Resignations Leave HR Operations Strained

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📊 HR Trends: Resignations Leave HR Operations Strained

Trump’s former HR chief has raised concerns that a wave of resignations during his tenure created staffing gaps that cut too deeply into core HR functions. According to Bloomberg Law, these departures strained the department’s ability to deliver on essential services and maintain organizational stability. The issue highlights how sudden or large-scale turnover at leadership levels can disrupt HR’s ability to manage compliance, employee support, and workforce continuity. Read more.

🎧 HR Insights: Running HR Like Brooks Running

In a recent HR Dive interview, the CHRO of Brooks Running shared how the company balances performance with employee well-being. By focusing on agility and people-centered practices, Brooks HR strategy emphasizes open communication, leadership accessibility, and employee development. The CHRO stressed that adaptability is essential in keeping HR aligned with both the business strategy and employee expectations in a fast-changing marketplace.

💡 HR Tips & Tricks

Tip of the Day: Instead of traditional group brainstorming sessions, introduce “silent brainstorming.” Employees write down ideas individually before sharing, which reduces groupthink and gives quieter voices equal weight in shaping decisions.

Trick of the Day: Conduct exit interviews a few weeks after the employee leaves, rather than on their final day. This timing often results in more candid feedback, as former employees feel freer to speak openly once they’ve stepped away from the organization.

🧾 HR Case Files - Pye-Barker’s Shift Toward Employee Ownership

Pye-Barker, one of the largest fire protection and security companies in the U.S., is transitioning toward employee ownership. Its CHRO explained that this move is intended to give workers a stronger stake in the company’s success while improving retention and engagement. The shift reflects a growing trend of companies looking to tie employee well-being directly to business outcomes through ownership models.

Key Takeaways

• Employee ownership can serve as both a retention and engagement tool.

• Such transitions require clear communication and cultural alignment.

• Ownership models can deepen loyalty but need careful structuring to deliver benefits to all staff.

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Resource of the Day

The Institute of Directors has published guidance on the risks and opportunities posed by artificial intelligence. The resource encourages leaders to assess how AI can create efficiencies while preparing for risks around ethics, accountability, and compliance. HR teams are urged to work closely with leadership to evaluate AI-driven tools and establish governance frameworks that safeguard both employees and the business.

Event of the Day

Wolf Point will host a free HR training workshop on Sep 30, offering practical guidance on compliance, employee relations, and workplace management. Scheduled by local organizers, this event will provide HR professionals and small business leaders with resources to strengthen their HR practices. Attendees will gain insights into handling modern HR challenges while also building connections with peers across the community.

For event details and registration, visit the website. 

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