Open Enrollment: The Regret Report Card

More than half of U.S. employees regret their open enrollment decisions, with Gen Z and millennials leading the charge, says author Dawn Kawamoto . Stephanie Shields , head of employee benefits at Equitable , highlights that missed deadlines and a lack of benefits knowledge are among the top reasons behind the dissatisfaction. Shields suggests HR can improve communication strategies to boost satisfaction, especially tailoring resources for younger employees who rely on social media for guidance.

Dig into the details to see how HR can turn regrets into relief.

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Who Motivates the Motivators? Tackling HR Burnout and Executive Loneliness

HR leaders are grappling with burnout, executive loneliness, and the emotional toll of supporting others, says Ruth Stern ??? , content manager at HiBob . In HiBob’s recent webinar, industry experts like Natalie Homer and Toby Hough discussed strategies for HR self-care, from setting boundaries to investing in mental health support. “As an HR leader, we’re running a therapist’s studio,” Hough shared, highlighting the immense responsibility HR faces daily.

Discover the strategies to support your HR teams—watch the full webinar for insights.

Dux-Soup and TRN Join Forces to Revolutionize LinkedIn Automation for Recruiters

LinkedIn automation leader Dux-Soup has partnered with (TRN) The Recruitment Network to empower recruiters with advanced tools for building smarter candidate pipelines. “This partnership allows us to raise awareness of LinkedIn automation’s benefits for recruiters,” says @Will van der Sanden, CEO of Dux-Soup. With over 279,000 users, Dux-Soup enables TRN’s members to streamline outreach, engage top talent, and boost productivity.

Check out the upcoming LinkedIn Live with Dux-Soup!

Fed Rate Cuts: What HR Needs to Know for 2025

With recent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England, HR leaders face a shifting economic landscape. Scott Hamilton , global HR chair at Gallagher , notes these cuts may fuel a tighter labor market and raise compensation demands to secure AI talent. As policy shifts loom under President Trump’s renewed term, HR teams should brace for both economic growth and potential market shifts.

Prepare your team for the coming changes—read on for insights.

One-Click Contracts: How Mellow is Transforming Freelance Hiring"

Pavel Shynkarenko, founder of Mellow , is simplifying contract hiring for businesses by providing a seamless way to manage freelance talent with just a few clicks. In the post-COVID freelance boom, Mellow’s platform handles everything from vetting freelancers to secure payments, reducing admin time for companies lacking dedicated HR. “If you can’t adapt to hiring alternative workforces, you’ll be talent-limited in a few years,” Shynkarenko warns.

Read more to see how Mellow is changing the freelance game.