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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.
Compliance
IRS Updates on "No Tax on Overtime or Tips"
The IRS encourages employers and payors to provide employees and payees with detailed information on cash tips and overtime compensation.
Compensation
Examining the Implications of "Grossing-Up" Employee Compensation
A gross-up bonus occurs when an employer calculates the bonus so that, after taxes are withheld, the employee receives a predetermined net amount.
Engagement & Leadership
Take Care of Your Unicorns
If organizations want managers to authentically support their teams, they must model that same level of investment and care for their managers.
Outsourcing
10 Key Areas When Outsourcing HR Can Make a Helpful Difference/Impact
If your HR team is limited, non-existent, or stretched to capacity, it’s time to look for solutions. Here are some of the most impactful areas where external HR expertise can make a difference.
MRA Blog
Timely and perceptive reflections on what’s going on in the HR world.
Technology
Cable, Internet, Outages, and an Existential Crisis
November 13, 2025
Have you taken a critical look at the dependency on web/cloud-based services in your business?
Talent Management
Your Lily Pad or Mine?
October 8, 2025
Do you have a pipeline of employees to step into supervisory roles? If not, the process may have become more challenging! Gen Z is into “lily pad” careers.
Communication
Meeting: Blue Sky Ideation to Optimize Concepts Related to Enable Synergies
September 11, 2025
If you received a meeting request with this title, would you know what the meeting is about and how you might prepare?
Productivity
Pork Chops, IT Reports, and Red Pens—Challenging the Status Quo
August 12, 2025
Have you questioned your processes, practices, rules, and policies to ensure they serve your current business and operational model?
MRA Podcasts
Stay on top of the ever-changing world of HR with MRA's podcasts.
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.
5 minute HR Feed Podcast
2026 Employee Benefits Trends: What's Next?
September 2, 2025
If you're an HR professional, business leader, or just curious about the future of employee benefits, this quick episode is for you. We explore employee benefits and what to expect in 2026.
5 minute HR Feed Podcast
The One Big Beautiful Act - Key Takeaways for Employers
August 5, 2025
In this episode, we'll break down the critical components of the One Big Beautiful Act—what qualifies as overtime and tip income, how employers should prepare for compliance, and other related updates affecting health plans and flexible spending accounts.
Press Releases and News
Official announcements, exciting developments, and key information about our employees, services, and initiatives.
Leadership & Communication
MRA Survey Reveals Key Trends in Leadership Communication Across Organizations
August 26, 2025
By MRA Surveys
Compensation
MRA Launches 2025 Compensation Trends Survey
August 26, 2025
By MRA Surveys
Announcement
MRA Announces 2025–2026 Board of Directors as It Enters 125th Year of Service
May 20, 2025
By MRA
Organizational Development
MRA Awarded Diamond-level Partnership with Wiley Everything DiSC®
April 29, 2025
By MRA
MRA in the News
Dive in and discover the MRA stories making headlines today.
QCBJ
Outplacement Services: the beginning after the end
October 6, 2025
QCBJ
Harnessing employee feedback to drive engagement, organizational success
July 9, 2025
QCBJ
MRA survey shows high turnover for seasoned execs, new hires
March 12, 2025
QCBJ
Navigating executive order impacts on HR practices
March 5, 2025
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