Time's (almost) up: Federal worker buyout deadline looms | Try "Bhranding" your company to lower recruitment costs | ADP: Private payrolls show 183K jobs added in Jan.
The Trump administration is pressuring US government workers to accept a buyout offer before a midnight deadline, warning that those who refuse may still face job losses. Labor unions are challenging the legality of the "deferred resignation program" in court, with a federal judge set to review the case. Full Story: Thomson Reuters (2/6)
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Recruiting & Retention
Try "Bhranding" your company to lower recruitment costs HR teams that leverage branding skills can significantly reduce recruitment costs by creating a strong employer brand, writes Ron Johnson of of Blueprint Creative. This approach, which Johnson calls "Bhranding," involves using marketing strategies to showcase company culture and engage potential candidates, leading to a 50% reduction in hiring costs and a 28% decrease in turnover, according to LinkedIn research. Full Story: Fast Company (tiered subscription model) (2/5)
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HR departments face increased legal scrutiny Employers face legal challenges, particularly with noncompete agreements, background checks, and the use of social media and AI in recruitment. In this article, employment attorneys outline the legal boundaries, risks and options organizations should know when addressing these issues. Full Story: The National Law Review (2/5)
Technology
Agentic AI could boost busy employees' morale Agentic AI has the potential to transform workflows and boost morale by automating repetitive tasks, says Rebecca Hinds, head of Asana's Work Innovation Lab. "These agents will actually belong in the organization chart," says HR technology analyst Josh Bersin. "And our job will be to manage them, make sure they're safe and watch over their security." Full Story: HR Executive (2/4)
Companies are increasingly using AI-powered career coaches to strengthen employee development, with organizations such as Oracle and Cisco leading the way. Oracle has introduced role-based AI agents in its human capital management platform to help with career planning and performance management, while Cisco highlights AI's ability to personalize development. "AI coaches can offer tailored coaching to leaders based on in-depth knowledge of the organization," adds Kelly Jones, Cisco's chief people officer. Full Story: WorkLife (2/6)
SmartBreak: Question of the Day
When the board game Monopoly was patented in 1904 as The Landlord's Game, it didn't come with tokens. In 1935, six were included. Which of these tokens was added in the 1950s?
