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Language that evoked slavery keeps front desk worker’s hostile work environment claim alive

Language that evoked slavery keeps front desk worker’s hostile work environment claim alive

A court allowed a front desk worker’s hostile work environment claim to proceed after co-workers used language evoking slavery, highlighting that such conduct can meet the threshold for actionable harassment. The decision underscores that courts closely examine whether an employer’s investigation an

HR Dive by Ryan Golden
23 Sep 2026
Nearly half of workers say they don’t want AI in payroll

Nearly half of workers say they don’t want AI in payroll

Nearly half of workers say they don’t want AI used in payroll, signaling significant employee concern as organizations explore automation in compensation. Reports show AI adoption in total rewards is still in its early stages, suggesting employers should proceed cautiously and prioritize transparenc

HR Dive by Ginger Christ
23 Sep 2026
IBM report warns AI could erode human skills deemed vital by CHROs

IBM report warns AI could erode human skills deemed vital by CHROs

An IBM report warns that AI adoption could erode critical human skills that CHROs consider essential, raising fresh concerns about declines in employee cognition. This latest finding echoes prior warnings about AI’s potential to diminish human capabilities and underscores the need for HR leaders to

HR Dive by Ryan Golden
23 Sep 2026
Employees use AI, but many say they don’t know why

Employees use AI, but many say they don’t know why

Many employees are adopting AI tools even though many say they don’t understand why they’re using them. With workload levels remaining similar for AI users and nonusers, a vice president at Culture Amp urges organizations to reassess the overall ROI of their AI investments.

HR Dive by Lara Ewen
23 Sep 2026
Why Design Thinking Needs a Responsibility Reboot

Why Design Thinking Needs a Responsibility Reboot

A recent court verdict against Meta and Google highlights that user-centered design methods—like design thinking—can unintentionally produce harmful outcomes by optimizing for what users appear to want. Interviews with 27 senior leaders across tech, pharma, and design firms show repeated ethical bli

MIT Sloan Management Review by Pietro Micheli, Jatinder Jit (J.J.) Singh, Minu Kumar, and Neil Goldberg. Pietro Micheli is a professor of business performance and innovation at the University of Warwick’s Warwick Business School. J
23 Sep 2026
Summary Notes and Webinar Recording: Where Does AI Really Create Value?

Summary Notes and Webinar Recording: Where Does AI Really Create Value?

On 17 September 2026 CRF launched its AI in HR Series with Prof. Rob Briner and Johannes Sundlo, stressing that organisations must prioritise where AI truly creates value rather than moving fast to avoid falling behind. The webinar introduced CRF’s Seven Key Principles for AI in HR — a practical fra

Corporate Research Forum by Flynn Thomas
23 Sep 2026
Learning is the new edge

Learning is the new edge

As AI commoditizes analysis, the competitive edge has shifted from data access to the ability to interpret and apply insights in context. Drawing on experience at Donorbox, the author urges leaders to build human-centered AI capabilities—starting with strict discretion and governance around inputs (

Chief Learning Officer by Elizabeth Loutfi-Hipchen
23 Sep 2026
Maryland governor’s AI framework focuses on regulation and reskilling

Maryland governor’s AI framework focuses on regulation and reskilling

Gov. Wes Moore’s new AI framework emphasizes regulation and workforce reskilling, beginning with the formation of committees and broad stakeholder engagement to shape policy. It will build on Maryland’s existing workplace AI law, which already regulates the technology’s use on the job.

HR Dive by Emilie Shumway
22 Sep 2026

Judge tosses former Purdue diversity chief’s race bias and retaliation claims

A judge dismissed a former Purdue diversity chief’s claims of race discrimination and retaliation after finding the three colleagues the executive pointed to were not suitably comparable. With those proposed comparators rejected, the court threw out the plaintiff’s central allegations.

HR Dive by Emilie Shumway
22 Sep 2026
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