Your Empowered You

10/15/2025

Increased awareness and action on reducing gaps in the talent pipelines are how employees, organizations and ultimately the country stays competitive.

A looming skills crisis requires bold action from every sector, writes SHRM’s Emily Dickens — and HR’s input will be critical.

10/14/2025

Retention is rising among certain work groups. Is the reason uncertainty in the job market? Is it the workplace culture has improved along with wages? It's a combination of factors.

Women and millennial workers are more likely to stay put in coming months, while men and Gen X workers appear more likely to leave, Eagle Hill Consulting says.

10/13/2025

A few quick data points ranging from the number of EEOC suits to the number of children cared for at Toyota's childcare centers.

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many employers report disciplining workers over social media posts.

10/12/2025

10/10/2025

Documentation is absolutely critical during the hiring process. It must be consistent, fair and based on facts. One rule of thumb is to consider how it would look in a court of law.

The lawsuit’s dismissal is the latest argument for standardized interview criteria and detailed note-taking.

10/09/2025

Leaders and managers who are happy lead to happy teams and employees. Happiness can be contagious.

“The lesson for leaders is clear: you cannot create a winning workplace culture without bringing your managers along,” a Glassdoor researcher said.

10/08/2025

Is bring your "whole self" at work a good thing? Though it may be a truly authentic self, it may create obstacles. Perhaps bringing your "best self" is better to foster creativity, collaboration, and understanding.

Psychological safety isn't built through unfiltered self-expression.

10/07/2025

Which group is leaving the labor force the most? More importantly, why?

College-educated mothers of young children leaving the labor force.

10/06/2025

Does AI still need fine tuning for hiring employees? Yes.

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many big U.S. companies are under scrutiny for their H-1B hiring practices.