🗽 Immigration Rules for Employers: What You Need to Know

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: Immigration Rules for Employers: What You Need to Know

Employers must keep tightening immigration compliance as legal responsibilities grow. Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the Form I-9 remains mandatory for all new hires, with accuracy and retention requirements strictly enforced. Some states now require E-Verify for public contractors, while ICE has increased workplace inspections. HR teams should audit current processes, ensure I-9s and documents are up-to-date (including reverification for expiring visas), and prepare for rapid employer responses if immigration officers visit the workplace. Read more.

🎧 HR Insights

Employee burnout is rising, reflected in growing leave requests, especially for mental health and caregiving. HR Morning advises normalizing leave, training leaders to support staff, and building proactive leave planning into policy. Reducing stigma and ensuring ease of access supports both well-being and operational continuity.

💡 HR Tips & Tricks

Tip of the Day: Start a “Policy Swap Shadow” month where HR members swap workload with frontline staff for a day. This builds empathy, reveals unseen pain points, and improves policy relevance.

Trick of the Day: Launch an anonymous “HR FAQ Feed” inside your intranet search bar. Employees type their questions and receive guided answers, reducing repetitive tickets and identifying emerging concerns.

🧾 HR Case Files - HR Path Expands APAC Reach with Acquisition of RKM Consulting

HR Path, a global HR consulting and HRIS solutions provider, has acquired Australia-based RKM Consulting, a firm known for its expertise in HRIS advisory and implementation, particularly with SAP SuccessFactors.

With operations in 28 countries and more than 2,500 professionals, HR Path offers advisory, implementation, and operational services to help organizations improve HR efficiency and drive growth. Founded in 2001, the company has maintained a mission to transform HR practices worldwide.

Key Takeaways

• Acquisition expands HR Path’s presence in Australia and New Zealand.

• RKM Consulting adds specialized SAP SuccessFactors expertise.

• Move reinforces HR Path’s strategy of combining global reach with local capability.

🧰 HR Toolbox

Stay equipped with the latest HR events and resources.

Resource of the Day

This guide outlines best practices for AI adoption: start small, pilot ethically, prioritize transparency, upskill HR teams, and align technology with business objectives. It highlights risk management, data governance, and collaboration between HR and IT as key to responsible implementation.

Event of the Day

The 74th Global Conference on Human Resource Management is happening from Oct 31- Nov 2 at Seattle. The event features global HR leaders, academics, and solution providers covering digital transformation, agile workforce design, DEI integration, and future leadership strategies.

For event details and registration, visit the website. 

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