The Problem With Free: What the Mets—and Hiring Managers—Got Wrong
W hat’s better than free New York Mets tickets? New York Mets tickets that cost $ 10. While you...
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HR Consultants: Spring into Compliance Best Practices for 2026
Most people associate spring with new beginnings. Nowhere in your organization is that concept more important than compliance. As...
Can Unpaid Volunteers Sue for Discrimination?
A police department ran a volunteer program that looked and felt a lot like a job, complete with uniforms, badges, ranks, performance reviews, and a paramilitary chain of command. Three young women in the program alleged sex discrimination and retaliation, got dismissed, waited over two years to file charges, and
The Canary Code and What Neurodivergent Employees Are Trying to Tell You with Ludmila Praslova
What if the employees struggling most in your workplace are actually detecting problems everyone else will eventually feel? Dr....
Bad, abrupt termination after a discrimination complaint. Still lawful. Here’s why.
An employee complained to HR about discrimination. About two and a half months later, the employer skipped progressive discipline, gave no warning, and fired her the same day over emails. Most people would expect that case to go to a jury. It didn’t. TL;DR: An employee claimed race and sex
This Helicopter Mom Raised a Daughter Incapable of Normal Business Behavior. A Warning
& ldquo;There is no ‘P’ in hamster.” This is not a controversial statement. Any dictionary will agree with it....
Oracle Layoffs, AI Spending & HR Reality: Why ‘Record Profits’ Still Mean Job Cuts
Send us Fan Mail Season 7 kicks off the only way Jaded HR knows how: with questionable life decisions,...
Why Love Is the Most Powerful Force in Business with Marcus Buckingham
What if the secret to sustained business performance isn’t strategy, efficiency, or even culture, but love? In this episode,...
Generational Gaps or Strategic Gains? Turning Tension Into Results
Today’s workforce is more generationally diverse than ever, with Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z working side by...
From HRIS Sprawl To A Clear Tech Roadmap with Matthew Hamilton
Your HR tech stack can feel like a living creature: new tools arrive, contracts renew, integrations sprawl, and suddenly...
Bill Ackman Posted 2,400 Words About a $2 Million Lawsuit. Here’s the Real Lesson
B illionaire Bill Ackman fired an employee, who is threatening to sue. He wrote 2,400 words on X asking for...
Ep157: The Changing Landscape of Internships
Send us Fan Mail Internships have long been seen as stepping stones in careers, but recent developments have raised...
Spring Forward with VirgilHR Skillpath: Fresh Ways to Boost Employee Development
Employee training programs are essential for organizational success. They drive productivity, innovation, and retention by equipping teams with relevant...
Why Do Employers Demand Notice When They Fire At-Will?
K atyayani Shukla posted this on Twitter. Now she is in India, and I don’t know anything about Indian...
The Leadership Skill No One Talks About (But Everyone Needs) with Margaret Andrews
Most leaders get promoted because they’re great at their job. But being great at your job and being a...
Strategies to Offer Affordable Health Insurance to the Workforce
Emplo yee benefits represent a high cost for many employers, especially in today’s environment, where employer-sponsored health plan costs...