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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.

Why you need to update job descriptions annually

01/05/2026
While no federal law specifies that employers must provide each employee with an up-to-date job description, it’s a serious mistake not to do so.

Unemployment hits four-year high amid labor market transformation

01/02/2026
The latest employment data paints a sobering picture: Unemployment hit 4.6% in November 2025, the highest rate since September 2021, as employers added only 64,000 jobs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. While the numbers tell an incomplete story, they reveal a labor market under strain from multiple pressures.

Inclusion habits that should last beyond the calendar year

12/22/2025
Workplace conversations about inclusion often rise and fall with the calendar. Recognition months prompt reflection, learning and good intentions, but those efforts don’t always translate into day-to-day behavior. HR teams sit at the center of that gap, with the opportunity to turn moments of awareness into practical habits that shape how employees experience work year-round.

How to keep holiday celebrations safe and respectful

12/15/2025
Holiday events can strengthen team bonds, but they can also amplify risk when alcohol, a relaxed atmosphere and end-of-year stress converge. Marjorie Mesidor, an employment attorney and founding partner at Mesidor PLLC, says HR can set the tone long before anyone steps into the venue.

When shutdown ends, here’s how DOL restarts

11/10/2025
Eventually, the federal government shutdown will end, but bringing federal agencies back online will take time. That means employers will have to exercise patience as they look for guidance.

How to support employees during Breast Cancer Awareness Month—and beyond

10/20/2025
Employers can provide invaluable support to employees who receive this terrifying diagnosis. That includes offering cancer-support benefits. What better time to consider these offerings than during October, designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month?

DOL senior leadership team now in place

10/20/2025
The DOL can now move forward with what are anticipated to be substantial changes.

Senate confirms EEOC commissioner; quorum restored

10/14/2025
On Oct. 7, the U.S. Senate confirmed over 100 Trump administration nominees, including Brittany Panuccio as a EEOC commissioner. Her appointment restores a quorum to the commission, creating a Republican majority and allowing it to again fully function.

Leadership defense strategies for HR and managers—accountability is key

10/14/2025
At the 2025 HR Specialist Summit, author and consultant Paul Falcone presented Leadership Defense: Verbal & Documented Disciplinary Interventions, focusing on how HR and managers can protect their organization and their people through clear, consistent accountability. Leadership defense, he explained, is about structure, fairness and helping employees succeed before problems escalate, not punishment.