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10 HR training courses your employees need in 2025

Run-of-the-mill HR training courses aren’t getting the job done. Sure, they check the annual compliance training box, but they don’t impact company culture or create more inclusive workplaces. Heck, sub-par…

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Articles People Strategy

Should your company adjust salary bands by geolocation?

When it comes to setting salaries, one of the biggest questions companies face is whether to adjust pay based on where their employees live. It’s a complicated topic, and there’s…

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Articles Ethics & Compliance

How E&C programs can help startups and small companies limit risk

Anyone who ever watched “Bad Blood” on Netflix about the Theranos scandal could be forgiven for thinking that ethics and compliance isn’t a natural fit with the Silicon Valley ethos…

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Articles People Strategy Research

Introducing Ethena’s 2025 Compensation & Benefits Benchmark Report

“What are our peers doing?” It’s the question every CEO asks their HR team when a proposal’s on the table. And rightly so — understanding what peer companies are doing…

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Webinars & Events

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Webinars & Events

[Upcoming Webinar] Why a bad economy is every HRBP’s greatest opportunity to shine

Join Melanie Naranjo (Ethena) and Leanne Loveday-Smith (Earnest) on February 19th at 1 PM ET for a webinar on how HRBPs can turn economic uncertainty into a career-defining opportunity. Learn strategies to elevate your impact, navigate competing priorities, and drive results during tough times.

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Webinars & Events

[Upcoming Webinar] What you need to know (and do) about the recent U.S. Executive Orders

Discover how the latest U.S. Executive Orders impact workplace DEI initiatives, recruiting, and compliance strategies. Join Ethena’s experts on Feb 6th for actionable insights and a strategic action plan.

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Webinars & Events

[Upcoming Webinar] AI in the Workplace: How to lead the charge before it leads you

Discover how to navigate AI in the workplace with experts Beatrice Botti, Andy Dale, and Roxanne Petraeus. Learn to manage risks, build ethical frameworks, and craft AI strategies that enhance performance while aligning with your organization’s values.

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Templates & Checklists

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Performance Management Resources Templates & Checklists

Self-Assessment Template

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Hiring & Interviewing Resources Templates & Checklists

Compensation Philosophy Template

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Resources Templates & Checklists Workplace Investigations

Formal Warning Template

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Resources Templates & Checklists Workplace Investigations

Guide: How to Conduct a Workplace Investigation Interview

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Articles Templates Workplace Culture

Feedback Fridays: the key to a healthy work culture

Use our Feedback Friday template to start a feedback culture in your workplace through Feedback Fridays.

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Articles Templates Workplace Culture

How to create a speak up culture

When I was in the Army, every commander I worked for said they had an “open door policy.” But only a handful of commanders actually demonstrated that they truly wanted…

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Articles People Strategy Resources Templates

The importance of self-assessments for employees and managers

Of all the career development tools available today, self-assessments stand out as indispensable instruments. These evaluations offer employees a reflective lens through which they can gauge their skills, identify areas…

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