Kisha McDonald: HR Manager and Mentor
Kisha McDonald credits an early-career advisor with helping her land on the right professional track. “My first professional role...
Monthly Archives: February 2026
Return to Office Doesn’t Mean Return to “No”: What Private Employers Can Learn from the EEOC’s Telework Guidance
Remote work policies are tightening. But the Americans with Disabilities Act did not disappear when companies decided the office feels collaborative again. Last week, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued federal-sector guidance on telework accommodations for employees with disabilities. Although written for federal agencies under the Rehabilitation Act,
Civic Match Data Shows Where Displaced Federal Talent is Landing
It’s been roughly one year since large-scale reductions in force shook federal government. In that time, Work for America’s...
Ep151: HR Thought Leadership – What are the pressures we’re facing?
Send a text In today’s fast-paced business environment, HR leaders face a myriad of challenges that demand their immediate...
Employee Benefits: What Organizations Could Expect in 2026
Learn how organizations can manage employee benefits effectively to enhance recruitment and retention strategies. The post Employee Benefits: What Organizations Could Expect in 2026 appeared first on hr bartender.
Happy Valentine’s Day: These Jobs Increase Your Chances of Divorce
O n February 14 we celebrate love in the name of St. Valentine, who was beaten, stoned, and decapitated because...
Who’s Your Small but Effective Team with Justin Gray
A CEO I work with called me in June and said, “Rick, we’ve hit $1M and we&rsquo ; re...
How to Define Accountability and Stop Micromanaging with Brian H. Ferguson
I was having lunch with a fellow CEO recently, and he looked completely wiped out. He told me he...
When an Accommodation Solves One Problem – but May Create Another
COVID vaccination mandates may be behind us, but the lawsuits they generated are still shaping how courts analyze religious accommodation under Title VII. This Third Circuit decision is a reminder that an accommodation can still be challenged when it allegedly creates a new burden. TL;DR: The
How Clear People Principles Turn Disruption into Advantage with Danny Stacy
In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, Bill Banham is joined by future of work strategist Danny Stacy to...
Artificial Intelligence 2026 Business Predictions
Explore the role of artificial intelligence in predicting business trends as we look ahead in 2026. Learn what is IN and OUT in business. The post Artificial Intelligence 2026 Business Predictions appeared first on hr bartender.
Accenture’s ‘Low Performer’ Cuts — Smart HR or Corporate Hunger Games?
Send us Fan Mail What happens when a company decides the bottom 5% of employees just… shouldn’t be there...
Love at Work: Navigating Risk, Power, and Policy
Workplace romances are more common than many organizations realize, and even consensual relationships can carry serious legal and cultural risks. Jenn...
Friction To Flow with James Davies, Kinetic Data
What if the fastest way to modernise HR isn’t ripping out systems or buying another mega-platform but connecting what...
Why High Performers Burn Out First (and How to Stop It) with Guy Winch
Most of us think burnout only hits people who hate their jobs. Psychologist and bestselling author Guy Winch says...