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Today’s agenda might include: 🖍️ A mini desk takeover 🧠 Asking very important “why” questions 👀 Learning what mom/dad/guardian actually does all day 🎤 Sitting in on a meeting (as the cutest silent attendee) Bring Your Kid to Work Day is a great chance to give a behind‑the‑scenes look at work, spark curiosity, and make space for a little extra joy in the day. What’s on your Bring Your Kid to Work Day schedule? 👇

A great excuse to unplug (just a little), step outside, and appreciate the planet we call home. Bonus points for reusable mugs, walking meetings, or a lunch break outdoors. How are you celebrating Earth Day? 🌎

April brought deadlines, deep thinking, and at least one “how is it already halfway through the year?” moment. In this month’s newsletter, we’re rounding up the HR conversations that stuck with us, from compliance reminders and performance prep to AI questions and a few culture moments that made us smile. Grab a coffee, take a breather, and catch up with us. ☕ Inside this issue: • Performance conversations are starting earlier than expected and what that means for managers • HR teams are exploring AI with equal parts curiosity and caution • Simple, helpful reminders that make compliance feel far less overwhelming

Mid‑year reviews tend to fail for one simple reason: managers don’t have enough signal. By June, goals have drifted, expectations have shifted, and feedback lives in scattered notes (or memory). Then reviews become reactive instead of useful. Strong mid‑year check‑ins give managers a way to: assess progress against current goals document feedback before it’s forgotten reset priorities for the second half of the year 👉 See how structured performance management supports better reviews https://lnkd.in/eNr2R_DB 👉 Learn more

Last call for IRA and HSA contributions for the previous year. Keeping track of compliance dates can feel overwhelming. Having everything in one place makes it easier to stay organized and on track. 👉 Download the Namely HR Calendar https://lnkd.in/g6CxCyJ6

HR teams are tired of "automated" tools that just send more notifications. In Q2, we're talking about Agentic AI. 2026 is the year AI moves from "scheduling a meeting" to "identifying a recruiting bottleneck before it happens." Mid-sized firms are using these agents to handle 70% of basic HR FAQs, freeing up the team for culture-building. Is your HR tech stack a "to-do list" or a "teammate"?

Health isn’t built in a day; it’s shaped by what we prioritize every day. For HR teams when planning and recognizing days like this, having the right calendar helps. Explore Namely’s HR calendar: https://lnkd.in/g6CxCyJ6 #WorldHealthDay

Automation is a powerhouse for high‑volume, repetitive tasks 🤖 But there are still plenty of moments that require a human touch: • Conflict resolution and nuanced employee relations • Cultural leadership and building a sense of belonging • Complex career coaching that requires reading between the lines We want to know your take: 🔹 Which HR function are you most excited to hand over to automation? 🔹 Which part of the “Human” in Human Resources should we never automate? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👇 #HRTech #HumanResources #FutureOfWork #Automation #PeopleOperations

It might be April Fools, but here are some features HR leaders wish were real… 🤡 1. A button that automatically converts every "meeting that should have been an email" into an actual email.  2. A 100% completion rate on open enrollment... on the first day.  3. Employees who read the handbook before asking the question 4. A self-cleaning office microwave 🤔 At Namely, we’re still working on the microwave, but we can definitely help solve the open enrollment and handbook access issues.  😉 HR People:  What’s one "impossible" feature you wish you had access to? Let us know in the comments! 👇  #HRCommunity #CompanyCulture #WorkLife #HRSoftware

As Q1 wraps up, HR and payroll teams are doing what they always do this time of year:  taking stock quietly and planning ahead.  This month’s newsletter brings together a few threads we’re all juggling right now: A Q1 check‑in moment, where goals haven’t failed — the work has shifted  A look ahead at 2026’s 27‑pay‑period year, before it becomes a last‑minute scramble  A practical Payroll Buyer’s Guide for teams' pressure‑testing their systems before Q2 planning accelerates It’s not about fixing everything at once.  It’s about catching what matters early and making space for better decisions later.  If you’re closing Q1, eyeing Q2, or just want a thoughtful read grounded in real HR and payroll work, this one’s for you. 👉 Read the full newsletter here