10th Circuit revives Walmart worker’s charge of anti-gay hostile work environment
Viewing the claim in the light most favorable to the worker means “interpreting plausibly homophobic comments as homophobic,” the...
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New York Times accuses EEOC of retaliation in counterclaim
“Everything about the Commission’s handling of this matter … has been marked by irregularities,” the Times said in a...
AI is learning to detect bullying bosses. Should you trust it?
The tools promise to catch toxic managers before HR hears a complaint, but experts warn workplace monitoring carries real...
iHire Launches Industry-Focused Freelance Marketplace
Platform connects employers with qualified, U.S.-based freelancers and independent contractors to address a growing demand for flexible employment Frederick,...
Which company offers interns $8,600 per week?
Competition for talent continues to heat up as companies face a skills mismatch driven by AI adoption.
Nearly 1 in 5 workers may be using drugs. Where does this leave HR?
Here’s what HR should keep in mind regarding drug testing, especially amid the marijuana declassification or der.
California community college settles with professor who sued over DEI policy
Bakersfield College agreed to not require a professor to use diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility principles in his teaching...
Latest workforce development funds target specific industries — like nuclear energy and AI
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the U.S. Department of Labor separately announced grants and funding designed to...
How to Create an Absenteeism Policy: A Quick Guide for HR Teams
No one likes to be fussy about workplace attendance, but without a clear and well-defined absenteeism policy in place,...
Rising benefits costs are forcing HR to get smarter, not leaner
Cost control is the top global benefits priority in 2026, but cuts remain a last resort for many employers
Workers want employers to simplify, improve retirement planning: report
‘Workplace plans matter to participants, and many still do not feel confident making the right decision on their ow...
Does AI Have a Disproportionate Effect on Older Workers? Checking In
Artificial intelligence has been credited for many of the changes in the workplace today, but AI’s effect on older...
EEOC Votes to Rescind Interpretive Affirmative Action Guidelines
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently voted to rescind its interpretive affirmative action guidelines and related compliance...
Getting Practical with AI at Work: What Are Employers Missing In Their Strategy?
By design, most of the workforce now uses AI at work to some extent. Those who don’t may have...
Richard Brainerd: A Life Spent in Public Service
Technically, Richard Brainerd retired from active HR work in 2014. That’s not to say that he’s totally distanced himself...
AI use moves to ‘daily HR work’ as governance plays catch up, report finds
New data shows many organisations still at ‘early stages of AI governance maturity’