The DOJ challenges EEOC disparate impact guidelines, a court strikes down the $100,000 H-1B fee, and Congress moves to speed up union contract negotiations.
HR certification isn't just for professionals just starting out. For mid-career practitioners, it changes what opportunities are available and how decision-makers assess readiness for broader roles.
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HRCI has earned a Top Workplaces 2026 honor from WTOP News for the third year in a row, based entirely on employee feedback.
This update examines four new DOL wage-and-hour opinion letters addressing overtime exemptions, bonus calculations, meal periods, and compensable work time, along with the EEOC’s revised National Enforcement Plan and enforcement priorities.
Keith Cutter, SPHR, is the VP of Talent Strategy at Delek US Holdings and a licensed attorney who chose HR over the courtroom. In this feature, he shares what 15-plus years in the energy industry taught him about leadership and why culture is never just an HR issue.
Early-career headcount in AI-exposed occupations is thinning, and it's disrupting the pipeline that produces tomorrow's experienced workers. HRCI CEO Dr. Amy Dufrane examines what's at stake and why this is a values decision as much as a workforce planning one.
Happiness isn't something that happens to you—it's something you choose. One leader reflects on what fishing, grief, and golf taught him about leadership and mindset.
Federal overtime thresholds are shifting, EEO reporting may be on the chopping block, and a landmark religious accommodation ruling just dropped.
HR certifications and HR degrees are built differently, assessed differently, and maintained differently. Explore how the two credentials compare in purpose, scope, and career application.
Every year, roughly 200,000 service members transition out of the military and into a civilian workforce that often isn't ready for them. HRCI CEO Dr. Amy Dufrane examines the gap between veteran hiring intentions and real outcomes, and what organizations are doing differently to close it.
New workforce development legislation is advancing in the House, while the EEOC details its efforts to implement Administration priorities and federal agencies propose a new rule to expand employer-offered fertility benefits.
In this HRCI Champion feature, Marine Corps veteran Ashton Nelson, SPHR, PHR, PHRca, shares practical advice on military-to-civilian transitions, why certification is the differentiator in a crowded market, and what HR professionals need to understand about hiring and retaining veterans.
Substance use disorder affects every workplace. Here's how HR leaders can build supportive policies, equip managers, and create a culture where recovery is possible.
HR certification is relevant across careers and professional backgrounds—but reasons vary depending on where you are. Explore how certification fits your situation and what to consider about timing.
The DOL has proposed new joint employment regulations aimed at bringing clarity to wage and hour enforcement. The agency is also making moves on apprenticeships, from expanding AI skills training to new Senate legislation designed to grow programs nationwide.