EEOC Warns 500 Companies Over DEI Compliance: What Your Business Must Review Now
A ndrea Lucas, chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), recently sent a letter to the 500 largest companies...
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Massachusetts Launches Enterprise AI Assistant Across State Government
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has introduced a ChatGPT-powered artificial intelligence (AI) assistant designed to help the state government’s nearly...
Turning a Restructure into Discrimination? She Couldn’t.
A manager allegedly makes racially inappropriate jokes. Months later, the company eliminates a position in a nationwide cost-cutting initiative and reduces an employee’s hours. So she sues for race discrimination, retaliation, and hostile work environment. But she loses. TL;DR: The Eleventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment after a nationwide restructuring
What Does HR Do? 14 Core HR Responsibilities (With Day-to-Day Examples)
Human Resources (HR) has evolved from a mainly administrative function into a strategic partner that helps organizations attract, develop,...
Morgan Stanley Layoffs Ongoing: 2,500 Cuts Expected Despite Strong Results
The tech industry may be leading the way for sweeping job cuts, but the banking sector is not far...
Allison LeMay: Supporting the People Who Keep Communities Running
Allison LeMay worked in a handful of service-oriented roles before finding her way to public sector HR. As she...
Good AI systems require good data: What to consider when looking to data in hiring decisions
Ferrari may have a really fast car, but it’s not really that useful without the fuel powering its systems.Recruiting teams are racing to incorporate new AI tools into sourcing, screening, scheduling, and other steps along the TA process. As teams spend more time working alongside AI technology, the data underneath
More small businesses offer employees retirement plans than ever before
More small businesses are getting their employees ready for their golden years.Nearly one-third (30%) of US small businesses (those with between two and 99 employees) offered their employees a retirement plan in 2025, up from 19% in 2019, according to a recent report from payroll platform Gusto. That means 21.1
Legislative lowdown: Trump agencies return to business-friendly standards for gig worker, joint-employer status
Federal labor agencies recently overturned two Biden-era policies concerning gig worker and joint employer status.The decisions could have implications for HR teams at organizations that employ large shares of independent contractors, or those that work for franchisors or staffing firms.DOL moves to rescind 2024 independent contractor rule. On Feb. 26,
How To Create a Strategic Hiring Plan in 2026 [FREE Template]
A well-executed hiring plan can be the difference between a company that reaches its strategic business goals and one...
You Can’t Call It a Salary If It’s Just One Day’s Pay
If your FLSA exemption strategy depends on a minimum one- or two-day guarantee, this decision should get your attention. The Fifth Circuit just rejected that structure under the statute’s salary-basis test. TL;DR: To qualify for the executive, administrative, or professional exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), an employee
No Compromises: Adaptability in Leadership Is Essential for the Modern Workplace
Adaptability has always been a core leadership skill, but in 2026, with industry transformations altering operations on an unprecedented...
The Growth Strategy Hiding Inside Delegation with Brad Federman
Most leaders think delegation is about getting things off their plate. Brad Federman, author of Never Delegate Again, argues...
eBay Layoffs to Target 6% of its Workforce as Acquisition Plans Take Shape
The Bay Area, once a hotspot for tech employment opportunities, is now the ground for recurring tales of tragedy...
DE Talk Unplugged | Merit, Myths, and Measurement: Navigating the New ROI of Workplace Diversity
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Mechanical Bull Bartending and the Age Bias Lawsuit That Never Got Off the Ground
The job requirements were… a lot: craft-beer exams, choreography, flair tricks, social media posts, and a “weight proportional to height” standard. Oh, and a mechanical bull. Eighteen longtime bartenders said the whole thing skewed younger. The court said their lawsuit had a more basic problem. TL;DR: A New Jersey appellate