Your Empowered You

01/30/2026

Talent programs that are fair, consistent, data oriented and compliant will always stand the test of time regardless of any administration.

HR can improve opportunities for all without making illegal promises or instituting policies that won’t age well when the pendulum swings back, DEI advocates said.

01/29/2026

Is AI helping or hurting the hiring process?

The hiring market is under “unprecedented strain,” increasing time-to-hire, according to a report from GoodTime.

01/28/2026

Just like any new change, there must be buy in and measurable metrics to record efficiencies.

New report reveals business value is not keeping pace with widespread AI adoption

01/27/2026

Employees with a clear internal career path are most likely to stay with their employer. If employers want to increase retention, internal movement is a must.

Employers that want to retain experienced, mid-career talent must provide opportunities for long-term growth, according to a General Assembly report.

01/26/2026

A few quick data points.

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how much time employees lose correcting artificial intelligence-driven mistakes.

01/25/2026

Be kind to yourself.

01/24/2026

Absolutely true. Mistakes are just feedback on how to improve.

01/23/2026

There are changes to FML in many states and it's important for employers to ensure compliance, especially for remote out of state workers.

An Epstein Becker & Green attorney noted that navigating the logistics of multiple state leave plans can get tricky.

01/22/2026

Employers should not abandon their DEI policies but rather ensure these policies are in compliance with local, state and federal laws.

As the White House and EEOC solidify their anti-DEI stances, here are a few things HR can keep in mind.

01/21/2026

Is the traditional career path of climbing the corporate ladder outdated? Many employees think so. There are many paths to success.

Some workers are rejecting the career ladder in favor of “portfolio careers,” Randstad said.

01/20/2026

Companies are hiring quicker with 3-month retention rates lower but 12-month retention rates higher.

Three-month retention rates have dropped, but full-year retention rates have nearly doubled, according to new data from Employ.

01/19/2026

As few data points for easy reading.

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how likely candidates are to score an interview from an online application.