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The rate of substituted or invalid drug tests — an indication of tampering to hide drug use — rose more than six-fold in 2023 versus the prior year, according to a Quest Diagnostics analysis of 9.8…

Deepfaking and identity fraud are chief among concerns when it comes to the use of AI in the hiring process, according to a recent survey.

We’ve all met them. It’s even possible that some of us are them. The colleague who insists that the project is “almost done” when the demo crashes every third click. The family member still explaining in 2026 why that political figure “actually won” two election cycles ago. The friend who, after three layoffs in two…

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A ‘clear and present danger’

Job seekers’ concerns are valid, he notes, particularly in cases where TA processes are “sprinkled with AI that could be creating risk.” For instance, AI tools that rely on “rigid, quantifiable data” to prioritize candidates while overlooking other metrics around social and cultural fit could be perpetuating systemic bias.

The tech giant is reportedly gearing up to lay off another large group of corporate employees, after axing 14,000 jobs in the fall.

A better December jobs outlook signals a possible turn after 2025’s 1.2 million layoffs from big players like Amazon, Verizon and more.

From generational conflicts to AI adoption struggles, HR leaders faced unprecedented workplace complexity in 2025.

Economic uncertainties complicate decisions on how many workers a business can afford. Relatively low unemployment makes it increasingly difficult to hire talent. And the rise of generative AI in the workplace requires chief human resource officers to redefine their employees’ roles.

These factors seem to be contributing to high turnover rates in this role, which in turn feeds demand. According to an August 2025 report from the Talent Strategy Group, 30 new chief human resources officers were appointed at Fortune 200 companies in 2024. That’s a 15 percent turnover rate, up from 11 percent the previous year. 

Recent employment litigation against HR association SHRM highlights how lawsuits can expose ongoing culture problems.

Adapt your job search strategies to the new normal of employment disruptions and forever layoffs. Stay informed and ready for career challenges ahead.

Nearly 90% of your employees don’t understand benefits. And that’s a real concern as open enrollment season is knocking on our doors.

Employees need to understand the benefits they have, the benefits they need and the benefits they could have.

Strong employee communication isn’t optional in the workplace; it’s a strategic necessity. Across industries, organizations that communicate poorly not only limit employee success and productivity, but also damage trust, morale and retention

New research on the state of workplace communication reveals that HR teams are under strain from three converging forces: communication expectations across generations, managerial gaps and the rise of artificial intelligence in HR functions. Together, these challenges push HR leaders to rethink not just what is said, but how and who says it.

A new decision from Washington state’s highest court makes it easier for job applicants to sue under the state's pay transparency law.