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Coalition requests judge halt Trump’s anti-DEI contractor order

Coalition requests judge halt Trump’s anti-DEI contractor order

A coalition led by the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education has asked a federal judge to block President Trump’s executive order targeting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) contractors. The group filed a lawsuit challenging the order in April and is seeking to halt its

HR Dive by Emilie Shumway
09 Jun 2026
Employers don’t have to build the AI algorithm to own the liability

Employers don’t have to build the AI algorithm to own the liability

Many employers and HR leaders assume legal risk rests with the vendor that created or licensed an AI tool, but courts and regulators increasingly hold organizations that select, deploy or act on AI outputs responsible for harms. To reduce exposure, employers should vet vendors, insist on contractual

HR Dive by Tara Humma
09 Jun 2026
Trump’s $100K fee for H-1B visas struck down

Trump’s $100K fee for H-1B visas struck down

A federal judge struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 fee for H‑1B visas, ruling it amounted to an unlawful tax on the program for highly skilled foreign workers. The decision removes that costly barrier for employers hiring H‑1B talent and could prompt changes in how the visa program is f

HR Dive by Natalie Schwartz
09 Jun 2026
Informal mentorships may be the most effective, HR leader says

Informal mentorships may be the most effective, HR leader says

An HR leader says informal mentorships can be more effective than formal programs because their flexibility lets mentor–mentee ties develop organically. Michelle Kilroy, chief people and communications officer at The Weather Co., emphasizes that this natural development is a key benefit.

HR Dive by Ryan Golden
09 Jun 2026
AI is creating a ‘joy paradox’ at work, BCG finds

AI is creating a ‘joy paradox’ at work, BCG finds

BCG finds that AI is boosting workers’ job satisfaction yet simultaneously raising their cognitive load, creating a “joy paradox” at work. Leaders should recognize this trade-off and balance the productivity gains of AI with measures to manage complexity and support employee well‑being.

HR Dive by Lara Ewen
09 Jun 2026
People who eagerly seek out managerial positions may be least suited for the roles

People who eagerly seek out managerial positions may be least suited for the roles

A recent study suggests that while strong managers can drive company success even more than the combined skills of their teams, those who most eagerly pursue managerial roles are often the least suited for them. Organizations should therefore reassess promotion criteria and evaluate management poten

HR Dive by Lara Ewen
09 Jun 2026
Companies aren’t prepared for how AI is accelerating impersonation attacks, report shows

Companies aren’t prepared for how AI is accelerating impersonation attacks, report shows

Security firm Outtake warns that AI is accelerating impersonation attacks that spoof executives’ identities, and many companies are not prepared to stop them. Organizations generally aren’t taking proactive enough measures to detect and block these schemes, leaving leadership and sensitive data vuln

HR Dive by Eric Geller
09 Jun 2026
Balancing Team Engagement and Psychological Safety

Balancing Team Engagement and Psychological Safety

Leaders shape both team engagement and psychological safety, and while the ideal balance yields high performance, many teams—especially senior leadership groups—tilt toward protecting reputation or avoiding conflict instead of shared responsibility. Melvyn Payne of Advanced People Strategies describ

Hogan Assessments by Kelly Ledbetter
09 Jun 2026
New Data on How We’re Really Using AI

New Data on How We’re Really Using AI

The Insider (June 8, 2026) features managing editor Gretchen Gavett’s overview of the third annual study on how people actually use AI. The article summarizes fresh data and trends that leaders and talent-development professionals can use to inform policy, training, and adoption strategies.

Harvard Business Review by Gretchen Gavett
09 Jun 2026
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