Crying at work is more common than many leaders realize and can serve as a visible indicator of deeper workplace stress and burnout. Nearly half of U.S. workers report crying or coming close to crying at work, suggesting that emotional strain is becoming a widespread workforce issue rather than an isolated occurrence.

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?

Michigan employers may want to keep a close eye on proposed legislation that could significantly impact how organizations communicate with employees outside of scheduled work hours.

Many organizations are moving quickly to incorporate AI into everyday work. Senior leaders often assume employees share that enthusiasm, but recent research suggests the picture is more complicated.

Many employers have social media, code of conduct, and respectful workplace policies designed to support a productive work environment and protect the organization's reputation. As employees increasingly share their views on political events, social issues, and government actions through social media and other public platforms, HR professionals are often faced with difficult questions about the limits of employee speech.

No more watercooler talk? Watercoolers in workplaces have long served as an informal social hub.  But the era of "watercooler conversations" may be over, as meetings emerge as the main touchpoint of employee interaction in the workplace, according to a new report from Kahoot! Its latest research, which surveyed 4,000 office workers, found that meetings are the only places where 50% of employees have interaction with some of their colleagues.

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.