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With 2026 upon us, businesses, employees, and policymakers alike are preparing for the year ahead, and with it come anticipated shifts in the labor and employment landscape. Each year brings its own set of challenges and opportunities, from regulatory changes to evolving workplace trends, and 2026 is no exception. Understanding these expected developments is essential […]
Over the 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. […]
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.” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) use is now pervasive, and the era of AI-generated employee communication has arrived. Employers are increasingly encountering emails and letters that feel a little too polished, unusually structured, or strangely impersonal, not to mention completely different from any other communication they’ve ever received from employees. Many employees are turning to AI tools […]
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 […]
In the world of global travel and technology, staying ahead requires more than just good software—it requires a “people-first” heartbeat. As the Chief People Officer at American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), Patti Huska is that heartbeat. Overseeing a massive, 26,000-strong workforce across more than 40 countries, Huska doesn’t just manage HR; she architects a culture of resilience. […]