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🛒 HR Trend Spotlight: HiBob Acquires Mosaic

HiBob is expanding its HR capabilities by acquiring Mosaic, a financial planning and analysis (FP&A) company, for an estimated $35 million. This move aims to merge HR management with real-time financial insights, allowing businesses to link employee lifecycle data with budget planning and financial modeling. By integrating FP&A directly into its platform, HiBob positions itself as a more comprehensive solution for HR leaders who need to align workforce planning with financial strategy. Read more.

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🎧 HR Insights - HR in a Toxic Work Environment

In this podcast, Dr. Kevin Sansberry, HR consultant and coach, shares invaluable insight into handling toxicity in HR. He emphasized that labeling a workplace as “toxic” oversimplifies the issue. Instead, it’s critical to identify the behaviors and cultural factors that drive dysfunction. Even without direct authority, HR professionals can influence change by thinking strategically and addressing toxicity at its source

💡 HR Tips & Tricks

Tip of the Day: Encourage team members to switch desks every quarter. Rotating workspaces fosters cross-team collaboration, sparks creativity, and prevents workplace silos. This simple change can boost engagement and break up the monotony of routine seating arrangements.

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Trick of the Day: Use a "reverse feedback" system where managers receive anonymous feedback from their teams first. Instead of traditional top-down reviews, this method helps leaders identify blind spots and improve their management approach before formal performance evaluations take place.

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🧾 HR Case Files - Boosting Employee Engagement with an AI-driven Q&A System

Microsoft tackled employee engagement challenges by leveraging Dynamics 365 and Power Platform to create an interactive, AI-driven Q&A system. This initiative gave employees real-time access to critical information, reducing frustration and increasing overall engagement. The system also provided HR teams with valuable insights into recurring concerns, allowing them to address issues proactively.

Key Takeaways

• AI-driven employee support tools reduce frustration and increase engagement.

• Analyzing employee queries helps HR teams identify and resolve common workplace issues.

• Interactive platforms foster transparency and trust in leadership.

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Resource of the Day

This research reveals what separates high-performing CHROs from the rest. Successful HR leaders today are not just policy enforcers but strategic business partners. They drive workforce transformation by blending HR expertise with business acumen. The study identifies data-driven decision-making, proactive workforce planning, and a deep understanding of financial metrics as key differentiators. CHROs who embrace these elements play a crucial role in shaping an organization’s long-term success.

Event of the Day

The Gartner Data & Analytics Summit, happening in Orlando from 3-5 March, will bring together HR professionals and business leaders to explore how data is shaping the future of work. This event will cover AI-driven HR analytics, predictive workforce planning, and innovative talent management strategies.

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