Your Empowered You

03/24/2026

Leaders must be well prepared to answer salary questions to avoid misunderstandings and/or perceptions of inequity.

Managers often fear saying the wrong thing, but training and documentation can help, one expert said.

03/23/2026

Monday morning data points. Is AI doing more good than harm?

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how much March Madness-related distractions can cost companies.

03/22/2026

03/20/2026

Every HR department has many interesting incidents to deal with.

From surprise haircuts to parking-lot standoffs, HR pros share the bizarre and unbelievable situations they handle so the rest of us don’t have to. From bathroom freeze pop bandits to naked business card photos, HR professionals shared their wildest real-life stories — and they do not disappoint...

03/19/2026

Recruiting top talent and creating a healthy culture are some of the main priorities in today's workplace. A healthy culture is now seen as a strategic advantage.

“Growth in CHRO and CTO roles signals that talent, culture and digital capability are now viewed as enterprise risks, not support functions,” one researcher said.

03/18/2026

Great article on recent Title VII cases with surprising decisions.

During last week’s National Employment Law Institute briefing, attorneys touched on how employers have messed up — or been saved — by their understanding of the law.

03/17/2026

With the increasing percentage of singles in the workplace, do benefits need to be more inclusive or updated?

To ensure singles aren't ignored by family-friendly policies, employers can expand leave policies and adopt fairer scheduling practices.

03/16/2026

Monday morning data points.

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the amount of a recent Honda settlement tied to the Kronos outage.

03/13/2026

Partnership programs will formerly incarcerated individuals is how we reduce recidivism and help the individual, organization, and society as a whole. We all deserve a second chance.

The Minnesota Department of Corrections says 95% of all incarcerated individuals will eventually be released from prison. The DOC says it does all it can to help people transition back into the community as productive citizens.