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Key Takeaways from Transform: Navigating the Ever-Changing HR Landscape

What happens when hundreds of HR leaders gather to discuss the future of work? At Illoominus, we recently had the privilege of attending Transform, one of the premier conferences for Chief People Officers. The consensus was clear: the only constant in today's workplace is change itself.

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25 People-First People Leaders to Watch in 2025

Meet the leaders investing in data-driven strategies that transform organizations into people-first workplaces.

These are Chief People Officers, Chief HR Officers, VPs and Heads of HR who:

  • Leverage HR data to measure and track workforce sentiment, representation, retention and program effectiveness

  • Invest in strategic programs and benefits that support employees professionally and personally

  • Implement a culture of transparency and reliable communications with all employees

  • Value representation at all levels of the organization

  • Make people a part of every strategy business decision

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Empower People Managers to Improve Employee and Customer Experience

The restaurant industry is all about people. For a fast-growing restaurant brand like Tupelo Honey, having strong people managers is mission critical. Location general managers are one of the most important roles — responsible for brand, guest experience, food service, and more.

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To Build or Buy a People Insights Platform?

Any people leader determining how to bring people insights into their organization is going to go through an evaluation process. Should we buy something? Should we build it? Should I dedicate resources? Should I not?

We recently spoke with a customer, Techstars on why they decided to work with Illoominus instead of building their own People Insights Platform. After careful consideration, Techstars determined that building internal capabilities to support HR Data Integration would be cost-prohibitive and challenging to identify resources with the required technical and business acumen to develop and maintain a proprietary solution.

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Retaining Top Talent: Tips from HR Leaders

Across industries, employee retention has become the number one priority for HR leaders. With recent workforce reductions and tight budgets, companies are particularly focused on preventing voluntary turnover – when valued employees choose to leave.

The cost implications are significant, making this potentially one of the biggest areas where HR can impact business outcomes.

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Workday Prism vs Illoominus

If you’re trying to unlock the full value of your HR tech stack, this article will compare your people analytics options. Find out how Workday people analytics tool Prism and Illoominus compare across key factors, including features and price, to help you make an informed decision.

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Navigating Complex Compensation

The complexity of compensation is further exacerbated by regulatory changes, pay transparency laws, the shift between remote work and return-to-office policies, increased union activity in certain industries, and evolving minimum wage legislation.

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4 Ways to Use Data to Become People-First

A people-first organization fosters an environment where employees feel valued, heard, and empowered. To build a people-first culture, forward-thinking companies like Pendo.io are leveraging HR data to make dynamic, strategic decisions that drive engagement, retention, and fairness. Illoominus and Pendo.io hosted a webinar to delve into how to make use of HR data to create people-first organizations.

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Getting Ready for Form I-9 Requirement Changes

In today's rapidly changing world, it is essential for businesses to stay informed about the latest regulatory changes and adapt accordingly. One recent development that has been causing a stir among employers is the upcoming end to the temporary flexibility for Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This change, set to take effect on July 31, 2023, will require employers to complete in-person physical document inspections for employees whose documents were previously inspected remotely during the temporary flexibility period. Here we will delve into the details of this Form I-9 requirement change, discuss its implications, and provide insights on how businesses can navigate this transition as smoothly as possible.

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