Here’s What’s Inside the February Edition of the Haus of HR News Room
As we move through February, one thing is clear: the businesses that thrive won’t be the ones “winging it” with their people practices – they’ll be the ones being intentional, consistent and confident in how they lead, manage and support their teams.
In this month’s issue, we’re shining a light on the foundations that make (or break) performance. We start with onboarding and why the first 90 days are critical for setting expectations, accelerating productivity and protecting your culture if things don’t work out. Alongside that, we explore why employee engagement matters more than ever and how a simple, early-year pulse check can give you clear insight into what’s really going on in your workplace.
You’ll also find an HR legal update on the key changes expected from April 2026, plus a blog spotlight on how to recruit better, faster and smarter without it becoming a time drain (or an expensive guessing game). And for this month’s “Question of the Month”, we tackle a practical one we’re asked regularly: jury service – what employers can and can’t do.
As always, there’s space for the human side too. CHO Buddy is back with a reminder that small conversations can make a big impact (hello, Time to Talk Day), and we’re proud to share how we’re continuing to support Worktree and the next generation through their upcoming Career Mixer event.
Whether you’re tightening up processes, planning for growth or simply aiming for a calmer, more confident year in HR – we hope this edition leaves you with something useful and actionable. And if you’d like support turning any of this into a plan, the Haus of HR team and I are here to help.
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