Category: Human Resources
CHRO turnover is up, showcasing the role’s exposure to risk
AT&T drops DEI, gets $1B acquisition of UScellular greenlit
Younger employees report generational tensions at work
Employers seemingly disregard etiquette, laying off employees right before the holidays
The once common ritual fell out of fashion following the Great Recession, until this year.
Career Catfishing: Red Flags You Can’t Ignore
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Who’s Really Moving the Needle? How Recognition Data Reveals Hidden Talent
HR Works Video Podcast: The Bridge Between Talent & Opportunity
Ep145: Hot Topics – Rolling Layoffs and reduced trust. Are you ready for 2026?
Send us a textThis week on Hot Topics, the team touches on the following topics and more:Rolling layoffs are becoming more of a trend. Reducing the workforce 50 or fewer employees at a time could be a way for companies to save face and avoid reporting requirements. What are the implications of this on the remaining workforce? Studies show increases in anxiety are just the tip of the iceberg.Proximity bias – Does it show up in your workplace? The future of remote work starts with clarity and transparency to your employees.There’s a drastic rise in misalignment between employees and leadership. Are your leaders being clear about the values and expectations to their employees?The impact of banning pay history questions in the hiring process.Healthcare costs are projected to increase next year and will be difficult on companies and employees.People in lower socioeconomic ranges are feeling more disconnected than ever with their employers.People are turning to dating apps for professional uses…? What do you think for?Caregiving is becoming more and more of a barrier for people in their workplaces. How do they balance it and how does a company stay balanced across employees?Job hugging is reshaping our workforce. Hard jobs are in high demand and seeing a surge in applicants.The economy is creating turmoil for all levels of employees. There are a lot of areas of the workforce that are going to be facing challenges in this market and it’s important to be thinking ahead. Support the showOur new book…The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition is now AVAILABLE! Go to UltimateGuidetoHR.com to Get HR Right: and Avoid Costly Mistakes. Certified and approved for 3 SHRM Recertification Credits.Join the HR Team of One Community on Facebook or visit TeamAtHRstories.com and sign up for emails so you can be the first to know about new things we have coming up.You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @HRstoriesPodcast Don’t forget to rate our podcast, it really helps other people find it!Do you have a situation or topic you’d like the team to discuss? Are you interested in having Chuck or John talk to your team or Emcee your event? You can reach the Team at Email@TeamAtHRStories.com for suggestions and inquiries.The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.
Jury hits SHRM with $11.5M verdict in racial bias, retaliation trial
CEOs eye AI adoption as primary 2026 goal with job cuts expected to continue
SCOTUS poised to deal blow to federal agency independence
Year in review: Some of the biggest HR moves in 2025
It was a big year for HR appointments and departures. Here are some of the most notable.
How HR can craft a paid jury duty leave benefit
While a paid leave benefit for jury duty can help alleviate stress for workers, employers also have to consider the costs.
Jury duty creates stress for employers and employees alike. Here’s how HR can navigate.
Businesses face a complex legal landscape when it comes to paid jury duty leave in the US.
Starbucks’s HR chief aims to fuel customer loyalty by investing in workers
“If we invest in our partners and we deliver on that in-store experience for them, they will deliver on the experience for our customers,” Kelly says.











