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New year, new job? Not so fast—more than half of employers aren’t planning to hire in Q1

By Paige McGlauflin and HR Brew

DALLAS, TEXAS – MARCH 13: A man walks with an umbrella outside of AT&T corporate headquarters on March 13, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. AT&T is allowing employees to work remotely from home if they have the ability to do so, as a safety measure due to COVID-19. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

AT&T promised the government it won’t pursue DEI. FCC commissioner warns it will be a ‘stain to their reputation long into the future’

By Kristen Parisi and HR Brew

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Workplace Culture

‘Ambulances had to be called, it was a whole thing’: How HR leaders deal with too much fun at holiday parties

By Vicky Valet and HR Brew

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 24: Fran Katsoudas, Executive Vice President and Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer at Cisco, Chair of the Global Citizen Board of Directors, speaks onstage during Global Citizen NOW: Impact Sessions on September 24, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images for Global Citizen)

This Cisco exec started at the $306 billion company 30 years ago after interviewing for the wrong gig. It inspired her to fight for entry-level jobs

By Paige McGlauflin and HR Brew

WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 15: (L-R) Rachel Oppenheim, Chief Revenue Officer, Semafor and Steve Mills, Managing Director & Partner, Chief AI Ethics Officer, Global Leader, BCG Center for Digital Government speak onstage during the Semafor World Economy Summit Fall Edition at Gallup HQ on October 15, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Semafor )

Using AI at work can lead to a ‘virtuous cycle,’ with workers reporting better job satisfaction and efficiency, BCG chief AI ethics officer says

By Kristen Parisi and HR Brew

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 02: Taylor Swift attends the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Arts & Entertainment

Your office might be noticeably empty on Oct. 3 thanks to Taylor Swift’s new album release, study shows

By Kristen Parisi and HR Brew

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Workday got nearly 80% of its employees to use AI—and it took more than just one general training

By Paige McGlauflin and HR Brew

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The labor market is cooling, so now would be the time for companies to invest in existing employees. But employers aren’t doing that, research shows

By Paige McGlauflin and HR Brew

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 04: Pedestrians walk by Wells Fargo headquarters at 420 Montgomery Street on December 04, 2024 in San Francisco, California. Wells Fargo announced plans to sell its longtime headquarters building at 420 Montgomery Street and relocate to a newer building at 333 Market Street. Wells Fargo spokesperson Edith Robles said that the new Market Street location is “a more modern building that can deliver a better experience for our employees and customers.” (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Wells Fargo discreetly deleted its DEI page detailing a long history of diversity and inclusion work dating back to the early 1800s

By Kristen Parisi and HR Brew

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Anxiety about the economy is forcing two-thirds of U.S. employers to yank budgets for raises

By Courtney Vinopal and HR Brew

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AI talent comes at a 30% salary premium: ‘If you try to play catch up later, this is going to cost you even more’

By Mikaela Cohen and HR Brew

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Even AI tools like ChatGPT think your employees should be making more money

By Adam DeRose and HR Brew

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In one of Biden’s first speeches since his cancer diagnosis, he says: ‘Real leadership is all about getting personal’

By Kristen Parisi and HR Brew

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Employees are so worried and stressed about world affairs nearly 70% say it’s hurting their productivity at work

By Mikaela Cohen and HR Brew

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Nearly 20 states now require employers to give paid sick leave to workers

By Courtney Vinopal and HR Brew