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Employee Engagement

Beyond Pay—Are Your Employees Feeling Truly Valued?

Employees can feel valued even when pay has limits—as long as the work experience is supportive, efficient, and respectful of their time.

Drugs & Alcohol

Drug Testing 101: What Employers Need to Know

For most employers, drug testing isn’t about policing employee behavior—it’s about managing risk.

Affirmative Action

OFCCP Resumes Enforcement for Disability and Veteran Protections

After a brief pause in 2025 following the revocation of Executive Order 11246, the OFCCP has resumed investigating certain employment discrimination complaints.

Talent Management

Succession Planning Isn’t About Replacements — It’s About Readiness

Succession planning should be viewed as an ongoing talent process, not a one-time meeting or decision.

Health & Wellness

Digital Companions

February 13, 2026

Digital Companions are accessible, always available, and can give you that emotional boost that will lift your spirits.

HR Compliance

Compliance Reliance—AI Got it Wrong!

January 16, 2026

For those who like quick self-help services, we cannot deny that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now considered a go-to resource.

Engagement

More Than Frazzled

January 16, 2026

HR professionals are exhausted and as a result, they have been operating in a state of chronic stress for years.

HR Compliance

Celebrating and Prepping for a New Year

January 16, 2026

The new year brings a fresh start, a chance to introduce new initiatives, revisit policies, and spark positive change in your organization.

5 minute HR Feed Podcast

Avoiding Risk In Your Diversity & Inclusion Strategy

February 4, 2026

In this episode, we'll unpack the hidden legal risks employers face when well‑intentioned D&I initiatives cross into potentially discriminatory territory under Title VII.

5 minute HR Feed Podcast

Celebrating and Prepping for a New Year

January 7, 2026

In this episode, we dive into key compliance updates, emerging trends like AI regulation, and practical strategies to stay optimistic while tackling recurring issues.

5 minute HR FEED Podcast

Grossing Up Compensation — Potential Pitfalls

November 5, 2025

The concept of "grossing up" employee bonuses is where employers increase bonus amounts to cover taxes so employees receive a specific net amount.

5 minute HR FEED Podcast

H-1B Work Authorizations-Evaluating the Recent Presidential Actions

October 1, 2025

In this episode, we focus on the key compliance issues that employers should consider when designing or managing internship programs.

Turnover

U.S. Employers See Turnover Hold Steady as Early Tenure and Skilled Trades Challenges Persist

February 16, 2026

By MRA Surveys

Talent Management

New MRA Survey Shows Employers Facing Tight Balancing Act in 2026: Rising Costs, Talent Pressures, and Strategic Recalibration

January 13, 2026

By MRA Surveys

Executive Networking

MRA Launches 2026 Executive Roundtable Season

January 8, 2026

By MRA

Leadership & Communication

MRA Survey Reveals Key Trends in Leadership Communication Across Organizations

August 26, 2025

By MRA Surveys

Quad Cities Regional Business Journal

MRA launches new executive roundtables for 2026

January 14, 2026

Quad Cities Regional Business Journal

Beyond the checklist: Embedding compliance into culture

December 10, 2025

Quad Cities Regional Business Journal

MRA program aims to develop young professionals

November 6, 2025

Quad Cities Regional Business Journal

Outplacement Services: the beginning after the end

October 6, 2025