18 HR Skills Every HR Professional Needs [2026 Guide]
HR skills are the mix of interpersonal, strategic, analytical, and technical abilities professionals need to manage people effectively and...
Monthly Archives: April 2026
Some workers are bonding over Botox. HR says that could be good.
Connecting with coworkers has changed over the years. We can remember (thanks to Mad Men) the male-dominated whiskey and cigar rooms and golf courses. In more recent years, team bonding has been more inclusive, at happy hour or book club or on the pickleball court.But even those are now activities
Gov. Kathy Hochul challenges businesses to deepen investments in childcare
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul took a break from negotiating the delayed state budget to speak about state and private-sector investments in childcare on April 15.“Be smart about this,” Hochul said at an event hosted by Moms First and the National Business Coalition for Childcare. The governor pointed to new
HRCI Certification Cost: Complete Breakdown [+ How AIHR Adds Value]
HRCI certification cost involves more than a single exam fee. Between the application fee, exam cost, prep materials, and...
Onboarding vs Orientation: What’s the Difference?
Understanding the difference between onboarding and orientation helps you build a smoother, more complete new hire experience. ContentsOnboarding vs...
HR Path Goes Global with Acquisition of GDT Brasil
PARIS // — HR Path, a global leader in HR consulting and HRIS solutions, is proud to announce its strategic...
Legislation Seeks to Lower Cost Local Governments Pay for Employee Insurance
Ohio State Representative David Thomas recently introduced legislation designed to lower the cost local governments pay for employees’ insurance...
Social Security Said He Can’t Work. His Lawsuit Said He Could. Guess Which One the Court Believed.
An employee told Social Security it was “impossible” for him to work, then filed an ADA lawsuit claiming he could perform his job with accommodations. The court tossed it on summary judgment. TL;DR: A truck driver with Parkinson’s disease applied for total Social Security disability benefits, swearing under penalty of
Colleen Martin: Driving Organizational Change and Strengthening the Employee Experience
Colleen Martin brings more than 20 years of public sector leadership experience to her current role as director of...
Housing benefits gain ground as employers like BNY pledge down payment assistance
In January, a White House official floated a plan to let Americans tap into their 401(k)s for housing-related expenses, such as a down payment. It never materialized.Nevertheless, the plan highlighted an anxiety that weighs heavy on workers’ minds today. Even as they put away savings for retirement, they may struggle
Legislative lowdown: Virginia’s minimum wage is set to increase to $15 an hour
Virginia workers will be entitled to a $15-an-hour minimum wage within the next few years.On April 9, Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a bill into law that will increase Virginia’s minimum wage to this level by 2028. It’s currently $12.77 an hour.Spanberger also signed a separate bill entitling Virginia farm workers
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He Was Put on a PIP the Day He Returned From FMLA Leave. His Employer Still Won.
An employee returned from his third round of FMLA leave and found a performance improvement plan waiting for him. That looks terrible. But a jury will never hear about it. TL;DR: A manufacturing engineer was placed on a PIP immediately after returning from his third FMLA leave and later terminated.
Why Engagement Numbers Haven’t Budged and What Leaders Are Missing with Aoife O’Brien
Only 21% of people globally are engaged at work. That number hasn’t moved much despite years of attention, investment,...
The Business of Benefits: Enhanced maternity benefits at Koch Industries
Here’s this week’s edition of our Business of Benefits series, where we spotlight benefits that are driving value for HR leaders, digging into their design and ROI.If you’re interested in talking about a workplace benefit you love for an upcoming edition, click here to get in touch. You can also
The Talent Optimizer: Using Leadership and Analytics for an HR Advantage
HR has a bigger seat at the table than ever before, but with it comes the pressure to deliver measurable business...