What Does Florida’s 2026 Pronoun Bill Mean for Public-Sector Workers?
Florida’s 2026 pronoun bill, better known as The Freedom of Conscience in the Workplace Act, is on its way...
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Two Nonsolicitation Mistakes That Can Cost Employers an Injunction
Restrictive covenants often rise or fall at the preliminary injunction stage. A Pennsylvania appellate decision shows how two common drafting mistakes can derail an employer’s attempt to enforce a nonsolicitation agreement. TL;DR: The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed denial of a preliminary injunction against departing wealth advisors where the trial court
Goldman Sachs Job Cuts Scheduled for April in a Plan to Target Underperformers
Goldman Sachs job cuts are expected in April, with performance-based changes expected rather than a mass downsizing effort as...
What Is an HR Audit & How To Conduct Yours [+Free Audit Checklist and Template]
Without regular HR audits, the hidden risks in your HR processes, systems, and policies can quietly undermine your business...
The GRPI Model of Team Effectiveness: A Practical Guide for HR Professionals
The GRPI model helps HR professionals explain why team effectiveness sits at the center of organizational performance, and what...
World of HR: Irish woman wins suit against boss who regularly shouted ‘potato’ at her
An employer in Leeds, England, recently lost a harassment suit filed by an employee who said her manager bullied her and repeatedly used slurs, including calling her a “potato.”In the lawsuit, Bernadette Hayes, an Irish woman, alleged that while working as a bookkeeper at a civil engineering firm in northern
SharkNinja’s Jailbreak Program Is Offering Employees $1M to Innovate with AI
Organizations are trying innovative ways to bring AI-spiced enrichments to their business and workforce, and the latest such strategy...
People Advocacy for HR Professionals: All You Need To Know
‘Supporting and helping employees’ is the number one reason why people like working in HR, according to a survey...
Business Acumen for HR Professionals: Everything You Need To Know
Elevating HR from an administrative function to a strategic partner remains one of the top challenges for HR professionals....
Diagnosis: Not FMLA retaliation, just skipping work for a job interview
Some employment cases hinge on timing, comparators, or complicated workplace dynamics. This one was simpler. A resident skipped work for a job interview and then sent what his supervisors viewed as a contemptuous email when asked about it. TL;DR: The Sixth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for a medical residency program
National Academy of Public Administration and Local Gov 250 Name 250 Champions Honorees
The National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) and Local Gov 250 recently announced the honorees of their 250 Champions...
Weeding Out the Worries: The Workplace Trust Crisis Is Expanding in 2026
There’s a serious trust crisis that is wreaking havoc in the workplace, and it’s time to address this growing...
Kimberly Meismer: A Responsibility and a Privilege to Serve
If not for a simple speeding ticket, Kimberly Meismer’s career might have gone a completely different route. It was...
Trump administration policies on immigration have impacted 65% of businesses
The Trump administration has changed multiple rules around employing immigrants since January 2025, and HR and legal leaders say it’s already impacting their businesses, according to a new Littler survey.Nearly two-thirds (65%) of respondents said that immigration decisions have impacted their business, with roughly one-quarter (24%) experiencing at least moderate
Office attendance hits new post-pandemic high in February
As more companies inch closer to a five-day, in-office workweek, some white-collar workers may feel like they’re back in the pre-pandemic workplace…While we’re (thankfully) not there (yet), last month was the busiest February for office attendance since February 2019, according to a recent report from location analytics platform Placer.ai. Office
Leaders Shape Results: Addressing the Manager Role In Workplace AI Adoption
If AI adoption is the goal at your organization, then the manager role cannot be ignored. Organizations have begun...