June 24, 2025 | Sahar Ehsanyar The U.S. labor market has been struggling for years with a persistent and complex challenge: a labor shortage across industries, occupations, and regions. As organizations navigate how to attract and retain the talent they need, HR professionals are at the forefront of dealing with this crisis. Justin Ladner, senior labor … Continue reading SHRM25 Preview: Solving the Labor Shortage Puzzle
May 20, 2025 | Roy Maurer Bestselling author and workplace culture expert Adam Grant shared a personal example of discovering hidden potential at Workhuman Live 2025, held in the Denver area. “I was bad,” Grant told attendees on May 13, referring to his early attempts to be a springboard diver. “I was the worst diver in my … Continue reading 4 Ways to Recognize the Hidden Potential in Your Workforce
April 30, 2025 | Kathryn Mayer Wage growth remains steady, new government data out today finds, but most employers will likely stay cautious with pay strategies as economic uncertainty remains high. The Employment Cost Index (ECI) increased 0.9% in the first quarter of 2025 after rising the same amount last quarter, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data … Continue reading Wage, Benefits Growth Holds Steady in First Quarter
by David Lancefield and Dina Denham Smith There are plenty of reasons we experience disappointment over the course of our careers: the leadership roles, pitches, and awards we want but don’t land. The words and actions of people at work, in our community, and in society that don’t live up to our expectations. Disappointment is a complex, multi-layered … Continue reading Managing yourself | 6 Ways to Deal with Disappointment Strategically
March 10, 2025 | Molly Cohen The first 50 days of a presidential term set the tone for the administration’s policies and priorities that will impact workplaces across the U.S. This year, the Trump administration came out of the gate fast in its first 50 days, introducing a series of dramatic changes affecting your workplace policies and … Continue reading The First 50 Days: 3 Key Actions HR Leaders Should Take
February 14, 2025 | Kathryn Mayer Employers that offer a flexible spending account (FSA) grace period have a few more weeks to help employees make the most of their remaining tax-advantaged funds. Although FSAs have a use-it-or-lose-it clause, meaning any account balances left at the end of the year are usually forfeited, some employers offer a grace … Continue reading With FSA Grace Period Deadline Approaching, Here’s How to Communicate with Workers