🤖 Kaspersky Warns of QR Code Phishing Attacks Disguised as HR Communications

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🤖 Kaspersky Warns of QR Code Phishing Attacks Disguised as HR Communications

Kaspersky researchers have flagged a wave of phishing attacks that use fake HR messages embedded with QR codes to trick employees into giving away login credentials. These messages often appear to be urgent HR notices—such as payroll changes or performance reviews—and are carefully timed to blend in with routine internal communication. Read more.

🎧 HR Insights

A growing number of employers are moving toward pay transparency as a way to build trust, improve talent attraction, and strengthen internal equity. According to legal experts, this shift is not just driven by regulation but also by employee expectations and business performance outcomes. Organizations that share salary ranges—either during recruitment or internally—are seeing reduced pay gaps, better employee engagement, and fewer disputes over raises or promotions. Transparency also helps managers defend their decisions with clearer benchmarks and keeps unconscious bias in check.

💡 HR Tips & Tricks

Tip of the Day: Add an optional peer review stage to your interview process. It gives candidates a chance to meet future teammates and helps hiring teams identify cultural fit before the final decision.

Trick of the Day: Rotate your employee satisfaction surveys across departments every two weeks instead of running one large survey each quarter. This keeps feedback fresh, digestible, and actionable.

🧾 HR Case Files - Rethinking Onboarding Transforms Hiring Outcomes

The onboarding process at many companies still follows a basic template—forms, system access, and introductions. But when a retail cooperative worked with The Cara Group, together, they reimagined onboarding as an immersive experience rather than a checklist, and the impact was immediate. New hires reported stronger engagement, quicker integration, and better alignment with company culture.

Key Takeaways

• Treat onboarding as a strategic initiative, not an administrative task.

• Role-specific onboarding yields better outcomes than one-size-fits-all programs.

• Onboarding should extend beyond the first week to support long-term retention..

🧰 HR Toolbox

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Resource of the Day

This study offers a closer look at what’s working in high-volume hiring this year. With labor shortages and seasonal spikes still common, organizations are rethinking their strategies. The top-performing companies are relying less on traditional job boards and more on talent pools, internal mobility, and data-driven recruitment tools.

Event of the Day

HR Shared Services Week, scheduled for Decemer 8–10 in Phoenix, AZ, will explore how HR leaders can simplify complex processes and deliver more value at scale. The event brings together senior HR professionals from large organizations who are building shared service models that are agile, tech-enabled, and employee-friendly.

For event details and registration, visit the website. 

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