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Companies are rethinking -- not abandoning -- DEI
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Some companies, such as Walmart, that rushed to implement DEI programs are now walking them back and reconsidering their strategies, due in part to political and legal pressures. Critics argue that many businesses did not think through their initiatives properly and treated DEI as a superficial add-on rather than a fundamental change. Joelle Emerson, CEO of technology consultancy Paradigm, expects more organizations will change their DEI direction -- instead of abandoning it -- and hopes they invest the time needed to develop meaningful, effective programs. "I see this less as a rollback of DEI and more as sort of an evolution to the next phase of this work," Emerson says.
Full Story: National Public Radio (2/3) 
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Amy Nordness, chief people officer at iManage, discusses on the HR Grapevine US podcast how the company is moving away from traditional change management to foster a culture of change resilience. This approach focuses on continuous adaptation and experiential learning to help employees better handle ongoing changes and uncertainties in the business landscape.
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Health care leaders are closely monitoring several key trends in 2025, including the rising popularity and cost of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, the integration of artificial intelligence to address workforce shortages and the evolving role of telehealth post-pandemic. The regulatory landscape remains uncertain, and employers are grappling with increasing health care costs, particularly for costly medications.
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In the face of increasing immigration enforcement, businesses are advised to proactively manage their compliance with federal regulations. This involves regular I-9 audits, training staff on handling government inspections and maintaining accurate records to mitigate risks associated with ICE raids and USCIS inspections.
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It’s easy for exercise to get squeezed out in the hullabaloo of our daily routines. We feel guilty taking an hour to work out while laundry, grocery lists, homework assignments and bills await our attention. It’s distracting, so we skip the gym, promising ourselves that we’ll get organized “soon” and coordinate everything.
 
Make today your “soon.” Our Health & Wellness story talks about how just 30-40 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise can balance out 10 hours of sitting and reduce the likelihood of an early death. That’s a small investment of time for a big return on health.
 
Motivation can be tough; I get it. So find something you do enjoy and get after it. (Anyone else able to relate to Drew’s reluctance? LOL!) I like lifting weights. An hour of iron gets the heart pumping and blood circulating. 
 
What about you? How do you motivate yourself to work out? What’s your favorite form of exercise? The gym? Dance? MMA? Any marathoners out there? Let me know! I’d love to hear what you do to get up and get moving. 
 
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