The Hidden Threat in Your Pipeline: Navigating Candidate Fraud in 2026
In an era where “AI-powered” is the standard for both recruiters and job seekers, a shadow is growing over...
Monthly Archives: April 2026
9 Box Grid: A Practitioner’s Guide [FREE Template]
The 9 box grid is a well-known tool for talent management and succession planning. In this practical guide, we...
Why This Startup CEO is Using Rage-Bait to Grow His Business
W hile scrolling through X, I saw a video that made my HR blood boil. The scene is a...
The $11.5M SHRM Post-Trial Ruling Is Here. The Warnings Inside Apply to Every HR-Sophisticated Employer.
The $11.5 million verdict against SHRM survived. Now the court’s explanation of why offers a sharper lesson than the verdict itself. TL;DR: A federal court denied SHRM’s post-trial motions seeking to overturn or reduce an $11.5 million jury verdict for race discrimination and retaliation under Section 1981. The court upheld
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...
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...
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...
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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 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...
Pay Practices Report Finds HR Pros Believe Pay is Fair But are not Confident Employees Agree
Salary.com, the global leader in compensation data, software, and AI, today released the 2026 State of Pay and Compensation Practices...
How 14 Fortune 500 Companies Disrupted Online Recruitment
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