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What our pets can teach us about psychological safety

What our pets can teach us about psychological safety

Using a story about a rescued puppy, the article shows how trust and inclusion—what Amy Edmondson and Timothy R. Clark describe as the foundation of psychological safety—allow people to feel safe to be themselves and fully contribute. Far from being "fluff," psychological safety prevents the harm of

Chief Learning Officer by Elizabeth Loutfi-Hipchen
23 Jun 2026
4th Circuit strips class certification in Anheuser-Busch lawsuit, finding members too different

4th Circuit strips class certification in Anheuser-Busch lawsuit, finding members too different

The 4th Circuit revoked class certification in the Anheuser-Busch lawsuit, finding prospective class members were not sufficiently similar for collective adjudication. The court found evidence that members performed substantially different tasks and were governed by different legal standards, making

HR Dive by Laurel Kalser
22 Jun 2026
9th Circuit reverses sexual orientation bias ruling in favor of Christian ministry

9th Circuit reverses sexual orientation bias ruling in favor of Christian ministry

The Ninth Circuit reversed a prior finding of sexual-orientation bias that had been decided in favor of a Christian ministry. A dissenting judge warned the reversal reflects a "disturbing path" for religious freedom protections.

HR Dive by Ryan Golden
22 Jun 2026
‘Don’t be scared. Be prepared’: 6 steps for preventing workplace violence

‘Don’t be scared. Be prepared’: 6 steps for preventing workplace violence

A SHRM26 panel outlined six practical steps HR can take to prevent workplace violence, urging organizations to move from fear to preparedness. Central recommendations stress creating specific, written plans and accessible policies to guide prevention, response, and recovery.

HR Dive by Ryan Golden
22 Jun 2026
5 insights SHRM26 speakers shared about AI

5 insights SHRM26 speakers shared about AI

At SHRM26, speakers highlighted how AI is reshaping work and the pressing need for HR to address its people-side impacts. Author Simon Sinek emphasized that anxiety and fear about artificial intelligence are fundamentally human emotions HR must acknowledge and manage.

HR Dive by Ryan Golden
22 Jun 2026
Week in review: New grads want growth opportunities at work

Week in review: New grads want growth opportunities at work

This week’s roundup highlights that new graduates prioritize career growth and development opportunities, alongside coverage of continued tech-sector expansion and guidance for HR responding to global crises. The brief distills key trends and practical insights employers can use to attract and suppo

HR Dive by Kathryn Moody
22 Jun 2026
SHRM members ‘struggling’ to fund GLP-1 drugs, pulling back on mental health benefits

SHRM members ‘struggling’ to fund GLP-1 drugs, pulling back on mental health benefits

SHRM members report difficulty funding costly GLP-1 medications and are pulling back on some mental health benefits. At the same time, SHRM’s latest employee benefits survey — and analysts at SHRM26 — show increased investment in menopause and pet-related benefits.

HR Dive by Ryan Golden
22 Jun 2026
Walmart hit with $23M jury verdict after retaliation trial

Walmart hit with $23M jury verdict after retaliation trial

A jury awarded $23 million to a former Walmart employee who alleged she was fired in retaliation after reporting a supervisor’s failure to address sexual harassment complaints. The verdict highlights the legal risk and reputational consequences employers face when they do not properly handle harassm

HR Dive by Emilie Shumway
22 Jun 2026
The End of Cheap Capital

The End of Cheap Capital

As cheap capital fades, companies must confront higher financing costs and tighter investor scrutiny that make previous growth-at-any-cost strategies unsustainable. The remedy is a disciplined return to core business economics — prioritize cash generation and margins, allocate capital by clear ROI c

Harvard Business Review by Michael Mankins
22 Jun 2026
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