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How to launch a mentorship program? (The HR Leader’s Checklist)

Learn how mentorship programs boost retention, leadership, and engagement. Discover data-driven strategies to build scalable HR mentorship systems.

How to build a learning & development strategy that actually works

Learn how to design, deliver, and measure a powerful L&D strategy that drives growth, retention, and innovation using modern HR tech tools.

What are the current most in-demand skills HR leaders should invest in?

Prioritize 7 in-demand skills—data literacy, EQ, AI, design thinking, collaboration, adaptability, and cybersecurity—with costs, delivery tips, and KPIs.

Can HR Safeguard older talent in an automated world?

Discover how HR can future-proof older talent by redefining roles, enabling upskilling, and building a culture where experience and innovation thrive together.

AI meets the silver workforce: Inclusion or Obsolescence?

Discover how HR can empower the silver workforce through AI inclusion, training, and adaptability to prevent obsolescence and boost innovation.

Team peopleHum

October 15, 2025

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Artificial Intelligence

The hidden bias of AI recruitment: Is experience becoming a liability?

AI hiring tools often sideline seasoned professionals. Learn how HR can fix bias and make AI value real-world experience, not just keywords.

Team peopleHum

October 13, 2025

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The future of the silver workforce in tech-driven companies

Discover how the Silver Workforce drives innovation, stability, and ethical tech leadership—turning experience into a competitive edge for modern workplaces.

Team peopleHum

October 13, 2025

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Is the silver workforce an untapped goldmine for AI-Age workplaces?

Learn why experienced professionals are the secret weapon for HR in the AI age. Their wisdom, adaptability, and mentorship are priceless.

Team peopleHum

October 10, 2025

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From idol to outcast: Why superstars often end up alone

Why superstar employees fail: Explore how idolizing talent harms teams and why HR must build systems, not idols. Break the cycle from hero to outcast.

Team peopleHum

October 10, 2025

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Are you building teams around superstars or systems?

HR leaders: Stop the superstar addiction. Build resilient systems for scalable growth and sustainable talent retention, not fragile hero-based teams.

The Hidden cost of overvaluing high performers

Overvaluing high performers can destroy team morale, stifle innovation, and fuel burnout. Discover the real cost of the ‘Star Trap’ at work.

Should HR pay superstars more than their managers?

Should HR pay superstars more than managers? Discover how merit-based pay, impact-driven rewards, and transparency shape the future of compensation.

Managing egos vs. Managing talent: HR’s toughest balancing act

Discover how HR can balance egos vs. talent-taming disruptive personalities while empowering true performers to drive culture and results.

Team peopleHum

October 10, 2025

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Organizational Cultures

Ethical, legal, Cultural issues of using generative AI at work

Explore the ethical, legal, and cultural challenges of Generative AI in workplaces—and how HR can balance innovation, compliance, and trust globally.

Employees embracing generative AI when managers aren’t looking

Employees are secretly using Generative AI to boost productivity. Discover why HR must turn this hidden trend into a transparent, AI-ready workplace strategy.

Team peopleHum

October 10, 2025

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Artificial Intelligence

How are companies in SE Asia & Africa using generative AI for business tasks?

Discover how HR teams in Southeast Asia and Africa are using Generative AI for real business impact—boosting efficiency, creativity, and local innovation.

Will generative AI change the skills you hire for in HR?

Discover how generative AI is reshaping hiring. Learn which skills remain AI-proof, new competencies HR must prioritize, and why upskilling is critical.

Team peopleHum

October 10, 2025

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Talent, trust and transparency: HR’s role in guiding responsible generative AI usage

Generative AI is transforming HR. Learn how to lead the revolution with new strategies for talent, trust, and transparency to build an engaged, AI-ready workforce.

Is the future of HR global, local, or a reluctant hybrid?

Future of HR: Global, local, or hybrid? Discover why one-size-fits-all fails and how CHROs can balance fairness, culture, and talent across borders.

Who decides fairness: Global benchmarks or local expectations?

Discover why global HR benchmarks fail and how local expectations shape fairness in pay, D&I, and culture. Learn how CHROs balance global standards with local realities to build trust and engagement.

Global best practices: A myth or a blueprint for local HRs?

Are global HR best practices a myth or blueprint? Learn why one-size-fits-all fails and how adapting to local culture drives real HR success."

The hidden cost of ignoring local culture in a global workforce strategy

Discover why ignoring local culture in global HR strategy leads to disengagement, lost talent & costs and how HR can fix it for success."

CHROs at Crossroads: Should you play by global playbooks or local rules?

CHROs face the global vs local HR dilemma. Discover how to balance consistency, culture, and talent with a hybrid HR model that works.

HR metrics that make CFOs listen

Discover HR metrics CFOs actually value—turnover costs, ROI on training, revenue per employee—prove HR drives profit, not just culture.

Team peopleHum

October 10, 2025

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Engagement is high, So why isn’t productivity?

Bridge the gap between engagement and productivity with clear goals, streamlined processes, and a results-focused culture for a high-performing team.

Team peopleHum

October 10, 2025

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HR Insights & Analytics

The strategic HR identity crisis

Is HR a strategic powerhouse or just a corporate janitor? Discover how HR can shift from admin tasks to driving growth and becoming a true business partner.

Mind the gap: Turning HR data into business gold

Unlock HR data to predict turnover, hire smarter, and boost productivity. Turn people metrics into profit-driving business insights.

Team peopleHum

October 10, 2025

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From engagement to productivity: Is HR measuring what matters?

Discover HR strategies that measure productivity, drive outcomes, and prove real business impact

Data vs. Intuition: Is the “Human” in human resources becoming obsolete?

Discover how data-driven HR and human intuition together build smarter, people-first workplaces. Balance analytics with empathy.

Team peopleHum

October 10, 2025

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Hiring and Recruitment

AI Hiring: Uprooting bias or automating discrimination?

AI in hiring promises fairness but risks amplifying bias. Explore the myths, risks, and solutions for equitable, transparent recruitment.

Team peopleHum

October 10, 2025

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Measuring the unmeasurable: Can HR quantify happiness and purpose?

Why surveys can’t measure workplace happiness. Discover how respect, trust, culture, and purpose truly shape employee engagement.

Team peopleHum

October 10, 2025

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Workplace surveillance vs. trust: How far will people analytics go?

Workplace surveillance or people analytics? Learn how HR can balance data, trust, and employee engagement without creating a culture of fear.

Team peopleHum

October 10, 2025

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Who owns employee data? The HR analytics privacy dilemma

HR analytics can build trust or breed fear. Learn how transparency, consent, and respect for privacy turn data into a true HR advantage.

Team peopleHum

October 10, 2025

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Performance Management

The ROI of trust: Should employee trust be a key performance indicator for HR?

Discover why trust is HR’s ultimate KPI. Learn how measuring trust drives retention, productivity, and long-term business growth

From stakeholders to algorithms: Expanding the Harvard HCM model

Discover how AI and algorithms enhance the Harvard HCM Model, blending data with empathy to drive smarter, people-focused HR decisions.

Strategic HRM in the age of AI: Reinventing the Harvard Model

Discover how AI is reshaping the Harvard HRM model. Reinvent people-first strategy with AI-driven hiring, retention, and performance.

Policy, People, or Prediction? What AI means for the harvard HCM assumptions

Discover how AI upgrades the Harvard Model of HCM—boosting commitment, competence, congruence, and cost-effectiveness in HR.

The four C’s of the harvard model vs. the four C’s of AI: Clash or convergence?

"Discover how Harvard’s 4 Cs and AI’s 4 Cs converge to shape the future of HR with smarter, human-centered strategies."

From harvard to hyperautomation: Can the classic HCM model survive AI?

Discover how hyperautomation is transforming HR from manual HCM processes to AI-driven strategy. Is your HR team ready to evolve?

Team peopleHum

October 10, 2025

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Breaking the cycle: 8 ways for HR to redefine their image

Redefine HR’s image, ditch stereotypes, build culture, and step up as a strategic partner with peopleHum to shape workplaces that thrive.

The hidden truth: HR doesn’t fire people, managers do

HR isn’t the villain—managers make termination calls. Discover why HR is the guide, not the executioner, and how peopleHum empowers clarity.

Why HR gets blamed for culture failures they didn’t create

HR isn’t to blame for culture failures alone- leadership, managers, and employees shape culture too. Discover why it’s everyone’s job.

Team peopleHum

October 10, 2025

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From cop to counselor: The blame game in HR

Break the HR stereotype, learn how to shift from “cop” to strategic counselor, manage blame, and reshape workplace culture with peopleHum.

Team peopleHum

August 28, 2025

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The scapegoat syndrome: Why HR Is always in the line of fire

Discover why scapegoat syndrome makes HR the default target & how to shift the narrative to show real value.

From gatekeeper to kingmaker: How HR shapes organizational power

Learn how does HR drives talent, culture, and strategy to shape organizational power and success.

The art of invisible influence: Mastering subtle power in HR

Master the power of invisible influence in HR. Learn how subtle strategies can shape company culture, build trust, and drive impactful change.

Team peopleHum

October 10, 2025

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How HR wields power without a CEO title

Discover how HR professionals influence strategy, culture, and business growth exercising power and impact without holding a CEO title.

The dark side of HR power and how to use it ethically

Explore the dark side of HR power- favoritism, policies, bias and learn how to use HR influence ethically to build trust and a fair workplace.

Why emotional intelligence outranks policy in HR’s power playbook”

Why emotional intelligence beats policy for HR: cut turnover, boost trust, and build a culture where people thrive. Practical tips for managers today!

Exit payouts that shocked: When poor performance still means big severance.

Learn why failing executives get massive severance payouts, how it impacts companies, and what HR can do to protect culture and budgets.

Confused between skill, competency and merit based pay? The crystal clear guide.

Clear guide for HR managers on skill-based, competency-based, and merit-based pay with pros, cons, and tips to design fair, effective pay structures.

High Stakes, Low Trust: Does Pay for Performance Breed Toxicity and Destroy Culture?

"Discover why pay-for-performance often backfires, creating toxic cultures, low trust & competition and how to design it for real team success."

Pay transparency: If everyone knows what you’re paid, would you stay?

"Learn how pay transparency affects employee trust, retention, and morale. Discover strategies for HR to implement salary transparency effectively in your company."

Motivated or Manipulated?The Hidden Costs of Linking Pay to Performance

Is pay-for-performance driving results or destroying morale? Discover the hidden costs, biases, and burnout behind performance-linked pay.

Insecure leaders buy trust and loyalty, the others succeed?

Discover how insecure leadership damages trust, culture, and retention and what real leaders do to build loyalty that lasts.

Team peopleHum

August 7, 2025

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Organizational Cultures

Why is DEI dying?

Is DEI dying or just evolving? Explore how the anti-woke backlash is reshaping diversity, equity & inclusion in today’s workplaces.

Are you a victim of favoritism? What the heck can you do?

Explore how workplace favoritism kills morale, fuels bias, and what HR can do to fix it with fair systems, accountability, and culture change.

Does a tribal culture do any good in any organization?

"Discover how tribal culture impacts workplace dynamics, fostering loyalty and innovation while creating silos. Learn strategies to harness its power effectively."

Building teams- Do birds of a feather flock together? Or do opposites attract?

“Discover whether teams perform better when members share similarities or when diversity rules.

Are all the top billionaires made from the same cloth?

Are all billionaires jerks? Explore leadership styles, toxic traits, and how HR handles power, culture damage, and emotional fallout at the top.

HR’s silent role in toxic leadership: Observer or Enabler

HR’s silent role in toxic leadership: observer or enabler? Discover warning signs, risk mitigation strategies, and actionable HR accountability.

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July 30, 2025

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The workplace productivity of fear vs the inspiration of support

Fear burns fast. Support builds empires. Discover why fear-based leadership fails and how support-driven teams deliver results that last.

How prevalent Is gaslighting at the workplace?

Gaslighting at work is real, and damaging. Learn how to identify, prevent, and protect your team from psychological manipulation in modern workplaces.

Do you have to be a jerk to win in business?

"Discover why success in business doesn’t require being a jerk, learn how kindness, respect and clear leadership drive long‑term results."

Top HR AI Trends That Will Change the Future of HR

Discover the top AI trends transforming HR in 2025 from predictive analytics to automation—and how they’ll redefine hiring, engagement, and productivity.

What Every CHRO Must Know Before Investing in AI HR Tech

Discover key insights every CHRO should know before investing in AI-powered HR technology—covering risks, ROI, integration, and strategic alignment.

Team peopleHum

July 23, 2025

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Training & development

Types of Employee Training Programs Every HR Should Know

Explore the essential types of employee training programs every HR professional should know to boost performance, engagement, and workforce development.

The Future of HR: Will AI Replace You, or Can You Thrive with It?

Discover how AI is reshaping HR. Will it replace human roles, or empower HR professionals to thrive? Explore what the future holds for HR and AI together.

Team pH

July 23, 2025

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Artificial Intelligence

From Gut Instinct to Data-Driven: How AI Is Transforming HR

Discover how AI is helping HR shift from instinct-driven decisions to data-powered strategies. Learn what it means to become a truly data-driven HR team.

When Empathy Backfires: Can HR Be Too Emotionally Available?

Explore how empathy in HR can sometimes lead to burnout and blurred boundaries. Learn how to balance emotional availability with professionalism for sustainable well-being.

Neurodiversity in the Workplace | Why It’s Time to Rethink “Normal”

Discover how embracing neurodiversity in the workplace boosts innovation, inclusion, and performance. Practical tips and stats for HR leaders to build inclusive teams.

Why Conflict-Driven Leaders Dominates the Business World

Team pH

July 10, 2025

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Do Office Breakups Cause the Loss of Two Top Performers?

Discover how office breakups impact top performers in the workplace. Learn practical strategies HR can use to manage the fallout, prevent team disruption, and support employees through tough personal challenges.

HR’s Role in Conflict Transformation | Turning Conflict into Collaboration

Discover how HR professionals can turn workplace conflict into a catalyst for collaboration. Learn practical strategies, tools, and real-world examples to build a culture of trust, empathy, and high-performance teamwork.

Minimum Wage and Salary Benchmarks in UAE

10 Ways Employee Self-Service (ESS) Portals Are Transforming the Workplace

Explore how Employee Self-Service (ESS) portals transform HR operations by boosting efficiency, reducing manual tasks, and empowering employees. A must-read for HR professionals seeking digital solutions.

Overtime Calculation in India | Calculator Included

Accurately calculate overtime in India with clear legal guidelines, step-by-step examples, and our built-in calculator—ensure compliance and fair pay for every extra hour.

Team peopleHum

July 14, 2025

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Hiring and Recruitment

Tracking New Employee Onboarding Metrics: Essential KPIs & Analytics

Optimize your onboarding with data-driven insights. Discover essential KPIs and formulas to track new hire completion rates, productivity, retention, and more.

How to Calculate ROI of Employee Training and Development

Learn how to calculate the ROI of employee training and development with clear steps, real examples, and proven formulas to measure training effectiveness and business impact.

Overtime Pay Calculation in the Philippines | Calculator Included

Understand how overtime and holiday pay is calculated in the Philippines. Explore clear multipliers for special holidays, regular holidays, and rest days with a ready-to-use guide for HR and payroll compliance.

Top 10 HR Software in Botswana: Best Platforms for Local HR Needs

Discover the top 10 HR software solutions in Botswana tailored for local compliance, workforce management, and employee engagement. Compare features, pricing, and find the best fit for your business whether you're an SME or enterprise.

Team peopleHum

June 23, 2025

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Hiring and Recruitment

Top 10 Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) in the Philippines

Explore the top 10 Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) in the Philippines for 2025. Compare features, pricing, and local support to find the best hiring solution for your business.

Top 10 HR Software in Bahrain (2025)

Discover the top 10 HR software solutions in Bahrain for 2025. Compare features, pricing, and local compliance support to find the best fit for your business.

Top 10 HR Software in Ethiopia (2025) | Pros,Cons and Pricing

Explore the top 10 HR software in Ethiopia for 2025, tailored to local business needs. Compare features, pricing, and benefits to find the right solution for your HR operations.

Modern HR Practices in Botswana’s Mining Sector

Explore how HR technology is transforming Botswana’s mining sector by improving talent management, boosting productivity, and driving safer, smarter workforce strategies for long-term success.

Top 5 Workpay Alternatives For HR Teams 2025

Tired of Workpay's limitations? Discover 5 top Workpay alternatives for Nigerian HR teams in 2025—compare features, pricing, and local payroll compliance.

Top 10 Employee Management Software for Small Business

Discover the 10 best employee management software solutions for small businesses. Compare features, pricing, pros, and cons — and see why peopleHum stands out as a scalable all-in-one HR platform.

Top 10 Employee Onboarding Software for Small Businesses

Discover the top 10 employee onboarding software for small businesses. Compare affordable, easy-to-use, and automated tools like peopleHum to streamline your new hire process and improve retention.

Top 8 Best HR Software for Restaurants: Streamline Shift Scheduling, Payroll & Time Tracking

Discover the top 8 HR software for restaurants, comparing pricing, features, and pros/cons tailored to hospitality-specific needs like scheduling, tips, and payroll.

Team peopleHum

June 10, 2025

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Hiring and Recruitment

Recruitment Marketing Strategies to Attract Top Talent

Discover proven recruitment marketing strategies to hire top talent. Learn how talent attraction really works and how to create a talent pipeline through strategic marketing channels.

Managing a Multicultural Workforce in the UAE

Discover how HR leaders in the UAE can manage multicultural teams better with inclusive policies, cultural fluency, and smart tech like PeopleHum.

Team peopleHum

June 10, 2025

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Role of HR Technology in Malaysia’s Economic Growth

As Malaysia’s economy grows, HR teams face rising talent demands. Learn how HR tech—from ATS to chatbots—is helping local businesses stay ahead.

May 29, 2025

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alternative

Top 5 Sprouthr Alternatives in 2025

Discover the top 5 Sprout HR alternatives in 2025 offering better compliance, smarter features, and stronger support to help HR teams scale with confidence.

What is Emiratisation? Achieving Targets for HR Professionals

Learn how HR professionals in the UAE can meet Emiratisation targets, avoid fines, and build a culturally aligned, future-ready workforce with practical strategies.

Team peopleHum

May 28, 2025

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Hiring and Recruitment

The Need for an ATS in Kenya

Discover why Kenya’s youthful population — with 80% under 35 — is reshaping recruitment. Learn how an ATS helps HR teams tackle high-volume hiring with speed, structure, and fairness.

Talent Management in the Silicon Savannah (Kenya)

Learn how HR professionals in Kenya can attract, develop, and retain top talent in the Silicon Savannah’s thriving tech and BPO sectors.

Team peopleHum

June 3, 2025

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HR Tech Adoption in Nigeria: Are You Falling Behind?

Discover key statistics on HR tech adoption in Nigeria, including the number of MSMEs, manual HR usage rates, market growth projections, and the annual cost of non-compliance for SMEs. A visual snapshot tailored for HR leaders and decision-makers.

June 3, 2025

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