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Happy Friday, HR Pros! 😄 Tax Day is approaching — let’s help employees “deduct” their stress! We’ve got tips to lighten the load, plus big wins in engagement and a final reminder to grab your HR Power Week toolkit…

On the agenda: 

🏁 April 15 Ready: Tax season tips to support employees.

📈 2025’s Engagement Report: Huge wins for organizations.

⏳ Final Reminder: To grab your HR Power Week toolkit.

THE HR SPOTLIGHT

April 15 Ready: Tax Season Tips for Supporting Employees

Tax Day is just around the corner and many employees are scrambling to prep for April 15. HR professionals can play a pivotal role in easing employees' tax-related stress. While we can't file taxes for them, we can provide resources and support to make the process smoother.

Some practical ways to assist employees:

• Send Timely Reminders: Ensure employees are aware of the upcoming deadline and any internal resources available.​

• Share The IRS File: Direct eligible employees to the IRS File program for no-cost federal tax filing options.​

• Highlight Tax-Advantaged Benefits: Encourage contributions to retirement or flexible spending accounts, which can provide tax benefits.​

• Organize Informational Sessions: A quick lunch-and-learn with a local CPA or tax expert can go a long way in calming last-minute nerves (and busting myths).

Remember: Even simple reminders show your people that HR has their back — especially during life admin crunch time.

For a dive into employee benefits and how they intersect with tax considerations, read HRAddict’s guide:

Compensation & Benefits: A Guide for HR Pros in 2025 »

FRIDAY’S STEAL

Final Reminder: Download Your Complete Toolkit for Total HR Impact

There’s just a couple days left to unlock HR excellence. This HR Power Week, the Ultimate HR Bundle is your go-to resource for boosting efficiency, simplifying processes, and driving real results.

What’s inside the bundle:

🔧 Customizable HR tools tailored to your organization’s needs

📚 100+ resources to streamline workflows and regain lost time

🤝 Employee management solutions to improve engagement

📈 Actionable guides to elevate your HR strategy

This bundle is built to make your HR better — take advantage until Sunday:

This community promo ends April 13 — midnight EST.

TREND WATCH

High Employee Engagement = Huge Wins For Organizations

People Element — These findings from People Element’s 2025 Employee Engagement Report illustrate why the ROI of investing in your people is impossible to ignore. When employees feel heard, supported, and included, businesses see major improvements in:

• Employee retention

• Productivity and team results

• Well-being and employee morale

• Profitability and customer experience

A people-first culture isn't just feel-good fluff — it drives results.

Grab the full 2025 Employee Engagement Report »

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🧠 Stay Interviews: A Retention Game-Changer — Proactive conversations help HR uncover issues before talent walks. [Human Resources Online]

📉 Quiet Cracking: Burnout’s Latest Face — Half of workers are disengaging while still performing, signaling deeper issues. [HR Reporter]

💼 ESG Hiring Amid Backlash — Green jobs grow despite political resistance; demand for ESG talent surges. [People Matters Global]

🤖 Jobandtalent Raises 92M for AI Agents — HR tech startup doubles down on AI to streamline hiring processes. [Sifted]

🏢 HR Leaders Pressured on RTO Policies — Many feel caught between executive mandates and employee pushback. [FastCompany]

🌍 MENA’s HR Tech Outlay Boom — 3 in 4 organizations plan to automate recruitment and payroll functions. [HROToday]

HR WISDOM

Human Resource Management: A Complete Guide to HRM for 2025

Without employees, there would be no companies. In fact, they’re a business’s greatest and most valuable asset. And effective human resource management is essential to the health and achievements of any company, big or small.

But how exactly do ensure your HRM efforts are in tip-top shape? Well, we’ve got the ultimate guide to human resource management to help out! In this guide, we’ll cover a broad range of topics, from the meaning of HRM, what it involves, top skills needed, career options, through to industry trends that you need to know.

Read the Complete Guide to HRM for 2025 »

WEEKLY HR GOODY

An Employee Development Plan (EDP)

Want to develop your people’s skills while expanding their talents in your company? Our downloadable Employee Development Plan will help you start the process. Featuring insightful prompts for defining actionable steps for people growth, you’ll align both employee and company goals in next to no time. It’s on the house!

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