Ep166: You Can Be Kind And…
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Richard Brainerd: A Life Spent in Public Service
Technically, Richard Brainerd retired from active HR work in 2014. That’s not to say that he’s totally distanced himself...
Healthcare HR Compliance for Hospitals and Clinics: How to Reduce Multistate Workforce Risk
In healthcare, HR compliance failures rarely stay confined to HR. A missed credential renewal can disrupt staffing. An outdated...
13 Best Online HR Courses To Take in 2026
Whether you’re looking to enter the HR field and build your knowledge or are a seasoned HR professional wanting...
3 HR Coordinator Résumé Examples To Help You Land Your Ideal Job + [FREE Template]
HR Coordinator résumé examples provide an easy way to see what a strong application looks like in practice, and...
There’s No Mitigation Defense for Emotional Distress Under Title VII
A supervisor joked about selling an employee in the red-light district. When the case reached a federal appeals court, the employer’s defense was almost as bold: don’t blame us for the emotional distress bill, she should have gotten therapy. TL;DR: A federal appeals court affirmed a jury verdict awarding an
Study: Emotional Demands are Key Driver of Employee Stress
A new study finds that emotional demands are creating more stress for employees than their workload or the cognitive...
The FMLA’s Second and Third Medical Opinion Process: A Rare Look at How It Works and What It Costs to Skip It
If you’ve never requested a second FMLA medical opinion, you’re not alone. Most employers haven’t. A Seventh Circuit case decided last month is a useful illustration of how that process works and why the details matter. This is the second post from that case — yesterday’s covered the FMLA falsification
Human Resources Director: Role, Salary & How To Become One
The Human Resources Director sits at the top of the HR function, shaping how an entire organization hires, develops,...
Why Knowing Your Blind Spots Is Not Enough with Cam Yenokida
Most leaders think self-awareness means understanding their patterns. Cam Yenokida sees where that falls short. The executive coach and...
Leadership is Taught, not Born #shorts
Get HR leadership insights delivered to your inbox 👉 https://aihr.ac/437JpB6 ___________________________________ What are the biggest trends influencing the HR...
When Consistent Enforcement of Your FMLA Policy Is Your Best Discrimination Defense
A bus operator was fired for FMLA falsification and claimed his employer terminated him because he was transgender. The employer’s defense was simple: it fired four other employees for the same conduct around the same time. A federal appeals court just said that’s enough. TL;DR: A transgender bus operator was
Lawmakers Push for Answers on Proposed Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey
As Federal News Network reported in August 2025, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) canceled last year’s Federal...
Rex Sanders: Contributing to Something Larger Than Himself
According to Rex Sanders, his motivation to pursue a career in human resources was no different than most of...
Progressive Discipline: Steps, Examples & Free Policy Template [2026]
Progressive discipline is a structured, fair process that holds employees accountable while giving them a real chance to explain...
The Future HR Skills That Will Matter Most in 2027
Future HR skills are changing faster than many professionals can keep up with. AIHR’s research found that only 50%...