Leaders are often expected to provide confidence during uncertain times. Employees look to leadership for direction, reassurance, and a sense of stability, especially when organizations face difficult decisions, changing market conditions, or financial pressures.

Applicant tracking systems, AI-powered screening tools, automated workflows, and high-volume recruiting processes help employers manage hundreds, sometimes thousands, of applications. While these technologies provide valuable efficiencies, many organizations may be overlooking an important consequence: qualified candidates are increasingly disappearing into a recruiting "black hole."

As always, the final days of June bring a wave of decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court on major cases. This year was no exception, with four rulings that could have a direct or indirect impact on employers and human resources practices.

As organizations move into the second half of the year, HR leaders have an opportunity to evaluate whether policies, practices, and documentation remain aligned with changing business needs and compliance requirements. A mid-year compliance review helps organizations identify risks early, correct inconsistencies, and avoid last-minute year-end challenges. Mid-year reviews are increasingly becoming a best practice for organizations looking to shift from reactive compliance management to a...

Organizations are constantly looking for ways to improve efficiency, streamline processes, and gain an advantage over the competition. As part of that effort, many employers are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to automate tasks, enhance decision-making, and increase productivity. While AI offers tremendous potential, the drive to achieve faster and better results can sometimes overshadow the need to carefully evaluate how these tools are being used. Without thoughtful oversight and...

New Secretary of Labor nominated: President Donald Trump's chosen nominee for secretary of labor has already been overseeing the U.S. Department of Labor as it returns to wage and hour policies from the president's first term, and observers said they expect him to maintain that approach.

Most organizations view retention as a problem to solve when an employee submits a resignation. By that point, however, the decision to leave has often been developing for months. High-performing employees rarely quit without warning. The signs are usually there, but they can be easy to miss.

As the workforce continues to age, employers are facing new challenges that HR professionals must recognize and address. One significant concern is cognitive decline. While often associated with advanced age, cognitive changes can begin affecting individuals in their 50s. At the same time, older employees are remaining in the workforce longer than ever before.

Most employers are conditioned to prepare for January 1 as the major deadline for workplace law changes, but mid-year legislative updates can be just as significant.

For years, recruiting leaders have searched for ways to make hiring faster. Artificial intelligence now offers the capability of scheduling interviews, drafting job descriptions, communicating with candidates, and screening resumes. Yet as technology becomes more deeply embedded in the hiring process, many employers are discovering an unexpected truth: the human touch may be more valuable than ever.

New workplace buzzwords seem to emerge almost as quickly as new technologies or AI tools. If you scroll through LinkedIn, attend a conference, or browse the latest workforce publications, you'll likely see a growing number of terms describing employee behaviors, workplace expectations, and evolving career trends. While some of these phrases may sound like social media jargon, many reflect legitimate shifts in how employees view work, leadership, flexibility, and career growth, and can...

Should you collect applicant demographic data per EEOC? The answer is yes. The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) has approved the EEOC's collection of applicant data.

As HR professionals and business leaders, we spend a great deal of time developing policies, procedures, contingency plans, and crisis response protocols. These tools are important. They provide structure when uncertainty strikes and help organizations respond consistently.

How leaders communicate difficult news can have a lasting impact on employee trust, engagement, and organizational culture. A recent controversy involving the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team brought this issue into the spotlight. Several players learned they had been left off the final World Cup roster through an email rather than a personal conversation, sparking debate about whether difficult news should ever be delivered electronically. The incident serves as a valuable reminder for...

In most cases, terminating an employee while they are on FMLA leave is risky and should only occur under limited circumstances. For example, termination may be appropriate if the employee is part of a broader layoff affecting multiple employees or if the decision to terminate was fully documented and finalized before the employee began FMLA leave. Otherwise, employers may face claims of FMLA interference or retaliation, which can result in significant legal and financial liability.