Supporting employees through fires, natural disasters | Generational diversity at DHL | Red flags in job postings | Shifts in compensation, benefits strategies
Employers urged to prioritize worker support amid LA fires | HR exec: DHL embraces employees' generational diversity | The red flags in job postings that drive candidates away
Los Angeles residents evacuate their homes amid the fires. (David Swanson/Getty Images)
With Los Angeles facing severe wildfires, employers are advised to support their workforce through flexible policies and robust communication. Experts highlight the need for mental health resources and immediate financial aid, as companies like West Monroe and PwC step up to assist employees in navigating the disaster. Full Story: Fortune (tiered subscription model) (1/9)
Recruiting & Retention
HR exec: DHL embraces employees' generational diversity DHL Supply Chain, which employs nearly 600,000 people across five generations, views its multigenerational workforce as a significant asset, writes global head of HR Lindsay Bridges, who points out the company uses employee opinion surveys to understand diverse needs and tailors policies to create an inclusive environment. The company connects generations by fostering relationships and understanding varying expectations, such as Gen Z's focus on social responsibility and older workers' preference for job security, writes Bridges. Full Story: HR Dive (1/6)
2025 sees shifts in compensation, benefits planning Compensation and benefits strategies are evolving this year with a focus on personalized offerings and pay transparency, driven by economic pressures and labor shortages. Experts predict that flexible benefits and strategic pay models will be crucial for talent retention, while employers also face challenges from rising health care costs -- including coverage for GLP-1 -- and increased accommodation requests due to return-to-office policies. Full Story: HR Dive (1/9)
Technology
Tech skills, soft skills top employer wish list Employers in 2025 prioritize communication skills alongside technical expertise in AI and cloud technologies, as per Aura Intelligence's report. The study stresses the importance of a balanced skill set on resumes and the critical role of HR in facilitating skill development and addressing workforce transformation. Full Story: HR Dive (1/9)
The HR Leader
How one HR leader is responding to today's needs Julie Sexton, HR leader at food manufacturer Land O'Lakes, tackles challenges in managing the company's manufacturing workforce, including demographic shifts and evolving employee expectations. Sexton has introduced flexible working solutions and is rethinking traditional roles to make them more appealing and adaptable to the needs of today's workforce. Full Story: StrategicCHRO360 (1/7)
SmartBreak: Question of the Day
"An eye for an eye" is a paraphrase of an antiquated law, along with odd punishments for other minor infractions that appeared in a variety of ancient texts. In which of these texts did it first appear?
