For the past several years, artificial intelligence has been promoted as a workplace productivity game changer. Employees report that AI tools help them complete tasks faster, automate routine work, and reclaim valuable time during the workweek. In fact, a recent study by Glean’s Work AI Institute found that employees estimate AI saves them approximately 11 hours each week.

Managers are often the first to notice when something isn't quite right. An employee who was once highly engaged becomes withdrawn. A top performer begins missing deadlines. Team members express concerns about a colleague who appears overwhelmed, anxious, or unusually emotional. While managers are not expected to serve as counselors or clinicians, they are increasingly expected to recognize when employees may need support and know how to respond appropriately. That is why more...

Affirmative action requirements for federal contractors were not fully established until 1978, when the U.S. Department of Labor created the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) and issued the regulations contained in Executive Order 11246’s 41 CFR Part 60 and related provisions.

Supreme Court decision on same sex sports may lead to the employment arena: The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Title IX permits schools to limit participation in girls' and women's sports to students assigned female at birth and that state laws restricting such participation do not violate the Equal Protection Clause. This landmark decision provides critical guidance for educational institutions and state policymakers on athletic eligibility rules.

How many of you have had a strategic plan significantly disrupted in the last two to three years? I have, and this isn't a failure of leadership, it's a signal that the environment has changed and our leadership has to evolve. Organizations spend significant time developing strategies, setting goals, and creating implementation plans. Yet many well-designed initiatives fail to deliver the expected results because a strategy's success ultimately depends on the organization's...

For years, employers focused on compensation, benefits, and perks as the keys to employee engagement. While those factors remain important, research continues to point to friendship as another powerful driver of workplace satisfaction.

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) this month had two nominees to the National Labor Relations Board confirmed, securing a 3-1 Republican majority. Republican James Macy, a U.S. Department of Labor official, and Democrat David Prouty, were confirmed as part of a grouping of 74 nominations in a 51-47 vote.  

Artificial intelligence has become a workplace staple for many HR professionals. From drafting policies and writing job descriptions to supporting recruiting, performance management, and workforce analytics, AI is helping organizations move faster than ever before. But as adoption increases, so do questions about accountability, ethics, and the very real consequences of getting it wrong.

Background checking laws are constantly changing, and it is important for employers to keep up with changes in each location in which they conduct business. It is also worth noting that laws and regulations can vary by state, county, and even by city.

Does a one-size-fits-all health benefit program hurt employers? A new report suggests small businesses are losing talented employees because management isn't offering benefits that actually fit workers' needs and priorities. "Today's workforce needs aren't one-size-fits-all anymore, but many small businesses still feel forced into one-size-fits-all benefits," according to the "Small Business 'Bene-Fit' Gap Report" from Justworks, a cloud-based HR...

Most workplace communication is written with good intentions. We add “please” to be polite and “ASAP” to emphasize urgency. Yet research suggests these common phrases can sometimes have the opposite effect, creating confusion, reducing clarity, and slowing productivity.

Artificial intelligence is creating a paradox in the early-career job market.  Companies are increasingly using AI to perform tasks traditionally assigned to entry-level employees, yet new research suggests many employers are not abandoning early-career hiring. Instead, they are changing what they expect from employees entering the workforce.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is making it clear that supporting employees during pregnancy is a growing workplace priority. Under its latest Strategic Enforcement Plan that launched in June, the agency is aggressively targeting workplace failures to accommodate pregnancy-related limitations. They are actively targeting companies of all sizes with over 15 employees, and recent federal filings reveal that traditional, rigid HR policies are no longer legally...

For years, manufacturers have faced a common challenge: finding and retaining the next generation of talent. As experienced workers retire and competition for skilled employees continues to increase, HR leaders are uniquely positioned to help reshape the perception of manufacturing careers and build sustainable talent pipelines.

Hiring Lab predicts that by 2040, there could be 1.2 million fewer workers in the workforce and as many as 5.6 million fewer jobs. The unemployment rate could rise to almost 8%.  The prediction is based on U.S. labor force statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Force Turnover Survey (JOLTS). In 2025, there were approximately 159.1 million workers in the U.S. labor force across the 10 employment supersectors tracked by JOLTS. By 2040, the size of...

NLRB is up to full strength: The U.S. Senate on Friday confirmed two nominees to the National Labor Relations Board, securing a 3-1 Republican majority. Republican James Macy, a U.S. Department of Labor official, and Democrat David Prouty, were confirmed as part of a grouping of 74 nominations in a 51-47 vote.

For decades, we've seen steady progress in expanding opportunities for women in leadership. But new research published in Harvard Business Review suggests that while attitudes may have improved, the day-to-day experience of leadership looks very different depending on who you ask – and much of that difference comes down to how we judge who is ready to lead.

Mobley v. Workday, Inc. alleged that Workday’s AI screening tools discriminate against job seekers based on age, race, and disability. The suit was filed in 2024 in the U.S. District Court of California by Derek Mobley, a Black disabled man over 40, who claimed Workday’s algorithms continually screened him out as he applied for more than 100 positions on the platform. Incidentally, his email that he applied from was a hotmail address, which was a major player in the 1990s.

Menopause has historically been treated as a private health issue. However, increasingly, lawmakers and employers are recognizing it as a workforce issue.

As organizations continue searching for ways to combat burnout and improve retention, wellness company Exos found success by rethinking not just where employees work, but how they recover. Rather than implementing a traditional four-day workweek, Exos introduced "You Do You Fridays," a flexible initiative that gives employees one day each week for strategic recovery.

Two studies published on the same day in July reached the same conclusion from opposite directions. The widely cited U.S. homeownership rate of roughly 65% does not measure how many adults actually own homes, concealing a large and growing group of people, especially younger workers, who live in owner-occupied homes they do not own.

Canadian AI law: Canada's legislative framework for regulating AI is developing but only  Ontario has legislated on AI issues within its employment standards legislation.  However, employers may be subject to other laws that are currently on the books.  For example, Québec’s Private Sector Act regulates “automated processing” of personal information and requires private sector employers to disclose personal information that is being used to render a...

Since the administration changed in 2025 and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regained a quorum after a period of significant disruption, the agency's enforcement priorities and approach have shifted. Despite the uncertainty and transition, 2025 marked a record year for EEOC settlements, resulting in the highest monetary recoveries in the agency's history.

For much of the past two years, employers focused on doing more with less. Hiring slowed, layoffs made headlines, and many organizations looked to artificial intelligence (AI) as a way to increase productivity without adding headcount. Now, a new trend is emerging. Several major employers, including technology firms, transportation companies, and professional services organizations, are signaling plans to increase hiring as business conditions improve and the realities of AI adoption become...

A major shift in federal marijuana policy is forcing employers to rethink workplace drug policies and disability accommodations. The recent reclassification of medical marijuana from a Schedule I controlled substance to a Schedule III substance has changed how employers must evaluate employee marijuana use under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For many organizations, this change introduces legal uncertainty and a need for immediate policy review.