Your Empowered You

05/23/2026

This makes me smile because it's totally me!

05/22/2026

DEI is not dying but rather evolving. One constant in life is that things always change including policies, procedures and compliance.

However, federal contractors have faced regulatory pressure, prompting the majority to decrease inclusion efforts, per a report.

05/21/2026

Never compromise your principles. If you witness unethical behavior or policies, report it either to your manager, HR or anonymously.

Fear of repercussions can lead workers to stay quiet even as 22% of workers surveyed by Outten & Golden said they witnessed illegal or unethical conduct.

05/20/2026

This is a very good article that many employers have incorporated for years without ramifications. Discrimination, bias, harassment, inequities should never be tolerated for any group.

Despite claims to the contrary, diversity, equity and inclusion are very much alive, even if employers have tweaked their language and content, Epstein Becker Green attorneys said.

05/19/2026

Is AI replacing the workforce or redesigning the work?

The hype says “agentless” service is imminent, but data shows most teams are still staffing up while trying to make artificial intelligence actually function in real workflows.

05/18/2026

Monday morning data points.

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many managers said they never received training on how to ask for feedback.

05/17/2026

05/15/2026

Entry level positions usually mean the ground level for an organization and not necessarily no experience. College graduates must ensure they include all part time employment, relevant projects, leadership opportunities, etc.

False advertising in job posts is losing employers smart and motivated applicants, a director of undergraduate career services writes.

05/14/2026

Leadership development should be offered at all levels since we are leaders. If there is no formal training offered, allow employees to lead special projects, community events, meetings, etc.

ATD found that all employees can benefit from such training, and that culture improves when it's offered.

05/13/2026

With the cost of living increasing, many retirees are fired from retirement. 36% of the workforce are men and women over 55 years old.

People return to work for many reasons, but the biggest is financial need. As costs remain high, more retirees could be looking to re-enter the job market.