Hey, Culture Builders! 🌱 Hispanic Heritage Month is here—and clarity is worth celebrating, too. Can a new hire understand your AI policy in 5 minutes? If not, it may be time to lose the legalese.
In this issue:
📘 HR tech solutions guide [e-book]
🧩 Job vs. title mismatch
◉ WEEKLY GOODY
AI-Powered HR Solutions [e-book]
This week’s HR goody — see which tools are worth a closer look for your workforce.
Only available for download to subscribers.
◉ THE HR SPOTLIGHT
The 5-Minute AI Policy Test: Would a New Hire Get It?
AI policy is having a moment—and employees are paying attention. A recent study on AI governance and workplace experience found that employees’ perceptions of trustworthy AI governance are associated with their AI-related work experiences. In other words: clear rules matter.
But here's the HR gut check: Could a newbie read your AI policy in five minutes and know what to do?
If your policy requires a decoder ring, try this quick test:
Approved tools: Can employees quickly tell which AI tools they can use?
Data rules: Is it clear what they must never paste into AI?
Allowed uses: Do you give real workplace examples?
Human review: Does the policy explain when a person must verify AI's work?
High-risk decisions: Are hiring, performance, and other employment decisions addressed?
Oops protocol: Does everyone know where to go when something goes wrong?
The latest workplace AI guidance emphasizes clear rules, human oversight, and accountability—not just a lengthy policy document. You don’t need the longest AI policy anyway. Just one that your employees can really use.
◉ TOGETHER WITH - iSpring
Get Your LinkedIn Profile Hire-Ready
How do hiring managers really evaluate L&D professionals on LinkedIn? On September 24, join the #iSpringNetEvent session with Ashley Book to uncover what makes a profile stand out, why digital credibility matters, and how recruiters screen candidates. Plus, three iSpring Learning Exchange members will get their LinkedIn profiles reviewed LIVE.
◉ CULTURE CUE
Spotlight a Hidden Strength ✨ — Ask managers to highlight one underused strength for each teammate. Look for ways to put those strengths to work.
◉ THE HR PULSE - What’s shaping the workplace
🧩 AI Job Vs. Title Mismatch — Andela
What’s unfolding: Andela found 53％ of AI job postings seek skills spanning multiple established roles.
Why it matters: HR may be hiring for outdated titles; review job descriptions against the skills really needed.
🍞 Workers on Food Aid Triple — Fortune
What’s unfolding: Fortune reports Amazon workers receiving food assistance have tripled despite record company revenue.
Why it matters: HR leaders should examine whether pay, benefits, and scheduling are keeping pace with employee needs.
📑 Pensions Not As Valuable? — The Independent
What’s unfolding: A survey found that just 31％ of UK workers ranked employer pension contributions among their top three job-signing benefits.
Why it matters: While UK-based, the finding highlights a broader lesson: benefits need clear communication to feel valuable.
◉ WEEKLY GOODY
Review Before You Commit: AI-Powered HR Solutions [e-book]
Reviewing AI vendors can quickly become a research project of its own. This free guide gives HR teams a practical view of notable AI-powered HR solutions, so you can be more familiar with the vendor landscape and identify tools worth a closer look for recruiting, operations, decision-making, and employee experience.
Only available for download to subscribers.
◉ FLASH VOTE - The community weigh-in
What HR topic feels over-covered?
◉ UPCOMING EVENTS - To learn, network & thrive
Sept 21-22, In-Person (Utah) - SHRM
Work Elevated Conference
Learn insights and best practices to drive meaningful change in your workplace.
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Sept 23, In-Person (Nebraska) - Workshop
Brightside 2026
An event dedicated to workplace culture and engagement strategies.
Join the conference »
Sept 29 to Oct 1, In-Person (Indiana) - ATD OrgDev
What Does Your Org Need Next?
Designed for pros shaping how their orgs evolve and prepare for what comes next.
Learn more »
◉ BREAKROOM - Your virtual watercooler
◉ SMART READS - Worth bookmarking
🛡️ HR’s Guide to Workplace Bullying Laws
📲 Digital Wallets: The Future of Payroll
🏆 25 Examples of Awesome Company Culture
— Created with care by Vivienne Ravana
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