15 HR Analytics Case Studies with Business Impact
HR analytics has evolved far beyond reporting. Today, it’s a strategic tool with the power to inform better decisions,...
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State of the Industry: DEI
What’s InsideTable of ContentsChapter 1DEI hasn’t disappeared, but it has been deprioritized<figure class=”toc-image”> <img src=”https://cdn.sanity.io/images/bl383u0v/production/15ecd287468788e1e8abe2e942631ce3a030606c-6720×4480.jpg” alt=”A person’s hands resting on a stack of papers on an orange desk, with round wire-framed glasses and a white desk telephone nearby.” /> <a class=”toc-jump” href=”#chapter-1″>Jump to section</a> </figure> Chapter 2External forces are driving
How to Handle Performance Issues Before They Become Terminations
While turnover is a common business issue, termination is rarely a desirable outcome for anyone. Beyond immediate team disruption,...
Better Safe than Sorry: Addressing the Rise of Workplace Violence
The rise of workplace violence may not be a comfortable topic of discussion, but it is an essential one...
Meta’s May 20 Layoffs are just the first wave of 2026
We’ve not even halfway through 2026, yet we’ve already reached 73,000 layoffs. More than 95 major companies have announced...
AFGE Hosts First Responder Mental Health Roundtable
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) partnered with Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen and the Gray Matters Collective to...
If You Can’t Explain Why Each Employee Needs a Noncompete, You May Have a Problem
Over 18,000 pest-control workers were allegedly barred from competing with their former employer for two years after leaving. The FTC says that’s 18,000 too many. TL;DR: The FTC filed an administrative complaint against the parent company of Orkin and other pest-control brands, alleging that its blanket noncompete policy covering more
Deloitte Struck by a Parental Leave Lawsuit Alleging Unfair Evaluation Outcomes
Deloitte is facing a class action lawsuit over allegations of putting employees who have taken parental leave at a...
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...
Anti-WARN Act: Is paying employees to disappear the new HR standard?
According to the federal WARN Act, employers with 100+ employees must provide a 60-day advance notice of plant closing...
Why Are Employees Considering Quitting Despite Their Satisfaction on the Job?
Employees may not be on a quitting spree just yet, but reports show that many teeter on the verge...
Job Seekers Are Turning to a “Spray and Pray” Strategy with Their Job Applications
The “spray and pray” job application trend is now exhausting both job seekers and application receivers, however, it appears...
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...
Want to Address Employee Burnout? Start By Eliminating Toxic Leadership at Work
Toxic leadership in the workplace may sound like a superficial problem, but such management can guarantee employee burnout. 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