Nuthawut Somsuk/Getty ImagesThe annual performance review has been becoming less and less annual for years now, as the value of continual feedback proceeds to work itself into corporate America. But new evolution in AI technology might finally support managers in the trenches, aid employees in their performance and growth while
Shrinking/Apple TVIn AppleTV’s Emmy-nominated series Shrinking, therapist Paul Rhoades, played by Harrison Ford, sums up grief in a beautiful way:“Nobody gets through this life unscathed…But, then you’re left with a choice: Are you gonna let your grief drown you, or are you gonna face it and come through the other
Malte Mueller/Getty ImagesAs many companies pour millions of dollars into AI and push employees to become more productive with the technology, some people teams—those responsible for preparing the workforce for that transformation—are actually still trying to figure out how to transform themselves, according to findings from a recent survey.While organizations
Francis ScialabbaUnder new pay transparency legislation that took effect on June 7, employees in the European Union have the right to request information about their pay.When employers receive these requests, they must provide details on the employee’s individual pay level, as well as average pay levels for workers doing comparable
Illustration: Shannon May, Photos: UnsplashNo one wants to think about grief, but it’s a common part of life.The majority (61%) of working adults have experienced the death of a loved one while employed, according to a 2025 survey from the New York Life Foundation, and almost all (91%) consider coping
Morning BrewAs we near the end of the summer, some may reflect longingly on a well-deserved break from work. Others, depending on what country they live in, may wonder if they took any time off at all.Where in the world? A recent report from Deel Works analyzed 2025 PTO data
Getty ImagesIf HR leaders are holding onto any notion that only full-time, salaried workers are interested in contributing to a 401(k) plan, it’s safe to say they can retire that belief.New research from payroll and benefits platform Gusto finds that the share of small businesses offering a retirement plan has
Emily ParsonsAI could be pushing employees past the point of healthy efficiency and productivity.That’s one concept Liane Davey, co-founder of Toronto-based consulting firm 3COze, explored in her book, Thoughtload: Manage the Madness and Free Your Team to Do Great Work, published earlier this year.“AI is making productivity frictionless…and this is
Anna Kim, Photos: Adobe StockExperimenting with AI can be hard to squeeze between relentless meetings that coulda-been-an-email, Slack messages to absorb and sometimes reply, and, not to mention, the actual day-to-day work of running HR.So at Nextdoor, they decided to stop trying.Instead, HR pros at Nextdoor dedicate one full day
Charter Communications, Cox CommunicationsCharter Communications and Cox Communications are one step closer to merging and becoming the country’s largest cable company by customer base.On Aug. 13, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued a statement that the companies agreed to a series of equity measures, including providing affordable broadband options
Francis ScialabbaThe Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Treasury Department recently issued proposed guidance for employers seeking to make contributions to Trump Accounts on behalf of their employees’ dependents. The document detailed how companies could let their employees make pre-tax contributions to Trump Accounts, as well.Trump Accounts, which officially launched
Martha’s Vineyard SummitThe posh and picturesque island of Martha’s Vineyard boasts hotels that easily run more than $1,000 a night, six-figure cars, and mansions enjoyed by celebrities like the Obamas, Spike Lee, and Larry David. The summertime playground for the elite also happens to host a little-known summit that may
Getty ImagesThe news about women in the workforce keeps coming, and so far, none of it has been good. Now, it seems the AI hiring boom may be having a disparate impact on women.The data. Women make up just 13% of executive leadership roles at AI companies, according to a
Brittany Holloway-Brown, Photos: Adobe StockHere’s this week’s edition of our Business of Benefits series, where we spotlight benefits that are driving value for HR leaders, digging into their design and ROI. It has been edited and condensed for clarity.If you’re interested in talking about a workplace benefit you love for
Illustration: Morning Brew Inc., Photo: Adobe StockJob-seekers are “mad as hell and they’re not going to take this anymore.”Half of job seekers report being ghosted by prospective employers, and the frustration has given rise to a new website, Did they ghost you?, where job applicants call out employers who became
Michael Siluk/Getty ImagesGLP-1 medications for weight loss are biting into large employers’ budgets, and in some cases coverage has become financially untenable, recent examples suggest.Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan recently said that the company is spending more than $250 million annually on GLP-1s, representing 13% of its total healthcare