If nothing else is true in HR, this is: Resilience makes a difference. It seems that all recent years are filled with volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. And resilience - the ability to cope with adversity and adapt to challenges…
Leadership & Strategy
Does your boss send rambling email messages? Do employees' memes make you want to scream? Do you drive co-workers crazy with texts? Yes, yes and - as much as you'd like to think you're innocent of communication gaffes - the…
There is a version of global expansion that looks like success on paper: headcount growing across time zones, talent acquired in competitive markets, and operations running in multiple jurisdictions. But effective global workforce management is not defined by reach alone.…
Economic uncertainty and rising healthcare costs are now the top concerns for business leaders, according to a 2026 survey from the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO). As those pressures increase, more companies are expressing interest in PEOs to…
Most workplaces thrive with great managers. But some workplaces may suffer from the increasing number of "supermanagers." As companies level their org charts and eliminate middle managers, there's been a rise of supermanagers -- front-line leaders in charge of significantly…
If you talk, and it seems like no one is listening, the problem could be you. While managers know they need to communicate with more clarity, they often overwhelm others with information -- and underwhelm them with the actual message.…
In many organizations, workforce planning still follows a familiar pattern. A business need arises, a requisition is opened, and HR teams begin the traditional recruitment process to find and select the best full-time candidate. While the fundamentals of hiring haven’t…
Widespread uncertainty and rapid policy shifts during the first year of Trump 2.0 have been a “roller coaster for employers,” according to a new report from the Littler Workplace Policy Institute (WPI). To gauge employer concerns amid this uncertainty, WPI…
You need to say No, but you hate doing it. After all, your boss might think you're lazy. Or your colleague might think you're unhelpful. Your employee will resent you. Or the client will believe you don't care. Your friend…
Company all-hands meetings present great opportunities to provide clarity and connection. For fully remote organizations, the stakes are especially high. These annual gatherings are strategic culture touchpoints -- rare occasions for leaders to reinforce alignment, belonging and shared purpose across…
Companies, HR pros and employees around the world can use International Women’s Day as a catalyst for workplace equity. The annual recognition day is March 8, but it can be celebrated the entire month. The holiday is focused on celebrating…
Employees quit for a lot of reasons these days, but there's one that causes the most quits: bad bosses. jobsAlmost half of employees who quit their job in the past year say they actually loved their job but couldn't stand…
A federal judge in New York ruled from the bench that documents an individual created using generative AI and sent to his lawyer were not protected by attorney-client privilege. The decision appears to be the first federal ruling of its…
The road to team success is a lot like the one to hell. Both are paved with good intentions. While you mean well in all you do, some leadership tricks you use actually compromise results. That's what researchers found out…
Nearly a quarter (22%) of employees who witness harassment never report it. But among those who do, 38% say they were dissatisfied with their employer’s response. The data highlights a trust gap that shapes whether employees speak up at all.…
ICE activity is again drawing widespread attention, with enforcement actions that carry direct implications for employers. An ICE visit is no longer a theoretical risk – it’s a real-time event that can disrupt operations and demand immediate decisions. In those…
