Workplace Pulse

• How Employers Can Create ‘Future-Ready’ Workers – HR Dive, October 21, 2025

Employers can create a “future-ready” workplace by defining clear career paths, investing in upskilling, and helping teams adapt to new technologies. 

• Global HR Tech Investment Surges in 2025 – SHRM, October 6, 2025

Global investment has jumped ~60% year-over-year as generative and “agentic” AI move into core talent systems.

As we approach year-end, now is the perfect time to evaluate whether your HR, payroll, and benefits solutions are still the right fit for your organization. Renewal season offers a valuable window to assess and reset your strategy before January 1st — ensuring compliance, competitiveness, and efficiency.

Here are a few key questions to consider:

• Are your benefits plans still competitive and aligned with employee needs?
• Do your payroll and HR systems provide the right level of automation and compliance support?
• Are you spending more time managing admin than focusing on strategy?
• Are there new integrations or tools you wish your systems had?
• Is your HR tech stack positioning you for growth in 2026?

Beyond systems and compliance, a strong HR strategy sets the tone for organizational success. Now is also the time to reflect on:

• Workforce planning — do you have the right structure and talent pipeline to meet 2026 goals?
• Culture and engagement — are your managers equipped to lead effectively, and do your employees feel supported and connected?
• Policies and practices — do they reflect today’s workplace realities and evolving employee expectations?
• Professional development — are you creating clear opportunities for growth that will help retain top talent?

In addition, don’t forget about compliance obligations. For example, in New York, employers are required to provide annual anti-harassment training. Even outside of New York, regular training is widely recognized as a best practice for cultivating a safe, respectful workplace and minimizing risk. 

The only thing that’s constant is change. Here’s what’s on our radar for regulatory updates to help you stay compliant and proactive.

• Effective October 29, 2025, Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act Takes Effect
• Enrollment opens for New York State Choice Savings Program
• Effective December 2, 2025, New Jersey Expands Restrictions on Employer “Captive Audience” Meetings

The Sound of Leadership: What Cross-Generational Teams Can Learn from Julie Andrews

On October 1, 2025, the incomparable Julie Andrews turned 90—reminding us that true leadership never goes out of style. Her legacy offers timeless lessons for today’s leaders on bridging generational divides and inspiring connection across every stage of the workplace.

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