5 Ways New Federal EOs & Policies Impact HR Practices | Seramount

Guide

May 2025

Topics Employee Experience

New executive orders and federal policy shifts are changing the HR landscape. This brief guide breaks down what’s changed and what steps you should take now.

5 Ways New Federal EOs & Policies Impact HR Practices What’s Changed and What You Should Do What to Do About It Standardize hiring criteria and interview processes. Audit hiring processes to ensure selection is based on skill or job-related criteria. 1 Recruiting and Hiring What Changed Federal scrutiny has increased on employment practices that could be seen as favoring or excluding candidates based on protected traits. What to Do About It Ensure ERGs are open to all employees. Clearly communicate open membership policies across the organization. 2 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) What Changed EEOC guidance warns that limiting ERG participation by protected class may constitute unlawful segregation. Since the new presidential administration took office earlier this year, a series of executive orders (EOs) and policy shifts have affected the workplace. HR professionals are at the forefront of interpreting these changes and guiding their organizations through the evolving landscape. 45 percent of employees rely on HR to help them understand how policy changes affect them. This guide outlines key areas where these changes may impact your HR practices and provides actionable steps to address them. The information should be considered advisory only. Please consult your legal counsel to determine the best course of action for your organization

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