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Utilizing AI tools without sacrificing credibility

09/08/2025
The rise of tools like ChatGPT has made it easier than ever to draft reports, emails and even job postings in minutes. But speed doesn’t always translate to quality.

White House proposed budget would eliminate OFCCP

09/02/2025
The DOL has proposed eliminating the agency by cutting funding and staff other than those programs that add veterans and enforce the Rehabilitation Act.

Federal appeals court rules that PWFA is not invalid

09/02/2025
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals says the law was legally passed and that the Constitution did not require in-person voting.

How to align HR with mission, vision and measurable results

09/02/2025
For many organizations, HR has long carried the reputation of acting reactively, focusing too much on administration or functioning as a “cost center.” Hilary McClain, HR consultant and partner at McClain Resources, challenges HR leaders to reframe those perceptions and focus on alignment, credibility and business value.

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HR teams are stuck juggling outdated systems, limited staffing and rising employee expectations, while employees are often left unclear on their options, timelines or pay.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