From Intern to Impact, ChatGPT Prompts for HR, Jobs on the Brink... - Jun 25, 2025

Hello, HR Pros! 🤓 In this issue we’re spotlighting the rising stars! Because every CHRO was once “the new kid”—let’s talk turning coffee runs into career milestones.

On today’s agenda:

💥 From Intern to Impact

🤩 ChatGPT prompts for HR

🌪️ Jobs on the brink

🌍 Europe’s hiring spree

THE HR SPOTLIGHT

💥 From Intern to Impact: How to Turn Short-Term Help Into Long-Term Wins

Interns are in. With summer internship programs in full swing, it’s time for HR teams to assess: Are we just giving tours and tasks… or actually building tomorrow’s talent pipeline?

🧐 The situation: Short-term interns, long-term potential. Internships can be powerful—but not if they’re treated like glorified admin work. Many programs still lack structure, feedback loops, or DEI alignment.

Some facts to consider:

• Offer and conversion rates for interns have decreased—but acceptance rates increased. (NACE)

• Structured onboarding remains to be a key factor in engagement and retention, but many new hires still report poor onboarding experience.

• Gen Z expects real growth—not just coffee runs and swag

✅ What HR can do: Build a program that pops. Maximize ROI and future-proof your talent pool with these HR-savvy moves:

1. Start with structure: Use clear structure and roadmap from recruitment to onboarding + role outlines

2. Train managers: Show them how to coach—not just delegate

3. Create conversion paths: Identify standout interns early

4. Be inclusive: Source from diverse schools and networks

5. Track impact: Use pulse surveys and post-intern reviews

A high-impact intern onboarding = a high-retention hire tomorrow. Don’t just host interns—hire them smarter.

👉 Spot high-potential candidates by recognizing ideal intern qualities »

Effortless HRM: 1,750 ChatGPT Prompts to Simplify Your Workflow

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✅ Streamlining recruitment and onboarding
✅ Enhancing engagement and workplace morale
✅ Navigating tough conversations and issues
✅ Making data-informed HR decisions, faster

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🌍 Europe’s Hiring Spree: Talent Has No Borders - BW People

• What’s unfolding: Europe is seeing a cross-border hiring surge. Companies are embracing international talent to meet business needs.

• Why it matters: U.S. SMBs can take notes! Global talent pools are key to resilience—time to rethink location-based hiring limits.

• What’s unfolding: A recent OrgChart report reveals that 88％ of HR leaders struggle with visibility and workforce planning. Yet most are working to make it a top priority and are planning to upgrade their org design tools this year.

• Why it matters: Poor data can lead to misaligned teams and slower decision-making. HR teams should audit current org chart tech, push for real-time headcount visibility, and align talent strategy with future workforce modeling.

• What’s unfolding: The U.S. Navy’s costly HR modernization plan has hit a standstill. Internal clashes between the CIO and navy personnel leaders have stalled progress—and caused leadership turnover.

• Why it matters: Even billion-dollar HR tech upgrades fail without alignment. For private sector HR pros, this is a red flag reminder. Modernizing HR systems isn’t just about software—it’s about strategy (and who owns it).

COMPLIANCE CORNER

• What’s unfolding:  Even minor missteps in background checks can trigger FCRA lawsuits and settlements—big risk for HR.

• HR implications: Audit your screening process—use a compliance checklist, update FCRA notices, and schedule refresher training before your next hire.

• What’s unfolding: NY Assembly passed a bill to expand PERB’s jurisdiction while the federal NLRB lacks a quorum.

• HR implications: NY employers must prep for state-level union filings—review labor relations policies before implementation.

• What’s unfolding:  DHS revoked work authorizations for  over 500K parolees from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua & Venezuela—employers must use the E‑Verify status-change report tool.

• HR implications: HR pros must run the E‑Verify report right away and re‑verify affected staff to remain compliant, otherwise they may face penalties.

BREAKROOM

📬 Missed Monday’s issue ‘Policy in Practice’? Read it »