<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss xmlns:a10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Articles for Spark :: People</title><link>https://upgrade-adp.adp.com/~/spark_feed/people-management</link><description>Depending on the day, you may be hyper-focused on recruiting best practices, engagement or retention. At the heart of it all is employee experience.  ‘People Management’ insights focus on benefits strategies, managing your talent  and more.</description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright 2026 ADP, LLC, All Rights Reserved</copyright><generator>Spark RSS Feeds</generator><item><guid isPermaLink="false">1575d968-ef86-4c0e-a12c-716bee640d26</guid><link>https://upgrade-adp.adp.com/spark/articles/2026/06/how-the-first-job-experience-shapes-trust-and-retention.aspx</link><title>How the First Job Experience Shapes Trust and Retention</title><description>Employers who invest in early career talent from the start can see long-term productivity benefits. Here’s why the first job experience matters even more in today’s labor environment.</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:41:48 Z</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://upgrade-adp.adp.com/-/media/adp/blog/articles/featuredimages/a/d/ad74a34b-01b8-46c4-99ab-8188c01d81f8_how-the-first-job-experience-shapes-trust-and-retention.jpg?rev=236d915ccb3441938bf0588aff7c649b&amp;hash=0219FFFDBD6B2BE9C713607C7C7E981C" length="62861"></enclosure></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">2a058a26-2109-4877-a705-479329ad5280</guid><link>https://upgrade-adp.adp.com/spark/articles/2026/06/starting-your-career-is-emotional-but-most-workplaces-arent-designed-that-way.aspx</link><title>Starting Your Career Is Emotional, But Most Workplaces Aren’t Designed That Way</title><description>Starting your career is an emotionally charged transition. Learn how organizations can better support new graduates from day one.</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:36:14 Z</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://upgrade-adp.adp.com/-/media/adp/blog/articles/featuredimages/c/f/cfdea728-8502-4955-855b-6a581bb85325_starting-your-career-is-emotional-but-most-workplaces-arent-des.jpg?rev=1d3af1106b654351af3fbe1f0cdaabe9&amp;hash=B572F7074DAFEF711E7DFC2A121D6115" length="39702"></enclosure></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">17cf4c73-5c6c-4b80-bdcc-386eace48006</guid><link>https://upgrade-adp.adp.com/spark/articles/2026/06/why-financial-wellness-programs-are-your-strongest-retention-tool.aspx</link><title>Why Financial Wellness Programs are Your Strongest Retention Tool</title><description>The best retention strategy might not be what you think. A strong financial wellness program can help your people feel more secure and help your organization keep the talent it depends on.</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:07:16 Z</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://upgrade-adp.adp.com/-/media/adp/blog/articles/featuredimages/9/9/99333fef-7a6a-4f0f-a6da-69bef87c7060_why-financial-wellness-programs-are-your-strongest-retention-to.jpg?rev=ded6f00a538847c9b9138523beb04205&amp;hash=933E96822D1AFECC71DAD97AABC046E1" length="60166"></enclosure></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">993b7392-6b8e-4df5-a88e-c8d42eb8d8c8</guid><link>https://upgrade-adp.adp.com/spark/articles/2026/06/small-business-smarts-what-to-look-for-when-hiring.aspx</link><title>Small Business Smarts: What to Look for When Hiring</title><description>This article outlines essential tips for effectively preparing to hire, ensuring a smoother transition into the employer role.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:01:48 Z</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://upgrade-adp.adp.com/-/media/adp/blog/articles/featuredimages/3/0/30164c08-e946-44b2-a1de-8057abe2ce4a_small-business-smarts-what-to-look-for-when-hiring.jpg?rev=b92d236d19da4b74ab167e6e038ab6b0&amp;hash=9F8D45D6161E772945901AC9EC3E473D" length="31699"></enclosure></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">9efa83e0-363a-4f0e-b637-dfbfcbe94b04</guid><link>https://upgrade-adp.adp.com/spark/articles/2026/06/5-ways-healthcare-employers-can-increase-retirement-plan-participation.aspx</link><title>5 Ways Healthcare Employers Can Increase Retirement Plan Participation</title><description>Discover how healthcare employers can increase retirement plan participation through smarter plan design, automation, employer matching and financial wellness education.</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:06:36 Z</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://upgrade-adp.adp.com/-/media/adp/blog/articles/featuredimages/b/6/b6dd5a17-6bbb-4da5-9443-aff9f2278448_5-ways-healthcare-employers-can-increase-retirement-plan-partic.jpg?rev=7a4bddf9c2e04e689305adc3d2fa5d7d&amp;hash=A7AE426E5CD0133C64EDE7BDC03B3E43" length="62483"></enclosure></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">96b6b526-babe-4bf6-ae48-29c1b2005623</guid><link>https://upgrade-adp.adp.com/spark/articles/2026/06/how-ai-in-small-businesses-helps-leaders-compete-and-grow.aspx</link><title>How AI in Small Businesses Helps Leaders Compete and Grow</title><description>AI isn't just for enterprises. Explore how AI is helping small businesses compete and grow in HR and beyond.</description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:09:02 Z</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://upgrade-adp.adp.com/-/media/adp/blog/articles/featuredimages/c/b/cb7091b0-0f2e-459e-b920-136bd0c142fe_how-ai-in-small-businesses-helps-leaders-compete-and-grow.jpg?rev=912f7c363cbe410bb830211ec2cd46fa&amp;hash=8A32EF6F46F740C4A2F34B750C43AF64" length="42837"></enclosure></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">7ffb62f2-2c7d-48ec-ba1f-fc7bc858920e</guid><link>https://upgrade-adp.adp.com/spark/articles/2026/06/change-management-strategies-how-leaders-turn-workplace-change-into-growth.aspx</link><title>Change Management Strategies: How Leaders Turn Workplace Change into Growth</title><description>Learn how effective change management helps leaders navigate uncertainty, build trust and turn workplace change into growth, with insights from Hoda Kotb and ADP’s Mary Schafer.</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:59:59 Z</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://upgrade-adp.adp.com/-/media/adp/blog/articles/featuredimages/4/2/42d631e0-a8a2-4f07-87f2-dab1e07510fa_change-management-strategies-how-leaders-turn-workplace-change-.jpg?rev=8b38e4830b814869bd9ebe011c159174&amp;hash=8CDB6D2496BCDB4BD6EAAFF9B18088D3" length="49343"></enclosure></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">a6f1cc28-2988-4351-9554-af6f72129860</guid><link>https://www.adp.com/spark/articles/2026/06/what-new-grads-notice-in-their-first-90-days-at-work.aspx</link><title>What New Grads Notice in Their First 90 Days at Work</title><description>Learn how to improve onboarding for new graduates with a structured 90-day plan that builds engagement, confidence and retention through clear communication and ongoing support.</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:16:41 Z</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.adp.com/-/media/adp/blog/articles/featuredimages/c/c/cca878ed-8cc6-4684-9365-6f0cd6da2373_what-new-grads-notice-in-their-first-90-days-at-work.jpg?rev=a71eb05998354cc1824944695f3de8dc&amp;hash=F111FEB2902EF9CA57B6FF581F8170EA" length="59829"></enclosure></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">9b8e9632-469c-46bc-8893-70c9f77a3462</guid><link>https://upgrade-adp.adp.com/spark/articles/2026/05/5-ways-to-increase-retirement-plan-participation.aspx</link><title>5 Ways to Increase Retirement Plan Participation</title><description>A retirement plan is only as effective as the number of employees who are actively participating in it. Consider integrating these plan design features to boost your plan participation.</description><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 01:50:21 Z</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://upgrade-adp.adp.com/-/media/adp/blog/articles/featuredimages/0/a/0a77b2d3-3718-4124-97e4-8bc60880d2e3_5-ways-to-increase-retirement-plan-participation.jpg?rev=528a8ad230314720bb38630a1bd2a8e6&amp;hash=AA4A84D1AAD9702C9329F45E77BF6F78" length="51969"></enclosure></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">211db3fd-e23e-4ede-a1de-e01119a77fe4</guid><link>https://upgrade-adp.adp.com/spark/articles/2026/04/why-job-seekers-want-real-conversations-as-part-of-the-candidate-experience-again.aspx</link><title>Why Job Seekers Want Real Conversations As Part of the Candidate Experience Again</title><description>AI is reshaping recruiting and hiring, but candidates continue to value human interaction. Here's why balancing automation with authentic conversations...</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:25:52 Z</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://upgrade-adp.adp.com/-/media/adp/blog/articles/featuredimages/9/4/946249_why-job-seekers-want-real-conversations-as-part-of-the-candidate-experience-again.jpg?rev=f0ae8a1edfb74e06b8d7027e7253ecb3&amp;hash=3460E550B3DA23A4E93BFC1E8DCABF36" length="53391"></enclosure></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">4171e8e7-50c8-4b51-8722-1a204b237d95</guid><link>https://upgrade-adp.adp.com/spark/articles/2026/04/being-prepared-what-employers-need-to-know-about-disability-insurance.aspx</link><title>Being Prepared: What Employers Need to Know About Disability Insurance</title><description>Understanding how disability insurance works can help employers guard against coverage gaps, protect income continuity, and support employees when illness</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:38:54 Z</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://upgrade-adp.adp.com/-/media/adp/blog/articles/featuredimages/9/4/945901_being-prepared-what-employers-need-to-know-about-disability-insurance.jpg?rev=da25b23ab4ed4c8d9f80035a8d24a455&amp;hash=B56D7E50E659D370D9E78E6C0E067C43" length="71830"></enclosure></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">7618981e-4170-44d7-844d-48207d9e18d2</guid><link>https://upgrade-adp.adp.com/spark/articles/2026/04/the-true-roi-of-employee-financial-wellness.aspx</link><title>The True ROI of Employee Financial Wellness</title><description>Employee financial wellness programs can deliver returns that go straight to your bottom line.</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:15:00 Z</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://upgrade-adp.adp.com/-/media/adp/blog/articles/featuredimages/9/4/945861_the-true-roi-of-employee-financial-wellness.jpg?rev=0c5c9841d89d49a1a96d05818bade7a1&amp;hash=6AA890A3978127857172B346A8A9251C" length="70043"></enclosure></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">98a674f2-09fa-40d3-902f-5a7467483634</guid><link>https://upgrade-adp.adp.com/spark/articles/2026/03/small-business-smarts-how-to-pick-the-right-benefits.aspx</link><title>Small Business Smarts: How To Pick the Right Benefits</title><description>In today's competitive job market, small business owners can enhance employee retention and satisfaction by crafting effective benefits packages.</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:49:00 Z</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://upgrade-adp.adp.com/-/media/adp/blog/articles/featuredimages/9/4/945680_small-business-smarts-how-to-pick-the-right-benefits.jpg?rev=128223e516a0438c8886e78775925ae7&amp;hash=F3D45371FCCD6B6CB078375592589A75" length="46796"></enclosure></item></channel></rss>