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Prioritizing Employee Support in Hybrid Work Era

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As work environments evolve rapidly with technological advancements and shifting employee expectations, organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of prioritizing employee well-being. Beyond being a moral obligation, investing in employee mental and physical health has become a critical factor for performance, retention, and overall workplace harmony. The Business Case for Employee Well-Being Companies that prioritize employee well-being experience increased engagement, higher productivity, and reduced turnover. A workplace culture that supports well-being not only attracts top talent but also fosters loyalty. Employees who feel supported in their personal and professional lives are more likely to contribute meaningfully to the organization. Key Drivers Behind the Shift Several forces have brought employee well-being to the forefront. These include the lasting effects of the pandemic, growing awareness around mental health, and generational shifts in workplace expectatio...

Can Your HR Case Management Boost Great Place To Work Ambitions

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Creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered is a goal for many organizations today. HR case management plays a crucial role in helping companies achieve their Great Place To Work ambitions by streamlining employee support, enhancing communication, and fostering a positive work environment. Introduction to HR Case Management HR case management refers to the systematic handling of employee requests, concerns, and issues through a structured platform that enables HR teams to track, resolve, and analyze cases efficiently. It serves as a central hub for managing employee interactions, ensuring timely support and resolution. How HR Case Management Supports Great Place To Work Ambitions Great Place To Work ambitions focus on creating an environment where trust, respect, and fairness prevail. HR case management systems help achieve these by providing employees with a clear channel for voicing concerns, seeking assistance, and receiving consistent feedback. This o...

How Third-Party Consulting Enables Scalable Enterprise Agility

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  In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, agility is no longer a luxury—it's a necessity. Companies striving to remain competitive must adapt swiftly to market changes, technological advancements, and shifting customer expectations. While internal teams play a crucial role in driving transformation, the integration of third-party consulting has emerged as a pivotal strategy for fostering agile enterprise growth. 1. The Imperative for Agility in Modern Enterprises Agility enables organizations to respond promptly to external pressures, innovate continuously, and meet evolving customer needs. In an era marked by digital disruption and global competition, businesses must be nimble to survive and thrive. Agile enterprises can pivot strategies, reallocate resources efficiently, and embrace change as an opportunity rather than a threat. 2. Limitations of Solely Relying on Internal Initiatives While internal teams possess valuable institutional knowledge, they may face challen...

HRTech Chat with Stephanie Wernick-Barker, President of Mondo

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Welcome to HRTech Cube, Stephanie. Can you please share your professional journey and what led you to your role as President at Mondo? Thank you! My journey has always been fueled by a passion for connecting people with opportunities that change their lives. I’ve held leadership roles in staffing for years, focusing on building high-performing teams and driving growth — not just within my own organization but for our clients too. Leading Mondo has allowed me to combine my expertise with a culture of innovation and speed — two things I’m deeply committed to. Acting as President has allowed me to shape the Mondo ethos that delivers those life-changing opportunities for our clients and candidates, but now I get to do it at a much larger scale. In today’s candidate-driven market, what strategies do you recommend for businesses to attract and retain top-tier niche talent? The number one thing employers have to understand is that today’s top candidates value more than just compensation — esp...

How Smart Tools Are Transforming Employee Attendance Across Global Teams

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In today's fast-changing workplace, traditional methods of tracking employee attendance are quickly becoming outdated. Organizations are embracing advanced, intelligent systems that not only streamline attendance management but also foster transparency, employee trust, and   employee wellbeing . Transforming employee attendance is no longer just about tracking hours—it’s about building a modern, inclusive, and agile culture that supports both business goals and employee needs. Table of Contents The Shift from Legacy Systems to Smart Solutions Enhancing Flexibility and Transparency Role of AI and Automation in Attendance Management Impact on Employee Wellbeing and Productivity Integrating Attendance Tools into Broader HR Ecosystems 1. The Shift from Legacy Systems to Smart Solutions Legacy attendance systems were built for static office environments. With hybrid and remote models now standard in many sectors, these systems fall short. Next-gen attendance tools offer real-time u...

Post-Remote Training & Growth: How Digital Learning Fuels Agile Team Performance

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Employment has transformed in the past few years, transitioning from a five-day in-office workweek into a work-from-home environment before the present state of limbo. Currently,  55% of employees  with jobs that offer remote capabilities are working on a hybrid schedule. As 2025 has entered full-swing, many organizations continue to debate best practices for operational efficiency, employee engagement and overall productivity. From the ease of AI accessibility to collaborative global meetings, there are solutions for every kind of workplace. One thing remains certain:  learning and development  (L&D) teams must target training programs to meet organizational requirements and personalize them to engage and educate employees regardless of their location. L&D leaders have begun to face new challenges in their role regardless of industry: Time:  Learners struggle to prioritize completing their learning plans due to workload and lack of manager authorization...

How to Build a Future-Ready HR Workforce for Business Success

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In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations must equip their HR teams with the skills and mindset to navigate ongoing changes effectively. A future-ready HR workforce is essential for driving transformation, fostering innovation, and maintaining a competitive edge. Building this workforce requires strategic talent development, continuous learning, and a proactive approach to change management. 1. Understanding the Future-Ready HR Workforce A future-ready HR workforce is one that can anticipate and respond to shifts in the business environment with agility. It embraces innovation, leverages data and technology, and aligns HR practices with strategic business goals. This workforce not only supports operational needs but also drives culture change and enhances employee experience. 2. Key Skills for a Future-Ready HR Workforce To thrive in the future, HR professionals must develop a mix of technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Critical capabilities include ...

Building a Customer Experience Strategy That Scales

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  In today’s hyper-connected world, the modern consumer has evolved—expecting not only high-quality products or services but also seamless, personalized, and value-driven interactions. Businesses must now focus on building a robust customer experience strategy tailored to the behavior, preferences, and expectations of these informed and digitally active consumers. Creating meaningful engagement has become a defining competitive edge in virtually every industry. 1. Understanding the Modern Consumer Modern consumers are empowered by information and driven by convenience. They expect real-time responses, brand transparency, and omnichannel availability. More than ever, purchase decisions are influenced not just by the product but by the experience surrounding it—speed of service, empathy from customer support, ease of navigation, and the emotional connection with the brand. 2. Personalization as a Strategic Imperative No longer optional, personalization is central to any successful...

Stateless Global Payroll Architecture Insights from Mercans Tech Leaders

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  As global businesses scale operations across borders, managing payroll has become an increasingly complex challenge. Mercans, a global leader in payroll technology and Employer of Record (EOR) services, is changing that narrative with its cutting-edge platform and forward-thinking strategy. In a recent discussion, Mercans’ Global Head of Engineering Eero Plato and Chief Technology Officer Andre Voolaid offered an inside look into how the company is revolutionizing global payroll with automation, AI, and a unified technology infrastructure. Operating in more than 160 countries, Mercans’ platform, HR Blizz, is engineered to streamline global payroll processes while meeting the highest standards of compliance and data security. With a single-codebase architecture and seamless integrations with major HCM providers like SAP, Dayforce, and Workday, Mercans enables multinational organizations to manage payroll with consistency and speed—regardless of geography. Thinking Global from the ...