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  3 DEI approaches employers must reconsider to avoid federal ire

  The principles set forth in a recent DOJ memo are likely to be applied by the EEOC to all employers under Title VII, attorney Jonathan Segal writes.

  Jonathan Segal • Aug. 21, 2025

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  What HR needs to know about managing licensed professionals

  State licensing board actions present a unique dimension to HR’s responsibilities, writes Robyn W. Madden, attorney at Turner Padget.

  Robyn W. Madden • Aug. 18, 2025

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  Why CFOs must stop treating compensation as a cost

  Today’s economic uncertainty presents an opportunity for CFOs to get ahead of competitors struggling with the whiplash of boom-and-bust pay tactics, Payscale’s Philip Watson writes.

  Philip Watson • Aug. 14, 2025

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  ICE raids worsen construction’s labor shortage. Contractors must respond.

  I-9 audits, tapping labor groups and cross-training existing employees can help companies stay on track, a construction accountant writes.

  Chris Coleman • Aug. 8, 2025

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  Is the workforce ready to revive US manufacturing?

  A retired executive says revitalizing the country’s manufacturing shouldn’t be romanticized but can offer rewarding careers.

  Don Brock • Aug. 1, 2025

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  Second-chance hiring can boost productivity — and make a social impact

  There is great value in helping people succeed, writes Steve Preston, CEO of Goodwill Industries International.

  Steve Preston • July 1, 2025

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  An employer’s guide to navigating cultural flash points around autism

  Employers should take steps to minimize legal risk while supporting all members of the workforce, write two Seyfarth Shaw attorneys.

  Dawn Solowey and Sam Schwartz-Fenwick • June 30, 2025

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  4 ways to ensure employees feel supported during Pride Month

  Don’t mistake a rainbow logo for impact, writes Jimmy Whitley, general manager and director of marketing at Staybridge Suites, Cedar Park - Austin North.

  Jimmy Whitley • June 11, 2025

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  How should construction companies handle DEI under Trump?

  Given the president’s order targeting “illegal” equity programs, firms need to prepare for challenges from both the government and workers, writes an employment attorney.

  Neil C. Schur • June 9, 2025

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  Remote work offers a lifeline for older workers with disabilities

  Hybrid work consultant Gleb Tsipursky explains how remote work can be a game changer for older people with disabilities.

  Gleb Tsipursky • May 21, 2025

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  Navigating ICE enforcement actions: How HR can prepare and protect a workforce

  ICE enforcement actions are unpredictable, but preparation allows businesses to minimize risks while protecting employees, attorneys at law firm Gunster write.

  Jorge Zamora and Maria Romero • May 16, 2025

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  CHROs to play a ‘critical role’ in creating a human-driven future of AI

  HR teams can serve as the bridge between technology and people, ensuring that organizations use AI to enhance human capabilities, write two Deloitte leaders.

  Greg Vert and Laura Shact • April 7, 2025

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  DOGE confusion shows why clear communication is essential in HR compliance

  HR professionals are the bridge between leadership and the workforce, and they must advocate for clarity, writes Shelby Bocharski, an HR administrative coordinator and podcast host.

  Shelby Bocharski • Updated March 28, 2025

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  The future of US healthcare depends on smarter immigration policies

  A former HHS secretary argues healthcare should be able to hire skilled immigrant clinicians to stem the effects of labor shortages.

  Tom Price • March 24, 2025

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  Employee complaints are inevitable. It’s up to HR to ensure proper investigation.

  Employers must choose the right avenue for claim investigations to achieve compliance while minimizing disruption, writes KHIKS Associate Ashlee Difuntorum.

  Ashlee Difuntorum • March 21, 2025

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  Government contractors: It’s time to get comfortable with change

  Federal contractors and subcontractors must be prepared to quickly re-evaluate their compensation, hiring and related structures in the coming months and years, write Cozen O’Connor attorneys. 

  Eric Leonard and Rachel Schwartz • March 17, 2025

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  How CHROs can assess the impact of emerging technologies

  CHROs must consider five key areas of impact when workforce planning, including role redesign, employee engagement and culture alignment, a senior principal at Gartner writes.

  Amrita Puniani • March 17, 2025

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  Radical agreement on ‘reverse discrimination’ is yet another reason to review DEI, training programs

  A forthcoming ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court likely will accelerate certain types of discrimination claims, writes Duane Morris partner Jonathan Segal.

  Jonathan Segal • March 14, 2025

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  Trump declared English the official language. Can employers do the same?

  While some employers may be tempted to mandate English in the workplace, blanket policies may violate the law, Norris McLaughlin attorneys warn.

  David T. Harmon and Mariya Gonor • March 12, 2025

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  The tech industry can’t afford to ignore diversity

  At a time when some companies are scaling back, those who work to preserve diversity will be the ones who shape the next generation of innovation, writes Anna Moghaddam, vice president of people at Pipe.

  Anna Moghaddam • March 12, 2025

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  Helping women succeed at work starts with better leave

  Supporting parents begins with stronger leave policies, writes a construction executive who gained a new perspective after starting her own family.

  Rebecca Ozols Goss • March 6, 2025

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  Why work friends might be the answer to workplace burnout

  “Meeting fatigue” has become a regular part of the lexicon, writes one KPMG leader. Could encouraging friendship at work help?

  Sandy Torchia • March 4, 2025

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  Despite EEOC shift, discrimination based on gender identity remains illegal

  Unless Bostock is reversed, employers can anticipate that charges of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity will continue to be filed.

  Paul O. Lopez, Esq. and Brittany L Hynes, Esq. • Feb. 25, 2025

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  Leading through change: 4 trends shaping HR in 2025

  HR professionals are uniquely positioned to influence how organizations adapt to shifts, writes Docusign VP and Chief Talent Officer Iesha Berry.

  Iesha Berry • Feb. 24, 2025

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  Leading with inclusion and belonging feels like defeat

  If leaders truly care about DEIB, they must lead in this moment with a level of boldness that matches the magnitude of harm being done, writes Demetria Miles-McDonald.

  Demetria Miles-McDonald • Feb. 12, 2025

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