Jobs requiring no formal credential now employ nearly a quarter of the workforce
New analysis of government data finds 37.4 million Americans work in roles requiring no formal educational credential
Monthly Archives: July 2026
HR is still ‘experimenting at the margins’ on AI, report says
In the AI age, HR needs to redesign how work gets done, researchers say.
Outsourced ADA accommodations can be ‘inherently problematic,’ EEOC attorney cautions
The warning came as the agency announced it had settled an Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuit with JCPenney.
‘Vacationmaxxing’ may not be for everyone
In the U.S., less than 40% of workers say they use all of their allotted vacation days.
Labor market remains in ‘slack water’ state, economist says
A lackluster June jobs report indicates continued stagnation, but it may not take much for numbers to start slipping...
Tech accounts for nearly a third of US layoffs in the first half of 2026, Challenger finds
Sector job cuts jumped 83% from January through June on a year-over-year basis as AI rattles the workforce.
Rising ‘bring your own AI’ trend can spell trouble for employers, expert warns
Without clear oversight, employee adoption of personally sourced AI tools can lead to issues with accuracy and compliance, Keith...
People-Oriented Leadership Grows More Important in the Era of AI
Much has changed in the era of AI, but the disappearing emphasis on people-oriented leadership is particularly worrying. A...
EEOC Finds Discrimination in Denial of Religious Accommodation for COVID Vaccine
A recent EEOC decision found the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Education unlawfully discriminated against three...
The Many Faces of Disability Discrimination: Paycom Faces EEOC Lawsuit
In a new lawsuit led by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Paycom Payroll LLC is facing allegations...
Kristen Terry: Proud of Her Impact on the Community She Serves
Like many of her public sector peers, Kristen Terry didn’t start out her career knowing that she was destined...
LinkedIn is the new dating app and recruiters don’t approve
Remember when the boldest thing anyone did on LinkedIn was announce they were “thrilled to share…” a promotion? Those...
Reskilling vs. Layoffs: If Microsoft can’t do it, who can?
Microsoft finally yields to peer pressure as it joins a growing list of Silicon Valley behemoths announcing layoffs in...
Employee Review Template: Free Download, Questions & Examples
An employee review template is one of the most effective tools you can use to deliver consistent, constructive feedback...
AI, humanity and HR’s ‘extinction’ threat: 10 stories from SHRM26
Inside the halls of Orlando, Florida’s Orange County Convention Center, speakers painted a dire picture for the indus try.
This week in 5 numbers: Republicans have more Democratic co-workers
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including a 91-year-old U.S. Supreme Court precedent that was...