Learn how to end the guesswork during open enrollment by using employee data to tailor benefits education—identifying who needs what information, which channels and timing work best, and why targeted outreach boosts engagement. The article outlines practical ways to collect and apply demographic, pa
CMS and the SBA have rebranded Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRA) as CHOICE Arrangements, marking a notable regulatory update for employer-sponsored defined‑contribution health benefits. New research finds growing employer interest in CHOICE Arrangements and identifies the
The U.S. Department of Labor issued new guidance to help employers prevent, recognize and respond to opioid overdoses in the workplace. This guidance is part of the Trump Administration’s Great American Recovery Initiative, which focuses on expanding addiction treatment and recovery efforts.
This article shares four real-world stories that illustrate how personality shapes performance, collaboration, and leadership in the workplace. While personality’s effects can be hard to quantify, the examples highlight measurable outcomes and practical ways organizations can factor personality into
When a team says it’s short-staffed, leaders shouldn’t assume hiring is the automatic fix—experts warn that adding people can compound problems if the root causes of workload strain aren’t resolved. Diagnose underlying issues (workflow inefficiencies, unclear priorities, or uneven task distribution)
CRF hosted a webinar (recording available) on 25 September examining the strategic questions HR leaders will need to answer by 2027 as AI reshapes work and organizations face greater technological, geopolitical and resource uncertainty. Hosted by Melissa Bull and drawing on CRF research and insights
Ollie’s Bargain Discount allegedly rejected a deaf job applicant by enforcing a requirement that candidates have the “ability to hear regularly,” a policy critics say amounts to unlawful and unnecessary discrimination. The case is one of several recent suits that underscore the danger of assuming di
This week’s roundup highlights five key numbers shaping talent and leadership, notably CHROs’ concerns that AI is generating “invisible” work for HR and frontline employees. It also reports on the size of the pay gap for Black women and other notable workforce trends from the past week.
Payscale warns that employers risk a “retention time bomb” if new hires with AI and tech expertise command higher pay than existing staff. To avoid turnover, organizations should consider equitable compensation, transparent pay policies and investments in upskilling and internal mobility.