Corporate sustainability is under pressure—net-zero pledges are being scaled back, regulation is loosening in places, and shareholders are demanding clearer business cases, leaving sustainability leaders often defending their function amid an implicit profit‑versus‑purpose framing. Rather than drama
HR technology delivers its real value not through feature overload but through the service that surrounds it — expert guidance, thoughtful implementation and ongoing support. Investing in a service-led platform ensures better adoption, sustained use and stronger business outcomes than simply chasing
A CLO’s rollout of an AI copilot shows the new reality: adoption alone isn’t enough—teams that adopt often don’t share lessons and teams that struggle don’t reveal problems, so learning gets stuck instead of spreading. With AI reshaping capabilities faster than curricula can keep up, organizations m
Starbucks reached a settlement with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier to end a lawsuit alleging the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion practices unlawfully excluded or disfavored nonminorities. The agreement, which mirrors recent federal enforcement activity, resolves the state’s claims
Butterball agreed to a settlement after the EEOC alleged the company was liable when a third‑party vendor failed to process an ADA leave request. The outcome reinforces the EEOC’s position that employers cannot delegate their duty to comply with federal law to outside administrators and must closely
A new report warns that widespread cynicism about pay is creating a significant risk for companies. Marsh’s global rewards leader says a depleted workforce combined with pay distrust creates a precarious moment for employers, underscoring the need to reassess compensation and reward strategies.
AI-generated interview summaries create a durable paper trail that can permanently record a candidate’s missteps and capture insensitive or potentially illegal interviewer comments. Recruiters and hiring teams may not be prepared to manage the privacy, compliance and reputational risks those lasting