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Proper 21 ran afoul of pregnancy law by firing worker on maternity leave, EEOC alleges

Proper 21 ran afoul of pregnancy law by firing worker on maternity leave, EEOC alleges

The EEOC alleges that operators of Proper 21 in Washington, D.C., pressured a floor manager to take early maternity leave and then terminated her when she requested two additional weeks, prompting a lawsuit for violating pregnancy discrimination protections. The case highlights employer obligations

HR Dive by Laurel Kalser
05 Jun 2026

EEOC dumps strategic enforcement plan, adopts Trump-friendly alternative

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has abandoned its prior strategic enforcement plan in favor of a Trump-aligned alternative. The new approach prioritizes scrutiny of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, alleged anti‑American bias and related claims, signaling a shift in federal enforc

HR Dive by Emilie Shumway
05 Jun 2026
Police officer’s military leave bias case revived despite employer’s concessions

Police officer’s military leave bias case revived despite employer’s concessions

The 11th Circuit revived a Florida police officer’s lawsuit alleging bias related to military leave, finding that even though the city provided back pay and other corrective measures, federal law permits him to pursue additional relief. The ruling highlights that employer remediation does not necess

HR Dive by Ryan Golden
05 Jun 2026
Leaders who can’t see worker problems are creating a ‘dignity debt’

Leaders who can’t see worker problems are creating a ‘dignity debt’

As AI-driven tools push for higher productivity, many employees report increased stress and a growing demand for workplace transparency; leaders who ignore these issues are accruing a "dignity debt" that undermines engagement and retention. Addressing concerns with clear communication and realistic

HR Dive by Lara Ewen
05 Jun 2026
AI cited as top reason for US job cuts for third straight month

AI cited as top reason for US job cuts for third straight month

For the third month in a row, AI was cited as the leading reason for U.S. job cuts. In May AI-related actions were tied to a record 38,579 layoffs, accounting for 40% of all job reductions that month.

HR Dive by Alexei Alexis
05 Jun 2026
Job gains in May paint a tale of two realities, economists say

Job gains in May paint a tale of two realities, economists say

Economists say upward revisions to the past three months of payroll data show stronger-than-reported job growth, yet the headline gains mask uneven hiring: many unemployed workers continue to struggle to find work. The results point to a stronger overall labor market alongside persistent frictions a

HR Dive by Kathryn Moody
05 Jun 2026
Finding Your New Strategic Center

Finding Your New Strategic Center

Columbia Business School professor Rita McGrath previews "The Power of Strategic Centering," an upcoming HBR article in the July–August 2026 issue that introduces the concept of strategic centering. Her overview explains how leaders can identify and establish a new coherent core to align resources a

Harvard Business Review by Adi Ignatius
05 Jun 2026
AI Is Rewriting the Economics of Outsourcing

AI Is Rewriting the Economics of Outsourcing

AI is shifting the economics of outsourcing by making many previously outsourced tasks cheaper to automate and changing what vendors can and will deliver, forcing firms to rethink make-vs-buy choices. Companies should redefine which assets and capabilities they must own — especially data, IP and cri

Harvard Business Review by Abhinav Agrawal
05 Jun 2026
What a Fragmenting Digital Economy Means for Global Competition

What a Fragmenting Digital Economy Means for Global Competition

A new index of 125 countries maps how the digital economy is fragmenting, highlighting where innovation and digital capabilities are accelerating and where progress is stalling. That divergence reshapes global competition—rewarding countries that invest in digital infrastructure, skills, and governa

Harvard Business Review by Bhaskar Chakravorti
05 Jun 2026
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