employees in change initiatives increases loyalty and buy-in.

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Resource of the Day

Chatbots are becoming more than just helpdesk assistants—they're now central to how HR supports employees. A growing number of platforms offer chatbots that handle everyday questions like “How do I change my address?” or “What’s our parental leave policy?” The impact isn’t just in time saved. Employees get faster answers and are more likely to follow through on HR tasks when support is immediate. For HR teams, this reduces backlogs and increases service satisfaction.

Event of the Day

This year’s HR Summit by the Club Management Association of America focuses on leadership development, employee engagement, and people-centered strategy. The summit, taking place from 12-14 August at Savannah, GA, will feature breakout sessions, case discussions, and expert-led workshops aimed at HR leaders in hospitality, recreation, and service-based businesses.

For event details and registration, visit the website. 

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