Schedule Policy/Career Rule: The New At-Will Federal Era
The federal workforce shifted fundamentally this week. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) just finalized the Schedule Policy/Career Rule. ...
Shutdown Back Pay Update 2026: Do furloughed employees get paid?
Do furloughed employees get back pay? Your legal rights under GEFTA after the federal shutdown of 2026 cover a lot more. ...
2026 Update: Is government shutdown back pay required by law?
Are you covered? What pay protections during government shutdown guarantee retroactive pay, and are federal, furloughed and contractors covered? ...
HR’s Playbook for 2025 Federal Government Shutdown
The federal government shutdown in 2026, which began at midnight on January 31, has once again transformed our civil service into a collateral pawn of partisan brinkmansh...
How PayDay Super in Australia benefits women’s retirements
We did a bit of digging and found that PayDay Super benefits might actually be a critical tool for closing the gender wealth gap in Australia. ...
Your Guide to Compliance Before the PayDay Super Start Date
If you’ve been keeping a pulse on the Australian workforce lately, you’ve heard the term ‘PayDay Super’. PayDay Super represents the most significant shake-up to ...
What’s happening with the 2026 tax changes?
You can either adapt to the new tax changes for 2026 and find the leverage, or you can let the new tax laws for 2026 dictate your savings. ...
2026 Roth 401(k) vs. Roth IRA Limits: All that HR must know
The Roth 401K limits for 2026 allow a $24,500 deferral. This is quite a jump over the IRA. But this is not it, there’s a lot to uncover. ...
Why employers need an OBBBA audit now
OBBBA was signed into law on July 4, 2025, and extends the best parts of the 2017 tax reforms while also bringing a few curveballs. ...
How Meta layoffs in 2026 highlight the shift from performance to strategy
Meta layoffs in 2026 have reignited a fierce debate: are job cuts a reflection of employee merit of shifting corporate shims? ...
How HR leaders are bridging the remote connection gap in 2026
How do we foster genuine human connection when the office is a digital construct, and especially when employees feel isolated. ...
Is your payroll ready for statutory sick pay reforms in 2026?
Stop asking “what is statutory sick pay” and start preparing for the new SSP changes to the sick pay reforms in 2026 before its too late. ...
The HR Leader’s Guide to OBBBA Payroll Compliance in 2026
As the IRS releases the 2026 tax brackets, employers must know OBBBA payroll compliance, permanent extension of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). ...
Employment Rights Act 2025: Day-One Sick Pay & New Rights
The Employment Rights Act 2025 is officially law in the UK as of 18 December 2025, marking a monumental shift in the way we work. ...
2026 Guide on Workplace Mental Health & Psychological Safety
The challenge has swiftly shifted from managing productivity to fostering psychological safety of high-performing teams and those teetering on the edge of burnout. ...
Celebrate office Thanksgiving party? Here are fun ideas for Thanksgiving 2025
This Thanksgiving Day could be the perfect excuse for HR professionals to gather employees in a celebration that goes beyond office parties. ...
