Tag: recruiting

Closing the Skills Gap: How to Hire Strategically Minded Leaders

WANTED: Innovative, forward-thinking change-maker who can see the big picture while delivering measurable, bottom-line results. The ideal candidate will be adaptable and agile, with the ability to identify and develop budding talent. This may sound like a pipe dream, but it’s what employers are looking for in leaders. Unfortunately, such leaders are in short supply, […]

AI and Job Security: Face Fears and Face Facts

During a recent round of labor negotiations, a union proposed the following language regarding artificial intelligence (AI): “Artificial Intelligence shall not be utilized in any manner that displaces, diminishes, or eliminates existing bargaining unit work. AI shall not replace, displace, or erode job classifications or duties currently performed by bargaining unit employees.” This proposal was […]

Examining Expected Labor and Employment Changes for 2026

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 […]

HRDA Frankly Speaking: Work Anxiety in Changing Times

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. […]

State Leave Laws Continue to Expand in 2026: What Multistate Employers Should Know

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 […]

Beyond the AI Hype: 6 Capability Shifts Defining Workplace Success in 2026 

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 […]

Faces of HR: How Patti Huska Navigates Global Change at Amex GBT

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. […]

Protected Concerted Activity: Navigating the Rise of Employee Activism

From pay transparency to remote work, employees are increasingly vocal about working conditions both in the office and online. The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) protects employees—union and nonunion alike—when they engage in concerted activity to address terms and conditions of employment. Employers can’t discharge, discipline, or threaten employees for engaging in protected concerted activity […]

EntertainHR: Flag on the Play: Power Dynamics and Workplace Romance  

Michigan football recently made headlines after the university terminated its head football coach following an internal investigation that revealed “credible evidence” of an inappropriate relationship between the former coach and a staff member. The university later affirmed its “zero tolerance” policy for such behavior. The decision and resulting headlines underscore the legal and reputational consequences that can arise when workplace relationships involve unequal power […]

The Strategic Partner Surge: Why CHRO Appointments Skyrocketed in 2025

The world of Human Resources (HR) saw a massive resurgence in leadership activity in 2025. According to the Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) Q3 2025 CHRO Turnover Index, global CHRO appointments jumped to 127 in the first three quarters of the year—a significant leap from the 94 recorded during the same period in the year prior. This […]