A recent survey finds that while many employers are exploring ICHRA (individual coverage HRAs), adoption has slowed as they worry about the stability and cost of ACA exchanges. Employers fear that marketplace volatility and potentially high premiums or out‑of‑pocket expenses for workers could underm
This week’s numbers roundup examines why some workers aren’t pursuing AI upskilling and highlights employer and leadership factors shaping that trend. It also reports how many C-suite, CHRO, and senior talent‑acquisition leaders consider their leaders “highly prepared” to guide AI adoption, pointing
A Philadelphia diversity, equity and inclusion officer alleges she was fired after reporting harassment by a Black staffer and contends the termination was retaliatory. She also says city officials forbade her from speaking publicly about equity.
Nearly half of workers say they'd let AI negotiate their pay, and about one-third of U.S. adults have already consulted AI about salaries, raises, bonuses or negotiation strategies, according to a recent report. The findings signal growing trust in AI for compensation decisions and suggest shifting
SurveyMonkey’s CPO warns that many organizations are inadvertently training future leaders to stay quiet by overvaluing measurable, AI-handled tasks and discouraging uncertainty. Companies that instead encourage employees to ask the ambiguous, human-focused questions AI can’t answer—fostering curios
A Harness report finds that roughly one in four dollars spent on AI is wasted. More than half of businesses have no dedicated owner for AI costs, increasing the risk of overspend and inefficient AI investments.
A survey from an operations platform finds that managing shifting schedules and arranging in-person meetings in hybrid workplaces is creating significant friction and hidden costs for companies. The results suggest organizations need improved tools and processes to streamline scheduling and boost co
Childhood adversity (ACEs) is common—affecting roughly 60% of adults—and produces lasting psychological and physiological changes that shape employees’ self‑perceptions, behaviors, and workplace relationships. This article highlights those impacts and introduces an evidence‑based toolkit for leaders
SHRM’s insurance carrier sued the organization Tuesday, arguing it should not have to cover a $10 million jury verdict after a jury found intentional race discrimination. The insurer contends state law bars indemnification for claims involving intentional discrimination, setting up a legal dispute o