Beat the Winter Blues: Workplace Wellness Tips
According to recent data from the American Psychiatric Association, 41% of Americans admit that their moods get worse when the weather gets cold. Worries about respiratory viruses, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and shifts in workloads are just a few reasons why someone’s mood might change in the winter. If your employees are feeling depressed, fatigued, […]
Creative Ways to Recognize Employees for Valentine’s Month
According to recent research from Gallup, employee recognition has a significant impact on critical success metrics like morale, engagement, and retention. Researchers have found that well-recognized employees are 2.9 times more likely to be engaged at work and 45% less likely to leave after two years. With the global cost of lost productivity due to […]
AI in HR: What’s Changing This Year
Artificial intelligence is no longer something your human resources team has to think about “eventually.” It’s something you need to deal with now, as it creates both compliance risks and new opportunities. In 2025, HR teams were using AI for hiring, screening, scheduling, and workforce management. In 2026, businesses are going to build on those […]
Compensation, Raises & Pay Transparency: Start the Year With Fairness
Recent Gallup data shows that 16% of people quit their last job because of pay and benefits. Clearly, compensation matters when it comes to attracting and retaining top talent. For many organizations, the end (or top) of the year marks the time for annual reviews and compensation adjustments. If this is the case in your […]
How to Structure and Plan a Workplace Investigation
While HR professionals are trained to deal with undesirable employee behavior, the investigative process is never fun to manage. Not only are investigations stressful, but the difficult conversations and legal liability involved can make them emotionally draining and downright risky. Still, an effective investigation process is critical for preventing problems from turning into legal disasters […]
How to Prepare for Your Annual HR Planning & Strategy
According to McKinsey, 88% of HR leaders in the U.S. engage in some form of workforce planning, yet fewer than one-third maintain a strategy that spans the entire year. That gap often leaves HR teams reacting to challenges instead of leading through them. As an HR professional, your annual planning process is your opportunity to […]
Keeping Employee Engagement High After the Holidays
The holiday season can provide a much-needed boost of energy and togetherness, but that enthusiasm often fades once January arrives. Many employees return from extended time off feeling drained, unfocused, or overwhelmed by the prospect of a new year’s goals and responsibilities. For HR leaders, the post-holiday period presents a critical opportunity: reinforce connection, reset […]
Top 10 Legal Changes HR Teams Must Prepare for in 2026
Regulatory change is accelerating faster than ever. As lawmakers advance new protections around wages, workplace safety, AI usage, and employee rights, HR teams face the challenge of staying compliant while continuing to support a fast-moving workforce. To help you prepare, here are the key legal changes going into effect in early 2026 and how HR […]
Top 10 Priorities for 2026: What Teams Are Preparing for Now
2025 brought rapid technological change, new compliance pressures, and an increasingly competitive talent market. As HR teams look ahead of 2026, one thing is clear: next year will demand sharper alignment between people strategy, legal compliance, and organizational goals. From shifting pay transparency laws to evolving DEI expectations and the rise of AI governance, HR […]
2026 U.S. Minimum Wage By State Compliance Guide
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of current minimum wage rates by state across the United States, including city and county-level variations and all scheduled increases through 2026 and beyond. It is designed to help employers, HR teams, and payroll administrators stay informed, plan, and ensure full compliance with evolving wage requirements across jurisdictions. Key […]