NAOSH Week, Amplify HR Impact & Task-Masking Mirage - May 5 2025

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Hey, HR Hotshots! ⛑️ May kickstarts with NAOSH Week & Global Employee Health & Fitness Month — aka HR’s version of a wellness doubleheader. Let’s protect minds, muscles & morale this May!

On the agenda: 

🦺 Level up safety: Reinforcing H&S at work this NAOSH Week
🧐 Task-masking: Spotting the workplace mirage…
🔌 Amplify HR impact: With our HR toolkit

THE HR SPOTLIGHT

NAOSH Week: How to Strengthen Your Organization's Commitment to Workplace H&S

It’s NAOSH Week — and it’s not just for hard hats and hazard signs. It’s a time for HR leaders to double down on creating workplaces that are not just productive, but also proactively safe. 💡

Why It Matters:

• U.S. businesses spend more than ＄1B each week on workplace injuries.

• Research shows safety training programs can reduce workplace injuries.

• Safety culture isn’t just compliance — it’s a competitive advantage.

How HR Can Lead the Charge:

1. Host toolbox talks or short safety refreshers 📋

2. Spotlight near-miss reporting and safety champs of the week 🏆

3. Encourage two-way convos about both physical and psychological safety 🧠

4. Audit policies and PPE usage 🔍

And don’t forget to include remote workers — safe workspaces matter at home, too!

PRO Tip: Pair NAOSH Week with Employee Wellness Programs for a full-on wellness campaign.

👉 Ready to level up your H&S strategy? See more Health & Safety Tips over on our blog

MONDAY’S STEAL

During HR Power Week, the Ultimate HR Bundle is your go-to resource for elevating your HR strategy, optimizing workflows, and driving impactful results. Don’t miss out on streamlining your processes and empowering your team.

What’s inside the bundle:

🔧 Customizable HR Tools tailored to your organization’s needs
📚 100+ Resources to optimize workflows and save valuable time
🤝 Employee Management Solutions designed to boost engagement and performance
📈 Actionable Guides to level up your HR practices and strategies

This bundle is designed to make your HR processes smoother, smarter, and more efficient — take advantage this week:

This community promo ends Saturday, May 10 — midnight EST.

TREND WATCH

Task Masking and the Mirage of Gen Z Productivity — Can HR Spot It?

In the evolving landscape of post-pandemic workplaces, a phenomenon known as "task masking" has emerged, particularly among Gen Z employees. This trend involves creating the illusion of being busy — such as typing vigorously or attending unnecessary meetings—without contributing to meaningful productivity. 

A survey by Workhuman revealed that 36﹪ of employees admitted to faking productivity, often due to factors like burnout, lack of engaging tasks, or rigid return-to-office mandates. Experts suggest that this behavior stems from outdated management practices that equate physical presence with productivity, leading employees to focus on appearing busy rather than delivering results. 

For HR professionals, this trend underscores the need to shift from traditional metrics to outcome-based evaluations. By fostering a culture that values genuine engagement over mere visibility, organizations can address the root causes of task masking.

Suspecting a case of task masking? Spot it and prevent it using this guide »

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🤖 AI Enables Fake Applicants — Recruiters face challenges as AI-generated resumes and deepfakes infiltrate hiring processes. [HR Dive]

📉 April Job Growth Slows — Unemployment dips to 3.9﹪, but HR job growth remains tepid amid economic uncertainties. [SHRM]

🏥 Health Plan Regulations Shift — Latest administration policies prompt HR to reassess health benefits strategies. [HR Executive]

🚗 Employee Experience Prioritized — Salary sacrifice car schemes emerge as key tools in enhancing employee satisfaction. [HR News]

HR WISDOM

Rules Rule: HR’s Compliance Playbook

HR’s role in ensuring compliance is broad; they’re responsible for many areas, from privacy protection to health and safety, and HR matters to union regulations. If managed incorrectly, these areas can present significant criminal and monetary risks for organizations.

If you’re reviewing your HR compliance processes and wondering where to start, then this employers’ guide will help demystify various red tapes that HR teams manage, why it’s important, and the most important areas of compliance to consider.

Read HRAddict’s complete guide to HR Compliance » 

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