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Diverse job candidates interacting with a fair and unbiased AI recruitment system, symbolizing ethical AI in hiring.
Hiring

What is ethical AI in hiring and why does it matter for employers?

Amazon was forced to scrap its AI-driven recruitment tool after discovering it penalized resumes containing the word 'women', according to MIT Sloan .

Nathaniel Brooks·April 21, 2026
HR professional optimizing resources and implementing cost-effective productivity strategies in a modern office.
Workplace

Effective HR Productivity Strategies for Tight Budgets

Despite 80% of HR leaders reporting budget cuts or freezes in the last year, companies with strong employee recognition programs are seeing 31% lower voluntary turnover, according to Gallup .

Marcus Ellery·April 18, 2026
HR manager and operations specialist collaborating in a modern office, reviewing a digital dashboard showing integrated HR and business processes.
Hiring

What Are HR-PEO Partnerships and Why Do They Matter for Operations?

Billing on gross payroll instead of taxable payroll can add an extra 7.

Nathaniel Brooks·April 18, 2026
Diverse team of employees collaborating happily in a modern, sunlit office, symbolizing a 'Best Places to Work' environment.
Workplace

2026 Rubber News Best Places to Work Contest Registration Now Open

While some 'Best Places to Work' awards require no financial investment, others demand significant employee survey participation, creating a complex landscape for companies seeking recognition.

Marcus Ellery·April 17, 2026
Employees participating in diverse well-being activities like yoga, nutrition consultations, and fitness training in a modern office setting.
Workplace

2026 Holistic Well-being Strategies Boost Productivity Beyond Surveys

Sheetz, the convenience store chain, now operates three 'Shwellness Centers' offering free medical care, fitness training, and dietetics to its employees and their families.

Alina Petrov·April 15, 2026
HR professionals analyzing a data visualization that highlights a widening gap in leadership development due to ineffective performance management systems.
Leadership

Leadership Development Faces Gap Due to Stagnant Performance Management

A recent Deloitte survey found that 70% of HR leaders believe their current performance management system fails to identify future leaders, despite 85% of companies having such a system in place.

Alina Petrov·April 14, 2026
Stressed and disengaged employees in a modern office setting, with AI technology elements symbolizing the disconnect and pressure in the workplace.
Workplace

Global employee engagement declines again amid workplace stress

Global employee engagement plummeted to a post-Covid low of 20% in 2025, marking the second consecutive year of decline, according to HR Brew .

Marcus Ellery·April 13, 2026
Young professionals collaborating in a modern, sunlit office, representing engagement and future opportunities in the workplace.
Hiring

Top 4 Employer Strategies to Engage Early Career Talent in 2026

In 2025, only 57.4% of workers under age 25 reported job satisfaction, a stark contrast to the 72.4% satisfaction rate among workers 55 and older, according to HRDive . This significant gap indicates

Nathaniel Brooks·April 12, 2026
Disengaged employees in a modern office setting, symbolizing the global decline in employee engagement and its economic consequences.
Workplace

Global Employee Engagement Hits Lowest Since 2020 Amid Trust Gaps

Global employee engagement declined for the second consecutive year in 2025, reaching its lowest level since 2020, costing the global economy approximately $10 trillion annually, according to Gallup .

Marcus Ellery·April 11, 2026
A prestigious 'USA Today Top Workplaces' award trophy sits on a desk, symbolizing excellence in company culture, with a diverse team celebrating in the background.
Workplace

USA Today Announces 2026 Top Workplaces Award Winners

The official list of the 2026 USA Today Top Workplaces Awards was released, highlighting organizations like Aledade that are setting new standards for employee satisfaction and people-first cultures based on direct feedback from their workforce.

Marcus Ellery·April 10, 2026
Diverse professionals analyzing skill matrices on a holographic display, representing modern, data-driven skills-based hiring strategies and inclusive talent acquisition.
Hiring

What Is Skills-Based Hiring? A Practical Framework for Employers

Skills-based hiring is a recruitment strategy that prioritizes a candidate's demonstrated skills and abilities over traditional qualifications. This approach helps organizations expand their talent pool, foster diversity, and make more effective hiring decisions.

Nathaniel Brooks·April 9, 2026