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Action plans are only as good as the system that supports them. After the survey closes and priorities are set, managers are often expected to deliver results without the structures, skills, or motivation needed to succeed. So, what can HR professionals do to help managers actually function? We asked upcoming SPARK HR speaker, I/O psychologist, […]
In the age of artificial intelligence (AI), the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is responding consistently with its historical approach to technological advancements. Before adopting AI-related compliance frameworks, the DOL is prioritizing workforce readiness for an AI-powered world. Aligned with the current administration’s policies, the DOL’s approach promotes innovation over restriction and guidance over enforcement, […]
Human resources (HR) data is one of the most important pieces of information stored in the modern enterprise, serving as a strategic, organizational backbone. It comprises some of an institution’s most sensitive data, including employee records, payroll information, and performance history. When this data needs to be migrated, whether for system upgrades or merger requirements, companies must ensure that the information remains intact […]
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)—the oldest “super agency,” created in 1935—is newly reconstituted and will be finding its way in an unprecedented setting and facing unprecedented challenges. Background President Trump, in an unprecedented move, fired Board Member Gwen Wilcox in January 2025, despite provisions in the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) bestowing tenure protections […]
Earlier this year, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued opinion letters offering employers guidance regarding certain family and medical leave matters under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). As with other opinion letters, they are nonbinding on the courts, but they serve as valuable insight to employers on the DOL’s expectations regarding an employer’s […]
The great tech shift has been slowly approaching since the internet’s invention, and with the advent of AI, the workplace as we know it is already in the past. So, how can HR shepherd the next generation of workers into this new business world? Thanks to Chelsea MacMullan, Org Change Management lead for Meta, we have […]
The great tech shift has been slowly approaching since the internet’s invention, and with the advent of AI, the workplace as we know it is already in the past. So, how can HR shepherd the next generation of workers into this new business world? Thanks to Chelsea MacMullan, Org Change Management lead for Meta, we […]
Employees have been forced to deal with constant economic upheaval over the past few years. First, there was the surging unemployment and job displacement—as well as physical displacement—caused by a once-in-a-century pandemic. Then there was the explosion of post-COVID inflation. Now employees face a huge spike in healthcare costs, high levels of indebtedness, and a cooling labor market. While AI is […]
Tech aficionados know “Claude” as a generative artificial intelligence (AI) platform operated by a private company. Former CEO Bradley Heppner was indicted for criminal fraud. He turned to, you guessed it, “Claude” for legal advice and counsel. Question: Were his discussions with “Claude” protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, or could the government obtain […]
For many, the path to the top of the legal world leads straight to the bar exam. For Carolyn Archibald, the journey took a more human turn. Today, Archibald serves as the Director of Human Resources at Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, a powerhouse California firm with more than 250 employees across 10 offices. But her career […]