Many workers lack access to employer-provided retirement plans, data shows
“The bottom line is that if Americans are not saving for retirement through their employer, then they are probably...
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Judge dismisses Missouri lawsuit against Starbucks’ DEI practices
On Feb. 5, a federal judge in the Eastern District of Missouri dismissed a case against Starbucks, according to Reuters.The lawsuit alleged Starbucks used its DEI programming to discriminate against certain job applicants and workers. It was filed by then-Attorney General Andrew Bailey in 2025 and continued by Catherine Hanaway
60% of Generation Zers say they will pursue skilled trade work this year
Fear of AI might be driving the shift. A different survey last year found fewer than 40% of Gen...
Fewer workers say they feel a positive impact from DEI initiatives than prior years
Executives are considerably more optimistic about the effectiveness of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts than employees, according to research...
Skills gaps may be more pronounced now than a year ago
While more than half of hiring managers surveyed said they planned to take on workers in 2026, artificial intelligence...
Google employees signed a petition opposing the company’s ties to ICE. Here’s what HR needs to know.
Over 1,000 Google employees signed a petition on Feb. 6 calling on the tech company to acknowledge and take action against the state-sanctioned “violence that workers face each day” being perpetrated by federal immigration agencies, and divulge information regarding Google’s contracts with these organizations, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE),
Workplace DEI Trends Put Belongingness at the Center of the Conversation
Is there still a good reason to be discussing workplace DEI trends when businesses are retreating from these principles...
Cristen Bertling: In Public Service for the Long Haul
In 1998, Cristen Bertling was working for an electric utility company in downtown Houston. She had been in that...
What’s a Competency Assessment? 9 Examples & Approaches + FREE Template
A competency assessment helps HR leaders make informed talent management decisions and confirm their workforce has the skills, knowledge,...
Iowa Senate Bill Seeks to Limit How State Agencies Use AI
Legislation that recently advanced from an Iowa Senate subcommittee seeks to limit the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within...
Why “This Is Unfair” Isn’t a Retaliation Claim
Employees do not need to use legal buzzwords to be protected from retaliation. But they do need to complain about the right thing. General workplace grievances are not the same as opposing unlawful discrimination, and courts continue to enforce that distinction. TL;DR: An employee’s internal grievance about unfair treatment
Artificial Intelligence 2026 Business Predictions
Explore the role of artificial intelligence in predicting business trends as we look ahead in 2026. Learn what is IN and OUT in business. The post Artificial Intelligence 2026 Business Predictions appeared first on hr bartender.
Exploring the Rise of Hidden Workplace Misconduct and Unequal Accountability
Hidden workplace misconduct is on the rise, with a vast disconnect between the employee experience and the perception at...
Human Resources Formulas and Functions in Excel (Plus Free Template)
Even with all the HR tech out there, spreadsheets are still everywhere. One recent report found 90% of organizations...
Former Walgreens IT director sues over firing after bias complaint
The lawsuit alleges a hostile work environment that only intensified after his HR complaint
HR job demand lags 20% behind pre-pandemic levels
New report highlights a skills evolution and flexible work trends reshaping HR