Talent management news from around the web: July 21 – 25, 2025

What HR pros should expect when conducting I-9 self-audits, according to experts 

As the Trump administration ramps up immigration enforcement, more employers are tasking their HR teams with getting their I-9 forms in check. 

How New York Life’s Kristina Welke is meeting Gen Z’s evolving expectations about benefits 

The data is compelling. While boomers still prioritize traditional retirement and medical benefits, Gen Z and millennial employees are driving demand for financial wellness programs, mental health resources, comprehensive leave policies and newer offerings like IVF treatment coverage. 

Are you overlooking top talent because of language barriers? 

Hiring globally brings valuable diversity but adds complexity, especially when assessing cognitive ability in candidates who speak English as a second language (ESL). Accountests has developed a Bookkeeper and Admin Ability (Cognitive Test) Suite that is accessible and insightful across language backgrounds.