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3 employee management myths that create hidden risk for small businesses

3 employee management myths that create hidden risk for small businesses

Many small businesses rely on assumptions that feel true but hide serious employee-management risks. This article exposes three common myths and urges leaders to challenge those beliefs by clarifying policies, improving communication, and strengthening hiring and performance practices to reduce lega

HR Dive
29 Jun 2026
FMLA misuse, not transgender status, led to plaintiff’s firing, 7th Circuit says

FMLA misuse, not transgender status, led to plaintiff’s firing, 7th Circuit says

The 7th Circuit ruled that the plaintiff’s termination was driven by misuse of FMLA leave, not discrimination based on transgender status. The court’s analysis centered on whether the Chicago Transit Authority’s request for a third medical opinion to verify the leave certification complied with lega

HR Dive by Ryan Golden
26 Jun 2026
Will AI create new entry-level jobs?

Will AI create new entry-level jobs?

As companies increasingly rely on AI, HR leaders will need to recruit and develop employees who can supervise and manage those systems. A new report suggests this shift could create demand for roles—potentially including new entry-level positions—focused on AI oversight and governance.

HR Dive by Lara Ewen
26 Jun 2026
Sociable: LinkedIn automates job application process for premium users

Sociable: LinkedIn automates job application process for premium users

LinkedIn has introduced Premium Apply Assistant, an AI-powered feature for Premium users that automatically pre-fills job applications and generates tailored cover letters for suitable roles. By lowering friction for applicants, the tool could raise application volumes and heighten expectations and

HR Dive by Andrew Hutchinson
26 Jun 2026
Companies led by women tend to have more women on boards and in leadership roles

Companies led by women tend to have more women on boards and in leadership roles

Only 6.7% of the companies examined had a woman CEO. Those firms were significantly more likely to have women on their boards and in senior leadership roles, suggesting that female top leadership correlates with broader organizational gender diversity and advancement.

HR Dive by Lara Ewen
26 Jun 2026
Summary Notes: Volatility, Signals and Strategic Decisions

Summary Notes: Volatility, Signals and Strategic Decisions

This piece summarizes insights on making strategic decisions amid heightened volatility, focusing on how leaders can distinguish meaningful signals from noise and adjust responses accordingly. It highlights practical frameworks and considerations for staying agile, allocating resources wisely, and m

Corporate Research Forum by Toby Hargreaves
26 Jun 2026
AI Is Changing Cyber Risk. Here’s How SMBs Can Respond.

AI Is Changing Cyber Risk. Here’s How SMBs Can Respond.

As AI amplifies the sophistication and volume of cyberattacks, SMBs face rising exposure. Security expert Daniel Dobrygowski outlines practical, scalable steps—focusing on basic cyber hygiene, employee awareness, and proactive monitoring—to help smaller organizations harden defenses without large bu

Harvard Business Review by Adi Ignatius
26 Jun 2026
How Leaders Engineer Margin Resilience - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM EY-PARTHENON

How Leaders Engineer Margin Resilience - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM EY-PARTHENON

This sponsored piece from EY‑Parthenon explains how leaders can engineer margin resilience by combining strategic portfolio choices, disciplined cost and pricing management, and targeted capability building to protect profitability in volatile markets. It highlights practical frameworks and actions

Harvard Business Review
26 Jun 2026
The Two-Organizations Problem

The Two-Organizations Problem

The Two-Organizations Problem highlights the gap between the formal, on-paper organization and the informal, day-to-day experience of employees. Successful leaders recognize this distinction and work to align structures, processes, and behaviors with lived reality to boost performance and engagement

Harvard Business Review by Irina Wolpert
26 Jun 2026
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