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August 28, 2026

Where Do AI’s 11 Hours of Time Savings Go?

For the past several years, artificial intelligence has been promoted as a workplace productivity game changer.

August 27, 2026

The Workforce Development Challenge Ahead

Two recent reports, considered together, describe a workforce development challenge that goes beyond how artificial intelligence will change any single job.

August 26, 2026

The Cost of Employer Ghosting: Why Candidate Communication Matters

What if candidates could publicly call out your company for ghosting them?

August 22, 2026

Background Screening Rules Continue to Evolve

Background checking laws are constantly changing, and it is important for employers to keep up with changes in each location in which they conduct business.

August 21, 2026

The Human in the Loop: Why AI Accountability Still Belongs to People

Artificial intelligence has become a workplace staple for many HR professionals.

August 20, 2026

The Dos and Don’ts of Workplace Friendships

For years, employers focused on compensation, benefits, and perks as the keys to employee engagement.

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August 20, 2026

The Readiness Triad and Why Strategy Success Starts Before Launch

How many of you have had a strategic plan significantly disrupted in the last two to three years?

August 15, 2026

What Does the Future Hold for Work?

Hiring Lab predicts that by 2040, there could be 1.2 million fewer workers in the workforce and as many as 5.6 million fewer jobs.

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August 15, 2026

Pregnancy at Work: What New EEOC Lawsuits Mean for HR

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is making it clear that supporting employees during pregnancy is a growing workplace priority.

August 14, 2026

AI May Eliminate Entry-Level Tasks, but Employers Still Need Entry-Level Talent

Artificial intelligence is creating a paradox in the early-career job market.

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August 13, 2026

Why Common Workplace Phrases Such as “Please” and “ASAP” May Be Slowing Work Down

Most workplace communication is written with good intentions.

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The 65% Homeownership Statistic Misses a Growing Reality for Younger Employees

Two studies published on the same day in July reached the same conclusion from opposite directions.

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“You Do You Fridays”: How One Employer Turned Employee Well-Being into a Retention Strategy

As organizations continue searching for ways to combat burnout and improve retention...

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Menopause is Becoming a Workplace Issue

Menopause has historically been treated as a private health issue.

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Proven vs. Promising: The Hidden Bias in Leadership Potential

For decades, we've seen steady progress in expanding opportunities for women in leadership.

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Workplace Drug Testing in a Changing Landscape

To test or not to test, that is the question that is top of mind for many employers today when it comes to marijuana testing.

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ADA Challenges for Employers After Marijuana Reclassification

A major shift in federal marijuana policy is forcing employers to rethink workplace drug policies and disability accommodations.

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Hiring is Back on the Agenda: What HR Leaders Should Know About the Latest Workforce Shift

For much of the past two years, employers focused on doing more with less.

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