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...
Monthly Archives: January 2026
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...
Industry Veteran Alicia Wallace Set to Host New Compliance Education Series for DE Members
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Part Three: You Can’t Contract Away Work Time – and Overtime Rules for Commissioned Employees
On January 5, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division issued six opinion letters addressing a range of FMLA and FLSA issues. This post – part three of a three-part series – covers the final two letters, both under the FLSA, and both aimed at assumptions employers
The FTC Continues Cracking Down on No-Hire Agreements
No-hire agreements have quietly lived in vendor and service contracts for years. The FTC has now made clear that they are an active antitrust enforcement target. TL;DR: The Federal Trade Commission entered a consent order prohibiting a company from using no-hire agreements in customer contracts. The FTC treated those provisions
NYU Course Designed to Help Professionals Succeed in Distributed Environments
As public sector organizations continue to wrestle with finding the right balance of in-person and remote work, New York...
Job Titles for Human Resources: 15 Common HR Roles Explained
Whether you’re just stepping into the world of HR or exploring your next move, understanding the wide range of...
Bookmark This! The Change Management Edition
Discover the importance of change management models in overseeing personal and professional changes with confidence. The post Bookmark This! The Change Management Edition appeared first on hr bartender.
Ubisoft Halifax Closure Announced: Layoffs Blamed on Anti-Union Strategy
Not two weeks into 2026, layoff reports are already rearing their heads. Ubisoft has announced the closure of Halifax,...
Performance Reviews With a Little Nonsense and Making Yourself Unhireable
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