Nicole Blevins on Compensation Planning
Compensation is one of the most sensitive and misunderstood topics in the workplace, and one of the most consequential....
Monthly Archives: January 2026
This week in 5 numbers: Lonely workers say they miss more work
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the number of companies who...
DOL back wage recovery hit 5-year high in 2025, despite closing fewer cases
The Wage and Hour Division released an analysis of its 2025 data, also drawing attention to two updated video...
Federal Vs. CT FMLA Eligibility: Which Law Applies?
Custo mary with managing a business in Connecticut is understanding the local labor laws that affect how you manage...
The EEOC wants to rescind 2024 harassment guidance for employers. Here’s what HR needs to know.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) proposal to rescind 2024 guidance on workplace harassment is being met by condemnation from former EEOC commissioners and Department of Labor officials.The proposal was issued as a “final rule” to the White House on Dec. 29, 2025, bypassing the comment period traditionally afforded to
Minimum wage increases hit 19 states in 2026
A number of states crossed the $15 per hour threshold long used as a rallying cry among worker advocates.
How to Terminate Without Getting Sued with Andrea Paris
Two months before the holidays, Nadia—Integrator at a 120-person EOS-run logistics company—finally terminated a manager who was crushing morale...
Workers use time saved by AI to improve their roles, Indeed finds
Studies repeatedly identify employer encouragement and training as key to AI transformation.
Recruiters are increasing their AI usage as pressure to hire intensifies
More than 9 in 10 recruiters said they planned to step up their use of AI tools, according to...
GameStop floats CEO pay entirely tied to performance
Ryan Cohen would have to reach sky-high goals to receive the lucrative compensation, a setup resembling Elon Musk’s at...
IBM faces age bias lawsuit alleging impossible performance improvement plan
The PIP came weeks after he returned from burying his daughter
Baltimore Police face discrimination suit despite thorough two-year investigation
Even fair processes can’t protect employers if discipline isn’t applied consistently
Most health plans must cover at-home HPV tests starting in 2027
Cancer has become a top concern for employers in recent years, due not only to its impact on worker well-being, but also its effect on healthcare costs. In 2025 cancer was the top condition driving employers’ health costs, according to Business Group on Health’s healthcare strategy survey, followed by musculoskeletal
CTFMLA: A Guide to Employee Leave in Connecticut
On Ju ne 25, 2019, the State of Connecticut (CT) passed legislation to create the Connecticut Paid Family and...
International HR Management: Challenges, Solutions & Strategy
Due to varying laws, systems, and cultures, international HR management (IHRM) differs greatly from domestic HRM. It adds a...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Shutdown Announced, Union Conflict Finally Put to Rest
Union activity within the workplace can have varying impacts on a business, but in one of the most unexpected...