Your HR Career

What’s keeping HR up at night—and how to finally get some sleep

05/18/2026

From shifting federal policies and rising discrimination claims to religious accommodation challenges and the complexities of remote work, today’s HR professionals are being asked to do more, while the rules continue to change.

Congress may reauthorize expired workforce development law

05/11/2026

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy.

From claims to calm: What HR gets wrong about lawsuits

05/11/2026

Lawsuits rarely start with something dramatic. They start small. And the outcome is rarely as surprising as it feels.

Labor secretary resigns amid controversy

04/27/2026

In a statement posted on social media, Lori Chavez-DeRemer thanked President Donald Trump, saying, “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve in this historic Administration and work for the greatest President of my lifetime.”

Employees don’t want to be managers—tips for HR

04/20/2026

Workers are increasingly prioritizing job security, skill development and stability over advancement for its own sake.

Negotiating workplace conflicts: 9 tips for managers

04/02/2026

Conflict happens in all corners of the workplace. If issues aren’t settled, bad things can happen. But supervisors and managers don’t need to become certified mediators to settle disputes.

Litigation pressures are shifting and HR sits at the center of risk

02/09/2026

Employment and labor disputes continue to rank among the most common and fastest-evolving areas of exposure for U.S. employers, even as overall litigation volumes fluctuate. Risk is not disappearing; it’s changing shape, and policies that once felt settled now require closer scrutiny and tighter execution.

Here’s how to plan for potential civil disturbances

02/02/2026

It may be time for employers to do some contingency planning should civil unrest hit locally. Here’s what employers can do.

Subtle ways employers encourage a return to the office without triggering backlash

01/26/2026

Many employers want more employees back in the office, but few want to relive the backlash that followed earlier return-to-office mandates. Instead of issuing rigid requirements, organizations are increasingly relying on quieter, less confrontational approaches that nudge behavior without sparking open resistance. For HR teams, these strategies can be effective, but only when applied thoughtfully and equitably.

December jobs data signals a potential year of cautious hiring

01/20/2026

Payroll growth slowed sharply in December, but the labor market did not crack. Instead, the latest federal data points to a year defined by caution, concentration and tough trade-offs for employers deciding where to place their bets next.