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11/14/2025

💡 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸’𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗥 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 (𝟭𝟭/𝟭𝟰/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱)

From mental health strategy to AI adoption and the subtle signals employees send, this week’s themes all connect to one priority: supporting people through a period of rapid workplace change. Here’s your recap ⬇️

👩‍💼 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗥 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀:

🧠 Employers rethink mental health as a business strategy.
Mental health is no longer an add-on — it’s becoming core to organizational strategy. New data from Mental Health America shows that 99% of top-performing employers now embed well-being into business goals, with leaders modeling vulnerability and transparency. Companies investing in mental health see a $4 return for every $1 spent, and many are expanding flexible work, financial wellness support, and inclusive hiring practices. The message is clear: cultures that prioritize psychological safety, fairness, and belonging see stronger engagement, trust, and performance.

📉 Job cuts surpass 1 million as employers tighten belts.
October brought more than 153,000 layoffs — the highest October total in over 20 years — pushing year-to-date cuts north of 1.09 million. Cost-cutting, AI restructuring, and economic conditions are driving the surge, while hiring plans have dropped to their lowest level since 2011. For HR leaders, the priority now is workforce agility: strengthening reskilling, redeployment, and internal mobility to reduce future overcorrections and retain essential talent even as external hiring slows.

💊 Weight-loss drug price cuts may reshape employer healthcare costs.
New federal deals with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk slash prices for GLP-1 drugs and expand Medicare coverage starting in mid-2026 — potentially reshaping employer health benefit strategies. With consumer prices dropping and public coverage widening, demand for employer-sponsored access will likely rise. Broader availability could reduce long-term costs tied to diabetes and cardiovascular risk, making it critical for HR and benefits leaders to reassess plan design, cost projections, and employee expectations.

👨‍💼 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀:

🎭 Hidden at work: Why employees mask their true selves.
More than half of employees say they hide parts of who they are at work — a behavior tied to chronic stress, burnout, and lower creativity. Managers can counter this by fostering psychological safety, using personality tools like DISC to deepen understanding, and normalizing authenticity through vulnerability and regular check-ins. When employees feel safe to show up as themselves, team performance, innovation, and retention all rise.

🤖 Managers hold the key to employee AI adoption.
Only 5% of organizations report measurable ROI from generative AI — and research shows the missing link isn’t the tech itself, but managerial support. Employees who feel backed by their manager are dramatically more likely to use AI, find it useful, and feel it helps them excel. Managers can drive adoption by communicating a clear strategy, modeling use cases, offering role-specific training, and setting guardrails for responsible use.

👀 The silent signals your team members are sending.
Disengagement rarely starts loudly — it starts with quieter shifts in tone, body language, responsiveness, or motivation. With only 31% of U.S. workers engaged, early recognition is essential. Managers can intervene by checking in gently, reconnecting employees to meaning, rebuilding informal connection, and tracking patterns over time. Since 70% of the variance in engagement comes down to the manager, listening early pays major dividends.

📚 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲:
This week’s pick, “Workplace violence policies: Always check your state requirements,” breaks down the compliance basics every employer must review to stay protected and ensure employee safety.
👉 https://www.hremploymentlawadvisor.com/free/workplace-violence-policies-always-check-your-state-requirements/

📰 These insights come from my work on Managing People at Work and The HR Weekly — subscription-based newsletters that provide actionable guidance for leaders navigating today’s workplace challenges.

💬 What stood out to you this week? Share your thoughts in the comments.

11/13/2025

💻 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝘆𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘆

🏠 Remote and hybrid work may be the new normal—but that doesn’t mean the compliance headaches have gone away. In fact, they’ve multiplied. From timekeeping and pay issues to multi-state compliance and accommodation requests, even one remote worker can create a maze of legal requirements.

⚖️ Join employment law attorney Anniken Davenport on Wednesday, November 19 at 1:00 p.m. EST for 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘏𝘺𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘥 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦: 𝘔𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪-𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘓𝘢𝘸 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦, and make sure your policies are airtight.

👩‍🏫 Anniken will walk you through your organization’s rights and responsibilities in today’s flexible work environment. You’ll learn when remote work must be granted as a reasonable accommodation (including new DOJ guidance on religious requests), how to determine which state’s laws apply, and how to stay compliant with timekeeping, expense reimbursement, and classification rules.

💬 Hybrid work may seem like a safe middle ground—but it can actually increase your risks. Discover the key steps to protect your organization, your employees, and yourself.

❓How confident are you that your remote and hybrid policies could hold up under legal scrutiny? Share your thoughts below!

📎 Register today: https://training2.businessmanagementdaily.com/remote-hybrid-webinar/?campaigncode=4271WL

11/11/2025

🧩 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀

💼 Hiring decisions are among the most consequential choices any organization makes—and one misstep can ripple across productivity, morale, and legal compliance.

⚖️ Pre-employment tests, for example, can add structure and fairness to hiring—but they also carry risk if misused. Tests must be relevant to the job, applied consistently, and regularly reviewed to ensure they don’t unintentionally discriminate under Title VII, the ADA, or the ADEA.

🕵️ Background checks also require care. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), employers must disclose, obtain consent, and use the information lawfully—and with new “ban-the-box” and credit-check limits in many states, compliance is more complex than ever.

🗣️ Even interviews can create liability if handled carelessly. Questions about age, family, religion, or health—however conversational—can violate discrimination laws. Instead, focus on job-related qualifications and essential functions.

🎯 These insights only scratch the surface. Join Scott Nelson and Kirsten Hallmark of Baker Botts for 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘱: 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦 on Tuesday, November 18 at 1:00 p.m. EST to explore these topics in depth. They’ll share practical, actionable strategies for keeping your hiring process compliant, consistent, and effective—from AI tools to background screening and interview protocols.

💬 What’s the toughest hiring challenge your organization faces today—compliance, efficiency, or candidate quality? Share your thoughts below!

🔗 Register here: https://training2.businessmanagementdaily.com/hiring-workshop-webinar/?campaigncode=4269WL

11/10/2025

🎰 𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗣 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘀!

☕ We’re excited to share that Kemp Smith LLP will sponsor the Friday breakfast and breakout session at 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗣 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, happening April 8–10, 2026, at Paris Las Vegas.

🥐 Kick off your morning with a continental breakfast and HR roundtables, where you can grab a bite, network with peers, and join lively discussions on the latest workplace legal and HR issues led by LEAP’s expert speakers.

⚖️ A big thanks to Kemp Smith LLP—a firm with deep roots in Texas and the Southwest—for helping make this session possible. Their long-standing commitment to employment law and HR compliance aligns perfectly with LEAP’s mission to deliver practical, real-world guidance.

🌟 Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and grow alongside top HR professionals and leading employment law experts from across the nation.

🔗 Sign up for LEAP 2026 today: https://www.theleapconference.com/

11/07/2025

💡 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸’𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗥 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 (𝟭𝟭/𝟬𝟳/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱)

From how AI is reshaping performance management to the power of gratitude and PTO, this week’s themes all center around one question: What really motivates people to give their best? Here’s a quick recap ⬇️

👩‍💼 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗥 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀:

🤖 Companies look to AI and skills to strengthen performance management. A new WTW report shows nearly half of organizations believe productivity could rise 10% or more if performance management were improved — yet only 39% think their current systems meet employee expectations. To close that gap, 37% of employers already use AI to enhance reviews, goal-setting, and feedback, with another third planning to follow. Over half (54%) now integrate “skills” into performance frameworks to better align development and pay. The takeaway: technology can’t replace human coaching, but it can make performance management clearer, fairer, and more consistent.

💬 Never underestimate the power of gratitude. Recognition shouldn’t just appear once a year on Thanksgiving. According to Gallup, only one in three employees strongly agree they received recognition in the past week — and those who don’t feel valued are twice as likely to quit within a year. Meaningful appreciation doesn’t have to cost much: extra time off, a personalized note, or public praise can do more to boost engagement than expensive perks. When gratitude becomes cultural, not seasonal, morale and retention rise together.

👨‍💼 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀:

🌴 How to build a team culture that truly supports taking time off. Nearly one in four U.S. employees didn’t take a single vacation day last year, according to FlexJobs — and 29% feel guilty when they do. That’s a burnout risk waiting to happen. My article explores how managers can model healthy boundaries, plan ahead for coverage, and treat time off as performance fuel rather than a perk. When managers normalize rest, they prevent turnover and strengthen engagement long-term.

🔄 When change backfires: Why employees aren’t buying in. Change fatigue is real. Eagle Hill Consulting found that 63% of employees faced major workplace change last year, but one in three say it wasn’t worth the disruption. Meanwhile, 62% say their manager didn’t adjust workloads to make room for adaptation. The solution? Involve employees early, test ideas in small groups, and clearly explain the “why” behind every change. When people see their input reflected in final plans, buy-in follows.

📚 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: Each week, I share one free employment law article from HR Employment Law Advisor. This week’s pick, 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 by employment law expert Anniken Davenport, outlines what every employer should include — and update — to stay compliant and protected. 👉 https://www.hremploymentlawadvisor.com/free/your-essential-employee-handbook-checklist

📰 These insights come from my work on articles for Managing People at Work and The HR Weekly — two subscription-based newsletters that deliver actionable guidance for managers and HR pros navigating today’s workplace challenges. Consider subscribing to explore these topics in full each week.

💬 What’s been on your radar this week? I’d love to hear in the comments below.

11/06/2025

🧠 𝗙𝗠𝗟𝗔 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀? 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹.

🗓️ 𝘍𝘔𝘓𝘈 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴 — November 13, 2025 | 1:00–5:00 p.m. EST

🎓 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘔𝘓𝘈: 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘹 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘥 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬𝘴

😩 Does managing Family and Medical Leave Act requests ever make you want to take leave yourself? You’re not alone. The FMLA is one of the most confusing—and high-stakes—areas of HR compliance. Even a small mistake can lead to costly lawsuits, and employees have learned to play the “Friday-Monday Leave Act” game to their advantage.

💡 That’s why we created the FMLA Master Class, a half-day online training designed to help you navigate every aspect of FMLA with clarity and confidence. Led by employment law expert Anniken Davenport, this course dives deep into real-world scenarios that HR professionals face every day—from managing intermittent leave and calculating eligibility to coordinating with ADA and PWFA requirements.

📘 You’ll also learn when you can require medical certification, how to fix FMLA mistakes without penalties, and what to do when an employee’s leave request pushes the boundaries of compliance. Anniken will share practical insights you can apply immediately to strengthen your FMLA policies and protect your organization from liability.

⚠️ Since 2012, employee lawsuits claiming FMLA violations have more than tripled, many ending in million-dollar verdicts or settlements. This is one area of HR you can’t afford to get wrong.

🔗 Register for the 𝘍𝘔𝘓𝘈 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴 today: https://training2.businessmanagementdaily.com/fmla-master-class

11/05/2025

📱 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆? 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻.

💡 Phones are part of nearly every moment of modern work life. Without clear guidelines, it’s easy for “quick checks” to turn into productivity and security issues.

📝 If you’ve been tasked with writing or updating your company’s mobile device policy, make sure it’s both effective and realistic — one that improves focus without hurting morale.

📊 That’s why we’ve pulled together 𝟲 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 — check out the graphic!

🔐 Crafting clear, fair policies not only protects company data — it also shows employees you trust them to use good judgment.

💬 How strict is your organization’s approach to phone use at work? Do you lean toward structure or flexibility?

11/04/2025

💥 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗰 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

📱 A recent federal appeals court decision offered a clear reminder: employees can be held accountable when their social media activity crosses the line into workplace harassment. In 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘷. 𝘒𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 (6th Cir., 2025), a tenured professor lost a promotion after bombarding co-workers with profanity-laced tweets and texts attacking their professionalism. The court sided with the university, ruling that such conduct created a toxic work environment — even though some posts were tied to discrimination claims.

⚖️ The takeaway for HR and management? Toxicity doesn’t stop at the office door. Whether it’s online feuds, rumor mills, or daily disruptions, ignoring harmful behavior can damage morale, drive away good employees, and open the door to lawsuits.

👥 That’s why it’s critical to know where the legal lines are — and how to respond effectively. Join employment law experts Jennifer Trulock and Richard Brann for our upcoming webinar, 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘵𝘰𝘹: 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 (𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺) 𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘛𝘰𝘹𝘪𝘤 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘦𝘴, on Wednesday, November 12 at 1:00 p.m. EST.

🧠 Learn how to identify and manage eight types of toxic employees, deliver constructive (and legally safe) feedback, and document performance issues that protect your organization. You’ll also discover when a worker can — and should — be on the path to termination.

💬 What’s one of the toughest toxic behaviors you’ve had to address in your workplace?

🔗 Register for this essential training here: https://training2.businessmanagementdaily.com/workplace-detox-webinar/?campaigncode=4267WL

11/03/2025

💼 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘆 & 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗟𝗣 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗣 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!

🎲 The LEAP Conference returns April 8–10, 2026, at Paris Las Vegas, bringing together HR professionals and employment law experts for three days of insights, networking, and practical solutions.

🥗 Attendees will enjoy a great meal and a can’t-miss keynote from Philip A. Miscimarra, former chairman of the National Labor Relations Board. His session — “𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘭: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘊𝘢𝘯 𝘚𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘓𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳 𝘓𝘢𝘸?” — will explore what’s driving today’s employment law challenges and what meaningful improvements could help fix a strained system.

⚖️ Foley & Lardner LLP, a respected law firm known for its work across industries like health care, manufacturing, energy, and technology, has nearly two centuries of experience.

📍 Learn more about LEAP 2026 here: https://www.theleapconference.com

10/31/2025

💡 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸’𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗥 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 (𝟭𝟬/𝟯𝟭/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱)

From Tyler Jubar

From record CEO turnover to soaring healthcare costs and evolving workplace “rules,” this week’s articles had a common theme: change is accelerating — and leaders can’t afford to coast through it. Here’s a quick recap ⬇️

👩‍💼 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗥 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀:

💰 Family coverage costs climb as small firms feel the squeeze. Health coverage costs are surging again — and small employers are feeling it most. The average annual premium for employer-sponsored family coverage rose 6% this year to $26,993, according to KFF, with employees contributing $6,850 on average. Workers at small firms are hit hardest, paying nearly $12,000 annually — double what large-firm employees pay. The steepest driver? Drug prices. Nearly 1 in 5 large employers now covers GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy, but 59% say costs have exceeded expectations. For HR, the takeaway is clear: benefit design must evolve to balance access, affordability, and sustainability.

🏙️ New York dramatically raises unemployment benefits. New York just implemented one of the largest UI benefit increases in state history — jumping nearly 73%, from $504 to $869 per week. The change follows repayment of a $7 billion federal debt and elimination of the employer-funded Interest Assessment Surcharge (IAS), expected to save businesses about $100 per employee in 2026. But with the taxable wage base soon rising to 18% of the state’s average annual wage, payroll costs could climb again. HR leaders should update payroll systems, review budgets for 2026, and communicate eligibility changes — especially since more part-time employees may now qualify for partial benefits.

👨‍💼 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀:

📉 CEO turnover hits record highs yet women lose ground in leadership ranks. Leadership churn is spiking — and gender gaps are widening. Challenger, Gray & Christmas reports 1,504 CEO exits through August, putting 2025 on track for a record year. Yet women now make up just 25% of new CEOs, the lowest since 2020, down from nearly 29% in 2023. While more women (23%) are leaving top roles than before, fewer are replacing them — a trend that could slow progress in representation. For managers and HR alike, this underscores the need to build stronger succession pipelines that don’t stall diversity at the top.

📋 How to establish the work rules employees wish were law. From “No meetings before coffee” to “Slack is not urgent,” viral posts are revealing the unwritten rules employees wish were policy. My latest piece explores how managers can turn those frustrations into focus-protecting habits — auditing calendars, setting clearer urgency standards, and respecting after-hours boundaries. With Gallup finding that only 32% of U.S. employees are engaged, these simple cultural shifts can restore trust and focus. Purposeful meetings, realistic urgency, and respect for recovery time aren’t luxuries — they’re performance enablers.

📚 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: Each week, we share one free employment law article from HR Employment Law Advisor. This week’s pick, Protect your company by getting wage-and-hour rules right by legal and HR expert John Wilcox, explains how to avoid the most common pay and scheduling mistakes that lead to costly FLSA violations. Link here: https://www.hremploymentlawadvisor.com/free/protect-your-company-by-getting-wage-and-hour-rules-right/

📰 These insights come from Tyler's work on articles for Managing People at Work and The HR Weekly — two subscription-based newsletters that deliver actionable guidance for managers and HR pros navigating today’s workplace challenges. Consider subscribing to explore these topics in full each week.

💬 What’s been on your radar this week? We’d love to hear in the comments below.

10/30/2025

💰 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿’𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 — 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺

💸 Year-end payroll is always a high-stakes season, but 2025 W-2 reporting will be like no other year — and that’s not a good thing. Between new rules from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and ongoing confusion around SECURE 2.0, HR and payroll teams face more complexity than ever.

🗓️ Join us 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟱 𝗮𝘁 𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗽.𝗺. 𝗘𝗦𝗧 for our live webinar:

𝘗𝘢𝘺𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘭 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦: 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘳-𝘌𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 2026

🧾 Payroll expert Alice Gilman will break down what’s new, what’s changed and what’s at stake — including how to:

- Communicate critical overtime and deduction updates before employees see their W-2s

- Manage reporting for remote employees in multiple states

- Stay compliant with new e-filing and health benefits reporting rules

- Activate safe harbors and avoid doubled penalties on year-end forms

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10/29/2025

😤 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗿𝘂𝗻 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵, 𝗛𝗥 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗹.

💬 Angry outbursts and emotional rants can catch even the most experienced HR pro off guard—but how you respond in those moments can make all the difference.

🧠 Listening calmly, documenting carefully, and knowing when to act (or step away) protects everyone involved—and helps prevent a bad situation from escalating.

📋 This quick infographic breaks down 4 key tips for handling employee rants with professionalism and care—while keeping your organization legally protected.

👇 How do you keep your cool when emotions flare up at work? Share your approach in the comments!

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