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Our News & Insights Hub is your go-to source for valuable information on industry developments, best practices, and innovative strategies to help you navigate the ever-evolving HR landscape. Whether you're an HR professional, a business leader, or simply interested in the field, you'll find a wealth of knowledge to support your journey. Explore our thought leadership articles and podcasts to stay ahead of the curve and make informed decisions for your organization.

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Insight Articles

MRA summarizes what you need to know so you can quickly stay up-to-date on the latest HR news.

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Affirmative Action

Executive Order Revokes Federal Contractor Affirmative Action Requirements

The Trump administration revoked Executive Order 11246, which requires federal contractors to create AAPs for Women and Minorities.

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Employment Law

New Year … New Laws

Several states have amended and passed new laws effective January 1, 2025. The summary below is not all-inclusive but presents an overview of those that may impact many employers.

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Career Paths

A Key to Attracting and Retaining Talent

Various research studies have estimated the cost of replacing employees as a range from one-half to two times the employee’s yearly salary.

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Immigration Compliance

2025 Employment Immigration Considerations

Under President Biden’s administration immigration compliance was more relaxed than under President Trump’s first administration.

MRA Blog

Timely and perceptive reflections on what’s going on in the HR world.

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Leadership

Lessons In Leadership

1/13/25

The passing of Jimmy Carter, our 39th President, left me pondering the leadership lessons and the legacy he leaves behind.

Holidays

Happy (Imperfect) Holidays

12/13/24

Holiday memories can evoke strong emotions. Some bring laughter at the absurdity of a situation, while others can bring tears when remembering family members who are no longer with us.

Thank You

Giving Thanks to HR

11/11/24

With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, I thought it would be a suitable time to remind ourselves why we should be thankful for HR professionals.

Disability

Did You Know It's NDEAM?

10/9/24

The Department of Labor’s website describes NDEAM as an annual celebration of the contributions of the country’s disabled workers that showcases supportive, inclusive policies and practices that benefit employees and employers alike.

MRA Podcasts

Stay on top of the ever-changing world of HR with MRA's podcasts.

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Elevating HR Strategies in 2025

1/22/26

Jim discusses shifting HR practices from reactive to proactive, drawing insights from Ben's recent global research on workforce development.

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5 minute HR FEED Podcast

New Year, New Laws: Key Legislative Updates for HR Professionals

1/2/25

Nicole discusses the importance of staying compliant with new laws and provides practical advice for updating HR policies to reflect the latest changes in legislation.

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Tech Meets Talent: AI and HRIS Innovations

12/26/24

Tricia shares her extensive experience in HR technology transformation, walking us through Navient's journey from paper-based processes to automation and digitization.

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Strategic Career Pathing: A Key to Attracting and Keeping Talent

12/4/24

Sara dives into the importance of career pathing and how it impacts employee engagement, retention, and organizational success.

Press Releases and News

Official announcements, exciting developments, and key information about our employees, services, and initiatives.

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HR Houdini: How Human Resources is Working Its Magic

June 07, 2024

By Jim Morgan, MRA

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MRA’s Annual Benchmark Compensation Survey Shows Increased Cost of Wages Is Employers’ Greatest Concerns

May 21, 2024

By MRA Surveys

Young Professionals

According to MRA’s Hot Topic Survey on Young Professionals

May 09, 2024

By MRA Surveys

Turnover

Overall Job Turnover Rates Dropped to 23% in Past Year

February 27, 2024

By MRA Surveys

MRA in the News

Dive in and discover the MRA stories making headlines today.

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Executing the Handoff: What makes for a successful succession plan?

6/10/24

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HR Houdini: How human resource managers handle the latest HR trends

6/9/24

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It's difficult to find reliable young talent, MRA survey says

5/28/24

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Strong work ethic and reliability is top competency most organizations look for, according to MRA’s latest hot topic survey

5/13/24

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