Happy Holidays, HR Pros! ð
As inboxes quiet down and OOO replies multiply, this is your reminder to pause, unplug, and catch your breath.

Youâve spent the year supporting everyone elseânow itâs time to log off with confidence, recharge fully, and enjoy the moments that matter with family and friends.
The work will be there when youâre back; for now, give yourself permission to truly switch off and end the year restored, not just relieved.
TODAYâS CULTURE CUE
âïž Help Teams Truly Switch Off This Holiday - Send a one-line reminder encouraging teams to unplug, reflect on the year, and prioritize rest and time with loved onesâno replies expected.
WEEKLY STEAL
ð Start 2026 One Step Ahead With The Essential Mega HR Bundle
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Designed to help you streamline workflows, support your teams, and reclaim time during the busiest season of the year â so you can head into 2026 feeling organized and prepared.
THE HR PULSE
ð¡ïž Fake CVs, Real Risk â HR Grapevine
Whatâs unfolding: Amazon warns HR teams about North Korean operatives using fake identities to infiltrate remote tech roles through sophisticated hiring fraud.
Why it matters: HR must strengthen identity checks and partner with security teams, as hiring imposters poses serious legal, financial, and data-security risks.
ðºðž Green Cards, With Strings â WebProNews
Whatâs unfolding: Google plans to ramp up green card sponsorships for H-1B workers in 2026, with eligibility tied to role level, performance, and relocation.
Why it matters: HR should map eligible talent now, align mobility policies, and prepare immigration timelines ahead of early-2026 filings.
âïž Visa Holders Told: Stay Put â Los Angeles Times
Whatâs unfolding: Major tech firms are warning some foreign employees to avoid international travel due to visa delays that could strand them abroad.
Why it matters: HR must proactively communicate travel risks, adjust policies, and coordinate with immigration counsel to prevent workforce disruption.

WEEKLY GOODY
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In case you missed last weekâs HR goody â spark creativity & strengthen gaps.Â
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BREAKROOM

SMART READS
âïž Cultivating a Culture of Ethics & Compliance
ð 10 EAPs That Support Employee Well-Being
âïž Key Types of HR Systems
ð¬ Missed Mondayâs issue âHoliday OOO Readinessâ? Read it »

