Monthly Archives: September 2026
Volkswagen agrees to cut 100,000 jobs in restructuring plan
After Cigna dropped GLP-1 coverage, employees started a petition
Evil HR Lady 20th Anniversary Celebration: A Murder Mystery
Seven Employment Claims Took the Stage. Lizzo’s Touring Company Was Good as H*ll at Defeating Them.
Lizzo’s touring company swept every remaining claim from a former wardrobe assistant’s lawsuit off the stage. The celebrity headline masks an evidence lesson. TL;DR: A federal court granted summary judgment to Lizzo’s touring company on seven employment claims. Some alleged conduct was inappropriate, but the evidence did not establish unlawful
Ep174: From the Vault – Off-The-Clock Behavior and the Impact on Workplaces
Research Finds Civility Declining in Public Interactions with Government Employees
Chrissie Walker-Nettles: Making a Commitment to Improve Her Community
Being the Smartest Person in the Room Is Ruining Your Team with Heather Graves-Ramsey
7 AI in the Workplace Examples: Benefits & What’s Driving AI Adoption
Strong job gains, labor force growth in August signal cautious optimism for labor market rebound
Morning Brew Inc.The job market was as sunny as the weather in August, per the latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.After a few months of concerning jobs data, employers reported stronger-than-expected job gains, while labor force participation ticked up after declining for several months. While experts caution
What a $480,000-a-year cancer drug means for employer health coverage
Revolution MedicinesEmployers are bracing for another year of higher health costs, according to recent industry reports.The average health benefit cost per employee is set to rise by 8.2% in 2027, even when taking into account measures businesses may take to contain costs, according to a survey released by consulting firm
As prediction markets gain popularity, HR can help dodge risky bets
Morning BrewPrediction markets have taken center stage in recent years, with tens of billions of dollars in trading volumes taking place each month on Kalshi and Polymarket. Most popular with young men, they can be used to bet on everything, from what color Olivia Rodrigo will dye her hair, to
Gen Z is making decisions based on how companies treat their employees
Anna KimCorporate America is filled with cautionary tales of what not to do as an employer…Companies would do well to heed them: 45% of Gen Z consumers said employee treatment affects their trust in a brand, according to an FTI Consulting report, making the issue more important than a company’s
As more companies slash middle managers, experts say HR should prioritize employees
Morning Brew Inc., Adobe StockAnother domino has fallen in Corporate America’s management-flattening movement…Uber announced earlier this week a 10% reduction in force affecting nearly 3,000 employees, Bloomberg reported. The layoffs are part of an effort to flatten organizational structure and will result in 20% fewer managers, some of whom will






