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Beyond traditional HR: Tetra Pak’s integrated strategy for people, sustainability, and innovation
- Tetra Pak focuses on empowering employees, driving innovation, and ensuring sustainability by nurturing a culture of risk-taking and challenging the status quo.
- Lin Hong Ming, HR Leader at Tetra Pak, draws on his IT background to approach leadership with skills like problem-solving, listening, and adaptability.
- Tetra Pak's mentorship programs, like the Global Mentoring Programme and Gender Equality Cross-Company Mentoring Programme, support employee growth and leadership development.
- They also offer structured initiatives such as the Leadership Acceleration Programme and Future Talent Programme to identify and nurture future leaders.
- HR at Tetra Pak drives business sustainability and employee development by fostering an engaged, continuously learning workforce equipped to tackle challenges.
- They invest in development programs for frontline teams, maintain an inclusive work environment, and embed ethical leadership practices for sustainable growth.
- The future of HR at Tetra Pak involves evolving into a strategic driver of transformation, focusing on leadership development, skills enhancement, and fostering a culture of innovation.
- Their HR initiatives include equipping leaders with emotional intelligence, developing future-ready skills, and cultivating a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and collaboration.
- Programs like Future Talent exhibit how HR is evolving to meet the needs of a dynamic, global, and purpose-driven workforce by accelerating development and fostering innovation.
- HR is at the forefront of organizational transformation at Tetra Pak, redesigning structures, upgrading technology, and simplifying processes to enable agility and define a future-ready organization.
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Hrdive
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On-site child care can be an extension of workplace culture
- On-site child care centers like Cloud Village at Qualtrics and Patagonia's program are extensions of workplace culture and values.
- Companies incorporate their values and products into day care operations, adding purpose to employees' work.
- Qualtrics uses its survey software to assess teacher and parent experiences, emphasizing feedback and improvement.
- Patagonia prioritizes outdoor time for children, teaching environmental stewardship and encouraging risk-taking.
- Whirlpool Corp. focuses on improving employees' lives by offering language, science, and cooking classes in its child care center.
- Access to children during the workday is a major advantage of on-site child care, fostering parent-child engagement.
- Nursing parents benefit from on-site accessibility, allowing them to nurse their child conveniently during the day.
- Patagonia emphasizes fostering strong relationships between children and parents, even accommodating nursing parents by texting them when needed.
- The casual approach at Patagonia's child care center aligns with the company's ethos of giving workers agency and balancing work with personal life.
- Founder Yvon Chouinard's philosophy at Patagonia values the children coming out of the child care center as the best product they build.
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Trump administration weighs rolling back mental health parity rule
- The Trump administration is not enforcing a Biden-era regulation aimed at improving access to mental health and substance use care for those with private insurance.
- The administration may rescind the guidance altogether according to attorneys of the U.S. Department of Justice.
- A legal battle between an employers group and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is ongoing over the rule finalized in September.
- Payers and ERISA Industry Committee have criticized the rule for being too onerous without improving access to mental health support.
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Medium
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100 Traits of a Product Manager — #2: Listener
- The author shares the importance of being a good listener as a product manager.
- Listening to various stakeholders like customers, users, competitors, mentors, and others is crucial.
- The article emphasizes the value of understanding non-verbal clues and subtle hints from different sources.
- The author invites readers to share their stories of powerful discoveries through active listening.
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What can HR learn from AAPI worker data?
- A study by think tank Coqual revealed that a significant percentage of Southeast Asians, East Asians, and South Asians in the U.S. experience racism at work.
- The research, conducted post-lockdown, highlighted the impact of anti-Asian sentiment rooted in COVID-19 conspiracy theories.
- Results indicated a decline in mental and physical health among Asian and Pacific Islander workers due to fear and discriminatory acts.
- As per Emilia Yu, the political environment did not shift significantly to address safety concerns for AAPI workers.
- AAPI workers faced unique forms of racism such as the 'perpetual foreigner' stereotype and 'overvalidation' tied to the model minority myth.
- Internal pressures within the AAPI community limit speaking out and standing out at work.
- The report underscores the distinct identities of Pacific Islanders and the need to acknowledge their separate histories and ERGs.
- Coqual recommends auditing DEI programs, fostering solidarity, and addressing anti-Asian violence in the workplace.
- Employers are advised to educate about anti-Asian racism, invest in AAPI programming, and respond to incidents of violence.
- Data disaggregation is crucial to recognize the diverse backgrounds and experiences within the AAPI community.
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Hrdive
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Employers may be overlooking the value of disagreeable workers
- Employers may overlook the value of disagreeable workers, according to Adam Grant at Workhuman Live 2025.
- Grant highlighted the importance of recognizing and promoting disagreeable givers who offer essential feedback.
- Creating a psychologically safe environment is crucial for encouraging employees to speak up with suggestions and concerns.
- Grant recommended turning disagreeable givers into coaches and seeking advice for proactive improvement based on feedback received.
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People skills drive experience wins for Southwest, JetBlue, research finds
- Southwest Airlines ranks highest in customer satisfaction among economy passengers according to a J.D. Power report.
- JetBlue Airlines excels in satisfaction among first-class and business customers, while Delta Air Lines leads in premium economy.
- People skills are highlighted as a key factor for customer satisfaction at these airlines, as per Michael Taylor of J.D. Power.
- Airlines like Delta use technology and personalized interactions to enhance customer experiences, leading to increased satisfaction levels.
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Foreign job seeker interest in US jobs has plummeted, Indeed says
- Foreign job seeker interest in U.S. jobs has decreased by 29% over the past year, dropping from 2.4% to 1.7% by March 2025.
- The decline is attributed to global tightening of immigration policies and cooling of the U.S. labor market, which could impact sectors reliant on immigrant labor.
- Nearly 20% of U.S. workers are foreign-born as of March 2025, up from 16.7% in June 2020, highlighting the significant role immigrants play in the workforce.
- Experts warn that the decline in foreign job seeker interest could lead to labor shortages, inflation, and economic impacts, especially in industries like construction, healthcare, and technology.
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Askamanager
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how do I manage someone with extreme social anxiety who calls out before events?
- A manager is seeking advice on dealing with an employee with extreme social anxiety who frequently calls out before events.
- The employee, named Lee, is excellent at their job tasks but struggles with attending events requiring social interaction.
- Suggestions include reframing Lee's absence as a medical accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act if event attendance is not an essential function of their job.
- If event attendance is essential, a conversation emphasizing the importance of reliability and commitment during such events is recommended.
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Rewards and benefits in the U.K.: Why separate programs are essential
- Rewards and benefits are often grouped together but serve different purposes. Benefits are essentials like pensions, while rewards celebrate great work and motivate employees.
- Employee expectations in the U.K. are shifting towards wellness, work-life balance, and personal support, impacting productivity and well-being.
- Investing in mental health and well-being can result in increased productivity, emphasizing the need for tailored rewards programs.
- Recognition, wellness initiatives, incentives, and lifestyle perks are forms of rewards that motivate and engage employees.
- Benefits like sick pay, leave, and pensions are standard offerings while extras like life insurance contribute to employee appreciation.
- Merging rewards with benefits can dilute their value as benefits provide security, while rewards inspire and recognize effort.
- Standalone rewards programs enhance employee engagement, culture, and retention by showing genuine appreciation and support.
- Effective rewards programs should be personalized, performance-based, culture-building, and integrated with technology for impact.
- Wellness initiatives, perks, performance-based rewards, and technology tools are key components of a successful rewards program.
- Incorporating rewards into the employee experience enhances motivation, performance, and engagement, reinforcing the value of employees.
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Global Fintech Series
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Qvinci Software Simplifies Financial Analysis of Multi-Entity Businesses with New Product Releases
- Qvinci Software, a global leader in financial and operational performance management technology, has launched new products and enhancements to streamline financial analysis for multi-entity businesses and advisors.
- The new releases offer solutions for challenges like financial data collection, consolidation, and mapping through cloud-based ERP-like tools that integrate with QuickBooks, Zero, and Excel.
- Features like new Report Categorization, Report Interact functionality, Business Intelligence Dashboards, Currency Conversion tools, and Qvinci Budgets aim to automate manual tasks and provide precise financial planning and reporting.
- Qvinci also introduces enhanced Security Infrastructure, direct handling of Eliminations Entries, and reporting based on operational days, to ensure enterprise-grade data protection and operational efficiency.
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Hrexecutive
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How Progressive is leveraging culture to hire 12K people this year
- Progressive plans to increase headcount by 12,000 by the end of 2025, one-third of the way there already.
- Progressive emphasizes culture in its hiring approach, with its 'Destination: Progress' initiative highlighting internal career growth.
- Real employee stories showcased in videos are used to communicate the organization's culture authentically.
- Progressive focuses on hiring for various roles like claims, customer care, data science, and marketing, changing perceptions about the insurance industry.
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Medium
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The Hidden Cost of Going Fully Agentic: Why Rehiring Humans in the Loop Will Be Astronomical
- Companies often underestimate the hidden costs of retraining, rehiring, and reintegrating humans when autonomous systems fail, as they inevitably will.
- Agentic AI, while efficient, is prone to drift, bias, and errors, leading to potential human impact, regulatory issues, and damage to brand reputation.
- Challenges in rehiring humans include loss of skills, pipeline complexity, high retraining costs, cultural alienation, and compliance requirements.
- The recommendation is for companies to maintain human oversight, design reentry protocols, invest in training for both AI and humans, and avoid going fully agentic without a plan for human reintegration.
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Hrexecutive
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HSA contribution limits: Inflation to drive a slight bump in 2026
- The IRS released 2026 HSA contribution limits with a modest increase to match inflation rates: self-only coverage limit rising to $4,400 and family coverage limit rising to $8,750.
- Definition of high-deductible health plans (HDHP) for 2026: minimum deductible for self-only coverage increasing to $1,700 and maximum out-of-pocket limit to $8,500; for family coverage, minimum deductible rising to $3,400 and maximum out-of-pocket costs to $17,000.
- Excepted benefit health reimbursement arrangement (EBHRA) limit is increasing to $2,200 for 2026.
- HSAs are considered a key financial tool for financial wellness, providing triple-tax advantages and tax-free savings for eligible expenses, playing a crucial role in financial wellness offerings for organizations.
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Naukri Blog
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50% of Tech Professionals are Now Getting AI Training at Work
- A survey conducted by Naukri.com reveals that nearly 50% of tech professionals in India are receiving AI training at work, with one-third actively involved in AI upskilling initiatives.
- Generative AI has emerged as the most sought-after skill among tech professionals of all experience levels, with 42% of those with 10-15 years of experience and 46% with over 15 years focusing on it.
- Cities like Bengaluru and Gurgaon are witnessing a noticeable increase in AI training within organizations, indicating a growing momentum towards embracing AI in the workforce.
- While concerns like layoffs exist, the survey highlights issues such as lack of upskilling time, outdated technology, and low salary hikes as major worries for tech professionals in India.
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