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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.

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.

OSHA penalty adjustments good news for small employers

07/28/2025
The new policy increases penalty reductions for small employers, making it easier for small businesses to invest resources in compliance and hazard abatement.

Detailed personnel records defeat bias claim

07/28/2025
Employers who keep detailed personnel records that include objective, fact-driven performance reviews often win discrimination lawsuits soon after the employee sues.

Compliance overload: Measuring the time cost for HR

07/28/2025
Legal compliance is becoming one of the most time-consuming responsibilities for HR departments. This time commitment reflects how complex employment law has become—but it also signals a resource imbalance.

Which DOL regs could vanish? Top 4 to watch

07/28/2025
The Department of Labor has identified over 60 regulations for elimination. These are the top four regulations slated for elimination that most affect employers.

Building a skills-powered workforce: Turning strategy into impact

07/28/2025
Upskilling is no longer a future-facing perk—it’s a present-tense necessity. Yet a disconnect persists: While designing talent processes around skills rose to No. 3 on HR’s 2025 priority list, only 37% of executives expect it to generate ROI this year.

Funding gaps put compliance confidence at risk

07/21/2025
Confidence in employment law compliance is high—but for many organizations, that confidence isn’t backed by budget. While 78% of organizations say they’re well prepared to handle labor and employment compliance issues, only 49% believe those initiatives are adequately funded.

What’s shaping HR in 2025: Skills, trust and the productivity push

07/21/2025
As the lines between human and machine work continue to blur, Mercer’s 2024–2025 Global Talent Trends report outlines how HR leaders must evolve their priorities to keep pace with shifting talent demands, workforce expectations and business risks.