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Why Every High-Performing Leader Needs a Pacer

Why Every High-Performing Leader Needs a Pacer

Elite athletes use pacers to regulate speed, reduce cognitive load, and free mental energy for execution and endurance — a support that steps away once its job is done. Leaders similarly benefit from someone or something that helps set and maintain the right pace, preventing over- or under-driving p

MIT Sloan Management Review by Jim Detert and Rahul Bhandari. Jim Detert is the John L. Colley Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business and the author of Choosing Courage: The E
14 Oct 2026
What high-impact training videos have in common

What high-impact training videos have in common

Many training videos earn high completion rates but fail to change on-the-job behavior because they focus on explaining a topic rather than teaching observable, performance-based actions. To boost impact without big budgets, define the target job behavior with managers before scripting, adapt the vi

Chief Learning Officer by Elizabeth Loutfi-Hipchen
14 Oct 2026
How to Work Successfully with Passive-Aggressive Leaders

How to Work Successfully with Passive-Aggressive Leaders

Passive-aggressive leaders—captured by Hogan’s Leisurely scale—often appear agreeable but conceal resentment, saying yes while failing to follow through, which stalls projects and undermines team productivity. The Hogan Development Survey warns this “dark side” behavior can become a career-derailing

Hogan Assessments by Erin Robinson
13 Oct 2026
Workday brings autopilots to hiring, payroll in autonomous AI bet

Workday brings autopilots to hiring, payroll in autonomous AI bet

Workday introduced autonomous AI "autopilots" for hiring, payroll and broader finance and HR workflows that will anticipate needs and take actions. The tools include customer-defined controls so organizations can set guardrails for the autonomous decisions and actions.

HR Dive by Alexei Alexis
13 Oct 2026
Roofer sues after allegedly being told ‘no one pays overtime in construction work’

Roofer sues after allegedly being told ‘no one pays overtime in construction work’

A roofer has sued after being allegedly told “no one pays overtime in construction work,” raising questions about employer compliance with federal wage laws. While some salaried employees may be exempt from the FLSA’s overtime rules, blue‑collar construction workers are typically nonexempt and entit

HR Dive by Emilie Shumway
13 Oct 2026
SHRM loses service dog trial, owes former job applicant $400K

SHRM loses service dog trial, owes former job applicant $400K

A court ordered SHRM to pay $400,000 to a former job applicant after losing a trial over a service dog dispute. SHRM said it strongly disagrees and is considering an appeal, while the plaintiff’s attorneys vowed to “vigorously defend” the judgment.

HR Dive by Emilie Shumway
13 Oct 2026
‘Capability anxiety’ may be pulling companies down

‘Capability anxiety’ may be pulling companies down

A WTW survey of more than 500 employers finds just 30% have established processes for identifying and tracking worker skills, suggesting widespread "capability anxiety" among organizations. Without robust skills tracking, companies may struggle to plan workforce strategy, target upskilling, and adap

HR Dive by Kathryn Moody
13 Oct 2026
HR leaders feel positive about their outlook, but can’t back it up with numbers

HR leaders feel positive about their outlook, but can’t back it up with numbers

Betterworks’ 2026 report finds HR leaders remain upbeat about their organizations’ outlook but lack the quantitative evidence to demonstrate impact. The study highlights a gap between confidence and measurable outcomes and urges HR to tighten data practices and metrics to prove ROI and guide strateg

HR Dive by Caroline Colvin
13 Oct 2026
Noncompete agreements may not do what they’re supposed to do

Noncompete agreements may not do what they’re supposed to do

A recent study finds that noncompete clauses make it harder for firms to recruit talent while failing to stop confidential information from leaking. The results suggest noncompetes may be ineffective and counterproductive, prompting employers to reconsider restrictive hiring practices and seek alter

HR Dive by Lara Ewen
13 Oct 2026
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