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EntertainHR: Fourth Wing’s Basgiath War College: An HR Nightmare Dressed In Dragon Riding Leathers 

By Carli Smith, Senior Associate, FordHarrison Jun 24, 2026 EntertainHR

Updated: Jun 24, 2026

Rebecca Yarros’s Fourth Wing centers on Basgiath War College, an elite military academy that produces elite dragon riders capable of defending Navarre. While Basgiath exists in a fantasy military state rather than a contemporary workplace, an HR department dropped into Navarre would likely shut down the Riders Quadrant before lunch. Basgiath is full of lessons for real-life employers, to ensure their workplace adheres to the workplace, safety, […]

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Study Finds Jobseekers Losing Trust in Hiring

By Tammy Binford, Contributing Editor Jun 23, 2026 Recruiting

Updated: Jun 23, 2026

Too many scams, too much ghosting, and artificial intelligence (AI) that’s out to get them—those are just a few perceptions making jobseekers frustrated. Not too many years ago, jobseekers were more confident in finding employment. And they didn’t hesitate to leave a job not exactly to their liking because they felt they could quickly find […]

HRDA Frankly Speaking: The $2B Pivot— How This Construction Firm Dropped the Office Mandate and Doubled Its Revenue

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Jun 22, 2026 HRDA Frankly Speaking

Updated: Jun 23, 2026

While most companies are mandating return-to-office (RTO) policies, one construction giant is celebrating ten years of doing things completely differently. Back in 2016, Shawmut Design and Construction faced a talent crisis. Engagement surveys revealed that high-performing employees—especially women in their 20s to 40s—were leaving the firm at an alarming rate due to rigid work schedules. […]

Why Career Development Is Becoming One of the Strongest Retention Strategies

By Jenn Harrold, NewDay USA Jun 22, 2026 Recruiting

Updated: Jul 2, 2026

There’s a shift in how employees think about their careers, and the companies paying closest attention are the ones building stronger, more loyal teams. Workers today place a higher premium on growth, development, and long-term opportunity than many employers have historically recognized. Traditional workplace perks like wellness stipends, or flexible Fridays, are certainly worthwhile, but […]

SHRM Rolls Out a Data-Driven Playbook to Reshape Corporate I&D

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Jun 19, 2026 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Jun 22, 2026

For nearly a decade, corporate inclusion efforts were all about signing pledges, building coalitions, and making big promises. But in today’s intense legal and cultural environment, good intentions simply aren’t enough to protect a business or unite a workforce. To meet this high-stakes moment, SHRM has officially launched the SHRM Center for Inclusion and Diversity […]

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Workplace Pressures Take a Toll, but Employers Can Help

By Tammy Binford, Contributing Editor Jun 19, 2026 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jun 19, 2026

Evidence is piling up that many in today’s workplace are not OK. Stressors like financial insecurity, worries about AI, and political strife spilling into the workplace are dragging people down. And employers and employees aren’t always coping well. While no perfect solution is likely to surface, suggestions abound on how employers can help. Trust Versus […]

To See or Not to See: Disciplined Worker Entitled to View Employer’s Surveillance Footage

By Charlie Plumb, McAfee & Taft Jun 19, 2026 Uncategorized

Updated: Jun 19, 2026

Although it involves the claim of a union employee under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), a recent labor board decision reminds us that, under some circumstances, an employee may request that their employer provide them with workplace surveillance footage that is relevant to a disciplinary decision. Casino’s Surveillance System Captures Video of Staff Meeting […]

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Cannabis Reclassification is a Turning Point: HR and Compliance Teams Must Be Ready 

By Deborah Saneman, CEO, Würk Jun 19, 2026 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jun 19, 2026

On April 23, 2026, the Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration took the most consequential step in federal cannabis policy in more than five decades, placing FDA-approved cannabis products and state-licensed medical marijuana into Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act. A DEA hearing beginning June 29, 2026, will consider whether broader rescheduling, including recreational […]

Faces of HR: How Guardian’s Stacey Hoin Trades Legal Briefs for Human Connections

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Jun 18, 2026 Faces of HR

Updated: Jun 18, 2026

Stacey Hoin didn’t take the traditional path to the top of the HR world. She actually started her career in a courtroom. As a corporate lawyer specializing in major business mergers and acquisitions, she learned early on how companies tick from a financial and structural level. But when she pivoted into labor and employment law, […]

Creating Useful Performance Reviews

By Michael P. Maslanka, UNT Dallas College of Law Jun 18, 2026 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jun 18, 2026

I didn’t like giving reviews, and I don’t like receiving them. There must be a better way. Here are some suggestions generated by “Gen AI Could Fix Performance Reviews—or Make Them Even Worse,” an article in the Harvard Business Review by Chrysanthos Dellarocas (May 26, 2026). Challenge We all fool ourselves. A recent study shows […]