Hi, HR Champs! 😏 Ever notice how training starts with enthusiasm but ends in forgotten logins? This time, we're unpacking why employees stop learning—and simple ways HR can spark curiosity, growth, and engagement again.
On today’s agenda:
💼 HR pros quitting
🚀 Mirro review
◉ CULTURE CUE
Find Your Team’s Unsung Helpers 🧩 — Ask employees who they turn to for advice. Identify informal leaders and potential mentors.
◉ THE HR SPOTLIGHT
Learning Stalled? Here's Why & How HR Can Bring Back the Spark
The 2025 LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report found that 91％ of L&D professionals say continuous learning is more important than ever, with career growth remaining employees' biggest reason to learn. Yet many organizations still struggle to turn learning into lasting behavior.
What's Getting in the Way (And What HR Can Do) — Employees don't stop learning because they lack motivation—they stop when learning doesn't fit into work or lead anywhere. Here are the most common issues employees mention about L&D, and how HR can address them:
⏰ No time to learn: Protect dedicated learning time instead of expecting employees to squeeze it in.
🎯 No clear payoff: Connect learning paths to promotions, stretch projects, or potential responsibilities.
📚 Too much choice: Replace overwhelming course catalogs with curated, role-specific recommendations.
👩💼 Little manager support: Encourage managers to discuss development when checking in.
Think about this: if no one else is excited about the LMS other than the admin... it might be time for a rethink.
◉ TOGETHER WITH - iSpring
Keep AI in the course creation workflow without leaving the driver’s seat
Join iSpring’s webinar on Tuesday, August 18, with Frank Bergdoll, AI Project Lead at SAIT and the author of Learning with AI. Explore how course designers can use AI to support development without giving up the judgment, context, and creativity behind authentic learning. See how Frank brings this approach to life with iSpring.
◉ THE HR PULSE - What’s shaping the workplace
💼 HR Pros Who Quit Felt Undervalued — AZ Central
What’s unfolding: A recent survey found that 30％ of HR professionals who left their jobs in 2025 said they felt undervalued by leadership, highlighting a growing recognition gap within the HR function.
Why it matters: Leaders should regularly recognize HR's strategic contributions, involve them in business decisions, and create clear growth opportunities to improve retention.
📉 UK Hiring Dips as AI Skills Gain Traction — HR Review
What’s unfolding: Current hiring data shows recruitment has slowed while demand for AI-related skills continues to rise, signaling that employers are prioritizing digital capabilities even in a softer labor market.
Why it matters: HR should reassess workforce planning and learning strategies to ensure employees build AI skills to stay competitive as hiring becomes more selective.
🚛 Veteran Trucking Training Initiative — PBS
What’s unfolding: President Trump announced an initiative to train military veterans to strengthen the domestic trucking workforce.
Why it matters: Employers in transportation and logistics may see veteran talent pipelines emerge while facing evolving workforce and compliance requirements.
◉ FLASH VOTE - The community weigh-in
What's your top HR priority for the rest of summer?
LAST WEEK’S POLL:
◉ COMPLIANCE CORNER - As HR laws evolve
🌡️ Heat Rules Put on Ice? — SmallBiz Trends
What’s unfolding: A U.S. House committee has advanced legislation that would limit OSHA's ability to enforce a proposed federal heat standard on small businesses.
HR implications: With extreme temperatures continuing across many states, HR should review heat illness prevention plans and stay alert for changing federal and state requirements.
🛂 H-1B Wage Floor May Jump 30％ — News On Air
What’s unfolding: The U.S. has proposed increasing minimum wages under the H-1B visa program by around 30％, potentially raising labor expenses for affected employers.
HR implications: Organizations relying on H-1B talent should prepare for possible compensation adjustments, budget impacts, and compliance updates.
⚖️ Pension Liability Case, an Employer’s Lesson — NatLaw Review
What’s unfolding: A recent D.C. Circuit ruling provides important guidance on multiemployer pension withdrawal liability, reinforcing how corporate decisions can affect long-term benefit obligations.
HR implications: HR leaders involved in mergers, restructuring, or labor relations should work closely with legal and finance teams to assess pension risks early.
◉ HR TECH WATCH - Software you can shortlist
A Review of Mirro: Build a Culture of Growth and Recognition
Why we selected it: A modern performance management platform that combines continuous feedback, recognition, OKRs, and engagement tools in one intuitive workspace for growing teams.
Key features:
Continuous Feedback & 1:1s – Encourage ongoing conversations instead of annual performance reviews.
Goals & OKRs – Set, align, and track individual and team objectives with real-time progress.
Recognition & Kudos – Build a culture of appreciation through peer-to-peer recognition and rewards.
Performance Reviews – Streamline review cycles with customizable templates, self-assessments, and 360° feedback.
Pros:
Employee Experience: Built-in recognition helps strengthen engagement and company culture.
Goal Management: Aligns OKRs across teams for greater visibility and accountability.
Manager Enablement: Simplifies 1:1 meetings with shared agendas and activity tracking.
Usability: Clean, intuitive interface with minimal learning curve.
Integrations: Connects with popular HRIS, communication, and productivity platforms.
Cons:
Pricing: Advanced capabilities are better suited to organizations with dedicated HR budgets.
Customization: Some workflows may require higher-tier plans for deeper customization.
Analytics: Reporting is solid but may not match enterprise-grade people analytics platforms.
HRAddict rating: ★★★★☆ 4.6
If you want to replace once-a-year reviews with continuous feedback, clear goals, and meaningful recognition, Mirro makes performance management easier for both HR and managers.
This is an independent review using aggregated insights and publicly available data.
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◉ BREAKROOM - Your virtual watercooler
◉ SMART READS - Worth bookmarking
📝 How to Give Constructive Feedback to Employees
🏛️ Cultivating a Culture of Ethics & Compliance
💡 Microlearning Trends to Transform Skills
—Created with care by Vivienne Ravana
P.S. Explore AI in course development at iSpring’s free webinar.
