MRA-The Management Association

MRA-The Management Association MRA is an employer association that partners with businesses to solve their HR issues. To learn more and to become a member of MRA, visit www.mranet.org.

Founded in 1901, MRA is a not-for-profit employer association headquartered in Wisconsin and has additional offices in Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota that serve more than 4,000 employers covering 800,000 employees throughout the world. MRA helps member organizations thrive by creating powerful teams and safe, successful workplaces. Members also receive access to expert guidance 24/7, best practices

, professionally facilitated roundtables, essential tools, and dozens of business services in the areas of human resources and training. In fact, MRA conducts nearly 2,000 learning events each year, including a variety of conferences, special events and training programs at MRA’s conference centers and on-site by request.

09/07/2026

Labor Day is a celebration of work—and the people behind it.

For HR professionals, every day is an opportunity to help create workplaces where people are supported, valued, and empowered to do their best work.

Today, we’re taking a moment to recognize the people who make it all possible.

Happy Labor Day!

Workforce analytics isn’t just about reporting what happened. It’s about understanding why it happened—and what to do ne...
09/04/2026

Workforce analytics isn’t just about reporting what happened. It’s about understanding why it happened—and what to do next.

More organizations are moving beyond static workforce reports and using data to uncover trends in:
• Hiring and promotion patterns
• Compensation consistency
• Retention and turnover
• Potential workforce disparities
• Talent strategy and labor market alignment

The result? Better-informed decisions, earlier identification of potential risks, and stronger documentation to support business decisions.

As workforce expectations and the regulatory landscape continue to evolve, comprehensive workforce analytics is becoming less of a “nice to have” and more of a business essential.

📊 Read Lenora Herrera’s latest article to learn how organizations are using workforce data to move from reactive reporting to proactive strategy.
🔗 https://mymra.org/984d87

HR wasn’t always what it is today. As workplaces became more regulated in the 1960s and 1970s, landmark legislation aro...
09/04/2026

HR wasn’t always what it is today.

As workplaces became more regulated in the 1960s and 1970s, landmark legislation around equal pay, discrimination, age discrimination, and workplace safety fundamentally changed what employers—and HR—were expected to do.

The result? HR evolved from an administrative function into a critical business partner responsible for translating laws and regulations into policies, practices, training, and everyday decisions.

As part of MRA’s 125th Anniversary Series, take a look back at the changes that helped shape modern HR—and discover how the challenges HR leaders face today trace back to this transformative era.

👉 Read “Rights, Regulation, and the Rise of Modern HR”: https://ow.ly/jUCZ50ZHlvC

💰 Building your HR budget for the year ahead? Don’t let workforce development become just another line item to defend. ...
09/03/2026

💰 Building your HR budget for the year ahead? Don’t let workforce development become just another line item to defend.

The strongest workforce investments are connected directly to business goals, talent risks and the capabilities your organization will need to succeed.

Before finalizing your budget, ask yourself these five questions:
✔️ What business goals must our workforce support?
✔️ Where are our greatest talent risks?
✔️ Are we developing the leaders we’ll need tomorrow?
✔️ Are we investing in the right development activities?
✔️ Can we clearly explain the business impact of every line item?

Get the five questions HR leaders should be asking to build a stronger, more strategic workforce development budget. 👇 Read the article: mymra.org/897fa8

👻 What’s scarier than a ghost story? Try an employee termination with absolutely no documentation. In the latest episod...
09/02/2026

👻 What’s scarier than a ghost story? Try an employee termination with absolutely no documentation.

In the latest episode of MRA’s 5-Minute HR Feed, host Beth Kerstein, MRA Manager, HR Advisory Services & Events, shares an HR horror story every HR professional will want to avoid.

The manager says, “I told them a million times.”
HR asks, “Great. Can you send me the documentation?”
🎼 Cue the horror music.

From relying on memory to vague performance language, poor documentation can quickly turn a difficult employee relations situation into a much bigger problem.

In this episode, Beth shares practical tips for better documentation, including:
✅ Be clear and direct
✅ Use the post-meeting email
✅ Keep documentation factual, specific, and professional

Because in HR, “I have a pretty good memory” isn’t documentation.

🎧 Listen to the newest episode of the 5-Minute HR Feed and learn how to keep your HR nightmares fictional: https://mymra.org/jwk

09/01/2026

Data isn’t just for the numbers team. It’s a powerful tool for HR leaders. 📊

How can people analytics help HR leaders make better decisions, strengthen workforce performance, and demonstrate measurable business impact?

Find out during MRA’s September Talent Report+ Webinar, “The Data-Driven CHRO: Turning People Analytics into Business Strategy.”

Join host Jim Morgan and special guest Kelly Kauffman, VP, HR Consulting at MRA, for a conversation about how data can inform everything from talent acquisition and retention to performance and workforce strategy.

📅 September 9, 2026
⏰ 12:00–12:50 p.m. CT
💻 Live Online | Member-Exclusive

Don’t just collect the data. Learn how to use it to drive strategy.
Register: https://mymra.org/g24

AI is changing HR. But where do you start? One of the biggest barriers to AI adoption in HR isn’t enthusiasm—it’s know...
09/01/2026

AI is changing HR. But where do you start?

One of the biggest barriers to AI adoption in HR isn’t enthusiasm—it’s knowing where to start. That’s exactly why the AI-Ready HR Leader webinar series was built to be practical. This four-part learning experience moves beyond the buzzwords and gives HR professionals resources they can actually use.

Across four live sessions, you’ll learn how to:
🤖 Build an AI strategy — Understand where AI can add value and create a roadmap for your organization.
🛡️ Lead responsible AI adoption — Develop practical policies, governance, and guardrails around privacy, bias, security, and compliance.
👥 Prepare your workforce — Navigate change management, reskilling, communication, and the evolving impact of AI on jobs and skills.
🚀 Put AI into practice — Explore real HR use cases, pilot projects, implementation strategies, and ways to measure ROI.

And you won’t leave empty-handed. You’ll receive ready-to-use templates, practical tools, implementation resources, and key questions to bring back to your leadership team.

No fluff. No theory overload. Just actionable resources designed for HR professionals ready to step up and lead the AI conversation.

📅 Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20 & 27
⏰ 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. CT | 12:30–2 p.m. ET
💻 Live Webinar Series | Earn 4 HRCI & SHRM Credits

Ready to become the HR leader your organization needs for what’s next?
Visit the webpage to explore all four sessions and register: mymra.org/ef5b70

08/31/2026

Compensation is changing. Is your strategy keeping up?

MRA’s latest Compensation Trends Survey reveals some important shifts:
📊 81% of organizations say addressing internal pay equity is important in 2026.
📊 77% say addressing pay compression between new hires and existing employees is important.
📊 But only 43% train—or plan to train—managers on how to communicate pay.

The numbers raise important questions: How are organizations addressing pay equity? Managing pay compression? And preparing managers for increasingly complex compensation conversations?

Join MRA on September 15 for Compensation Trends & Hot Topics to explore the latest survey findings, emerging compensation trends, and practical strategies you can put to work right away.

Stay competitive. Stay equitable. Stay ahead.
👉 Learn more and register: mymra.org/ab1d05

Experience a taste of MRA’s training courses! The upcoming MRA Taste of Training, on September 25, will highlight Stra...
08/28/2026

Experience a taste of MRA’s training courses!

The upcoming MRA Taste of Training, on September 25, will highlight Strategic Planning for your Business and Workforce and give you a front row seat to learn with MRA’s training experts.

Not only will you receive practical strategies and techniques to take with you to use immediately back at work, but you’ll also engage with other professionals, connect with MRA instructors, and receive one complimentary on-demand MRA training to further your expertise.

Join us live online on September 25, from 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. CT.

‼️ Register and see future sessions here: mymra.org/f88e71

📊 The 2026 Compensation Trends Survey results are here! How are organizations approaching pay in 2026? The latest MRA ...
08/27/2026

📊 The 2026 Compensation Trends Survey results are here!

How are organizations approaching pay in 2026? The latest MRA Compensation Trends Survey provides a big-picture look at how employers are navigating today’s compensation landscape — from merit increases and bonus structures to pay transparency and overall compensation strategy.

This year’s data represents insights from 664 organizations and 1,869 divisions/locations across the U.S. Whether you’re reviewing your compensation strategy, evaluating incentive programs, or preparing for evolving pay transparency expectations, these findings can help you benchmark your approach and make informed decisions.

And when you’re ready to put the data into action, MRA can help with:
🔹 Variable Pay Design — Develop or refine bonus, commission, and incentive plans aligned with market practices.
🔹 Pay Transparency Strategy — Build communication plans and training to navigate transparency expectations.
🔹 Total Compensation Statements — Show employees the full value of your investment in their pay and benefits.

Explore the 2026 Compensation Trends Survey results and see what the latest data means for your organization: mymra.org/01f923

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