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Walgreens gets partial win over ex-manager it claimed closed stores too early

Walgreens gets partial win over ex-manager it claimed closed stores too early

A New Mexico federal judge gave Walgreens a partial victory in a suit by a former manager who alleged racial disparate treatment over closing stores early. The court ruled the two racial comparators the plaintiff offered were not sufficiently similar to show disparate treatment, narrowing the plaint

HR Dive by Ryan Golden
17 Aug 2026
4 new legal questions being raised by background and identity checks

4 new legal questions being raised by background and identity checks

The article outlines four emerging legal questions surrounding background and identity checks and explains how developments in artificial intelligence and shifting political forces are changing how those laws are interpreted and applied. It highlights the practical implications for employers, screen

HR Dive by Robert T. Quackenboss and Evangeline C. Paschal
17 Aug 2026
Mailbag: Do we need Form I-9s for employees hired long ago?

Mailbag: Do we need Form I-9s for employees hired long ago?

A Littler attorney says that while nearly all employees require a Form I-9, there are rare circumstances in which long-tenured hires may be exempt. Employers should check hire dates and applicable recordkeeping rules to determine whether an I-9 is needed or must be retained.

HR Dive by Kate Tornone
17 Aug 2026
Bank of America won’t let employees work remotely 2 days in a row

Bank of America won’t let employees work remotely 2 days in a row

Bank of America updated its remote-work policy to prohibit employees from working remotely two consecutive days, including a remote Friday through Monday. The restriction takes effect in mid-September, according to a policy update employees received earlier this month.

HR Dive by Gabrielle Saulsbery
17 Aug 2026
The Power of Opportunity Mindset in Hiring

The Power of Opportunity Mindset in Hiring

Research shows that an "opportunity mindset"—willingness to take chances on less-proven candidates—shapes recruitment, engagement, effort, and retention far more than compensation or job design by unlocking overlooked motivation and potential. Yet many leaders default to safe bets, favoring perfectl

MIT Sloan Management Review by Emilio J. Castilla. Emilio J. Castilla is the NTU Professor of Management and professor of work and organization studies at the MIT Sloan School of Management, and he codirects the MIT Institute for W
17 Aug 2026
Learning Insights: Danielle Ford upholds curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge

Learning Insights: Danielle Ford upholds curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge

Danielle Ford explains she was drawn to learning and development by a desire to help people succeed and an early recognition of how learning, performance and technology drive organizational results. Now a leader in technical training and workforce development, she’s shifted from individual course de

Chief Learning Officer by Elizabeth Loutfi-Hipchen
14 Aug 2026
Blog: What if we’re building AI agents the same careless way we’ve been building jobs for sixty years?

Blog: What if we’re building AI agents the same careless way we’ve been building jobs for sixty years?

In a Microsoft Copilot session Ali Akkaya argues we should move beyond “how do I write a better prompt?” to designing workflows for multi-agent AI systems—treating them like teams with managers, specialists, hand-offs and clear accountability. That reframing makes agent orchestration an operating‑mo

Corporate Research Forum by Khan Ash
13 Aug 2026
Blog: What happens to job design when we can test a role before we build it?

Blog: What happens to job design when we can test a role before we build it?

Ali Akkaya argues that generative AI finally lets organizations prototype and test job roles (scope, tools, authority, hand-offs) before committing people, turning job design into an intentional, fast experiment rather than slow guesswork. The bigger risk isn’t the tech itself but who owns the desig

Corporate Research Forum by Khan Ash
13 Aug 2026
Why Water Management Is a Strategic Concern

Why Water Management Is a Strategic Concern

Although water covers 70% of the planet, only about 0.5% is effectively usable, and shifting climate, pollution, and rising demand are creating intensifying water risks that threaten health, economic development, societal stability, and security. Businesses can no longer treat water as a mere utilit

MIT Sloan Management Review by Frederik Dahlmann, Veronica H. Villena, and Jens K. Roehrich. Frederik Dahlmann is an associate professor of strategy and sustainability at Warwick Business School. Veronica H. Villena is the Loui Oli
13 Aug 2026
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