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I’m not the biggest fan of television these days. While there may be more content than ever, I’d opine that the quality is far inferior than when there were only three channels during my formative years in the 1980s. Suffice it to say, I always am looking for something new and interesting (recommendations can be […]
Gen AI tools are now embedded in daily business operations—from drafting emails and summarizing documents to analyzing data and preparing internal reports—whether they’re sanctioned or not. But as companies and employees adopt these tools, courts are beginning to address an important question: Are AI prompts, uploads, and outputs safe from discovery? Two recent federal decisions […]
Over the past few months, we’ve had the pleasure of previewing the many fantastic HR leaders set to speak at SPARK HR, learning the ins and outs of what HR professionals need to know in order to succeed in the modern workforce. The insights were actionable and engaging, and we want to make sure you […]
In what has been heralded as “the death of the resume,” a post on X by Elon Musk advised applicants for engineering jobs at his Dojo 3 AI chip project to forgo submitting resumes and simply provide, “3 bullet points on the toughest technical problems you’ve solved.” The reality is that resumes have continually been […]
In February 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued guidance titled “Frequently Asked Questions from the Federal Sector about Telework Accommodations for Disabilities.” Although it’s targeted toward federal agencies, the guidance draws on standards also relevant to private employers covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Alternative Reasonable Accommodations The ADA entitles qualified […]
An employee uses AI to generate a recommendation in seconds. It looks polished, confident, and complete. But it’s flawed. Without the skills to question or validate that output, the mistake moves forward faster than ever before. This is the reality organizations are facing as AI in HR adoption accelerates. The biggest challenge with AI transformation is not adoption, but workforce readiness, making sure […]
Linda Nedelcoff started her career in the world of accounting, a foundation that gave her a sharp eye for data, discipline, and the cold, hard reality of how decisions impact business outcomes. But while she understood how numbers showed up on a balance sheet, she became increasingly fascinated by what happened when they didn’t—and the human reasons […]
During tax season, some people may be excited by the prospect of receiving refund checks from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or their state’s respective Department of Revenue. For some, those expected payouts may never materialize if there are orders allowing that money to be surrendered to repay things like back taxes or owed child […]
New data from Workday reveals a startling disconnect: while leadership is cheering over newfound efficiency, nearly 40% of workers feel AI hasn’t saved them a single minute. Even worse, 70% of employees report feeling anxious or overwhelmed by the technology, compared to less than 30% of executives. So, why is the adoption stalling? According to […]
Employers operating in New York face several new employee benefits requirements that require attention. Also, recent developments and litigation trends are increasing compliance and fiduciary risk. Required for 2026—New York State Law On October 8, 2025, New York State launched the New York State Secure Choice Savings Program (the “Program”). The Program is designed to […]