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HR Evolution

What 1901 Can Teach Us About Today's Workplace

Today's workforce challenges are unlike anything employers have faced before, but organizations have been navigating uncertainty and transformation for over a century.

HR Technology

The Power of Peer Problem‑Solving: From “What Would You Do?” to Real Clarity

Technology can provide options, but when it comes to navigating complexity, clarity often doesn’t come from more information; it comes from conversation.

HR Metrics

Elevating HR Through Data: Building a Culture of Insight

Becoming truly data-driven requires cultivating a culture that values insight, encourages curiosity, and fosters continuous improvement.

Wage & Benefits

Earned Wage Access (EWA) Benefit

On-Demand Pay allows employees to access wages they have earned, rather than waiting until the next scheduled payroll date via an "app."

HR Compliance

Have You Met the Hotline?

June 24, 2026

Many of our calls start with “well, this is probably silly, but….” I can assure you, there are no silly questions or scenarios in HR.

Health & Wellness

Eliminating the Stigma of Discussing Mental Health

May 13, 2026

A primary reason for reticence in discussing mental health is related in part to the stigma or judgment around mental health issues.

Engagement & Retention

Don’t Be a Darwin Award Winning Employer

Keep your organization fit by being attentive to those factors that motivate and engage employees, a significant key to your company’s survival.

Communication

Getting KrE8iV With Employee Communication

March 26, 2026

Making people feel safe to approach you as a manager is critical to successful communication.

5 minute HR FEED Podcast

Five Minutes to Better Change Management

July 1, 2026

Cassie Roberts, People & Culture Business Partner of CALJAN, shares lessons from a recent M&A, including how transparent communication, trust, and change management helped keep employees engaged.

5 minute HR Feed Podcast

EEOC Proposal to Eliminate Reporting Requirements

June 3, 2026

The EEOC has proposed eliminating several federal EEO reporting requirements, including the EEO-1 report.

5 minute HR Feed Podcast

Tackling Cross-Training and Knowledge Transfer

May 6, 2026

In this episode, we explain how cross-training and knowledge transfer help teams stay flexible, reduce risk, and support employee growth.

5 minute HR FEED Podcast

MRA's 2026 Employment Law Update Recap—What Should HR Focus on in 2026

April 1, 2026

This episode recaps the biggest shifts HR teams must prepare for, from layered leave laws and manager training to wage-and-hour audits, documentation risks, background checks, and more.

Training

MRA Honors Military Members, Veterans, and First Responders with Complimentary July Training Opportunities

June 24, 2026

By MRA

Leadership Annoucement

MRA Welcomes Kelly Kauffman as Vice President, Consulting

May 21, 2026

By MRA

Communication

From Milwaukee Roots to Nationwide Reach: MRA Celebrates 125 Years of Employer Partnership

May 5, 2026

By MRA

Turnover

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

February 16, 2026

By MRA Surveys

Quad Cities Regional Business Journal

What employees want in 2026 — and how employers are adapting

March 11, 2026

Quad Cities Regional Business Journal

Survey: U.S. employers see turnover decline

February 27, 2026

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