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Which laws are keeping HR up at night?

08/25/2025
Compliance priorities tell us more than where HR’s attention is focused—they reveal where organizations feel most vulnerable. Brightmine’s State of Legal Compliance and Employment Law 2025 Report highlights the laws that dominate HR’s compliance agenda, and where attention may not match the real risks.

White House strategy outlines 5 pillars for workforce transformation

08/25/2025
The White House has released America’s Talent Strategy: Building the Workforce for the Golden Age, a five-pillar plan designed to rebuild talent pipelines, improve accountability and accelerate innovation. For HR professionals, it offers both a roadmap and a call to action.

How to turn leave into a smooth, compliant process by utilizing tech

08/18/2025
HR teams are stuck juggling outdated systems, limited staffing and rising employee expectations, while employees are often left unclear on their options, timelines or pay. The fastest path to relief? Use technology to streamline leave from start to finish without losing the human touch.

Social media meets HR: Strategies to manage legal risks and viral moments

08/18/2025
In his recent webinar, Social Media & the Law, labor and employment attorney Michael Elkins explained how social media activity can trigger lawsuits, government investigations or viral outrage that damages a brand overnight. For HR professionals, managing these risks is now a core part of the role.

Andrea Lucas confirmed as EEOC commissioner

08/11/2025
Lucas had been serving as acting chair since the beginning of the second Trump administration in January, presiding over an agency that does not have a quorum and cannot conduct substantial business until another commissioner is confirmed.

Political shifts prompt DEI pullbacks—and ripple effects for workforce diversity

08/11/2025
A new survey from Resume.org of 965 U.S. business leaders shows that diversity, equity and inclusion efforts have sharply declined in the wake of President Trump’s November 2024 reelection—and the consequences are already visible.

HR jobs evolve as technology redefines roles and pay

08/11/2025
Technology is no longer a separate function HR supports—it’s becoming part of HR’s DNA. Technology skills are rapidly reshaping HR’s value, job design and compensation. For HR professionals, that means there’s a narrowing window to reskill, rethink hiring strategies and stay competitive.

Safe + Sound Week: More than a checklist

08/04/2025
OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week, taking place August 11–17, offers a national platform to recognize progress in workplace safety while providing fresh ideas for building healthier, more resilient organizations.

Feds encourage religious talk at work

08/04/2025
According to a recent memo, the Office of Personnel Management is actively encouraging federal workers to bring their religious beliefs to work.

Paramount merger came with a DEI disclaimer

08/04/2025
When Paramount sought to merge with Skydance, an apparent condition precedent for approval by the Federal Communications Commission was that the resulting merged organization eliminate all diversity, equity and inclusion programs or initiatives.