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Does Burger King’s New AI Headset Take Employee Tracking Too Far?

Featured - February 27, 2026

The AI headset for Burger King employees has a friendliness tracking capability that will know if employees say “welcome” or “thank you.” ...

Efficiency Efficiency Efficiency! Jack Dorsey’s Block Turns to Layoffs, Warns More to Come

Featured - February 27, 2026

CEO Jack Dorsey has announced layoffs at Block, indicating that nearly half of its headcount will be slashed, and other businesses will likely follow suit. ...

WiseTech Global Layoffs Put the Spotlight Back on the Era of AI Investments

Featured - February 26, 2026

WiseTech Global is exploring layoffs as a part of its two-year restructuring plan to pursue AI-driven efficiency gains. ...

Union Workers Protest Layoffs at Whirlpool Over Fears of Jobs Being Offshored

Featured - February 24, 2026

Whirlpool union workers protest against the company’s decision to lay off workers, accusing the business of moving jobs away from the U.S. ...

“Data of Billions Leaked” or Did It? IDMERIT Targeted by Fake News of a Data Breach

Featured - February 23, 2026

Fake news regarding an IDMERIT data breach exposes the dark sides of digital operations, where unbacked reports add to extortion attempts. ...

‘How do I track my IRS tax refund?’ and other questions answered!

Compensation - February 23, 2026

If you’re wondering ‘Where’s my refund?’, we have got you covered with all your IRS track tax refund questions answered under the sun. ...

The Frontline Pivot: The Lowe’s Layoffs Reveal the 2026 Retail Strategy

Featured - February 19, 2026

The layoffs at Lowe’s are expected to affect 600 corporate and support employees in April, adding to the stream of cuts in the retail sector. ...

Week 4 and Counting: Understanding the 2026 Kaiser Permanente Labor Strike

Featured - February 18, 2026

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?

Featured - February 18, 2026

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

Featured - February 18, 2026

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

Featured - February 18, 2026

Goldman Sachs’ DEI policy takes another hit as it begins plans to drop DEI requirements from its board-candidate criteria. ...

New York City’s Paid Sick Leave Laws and the 2026 Three-Bank Hurdle

Featured - February 17, 2026

NYC’s ESSTA 2026 update mandates three separate leave banks on pay stubs. Read on to manage and avoid $500 per-employee fines. ...

California Workplace Know Your Rights: What HR needs to know

Featured - February 17, 2026

Established by SB 294 (the Workplace Know Your Rights Act), is a shift from passive workplace posters to active, individualized disclosure. ...

How E-Verify changes everything for Ohio state contractors

Featured - February 15, 2026

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

Featured - February 14, 2026

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

Employee Benefits - February 13, 2026

The arrival of the EU pay transparency directive represents more than a monumental shift in the European Labor Law. ...