Tag: hiring

More of Your Discrimination Cases Headed for Trial in the New Year? We Think So!

A case decided on December 5 by the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals—a sister federal appeals court to our 5th Circuit, which covers Texas—looks like it is being teed up for review by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). The issue: What does it take to get a case dismissed before trial? […]

Best of SPARK HR 2025

SPARK HR was one of this year’s most informative and exciting HR conferences out there, and we had front row seats to record all best parts. From AI innovation, to reinventing what a 5-generation workforce looks like, SPARK HR welcomed leaders from around the globe to speak to HR professionals on the most pressing issues. […]

HRDA Frankly Speaking: You Need Nuance, Not AI

Despite the constant hype of technology the past couple years, AI can’t do it all, despite companies trying to make it so. Technology can streamline some processes, but there are times when AI simply can’t replace human judgment and may even have their own unintentional biases. Here’s what Vanessa Matsis-McCready, VP of HR services and […]

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Employers Should Conduct Equal Pay Audits

Amid the focus on culling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and initiatives over the past year, employers must distinguish DEI efforts from core compliance activities, such as equal pay audits. Compensation reviews and audits should remain a routine best practice for organizations to ensure compliance with federal, state, and international laws. Additionally, such audits […]

Best of L&D 2025

2025 has been a year of change, of new developments, and of learning moments for us all. And throughout the year of Learning and Development news and the many different stories that have risen to the top, HR Daily Advisor has kept on the ball the entire way through. Want to know what the biggest […]

Bit of Fun: Post-holiday Party Settlement Agreement

This agreement is entered into by and between The Company and [Employee Name] (“Employee”). WHEREAS The Company hosted a holiday party on December 2, 2025, which has since come to be known as “The Fiasco”; WHEREAS Employee claims to have been injured at The Fiasco, whether physically, psychologically, or otherwise; and WHEREAS The Company contracted […]

Ghost Jobs: Why Does a Gap Between Openings and Hires Continue to Exist? 

For over a year, “ghost jobs” have been a hot topic among job seekers and concerned professionals. These are roles posted online that companies have little or no intention of filling.   The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) data adds a new twist: The gap between job openings and actual hires, while down […]

Best of Spark TALENT 2025

Spark TALENT 2025 delivered a jolt of necessary energy, tackling the biggest workforce challenges head on, including AI and talent acquisition. This year, our sessions didn’t just discuss trends, they provided playbooks for strategic action, offering HR leaders clear direction on topics from mastering AI integration to redefining high-performance culture. We’ve gathered the best of […]

HRDA Frankly Speaking: The $1.3 Trillion Warning—Your Managers Are the Retention Linchpin

A critical new report from the Achievers Workforce Institute (AWI) delivers a clear economic warning to HR leaders: U.S. employers are projected to lose at least $1.3 trillion in attrition in 2026. This massive cost is driven by a simple, avoidable factor: a lack of cultural investment. AWI’s 2025 Employee Engagement & Retention report surveyed employees […]

The 5 Cs of Leadership: HR Leadership Week 2025

Let’s be real: bad managers don’t just frustrate employees; they drive your best talent out the door. The difference between a manager that people tolerate and a leader people love comes down to skills HR must develop right now. This week, we’ve searched high and low for exactly how HR professionals can guide their managers […]