Small businesses are increasingly driving 401(k) adoption, but rapid summer hiring is exposing payroll and compliance gaps that many SMBs can’t afford to overlook. Closing these operational and regulatory weaknesses is critical for offering retirement benefits, staying compliant, and competing for t
Organizations are experiencing AI fatigue as technology adoption outpaces human readiness—employees report being overwhelmed by unclear expectations, constant tool churn and rushed learning strategies (77% say AI increased their workload; 71% report burnout). Learning and development can address thi
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will vote June 4 on whether to rescind and replace the Biden-era strategic enforcement plan. The decision could alter federal enforcement priorities and affect employer compliance expectations going forward.
Mercy and WilliamsMarston appointed new HR leaders in May. In their announcements, both organizations emphasized the need to scale HR and talent functions to support growth and broader organizational priorities.
The Supreme Court unanimously held that workers who transport goods can qualify for the Arbitration Act’s transportation-worker exemption even if they do not cross state lines, ruling against Flowers Foods. While the decision resolves that dispute, attorneys say it offers employers limited guidance
A new Harris Poll finds six in ten workers describe their boss as toxic. Employees largely attribute poor leadership to systemic organizational failures rather than isolated personalities, signaling a need for structural change in how companies develop and support managers.
Target will begin evaluating employees on customer engagement after delivering guest experience training to more than 300,000 associates. The program emphasizes four performance factors—interaction, execution, teamwork and reliability—to standardize and improve how staff serve guests.
A recent study finds the share of workers aged 55 and older is steadily increasing, shifting workforce demographics and extending career lifecycles. HR leaders should respond by updating benefits and retirement options, offering flexible and phased-retirement arrangements, investing in reskilling an