Federal courts are grappling with what constitutes adequate disclosure of an employee’s religious beliefs when seeking accommodations, particularly in the COVID‑19 vaccine context. Decisions have emphasized that an employer’s mere awareness of an employee’s need for accommodation isn’t enough to sho
A weekly roundup of last week’s top workplace stories, focused on the growing need for employer “bench strength.” Highlights include a substantial share of Gen Z workers planning to look for new roles before year-end, underscoring urgency around succession planning, talent development and retention.
An Emory University study found that women were less likely to apply for jobs perceived to lack gender diversity. The result suggests visible representation influences application decisions and that employers should consider how job postings and workplace signals convey gender balance to attract mor
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