As cultural change and new legal precedents are increasingly bringing religion to the forefront in the workplace, employers are left wondering how—and whether—they can draw a line between employees’...

Remote workers were more likely to be laid off than their in-office peers in 2023, according to recent surveys. Employers should weigh internal data on employees’ productivity—not their lack of...

Employers have made a steady stream of layoff announcements this past month, particularly in the tech sector, but job cuts remain at historically low levels, despite high interest rates and inflation.

The H-1B visa registration selection process will change from a focus on employer registrations to prioritizing the workers named in the registrations, with the goal of reducing the possibility of...

Most employers—more than three-quarters in a recent survey—have chosen to implement a hybrid model. HR leaders share how they’ve put hybrid schedules to work for their businesses and employees.

Research suggests that positive gossip can be empowering for employees and beneficial for employers by lowering employee turnover and boosting effectiveness. But workplace experts cautioned that...

Can workers really be fired for political activity? Learn how political affiliation and activities can impact employment rights.

Job seekers are still very interested in remote work several years after the COVID-19 pandemic made it a temporary necessity, but the number of remote-work opportunities continues to dwindle as...

By many measures, the U.S. labor market outlook for 2024 is characterized by stability and normalization following pandemic-era volatility. A dreaded recession appears less likely, inflation is...

There are literally thousands of HR tech products on the market today, and new vendors are continually emerging. With so many options available, how should HR leaders effectively evaluate vendors?

Employers require a certain level of HR staffing to operate effectively, but what is that number?

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s failure to disclose his recent hospitalization has triggered an uproar in Washington, D.C.—and in workplaces beyond the capital city. Experts said employees should be...

HR professionals often help employees with retirement planning, and they need to be sure to plan their own financial futures, as well. Three retired HR professionals share their retirement-planning...

The new independent contractor rule from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) could spark an increase in misclassification lawsuits and make businesses less likely to hire gig workers.

The coming year will see HR functions embrace generative AI, invest in technology that boosts the employee experience, and adopt powerful predictive analytics and skills technologies, according to HR...

Explore effective strategies for confronting weight bias and discrimination in the workplace, and learn how to create a more inclusive and equitable environment for all employees.