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The Holiday Bonus Trends for 2024 Paint an Interesting Picture

HR Digest

Curious about the holiday bonus trends for 2024? We hear that employees are willing to quit if their employers skip one this year. The Christmas and New Year combo is a heavy hitter for most individuals, marking a time filled with shopping expenses and peak spending on yearly indulgences. Many employees rely on their holiday PTOs and bonuses to help them prepare for the expenses in the new year, and so companies giving holiday bonuses are preferred to those that dont.

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Heat Illness: A Firefighter's Fight

Workers' Compensation

A recent study highlights a concerning trend: increasing rates of heat-related illnesses among firefighters in the Golden State. As climate change intensifies, extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and severe, posing significant risks to those who bravely battle wildfires and other emergencies. This raises crucial questions about worker safety and the availability of adequate workers' compensation benefits.

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Top 10 Interim Executive Search Firms in 2025

HR Lineup

The world of executive search has seen significant growth, particularly in the demand for interim executive roles. Companies across industries often require skilled professionals to fill temporary leadership positions during times of transition, project execution, or crisis management. This article highlights the top 10 interim executive search firms in 2025, each known for its expertise in sourcing exceptional talent for short-term leadership needs.

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Is AI bad or just Scary?

Florida Workers' Comp

Eleanor Roosevelt, whom some believe to be the first female President of the United States, once observed famously : Do what you feel in your heart to be right - for you'll be criticized anyway. You'll be damned if you do, and damned if you don't. I am not particularly enamored with her choice of words, but the message is powerful. Her phraseology came back to me recently when I saw a news story in the New York Post regarding a major manufacturer and its attempt to engage Artificial Intelligence

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4 HR Predictions for 2025: Supercharge Your Employee Experience with Internal Communications

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

The future of HR is here, and it's all about collaboration, innovation, and impact. Join us for a forward-thinking session where seasoned experts Miriam and Carolyn will share insights and practical strategies to help you stay ahead of evolving HR trends. Discover how to build strong partnerships with internal teams to craft a transparent, authentic, and connected workforce experience.

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Crunch time, first snowfall, and comfort food delivery

Minding the Workplace

Chinese food delivery…very satisfying Many folks understandably assume that once classes end for the fall term at a college or university, the weeks until the January term starts up are full of leisurely bliss for professors. However, while academic careers certainly provide more flexibility than many vocations, semester breaks can be full of due dates and catching up.

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