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What HR Leaders Need to Know: Navigating AI Regulation Amid Federal-State Conflict

By Jennifer G. Betts, Danielle Ochs, and Nonnie Shivers of Ogletree Deakins Feb 11, 2026 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Feb 11, 2026

The regulatory landscape for artificial intelligence in the workplace has reached a pivotal inflection point—and HR professionals are squarely at the center. President Trump’s recent executive order targeting state and local AI regulations creates both uncertainty and opportunity for forward-thinking HR teams. Understanding what this means for an employer’s talent acquisition technology, performance management systems, […]

How One HR Pro is Making an Impact with a Multi-Touch Mission

By Bianca Herron, Editor, HR Daily Advisor Staff Jan 20, 2022 Faces of HR

Updated: Mar 9, 2022

Christie Lindor spent the first two decades of her career working as a management consultant at some of the world’s top companies. Today, the first-generation Haitian American is a Workplace Culture and Inclusion expert that has earned a reputation for helping mid-sized and large organizations create high-performing, inclusive workplace cultures. As the principal of Tessi […]

Dear Performance Appraisal: You’re Fired!

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Jan 27, 2014 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 31, 2014

Let’s talk about something we all know and love—performance appraisals. Is there anything that gets HR pros, supervisors, and employees alike more excited than the chance to discuss strengths and achievements, areas for improvement, and goals for the future? In today’s Advisor, BLR Legal Editor Holly Jones, JD, outlines challenges of appraisal systems and offers […]

Black Women in Tech: How Companies Can Fix the Representation Gap

By Portia Kibble Smith, Executive Recruiter, Diversity & Inclusion Lead, Karat Jul 27, 2021 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Jul 27, 2021

The technology industry is currently experiencing great success as major companies build new flagship locations, creating many new job opportunities for skilled tech engineers. However, as the industry continues to change and grow, one thing remains the same: the lack of underrepresented groups finding employment with tech companies. As tech leaders publicly address their efforts […]

Words That Might Sound Like Age Discrimination

By Arizona Employment Law Letter Sep 12, 2008 HR Hero Line

Updated: Sep 12, 2008

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of age discrimination claims. In fact, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), age discrimination charges rose by approximately 15 percent in fiscal year 2007. Many observers attribute that trend to the fact that more employees are choosing to work longer and […]

Transfer to Lesser Sales Territory Was Okay under FMLA, Court Says

By Daniel Cafaro Oct 25, 2012 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Oct 25, 2012

Reassigning a salesperson to a new sales territory after her return from maternity leave does not violate the core principles of job restoration under the Family and Medical Leave Act, according to a recent U.S. district court decision. As long as the proposed change did not result in a base salary reduction or more burdensome […]

Fear Shouldn’t Prevent You from Achieving Your Goals

By Dan Oswald Dec 12, 2014 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

“What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?” I came across that question in a book the other day, and it really got me thinking. I firmly believe there are many things we don’t try because we’re convinced we won’t succeed. The thinking goes, “Why even go down that road […]

Is Pressure to Party Putting the Women on Your Team at Risk?

By Tamra Hall, American Addiction Centers Apr 21, 2022 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Apr 22, 2022

Drinking alcohol has become deeply ingrained in our culture. For women, it’s been especially glamorized through shows like Sex & the City where sophisticated socialites go out drinking cosmopolitans and the Real Housewives series where ladies get together to dish and drink their daily “mommy wine.” Alcohol has become the catalyst that women connect over—it’s […]

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COVID-19-Related Mental Health Strain Likely to Increase Workplace Violence

By JP Guilbault, CEO, Navigate360 Jun 18, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Updated: Jun 18, 2020

No one is immune from the pandemic, but there are parts of our society that are experiencing greater loss and impact than others. One of the most dangerous effects is also one that is the hardest to identify—that of ideation, often fueled by feelings of injustice, a lack of control, and extreme depression and anxiety.