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🎓 New HR Scholarship to Support the Next-Gen
HR Jolt is heading to CultureCon 2025 August 5th - 7th, and we want you to join us!
As the country's premier workplace culture conference, CultureCon 2025 brings together HR and people leaders to explore the latest strategies and innovations driving more engaging, inclusive, and productive workplaces. CultureCon is more than keynotes and networking—it’s an immersive, high-energy experience designed to spark action, connection, and creativity.
Plus, all attendees receive a FREE Certificate in Organizational Culture Leadership (a $599 value).
🎓 HR Trend Spotlight: New HR Scholarship to Support the Next-Gen
Brightmine has launched a new HR scholarship designed to support the next generation of HR professionals. The initiative focuses on accessibility and practical exposure, targeting aspiring leaders who may lack traditional academic or financial pathways into the field. Applicants are assessed based on potential, commitment to people-centered practices, and their ability to apply HR knowledge in real-world contexts. This scholarship reflects a growing recognition that the future of HR leadership depends on diversity—not just in demographics but also in thought and experience. The program includes mentorship, learning tools, and access to HR networks, giving selected scholars a foundation that combines education with practical support. Read more.
🎧 HR Insights
All Points PR is rethinking its HR operations with a clear goal: reduce administrative overload and free up time for people-first tasks. Their COO, Lauren Izaks, shared how they are embedding AI tools into everyday processes, especially in project tracking and performance measurement, to create more space for authentic engagement. The company’s strategy is not about replacing human effort—it’s about removing distractions that get in the way of human impact.
đź’ˇ HR Tips & Tricks
Tip of the Day: Start an anonymous “empathy mailbox” where employees can describe situations where they felt supported—or ignored—by company culture. Share anonymous learnings at team meetings to spark open conversations. It builds emotional awareness without finger-pointing.
Trick of the Day: Use voice notes in performance feedback cycles. Allow managers to record 1–2 minute notes along with written reviews. It adds tone and context, reduces misinterpretation, and humanizes the process—especially in remote or hybrid setups.
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🧾 HR Case Files - Creating a Data-led HR System
PredictiveHR partnered with Service King to turn a struggling talent model into a predictive, data-led system. Facing high turnover and inconsistent hiring success, Service King wanted to move beyond gut-based decisions. PredictiveHR implemented a tailored analytics platform that could assess current workforce patterns and highlight the traits of top-performing hires. The system integrated data from HR, operations, and finance to create a live talent profile dashboard. From there, hiring teams were guided on which applicant traits matched the performance trends of long-term employees. Service King was able to reduce new hire attrition and improve the quality of hires across its service centers.
Key Takeaways
Predictive analytics aligned hiring with long-term performance.
Integrated data sources gave a complete view of workforce behavior.
Improved retention and role fit led to better service quality.
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Resource of the Day
MIT Sloan’s research offers practical advice for HR leaders working with technical teams. One core takeaway: tech professionals respond better to leadership rooted in purpose and context, not hierarchy. This means HR needs to support managers in explaining why tasks matter, not just what needs to be done. This study also points out that feedback loops in tech roles need to be fast and specific. Unlike other departments, software teams often move in short sprints, so outdated review cycles can miss the mark. HR’s role is to help build continuous recognition systems that align with these fast-paced timelines..
Event of the Day
CultureCon 2025 will take place in Madison, Wisconsin from August 5–7. Known as one of the most practical conferences for people and culture professionals, CultureCon is focused on building better workplaces through real stories, hands-on strategies, and candid conversations.
For event details and registration, visit the website.
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