Category: HR News

Getty ImagesCannabis advocates’ efforts to ease regulations surrounding the drug reached a new high last month when the Trump administration announced it would reschedule medical marijuana under a less strict category.State medical marijuana products will be moved from Schedule I, the most regulated category, for drugs like heroin with no

Getty ImagesAI’s promise of increased productivity might be a double-edged sword…Many workers are experiencing “AI brain fry,” or mental fatigue from using and overseeing AI tools. And it’s no wonder why: Organizational change can take a toll on workers, and right now, there’s no greater organizational change than that caused

Nancy VitaleAh, spring. The season of new beginnings.And nothing says new beginnings quite like decluttering your home—and your HR strategy.Yes, you read that right. Your HR strategy could use some spring cleaning. That’s not a knock on your housekeeping HR keeping skills—it’s just good practice. So much so that Nancy

Designer491/Getty ImagesThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sent a proposal to cease EEO-1 reporting to the White House last Thursday, the latest in a series of moves aimed at rolling back DEI progress.The commission, led by Chair Andrea Lucas, also wants to cease some requirements related to Title VII of

Getty ImagesA new lawsuit filed late last month against popular YouTuber MrBeast’s company, Beast Industries, is putting one of the internet’s most successful and influential creator-led content companies under a level of HR and compliance scrutiny that influencer- and creator-centric companies may not be used to.The suit, filed by former

Francis ScialabbaThe Department of Labor (DOL) recently rescinded a rule that would have raised the salary threshold for white-collar workers to qualify for overtime.The rule, which was issued by President Joe Biden’s administration in April 2024, would’ve raised the annual overtime salary threshold for executive, administrative, and professional (EAP) employees

Francis ScialabbaCould the beloved 401(k) match be next on the benefits chopping block?That looks to be the case for at least one technology services and outsourcing firm. TTEC recently paused 401(k) matches for its US-based employees, Business Insider reported on May 8. The company, which is headquartered in Austin, has

Morning BrewIt’s graduation season, but unfortunately for many new workforce entrants and rising seniors, some companies across the globe are decreasing their entry level hiring efforts.Where in the world? Just 19% of 111 major companies surveyed in Japan plan to increase recruitment of 2027 graduates, according to a new survey