Last week, I hosted a conference called Spring Forward HR. Participants submitted stories about the problems they had to handle and the employees and managers they encountered. With more than 1,000 registrants, the stories were abundant. If you ever want to ask, “Why do we need HR?” the answer is (in
(Note: In putting together some of the stories from Spring Forward HR, I went on a search for these and was not disappointed. If you missed Spring Forward HR, you can still catch the replay with a VIP ticket.) Here are 39 real examples of things employees have
Monday was Spring Forward HR 2026. It was an amazing success and you can mark your calendar for Spring Forward HR 2027. (Monday, March 15!) I want to thank every single person who spoke, came, commented, or just listened with half an ear while solving other people’s problems.
Andrea Lucas, chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), recently sent a letter to the 500 largest companies in the United States, warning them that DEI programs that violate Title VII, a landmark anti-discrimination law, could face enforcement. This may sound like the law has changed. It hasn’t.
“We are hiring young engineers to come grind in nyc. Must be under 26” 3.1 million views later, Drew Levin, founder of SideShift App, deleted his post on X. I think he was legit surprised that a federal law (ADEA) existed that prohibited discrimination against those over 40.
Everyone’s racing to use AI – but few have paused long enough to ask, “Do we have rules for this?” Learn how develop your policy. Everyone’s racing to use AI – but few have paused long enough to ask, “Do we have rules for this?” This session walks
I got a press release proclaiming, “CEO spends over $500/month to avoid burnout!” Burnout is a huge issue, so it is important to consider what you can do to reduce it. What does he spend that $500 on? A “personal therapist and couples therapist, a fitness trainer, a
I had a second-round interview at a top-tier company, and the final question completely threw me off: “What’s your astrological sign?” It felt unprofessional and, honestly, a bit disrespectful for a serious interview. Curious your thoughts — red flag or harmless curveball To read my answer, click here:
I surveyed HR people and found that their number one recruiting problem was the sheer number of applicants for each position. It’s a situation where we’re not struggling to get applicants. We’re struggling to evaluate them well. When you’re staring at 800 resumes, nuance disappears. Everything blurs together. So I threw
On February 14 we celebrate love in the name of St. Valentine, who was beaten, stoned, and decapitated because of his support of marriage. So, basically, it’s always been a bummer of a holiday, which brings us to divorce. Here are, according to a 5-year study, are the professions most prone
