US workers poised to get protections from heat stress for the first time
President Biden introduced measures to better protect communities from extreme weather.
Politics and policy
Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho, for now
The pause will allow doctors to assist at-risk mothers, but it is not a permanent solution.
Strong payrolls, worsening unemployment reveal complex job market
The labor market has continued to defy expectations and blunt the impact on the economy from high interest rates and prices.
Even corporations say the 2024 political climate is terrible
The risk of backlash has led 60% of companies to be more selective in the social and political issues they address.
Amid a retirement ‘crisis’, employers are still unsure how SECURE 2.0 can help
Eighty percent of employers want to know more about how the retirement legislation can help their employees, but don't know where to start.
SECURE 2.0 helps borrowers manage loans, but not with retirement
The 2022 retirement law aims to help workers pay off their student debts and save for retirement. Can it do both? It's complicated.
Biden widens student loan relief to more than 10% of borrowers
More than 160,000 borrowers will see a reduction in their debt.
Activism and work: How protesting can affect job prospects
With political activism on the rise, employers will have to get more thoughtful about their policies.
Why a ban on non-competes will make recruitment easier
A workplace expert explains how employers can build long-term and sustainable workforces without restrictive contracts.
Hospital price transparency data can be a game changer for self-funded employers
Experts from Turquoise explain how employers can save 27% across 500 common healthcare services using the Hospital Price Transparency Rule.
WinFertility’s CEO shares why IVF benefits are here to stay
Dr. Roger Shedlin, CEO of WINFertility, explains how employers can expand their fertility benefits in today's political climate.
Chamber of Commerce sues to block FTC’s non-compete ban
The nation's largest business lobby argued that the FTC lacks the authority to issue rules that define unfair methods of competition.
FTC adopts a near-total ban on non-compete agreements
The ban prohibits workers from switching jobs within an industry.
Are ERGs the latest victims of diversity backlash?
ERGs are coming under scrutiny, along with just about every other diversity initiative in business and academia today.
6 steps to create an official policy around political conversations at work
An HR expert shares his tips on how to keep controversial topics from ruining your company's culture.
Is the anti-DEI trend actually hurting diversity efforts?
Despite troublesome headlines, 66% of businesses have actually increased their commitment to inclusion efforts over the past year.
How Biden and Trump’s views on abortion and student loans will impact employers
As Biden and Trump hit the campaign trail, employers should be prepared for changes to policies around student loans and reproductive rights.
Trump says states should decide their own abortion policies
The former president did not call for exceptions to abortion bans, but said he supported them.
Employers want to support addiction recovery — and the federal government is ready to help
Seventy-two percent of people with addictions will recover — but they need help from their employer to feel safe seeking support.
How Gen Z and millennials will shape the 2024 elections
DeNora Getachew, CEO of DoSomething.org, explains what concerns are top of mind for young voters.
