‘Rampant pay cynicism’ threatens companies, report finds
“A depleted workforce paired with cynicism about pay creates a precarious moment for employers,” a global rewards leader at...
Monthly Archives: September 2026
AI summaries leave a paper trail recruiters might not be ready for
“A job seeker’s mistake could be recorded permanently. An interviewer’s insensitive — or even illegal — question could also...
Can Nonprofit Employees Volunteer to Raise Puppies? The DOL Fetches an Answer.
The DOL has finally answered the workplace question keeping America awake: May employees take home a puppy without bringing home an overtime claim? Please remain calm: the puppies are fine. TL;DR: Employees of a nonprofit may volunteer to raise service-dog puppies if they act freely, expect no compensation, and perform
HR Trends 2027: Work, Redesigned
In 2027, using AI will no longer set organizations apart. Nearly every business will have it, but few will...
Activision Blizzard hit with new sexual assault, harassment claims in lawsuit
The video game publisher’s HR department — previously alleged to have condoned a “frat boy culture” — was dismissive...
Ignoring a doctor’s note can be costly, EEOC reminds employers
Employers should “leave the work of identifying pregnancy-related risks and limitations to qualified medical professionals,” the agency said in...
This week in 5 numbers: Amazon will give grocery benefits to workers
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how many employers say artificial intelligence is actually...
How can employers boost workers’ 401(k)s? Student loan matching.
The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 for the first time allowed employers to match eligible employee payments on student...
Amazon ups minimum hourly starting wage to $20
The e-commerce company increased pay by $1 an hour for full-time employees in core operations and added new grocery...
Employers may not know how to explain their pay decisions, Aon says
Only a third of those surveyed said they have conducted a pay remediation analysis, and only 5% could say...
AI makes a mess of the tech job market
An Andela analysis of almost 50,000 postings for engineering roles found mismatched skills and a proliferation of titles.
Why job descriptions should focus on workplace experience
Qualified candidates looking to move into a role with the same title at another company may not find simply...
Amazon expands healthcare, leave benefits to Whole Foods employees
Smith Collection/Gado/Getty ImagesWhole Foods has been part of the Amazon family since 2017, but up until now employees of the grocery chain haven’t had access to the same benefits as employees of their parent company.That’s changing, according to a recent announcement from Jason Buechel, VP of Amazon Worldwide Grocery Stores
Professional Development Plan Template & Guide (+ Free Templates)
A professional development plan template streamlines the process of employee development, maintains fairness and consistency, and aligns individual goals...
pov: your manager asks you to lead today’s meeting #shorts
Manager: Can you lead the meeting? Me: Absolutely, let me just grab my ring light 💅 #workhumor #officemanager #AIHR...
When the manager isn’t who you expected
Dear Evil HR Lady, I started my current job in April. When I accepted the job, I had a...