Knowledge workers lean on AI as workloads increase
As knowledge workers face rising workloads, many are turning to AI to alleviate mundane tasks. A recent Wrike report reveals that employees spend almost half their week on low-priority work, underlining AI’s growing role in enhancing productivity.
From Delta Air Lines to Costco, some companies say they’ll stick with DEI
The president’s push against diversity programs has led many big employers to announce rollbacks, but others are defending the initiatives as good for busineWhy Employee Engagement Might Just Be Your Best Investment in 2025 Employees are the lifeblood of any organization, but how do you keep them motivated, engaged and enthusiastic in the workplace? How AI Can Help Combat Quiet Quitting in the Workplace Quiet quitting continues to be a key challenge for employers, especially in hybrid work environments.
EEOC Rescinds Enforcement Guidance on Harassment
On January 22, 2026, the EEOC voted to withdraw its longstanding Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace, signaling a potential shift in how the agency addresses workplace harassment and how employers should prepare for future policy changes.
Salary budgets have stabilized as employers focus on pay strategy for 2026
US employers are maintaining salary budget increases at 3.4% for 2026, mirroring 2025 figures, as focus shifts toward smarter pay planning, retention strategies, and reward differentiation in a stabilizing labor market.
Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act. HR should prepare now for workplace disruptions.
Legal experts urge HR leaders to plan for the ripple effects of political unrest on the workplace, especially around attendance, remote work, and employee safety, should federal troops be deployed during a heated election year.
Employee who seemingly told work he would misuse FMLA leave still gets jury trial
A recent federal ruling underscores the importance of meticulous FMLA compliance, as a court allowed a jury trial to proceed even after the employee appeared to suggest improper use of intermittent leave.
University of Pennsylvania rebuffs EEOC demand for employee records
Penn objected to an EEOC subpoena seeking worker lists it claims would disclose individuals’ Jewish faith or ancestry, citing safety and privacy concerns amid rising campus tensions.
State Civil Rights Dept. pens settlement in Folsom auto dealer discrimination case
Following allegations of workplace discrimination, the California Civil Rights Department reached a settlement requiring the dealership to implement policy reforms, conduct staff training, and take corrective measures.
Judge orders Starbucks disability discrimination case into arbitration
A former Starbucks worker’s disability bias claim will proceed through private arbitration after a judge ruled the employee agreed to mandatory arbitration during the hiring process.
A veteran CT firefighter died in a tragic onsite accident. What OSHA found in its investigation.
Despite the fatal nature of the incident, CONN-OSHA found no violations of safety standards in the workplace death of a longtime Plainville firefighter, raising broader questions about fireground safety oversight.
New leave benefit for Denver workers creating “unintended consequences” at 911 call answering center
Denver’s new paid leave policy, the Care Bank program, has led to a 334% increase in leave taken by 911 call center staff. The spike is creating performance shortfalls, with the city’s emergency response system now falling short of national answering time standards.
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