A Founder’s ‘Under 26’ Hiring Post Got 3.1 Million Views, and Maybe a Lawsuit, Too
“We are hiring young engineers to come grind in nyc. Must be under 2 6 ” 3.1 million views...
Monthly Archives: February 2026
DOL Proposes New Independent Contractor Rule: Now With Fewer “It Depends”
Yesterday, the Department of Labor announced a new proposal on independent contractor classification. If finalized, the proposal would once again reshape how employers evaluate whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under federal law. TL;DR: The DOL’s proposal would rescind the 2024 independent contractor rule and
Data Literacy: An Essential Competency for HR Professionals
Across industries, organizations use data to improve performance, manage risk, and plan for the future. Leaders now expect HR...
AI in HR Decision-Making: How To Create Better, Fairer People Outcomes
As generative AI becomes embedded in everyday workflows, the HR conversation around AI has intensified. The HR community debated...
Can Women Mansplain? HR Debates Workplace Double Standards ⭐
Send us Fan Mail This episode has a little bit of everything: the Olympics, employee side hustles, and a...
What is VEVRAA and How Do I Comply? A Guide for Federal Contractors
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Tamara Dixon: Living Her Purpose in Public Sector HR
Some public sector HR practitioners fall into the profession by accident. Not Tamara Dixon. “Growing up the daughter of...
The Civil Case That Brings Some Sanity to the AI Privilege Debate
A federal court recently rejected an attempt to force a litigant to turn over information about her use of ChatGPT in a pending employment lawsuit. Yes. Information about her AI use. In a civil case, one side moved to compel “all documents and information concerning [the plaintiff’s] use of
California Bill Aims to Ensure Transparency Around State Agency Telework Policies
A California lawmaker has introduced a bill intended to recognize the benefits of telework for the state’s government employees...
Manager Terminates Employee During a Meeting – Ask #HR Bartender
Explore the role of a manager in handling workplace issues including the need for respectful handling of performance discussions. The post Manager Terminates Employee During a Meeting – Ask #HR Bartender appeared first on hr bartender.
People Strategy: Key Pillars, Company Examples, and Steps To Develop One
If you sense that today’s candidates and employees have higher expectations, you’re not alone. In fact, 72% of surveyed...
Why Two Single-Slur Cases Never Reached a Jury
A single slur can sink an employer. It can also survive summary judgment. Two recent federal decisions show why context — especially who said it and how — still controls. TL;DR: Two federal courts held that a single use of a slur was not enough to get a hostile work
SHRM CHRO on Building Trust During Times of Change and Uncertainty
Trust can feel fragile in times of uncertainty, transformation, and rising employee expectations. SHRM’s CHRO, Jim Link, SHRM-SCP, joins host...
Why Leaders Are Struggling in Silence (And What to Do About It) with Melissa Doman
What happens when the people leading your organization are silently falling apart — and no one has a system...
February Focus: Team Building & Internal Communication
As the excitement of the holidays and the New Year fades away, February can often feel slow for organizations....
HR Happy Hour Media Network Launches New Podcast
The HR Happy Hour Media Network, the leading independent multi- media platform for conversations about work, the workplace, leadership, HR...