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Building HR from the Ground Up

Mandar Arankalle, PHRi, has spent his career building HR functions from scratch across industries from BPO to real estate. He shares lessons that carried across sectors, a talent initiative that reshaped retention, and why listening to employees matters most.

Leadership 5 min read

Designing Work for Humans and AI

As AI becomes part of everyday work, organizations need to think beyond the technology itself. HRCI Chief Business Officer Andre Allen explores how leaders can create the conditions for people and intelligent systems to work together effectively.

Wellness Program Guidance, EEOC Strategic Plan, and H-1B Fee Increase

Four federal updates HR needs now: wellness program guidance, EEOC's 2026–2030 strategic plan, a proposed $103,265 H-1B fee, and a funding deal through December 11.

Leadership 4 min read

Managing the Disconnect Over Return-to-Office Policies

Employees and executives don't always agree on where work should happen. HRCI CEO Amy Dufrane looks at why HR should start with the business need, use evidence to guide decisions, and revisit workplace policies as needs change.

Leadership 2 min read

HR’s Strategic Moment: Leading Through Transformation

HR sits at the intersection of culture, talent, technology, and compliance—and the data shows a profession that's optimistic about its role. As AI reshapes how work gets done, the teams that lead transformation will be the ones defining what comes next.

Legal 5 min read

AI Workforce Legislation Introduced

Congress advances AI workforce and paid leave bills, a House panel weighs AI's workplace impact, and the NLRB confirms its newest member.

Technology 5 min read

The AI Tools You Don't Know Your Team Is Using

HR professionals are using AI every day—often without training, guidance, or a clear sense of where the information goes. Here's what the data reveals about the risk hiding in plain sight, and how to start fixing it.

Certification 4 min read

Which HR Certification Is Best for Talent Acquisition Managers?

Which HR certification fits a talent acquisition role? Here's how the aPHR, PHR, and SPHR stack up, and why a broad HR credential matters even if your day-to-day is all sourcing and interviews.

Olivia Ellis HR Champ

From Candidate to Recruiter

What changes when a recent job seeker becomes the recruiter? Explore an early-career HR perspective on candidate experience, AI in hiring, breaking into the profession, and the lessons that come with building a meaningful career in HR.

Wage and Hour Opinion Letters Address Commuter Travel During the Workday

Two new DOL opinion letters clarify when commuter travel during the workday counts as compensable time under the FLSA.

Leadership 6 min read

Building HR Capability Starts with Intentional Learning

Professional development delivers the greatest impact when it's intentional. Learn how HR leaders can build learning programs that prepare teams for what's next.

Development 9 min read

Professional Development: A Practical Guide to Growing Your HR Career

Professional development means more than checking a box. Here's what it looks like for HR pros in practice: the right certifications, courses, and mentorship, plus how to build a plan that fits your career goals.

Legal 9 min read

Regulatory Agendas Released

The EEOC and DOL have outlined new regulatory priorities affecting employer reporting, worker classification, and employment law, alongside updates on AI legislation and arbitration.

Leadership 7 min read

Workplace Conflict Is More Common Than We Think

Most workplace conflict doesn't make headlines, but it still shapes employees' daily experiences. Drawing on HRCI research, HRCI CEO Dr. Amy Dufrane explores what HR professionals are seeing and shares practical strategies for building safer, healthier workplaces.

Leadership 3 min read

The Real Drivers of Fulfillment in HR

HRCI's latest research identifies the four workplace conditions that predict HR fulfillment—and they're not the ones most leaders expect.