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Political shifts prompt DEI pullbacks—and ripple effects for workforce diversity

08/11/2025
A new survey from Resume.org of 965 U.S. business leaders shows that diversity, equity and inclusion efforts have sharply declined in the wake of President Trump’s November 2024 reelection—and the consequences are already visible.

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.

Safe + Sound Week: More than a checklist

08/04/2025
OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week, taking place August 11–17, offers a national platform to recognize progress in workplace safety while providing fresh ideas for building healthier, more resilient organizations.

Feds encourage religious talk at work

08/04/2025
According to a recent memo, the Office of Personnel Management is actively encouraging federal workers to bring their religious beliefs to work.

Paramount merger came with a DEI disclaimer

08/04/2025
When Paramount sought to merge with Skydance, an apparent condition precedent for approval by the Federal Communications Commission was that the resulting merged organization eliminate all diversity, equity and inclusion programs or initiatives.

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.

OSHA penalty adjustments good news for small employers

07/28/2025
The new policy increases penalty reductions for small employers, making it easier for small businesses to invest resources in compliance and hazard abatement.

Detailed personnel records defeat bias claim

07/28/2025
Employers who keep detailed personnel records that include objective, fact-driven performance reviews often win discrimination lawsuits soon after the employee sues.

Compliance overload: Measuring the time cost for HR

07/28/2025
Legal compliance is becoming one of the most time-consuming responsibilities for HR departments. This time commitment reflects how complex employment law has become—but it also signals a resource imbalance.