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HR Works Podcast: Trump’s “OBBBA” and What HR Professionals Need to Know

Last summer, the Senate and House passed President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, enacting sweeping changes across all facets of the country, including substantial increases in funding for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, changes to AI policy, and many other facets that have cause anxieties among both employees and employers to skyrocket. For […]

Why Your Human Resource Information System is Creating a Compliance Blind Spot

As regulatory expectations continue to expand, organizations are under increasing pressure to prove not only that compliance training exists, but that it is actively managed, consistently applied, and defensible across a complex workforce. The logic is simple: the Human Resources Information System (HRIS)—the software that handles payroll and employee records, is the “source of truth.” […]

State Leave Laws Continue to Expand in 2026: What Multistate Employers Should Know

The new year, as always, brings with it new developments in labor and employment law. Likewise, the ever-growing labyrinth of state and local paid leave laws, including paid sick leave and family and medical leave laws, continues to develop in 2026. Some states have expanded their existing leave provisions, while others are enacting wholly new […]

HRDA Frankly Speaking: Why the C-Suite is Trading HR Jargon for Strategy

The profile of the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) is undergoing a radical transformation. According to the Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) Q3 2025 Index, the “traditional” path to the top is being rewritten. The data reveals a striking shift: 61% of new CHRO appointments are first-timers, and an impressive 77% of those leaders were promoted from within. But they […]

Navigating California’s Pay Equity Enforcement Act: What Employers Need to Know

California has long been a leader in workplace equity, but the recent passage of S.B. 642—the Pay Equity Enforcement Act (“Act”)—marks a significant turning point for employers and employees alike. Signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on October 8, 2025, the Act went into effect January 1, 2026. It introduces new requirements for pay […]

Beyond the AI Hype: 6 Capability Shifts Defining Workplace Success in 2026 

As we enter 2026, the gap between the speed of work and the speed of learning has reached a breaking point. For HR professionals, the challenge is no longer just “keeping up”; it is about redesigning capability to match the messy, high-velocity realities of daily work rather than clinging to outdated leadership models.  After spending […]

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The Strategic Partner Surge: Why CHRO Appointments Skyrocketed in 2025

The world of Human Resources (HR) saw a massive resurgence in leadership activity in 2025. According to the Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) Q3 2025 CHRO Turnover Index, global CHRO appointments jumped to 127 in the first three quarters of the year—a significant leap from the 94 recorded during the same period in the year prior. This […]

Best of SPARK HR 2025

SPARK HR was one of this year’s most informative and exciting HR conferences out there, and we had front row seats to record all best parts. From AI innovation, to reinventing what a 5-generation workforce looks like, SPARK HR welcomed leaders from around the globe to speak to HR professionals on the most pressing issues. […]

The $11.5 Million Question: When the HR Authority Fails Its Own Standards

The organization that defines HR best practices, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), is facing a major crisis following a devastating legal defeat. On December 5, 2025, a federal jury in Colorado found SHRM liable for racial discrimination and retaliation against former employee Rehab Mohamed, awarding her a total of $11.5 million in damages […]

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HR Works Podcast: Trump’s “OBBBA” and What HR Professionals Need to Know

Last summer, the Senate and House passed President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, enacting sweeping changes across all facets of the country, including substantial increases in funding for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, changes to AI policy, and many other facets that have cause anxieties among both employees and employers to skyrocket. For […]

Infographic: The Business-First CHRO Blueprint— 4 Moves to Secure Your Seat at the Table

The CHRO role had a record-breaking year, but the “price of admission” to the C-Suite has changed. With 127 global appointments in 2025, CEOS are moving away from traditional HR specialists in favor of high impact “transformation partners.” It’s no longer just about managing people—it’s about architecting the business. Whether you are an inspiring HR […]

Infographic: How HR Can Make a Manager

Let’s be real: bad managers don’t just frustrate employees; they drive your best talent out the door. The difference between a manager people tolerate and a leader people love comes down to skills HR must develop right now. Thankfully, HR Daily Advisor sat down with some of the top leadership experts to discuss practical, actionable […]

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