Week 4 and Counting: Understanding the 2026 Kaiser Permanente Labor Strike
The Kaiser Permanente worker strike in 2026 shows no signs of slowing down, although 40% of workers have reportedly returned to their jobs. ...
IRS Refund Average: Who Wins the 2026 Tax Windfall?
While the average IRS tax refund typically climbs in February, the current trajectory points toward a historic redistribution of capital. ...
IRS Tax Refund Schedule: 2026 Dates & Tracking Guide
The IRS tax refund schedule has always felt like a puzzle, but in 2026, the stakes are sharpened by a slew of new mandates that effectively kill the paper check for good....
DEI Dilemmas Mount as Goldman Sachs Gets Set to Drop Board Diversity Policy
Goldman Sachs’ DEI policy takes another hit as it begins plans to drop DEI requirements from its board-candidate criteria. ...
Are Employees Beating Back a Career Crisis with an Adult “Gap Year” from Work?
Are adults contemplating taking a gap year from work? Sabbaticals aren’t unusual, but their impact on the workplace could be substantial. ...
New York City’s Paid Sick Leave Laws and the 2026 Three-Bank Hurdle
NYC’s ESSTA 2026 update mandates three separate leave banks on pay stubs. Read on to manage and avoid $500 per-employee fines. ...
The 40% Rework Tax: How AI Output Quality Issues Are Diluting Productivity Gains
AI-driven productivity gains are redefining operations, but AI output quality issues result in almost 40% of AI time savings being lost to rework. ...
California Workplace Know Your Rights: What HR needs to know
Established by SB 294 (the Workplace Know Your Rights Act), is a shift from passive workplace posters to active, individualized disclosure. ...
Could the Record High CEO Turnover Numbers Be Affecting Your Workforce?
As global CEO turnover hits a record high in 2025, it’s time to evaluate why such constant leadership change may be detrimental to your workforce. ...
How to Go From Campus to Corporate: Tips on Getting Your First Job
If you’re looking for tips on how to get your first job and start your career right, then we have a few suggestions on how to get started. ...
Digital Learning vs Personalized Human-Led Training: What Comes Out on Top?
There are many advantages to digital learning, but personalized training, particularly that led by human instructors, often fares better. ...
How E-Verify changes everything for Ohio state contractors
For HR leaders in the Buckeye State, the “wait and see” period is officially over. With the finalization of the Workforce Integrity Act (House Bill 246), Ohio...
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. ...
Why the EU Pay Transparency Trigger is HR’s New Priority
The arrival of the EU pay transparency directive represents more than a monumental shift in the European Labor Law. ...
CBS News Layoffs Expected in 2026 After Voluntary Buyouts Seek Takers
New reports of layoffs at CBS News make an appearance, suggesting 15% of its staff could see cuts by March 2026. ...
Workplace DEI Trends Put Belongingness at the Center of the Conversation
Workplace DEI trends are uncommon in 2026, but businesses still have to ensure that inclusive, unifying practices guide their operations. ...
