How to Write Performance Reviews for Difficult People at Work Without Escalating Conflict
Performance reviews have quietly lost credibility in today’s workplac e. Leaders say they do not work. Employees fear them....
Monthly Archives: January 2026
The State of DEI Initiatives in 2026
Busin esses of all sizes have implemented Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, policies, and initiatives within their workplace....
A New Lawsuit Accuses Spotify of Race-Based Discrimination
Spotify is currently at the center of a discrimination lawsuit, with allegations of race-based decision-making and a lack of...
Employee Development: Methods, Strategies & Examples To Guide You
Employee development is consistently linked to greater job satisfaction, employee engagement, and innovation at work. However, despite most businesses...
Part Two: What the DOL Just Clarified About FLSA Exemptions and Bonus Pay
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 two of a three-part series – focuses on two FLSA letters that address problems employers often assume they have already
Why Constructive Discharge Is Harder to Prove Than Employees Think
Constructive discharge is one of the most misunderstood concepts in employment law. Employees often assume that feeling sidelined, embarrassed, or treated unfairly is enough to turn a resignation into a legal claim. Courts, however, continue to apply a far stricter standard – one that looks past discomfort and focuses on
Why Amazon layoffs could hit 30,000 roles by May 2026
Did Amazon’s ‘Year of Efficiency’ just get real? For many Amazon employees, 2026 is starting with a pink slip....
AI Fraud Attacks Are Expected to Rise in 2026, Threatening Hiring Systems Globally
Has your business witnessed a rise in fraud attacks? With AI designed to manufacture and manipulate content, AI-based fraud...
DOL clarifies FMLA’s stance on travel time, school closure in opinion letters
While the Family and Medical Leave Act protects time spent traveling to appointments, it does not encompass stops for...
5 trends that will shape HR in 2026
Artificial intelligence stands to occupy a substantial portion of the industry’s attention, but people leaders also will need to...
Fraud attacks expected to ramp up in AI ‘perfect storm’
By 2028, 1 in 4 job candidate profiles worldwide will be fake, according to a Gartner predict ion.
Zillow’s head of talent acquisition shares how the real estate tech giant uses AI to make candidates’ and recruiters’ lives easier
Recruiting teams are, in many ways, ground zero for AI disruption. A plethora of tasks historically performed by recruiters can now be performed by AI technology. But…with a world of possibilities at one’s fingertips, it can be difficult to know where to begin.Real estate tech giant Zillow has launched several
From Perks to Purpose: The Rise of Choice in Employee Benefits
Employee perks are evolving beyond traditional benefits, with workers expecting more personalization, choice, and support than ever before. Jordan Peace, CEO and co-founder of employee experience...
More than half of the Fortune 100 has changed public-facing DEI language since the 2024 election
DEI has faced immense pressure since the 2024 election cycle, largely from the second iteration of the Trump administration. Executive orders and directives from the Departments of Labor and Justice and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) aimed to deter employers from pursuing diversity practices, HR Brew previously reported.The political
What HR needs to know about the Gen Z workforce
HR is not for the faint of heart. Not only are the professionals who perform this function tasked with tackling some of the toughest workplace topics, but to keep pace with the wants and needs of the ever-evolving workforce, they also have to reimagine their strategies for doing so every
Former Spotify manager sues, alleges race and disability discrimination
She claims the company promoted White male colleagues while passing over Black women