“How do we make sure that we’re able to find things when an employee is first challenged, versus waiting until they’re really at that breaking point?” author Stephen Sokoler tells HR Brew.
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Legislative lowdown: Minnesota, Maryland may delay paid family leave
Paid leave programs enacted in two different states may be delayed due to efforts by lawmakers and government officials.
This recruiting leader has recommended top candidates turn down roles
“We’re not selling space here. This is somebody’s life and well-being.”
Paul Lieberstein reflects on the beloved role of Toby Flenderson, 20 years after ‘The Office’ premiered
The writer, showrunner, and actor told HR Brew that he feels ‘a kinship’ with HR leaders.
New research identifies tangible impacts of AI on HR
“We’re in this more pragmatic phase now. Where do we spend our money to get the biggest bang for the buck, because we already know this stuff’s gonna work?”
What the heck is an AI agent and how will it impact HR?
Agents mark an ability shift from AI assistance to AI autonomy right inside the workflow.
Abortion bans are changing career calculations for workers who want kids
A recent survey finds reproductive health access is top-of-mind for US adults, and this has implications for HR leaders.
What HR needs to know about the ‘task masking’ trend
Plus, how to prevent your workforce from doing it.
Job gains in February were strong, but ‘stormy clouds’ are on the horizon, experts say
Employers added 151,000 jobs in February, but the federal workforce cuts and tariffs could rain on growth.
World of HR: Canada will support businesses if tariffs take effect, employment minister promises
Employers in Canada and the US are on edge as they grapple with uncertainty.
RTO mandates are not leading to more collaboration, connectivity, or innovation
“We can’t just bring people back to the office, and changing nothing else, assume that all of a sudden we get collaboration, or all of a sudden we get connectivity,” a McKinsey partner tells HR Brew.
Cameo puts its money where its office is with new RTO policy
The video messaging platform is betting workers will comply with a four-day-a-week RTO policy, thanks to a raise.
How the federal government’s RTO may affect corporate America
President Trump’s approach to RTO in the federal government may trickle down into the private sector.
Trump claims private companies have ended DEI during address to Congress
In reality, many companies are sticking with their DEI initiatives, or positioned to “wait-and-see.”
Two factors account for most of the gender pay gap. Here’s what HR can do about them.
While women switch jobs at a similar frequency to men, they take career breaks more often, and for longer periods of time, a recent report from the McKinsey Global Institute finds.
Don’t bring employees back to the 2019 workplace
“People coming into the office, they should be, we should be, focusing on community building and building up those relationships that we’ve lost because of the pandemic.”