the friday 5 - august 1st 2025

5 articles that explain what's happening this week in HR

August 01, 2025

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Howdy HR friends!👋

Ready for the weekend? We know we are?!

We hope you all enjoyed Tuesday’s edition on the keeper test, and it sparked some do’s (and maybe some don’ts) from our favorite streaming company.

Today we’re playing around with a new format for the end of the week: the Friday 5!

Five articles, five takeaways. Five minutes away from the chaos to grab a coffee and get caught up on everything that’s been happening in HR this week!

Let’s jump in shall we?

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In today’s edition

📰 Turning a PR scandal into a win with Ryan Reynolds, getting a 28% pay bump with AI skills, what a big new bill means for HR, the power of second-chance hiring, and why Gen Z is ditching desk jobs because of 'AIxiety'.

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💭The Friday Five

What do Gwyneth Paltrow, a plumber, and an $18k raise have in common?

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They're all part of this week's Friday 5 obviously!

🎬 The Gwyneth Paltrow Guide to PR Disasters

When a "kiss cam" moment went viral for all the wrong reasons, one company called Ryan Reynolds' agency. The result? A hilarious ad that turned a crisis into a masterclass.

💰 Want an $18,000 Raise? Learn AI.

It’s not just for tech roles. Job listings with AI skills are offering 28% higher salaries across industries like marketing and HR. It’s time to upskill and get paid.

📜 HR's New Rulebook Is Here.

A sweeping new bill just changed the game for HR. From supercharged immigration enforcement to a patchwork of AI laws, here’s what leaders need to know and do right now.

🤝 The Untapped Talent Pool That's Eager to Work

A Colorado program for formerly incarcerated individuals is a huge success, with participants seeing a 123% income boost. It’s powerful proof that second-chance hiring works for everyone involved.

🤖 Gen Z Has a Case of 'AIxiety'

Fearing AI will make their corporate jobs obsolete, Gen Z is pivoting to skilled trades like plumbing and construction. They're trading keyboards for toolbelts in search of career security.

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That’s it for today.

Thanks for reading to the end and we hope today’s edition helped saved you a few hours in scouring the web for the latest news! 🧠

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Have a great weekend!

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