News & Insights Hub
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.
HR Compliance
One Big Beautiful Bill Act Updates
No Tax on Overtime and Tips, and “Trump Accounts.”
Affirmative Action
Jurisdiction Threshold Inflationary Adjustments for 503 and VEVRAA
Under a final rule, jurisdictional thresholds used to determine which organizations must comply with 503 and VEVRAA were updated for inflation.
HR Compliance
Year-End Essentials: Your HR, Benefits, Compensation, and Payroll Checklist
As the calendar year draws to a close, HR professionals know that December 31st isn’t just another date—it’s a critical deadline.
Conflict Management
Understanding and Addressing Malicious Compliance (and Noncompliance) in the Workplace
Organizational change is a constant in today’s business environment. However, not all employees embrace these changes willingly.
MRA Blog
Timely and perceptive reflections on what’s going on in the HR world.
Health & Wellness
There’s No Place Like Alone for the Holidays!
December 11, 2025
As employers, we may find that some employees do not embrace the holiday season. They prefer to work through the holiday party or not attend one that is after hours.
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?
MRA Podcasts
Stay on top of the ever-changing world of HR with MRA's podcasts.
5 minute HR Feed Podcast
Check Your List, Check It Twice—It's Almost the End of the Year
December 3, 2025
In this episode, we cover essential tasks like updating employee records, processing benefit changes, reviewing compensation plans, and ensuring compliance with tax and labor laws.
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.
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
Beyond the checklist: Embedding compliance into culture
December 10, 2025
QCBJ
MRA program aims to develop young professionals
November 6, 2025
QCBJ
Outplacement Services: the beginning after the end
October 6, 2025
QCBJ
Harnessing employee feedback to drive engagement, organizational success
July 9, 2025