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Bipartisan bill would require notice when AI replaces workers

11/24/2025
A bipartisan bill just introduced in the Senate would require some employers to report all AI-related employment layoffs to the Department of Labor.

Cutting HR’s leave workload with self-service tools

09/08/2025
Managing employee leave has become one of HR’s biggest administrative burdens—complex laws, rising requests and endless manual tracking eat away at already limited bandwidth. At SHRM 2025, Susan Stowell, Marci Cyr and Angel Bennett of the insurance company Unum argued that digital self-service portals can change that equation, reducing compliance headaches, cutting down on employee inquiries and giving HR more time to focus on strategy.

Utilizing AI tools without sacrificing credibility

09/08/2025
The rise of tools like ChatGPT has made it easier than ever to draft reports, emails and even job postings in minutes. But speed doesn’t always translate to quality.

How to turn leave into a smooth, compliant process by utilizing tech

08/18/2025
HR teams are stuck juggling outdated systems, limited staffing and rising employee expectations, while employees are often left unclear on their options, timelines or pay. The fastest path to relief? Use technology to streamline leave from start to finish without losing the human touch.

Social media meets HR: Strategies to manage legal risks and viral moments

08/18/2025
In his recent webinar, Social Media & the Law, labor and employment attorney Michael Elkins explained how social media activity can trigger lawsuits, government investigations or viral outrage that damages a brand overnight. For HR professionals, managing these risks is now a core part of the role.

HR jobs evolve as technology redefines roles and pay

08/11/2025
Technology is no longer a separate function HR supports—it’s becoming part of HR’s DNA. Technology skills are rapidly reshaping HR’s value, job design and compensation. For HR professionals, that means there’s a narrowing window to reskill, rethink hiring strategies and stay competitive.

Protecting employee data in the age of AI and remote work

08/04/2025
The most common cause of data breaches isn’t hackers—it’s employees. For HR professionals, the risks are heightened. Personnel records often contain some of the most sensitive data a company holds.

White House unveils AI action plan

07/28/2025
The plan identifies more than 90 federal policy actions across three pillars, and the Trump administration says it supports a worker-first AI agenda.

Lead the adoption: HR builds the foundation for AI readiness

07/14/2025
The C-suite is all in on AI—but that excitement isn’t reaching the people who need it most. Without formal training and clear communication, AI access is becoming a privilege of position. HR can change that.

How AI is reshaping jobs, wages and skills at record speed

06/09/2025
According to PwC’s 2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer, AI isn’t just changing the workplace—it’s redefining productivity, wages and the value of human expertise across every industry.