Many HR teams invest significant time developing processes intended to improve efficiency, consistency, compliance, and employee support yet adoption remains a challenge. Whether it’s using ticketing systems, submitting requests through designated channels, following onboarding procedures, or utilizing self-service tools, employees and managers often revert to informal workarounds that create delays, inconsistencies, and additional administrative burden for HR. Join fellow HR...

AI is evolving faster than most organizations’ governance, creating increasingly complex regulatory, security, and compliance expectations. Without a coordinated approach, organizations risk exposing themselves to challenges related to privacy, trust, transparency, reputation, and responsible use. At the same time, many organizations are pursuing AI initiatives in silos, resulting in fragmented investments, inconsistent governance, and missed opportunities to maximize enterprise...

Whether employees are funding a child's education, buying a home, or covering unexpected expenses, most workers lack accessible savings for the moments that matter the most. Financial stress reaches farther than most leaders realize. Nearly one-third of financially secure employees say money concerns still distract them at work. Participation is not the problem, in fact, 8 in 10 enroll in a 401(k) when it’s available. The issue is liquidity. Traditional benefits have...

According to TalentLMS's newly released Learning Debt Report, employees are struggling to keep pace with rapidly changing job requirements. Forty-one percent of employees say their roles are evolving faster than their employers can provide training, leading many to rely on AI tools and informal workarounds to bridge skill gaps while remaining reluctant to admit what they do not know.

Paid time off is one of the most valued employee benefits, yet many employees still hesitate to fully disconnect when they take it. They check email from the beach, respond to Teams messages while away, or return feeling as exhausted as when they left. For HR professionals, this raises an important question: Is the issue really PTO policy, or is it workplace culture?

Are you taking full advantage of your CCH AnswersNow membership benefit? Join us for an informative webinar designed to help you navigate and maximize this valuable HR resource library. During this session, participants will learn how to efficiently access the tools, templates, and compliance resources available through CCH AnswersNow to support your day-to-day HR responsibilities. Members will learn how to: Navigate the CCH AnswersNow platform with confidence Locate HR policies,...

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."

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.

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...

As organizations continue to compete for talent, many HR teams are reevaluating how job postings and job descriptions are written to better reflect the skills, competencies, and behaviors needed for success. Traditional job descriptions often focus heavily on tasks and qualifications, while competency-based approaches help organizations attract candidates with the capabilities and potential that align with business needs and organizational culture. Join fellow HR professionals for an...

Strategic decisions start with simple metrics and dashboards, but true impact comes from how you use them. When HR teams consistently apply and refine these tools, they build lasting analytical capability and become trusted, data-informed partners across the organization. Yet many organizations haven’t invested in developing HR data competencies, leaving teams without the skills needed to translate data into insight and action. Join McLean & Company for this webinar and learn...

The skills employees need to succeed are changing faster than ever. Advances in technology, shifting business priorities, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence are transforming jobs across nearly every industry. As a result, organizations that fail to invest in employee development risk falling behind, while those that prioritize training are better positioned to remain competitive, productive, and adaptable.

You might have the most competitive pay structure in your industry, but if your employees don't understand it – or worse, don't trust it – it might as well not exist. A recent survey of 150 senior HR and finance leaders conducted by Bettercomp and HR Dive found that while nearly all respondents (99%) considered themselves highly familiar with compensation strategy, significant gaps remain in how that strategy gets translated into meaningful employee experiences.

Troy, MI – June 8, 2026 – American Society of Employers (ASE), Michigan’s largest employer association supporting its members with Everything HR, has released the findings of the 2026 ASE Compensation Survey. This year's survey is described as the largest of its kind in Michigan, covering 600 positions with 467 Michigan companies responding. The data encompasses over 110,000 incumbents.

A California court has ruled that a jury should decide whether Tesla failed to address allegations of race-based harassment at its Fremont manufacturing facility, allowing most of the state's discrimination lawsuit to move forward. Understaffed HR may have led to this costly lawsuit.