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A company can expand its workforce while eliminating jobs that otherwise would have existed. That distinction matters for HR leaders evaluating claims that artificial intelligence creates jobs rather than displaces them. The question is whether AI helps an organization grow, what happens to its hiring plans, and which workers gain or lose opportunities along the […]
In early September 2026, a federal judge granted summary judgment (dismissal without a trial) to musician Lizzo’s touring company (BGBT) on claims filed by Lizzo’s former wardrobe assistant, including claims of hostile work environment, discrimination, retaliation, and claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The decision provides several practical reminders for employers and HR […]
When you manage over 500 cinemas across the U.S., understanding the numbers is crucial to keeping the business successful. SPARK Talent attendees got a sneak peek into this world with speaker Adam Murphy, Director of People Analytics for AMC Theatres. With AI, Adam explains how easy it’s become to look at large swaths of data. […]
While earning his B.A. in Business Management from Pace University at night, Darin Conselyea worked for a beverage distributor and earned his commercial driver’s license. That license landed him at United Parcel Service, where he joined the safety department, and where senior HR leaders first encouraged him to explore more opportunities within the function. A […]
In September, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) added another chapter to a long-running tug-of-war: When can an employer discipline a worker who blows up at management (sometimes with profanity) while also engaging in “concerted activity” (e.g., employees banding together to raise concerns about pay, safety, or working conditions)? NLRB Back-and-Forth In Lion Elastomers, the […]
We’ve all been there: You launch a shiny new training program, watch completion rates hit 90%+, celebrate the great survey scores, and then absolute radio silence. Six weeks later, employees are right back to their old habits, buried under competing priorities, and doing things the way they always have. Welcome to the activation gap—the frustrating […]
In advance of Election Day and early voting periods, employers should review the voting leave requirements applicable to their workforces. Although no federal law requires private employers to provide voting leave, 28 states and the District of Columbia impose some form of requirement. Generally, the leave laws vary regarding the amount and timing of leave, […]
HR chatbots help employees access essential information and complete routine tasks. However, excessive permissions and unsafe data-sharing practices can expose confidential personnel records. Employers must remain accountable for how these tools handle sensitive employee information, making security controls and clear usage policies essential. How HR Chatbots Can Expose Sensitive Personnel Data Three recurring scenarios explain […]
Pregnancy accommodation has moved from a narrow leave-management issue to a core compliance, employee relations, and litigation risk. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (the “PWFA”) requires covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations for known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. Notably, the PWFA is […]
In January 2026, NLRB General Counsel Crystal S. Carey began her term by announcing a focus on clearing a growing backlog of cases as her top priority. Unlike other newly appointed General Counsels, she did not quickly issue a sweeping list of precedents to be reconsidered, typically done by requiring Regions to submit cases implicating […]