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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HR teams are stuck juggling outdated systems, limited staffing and rising employee expectations, while employees are often left unclear on their options, timelines or pay.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.

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.

Protecting employee data in the age of AI and remote work

08/04/2025
The most common cause of data breaches isn’t hackers—it’s employees. For HR professionals, the risks are heightened. Personnel records often contain some of the most sensitive data a company holds.

White House unveils AI action plan

07/28/2025
The plan identifies more than 90 federal policy actions across three pillars, and the Trump administration says it supports a worker-first AI agenda.

Lead the adoption: HR builds the foundation for AI readiness

07/14/2025
The C-suite is all in on AI—but that excitement isn’t reaching the people who need it most. Without formal training and clear communication, AI access is becoming a privilege of position. HR can change that.

How AI is reshaping jobs, wages and skills at record speed

06/09/2025
According to PwC’s 2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer, AI isn’t just changing the workplace—it’s redefining productivity, wages and the value of human expertise across every industry.

Set strict rules to combat AI dangers

05/19/2025
If employees don’t have guidance on how to use—and not use—artificial intelligence tools, disaster could be just a click away.

Mind the gap: Public, experts disagree on AI’s value

04/14/2025
Despite AI’s rapid rise, the public remains deeply skeptical that it is being used responsibly.

Electronic signatures: What employers need to know

04/09/2025
For centuries, a signature at the bottom of a piece of paper has meant someone agrees with what the document says. Can keystrokes carry the same legal weight as pen strokes? Yes. Two federal laws establish the legality of e-signatures in this country: the UETA and E-SIGN.