The 7th Circuit held that a firefighter’s Title VII employment-discrimination claims survive preclusion and may proceed even though his other claims were dismissed. The court relied on Supreme Court precedent that federal discrimination claims are not automatically barred by prior state administrati
A recent survey found that most Americans blame insurers for rising healthcare costs. Insurer groups disputed the results as skewed and pushed back, arguing that hospitals — not insurers — are the primary drivers of cost increases.
At Chief Learning Officer’s March 2026 Breakfast Club, moderator Kimo Kippen led Michelle Baker (Chief People Officer, FORUM Credit Union), Dr. Rayne Bozeman (Director of Culture and Leadership Development, Georgia Tech HR) and Ryan Heinl (CEO, SIY Global) in exploring how to design leadership devel
A new report finds recruiters have doubled their call time over the past two years as AI tools automate routine tasks. HR professionals are using the time saved to prioritize deeper, more human connections with applicants and clients.
A recent study finds that passively using AI to complete tasks — essentially copy-and-paste work — can undermine employees’ feelings of ownership and long-term confidence, even as it boosts short-term productivity. Employers should note that productivity gains may come at the cost of reduced engagem
Remote work has long been promoted for its benefits to working mothers, but new insights underscore that flexible arrangements also meaningfully support working fathers. Employers should treat flexibility as a gender-inclusive strategy that helps dads balance caregiving, improve retention, and build
This article explains how multinationals can integrate China’s fast-moving innovation ecosystem into their global R&D by tapping local talent, manufacturing clusters, digital platforms and startup partnerships to accelerate product development and market testing. It recommends practical approaches—s
Brands often treat sports sponsorships as a way to rack up impressions rather than drive meaningful outcomes, resulting in shallow activations that don’t build long-term value. To get sponsorships right, prioritize measurable impact—align deals with brand purpose, create authentic fan experiences, i
The NAACP has accused the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission of stalling its records request, alleging the agency used a denial of a fee waiver to "delay and obstruct" access to documents it says are in the public interest. The dispute raises questions about transparency and whether fee-waiver