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Jan 23, 2025 | 
sbam.org | Heather Nezich |Danielle King
As inflation continues to drive up the cost of living, workers are facing significant financial strain. According to the Monster 2025 Work Watch Report, 85% of workers are expecting salary increases to help offset the rising costs, but only 11% have received raises that match the pace of inflation, creating a substantial gap between expectations and reality.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
sbam.org | Heather Nezich |Danielle King
Cybersecurity is a growing concern for organizations across all industries. On average, businesses paid $1.5 million to recover from a ransomware attack and it took, on average, one month to fully recover. It’s not just large companies being targeted; small businesses are often targeted by cybercriminals due to their limited resources and less robust security measures.
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Jan 11, 2025 | 
sbam.org | Heather Nezich |Danielle King
The last few years have been transformative for workforce management. Remote and hybrid work models are now commonplace, artificial intelligence became deeply integrated into workflows, and multi-generational teams brought new complexities to team dynamics. Unsurprisingly, many managers are feeling overwhelmed by these expanding responsibilities. Research by Gartner reveals that 75% of HR leaders believe their managers are struggling to keep up with their growing duties.
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Dec 8, 2024 | 
sbam.org | Heather Nezich |Danielle King
Human Resources teams are feeling the strain of managing an increasingly digital workforce, compounded by the rapid adoption of AI-driven technologies. A recent report from aconso, Transitioning from Manual to Meaningful: Unlocking HR’s Potential through AI and Digital Transformation, sheds light on the challenges facing HR leaders and their plans to address them.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
sbam.org | Heather Nezich |Danielle King
TROY, MI (November 25, 2024) – The Employers Association of America’s (EAA) 2025 National Business Trends Survey reveals a wave of optimism sweeping through the U.S. economy, while also highlighting critical talent-related challenges businesses must address to succeed. Organizations indicate the optimism for the U.S. economy expressed in the previous year’s study increased significantly.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
sbam.org | Heather Nezich |Danielle King
Every generation enters the workforce with its unique characteristics, shaped by distinct experiences and societal shifts. When the youngest members of society step into their professional roles, there’s often a period of adjustment as they and their employers navigate differences in expectations, communication styles, and work habits. For Gen Z – those born between 1997 and 2012 – this transition has proven to be particularly rocky.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
sbam.org | Heather Nezich |Danielle King
A recent TalentLMS survey reveals a concerning gap in leadership development. While organizations face a growing need for effective leaders, their efforts to nurture leadership capabilities appear to be falling short. The Leadership CrisisThe research exposes a stark reality: only 4 in 10 executives believe their companies have high-quality leaders.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
sbam.org | Heather Nezich |Danielle King
While employees have signaled in various surveys this year that they generally prefer not to discuss politics at work, the intensity of the current election and its results may inevitably lead to workplace conversations. This election resulted in high emotions for many. Managers should be trained not only for handling political discussions but for navigating any challenging conversations that may arise at work.
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Nov 10, 2024 | 
sbam.org | Heather Nezich |Danielle King
In ASE’s recent Member Challenges Survey conducted in September, one of the top five challenges our members listed was developing talent, coaching for performance, and managing conflicting priorities. These challenges are interconnected and directly impact employee growth, satisfaction, and overall company success. By effectively addressing these issues, HR leaders can foster a more resilient and productive workforce. Here are some practical strategies for tackling these top HR challenges.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
sbam.org | Heather Nezich |Danielle King
As the 2024 election campaign reaches its peak, discussions about politics will likely find their way into the workplace. In addition to being a hallmark of democracy, such conversations can pose challenges for employers as they navigate rules around employees’ rights to participate in political discourse. Below are some common statements employers might hear from employees and tips for handling them, along with recent changes in employment law that could impact these conversations.
