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The role of HR in the AI age: Expectations, guardrails and employee impact
Sponsored content By The Predictive Index Picture this: After months of discussion in executive meetings, your organization has decided to integrate generative AI into the workflow. When the announcement comes, employees make a beeline to HR and flood your inbox with questions about what it means for their jobs. If you had to sum up the…
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The need for caregiving benefits may have reached a fever pitch
With working women “sandwiched” between child and parent caregiving, HR leaders can offer flexibility and special paid leave, among other benefits, experts said. Caroline Colvin Reporter An October 2025 report points to a recurring trend among workplace experts: They’re championing the well-being of “the sandwich generation,” a phrase which typically refers to workers who care…
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Employees want to talk to a real person about benefits, Aflac finds
Almost 9 in 10 Generation Z and millennial employees said online benefits administration is very or extremely important, according to a survey. By Laurel Kalser A clinician cares for a patient in the emergency department at Providence St. Mary Medical Center on March 11, 2022, in Apple Valley, Calif. Employers tend to overestimate workers’ ability to…
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This week in 5 numbers: For some workers, a cavity is better than talking politics
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many employers are advertising training opportunities to potential candidates. Ginger Christ, Editor Dentists care for patients at a Remote Area Medical mobile dental and medical clinic at Terre Haute South High School on Aug. 2, 2025, in Terre Haute, Ind.…
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4 reasons to consider pharmacy benefits optimization
Pharmacy costs are spiraling out of control, and traditional solutions aren’t working. Prescription drug spending increased 11.4% in 2024, with net prices reaching $487 billion, led by high-cost GLP-1s and specialty drugs. And total spending on prescriptions is expected to grow by $116 billion in 2029, compared to 2024, exceeding $600 billion. Specialty medications already account for 54% of all drug spending, with…
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6 things HR should know about intermittent FMLA leave
Above all, it’s important for employers to maintain a sincere, employee-centered approach, said Littler Mendelson’s Jeff Nowak. Ryan Golden, Senior Reporter Employers often complain that the Family and Medical Leave Act is difficult to administer, and that’s particularly the case when FMLA leave is intermittent, or occurs at irregular intervals. Frustrations aside, however, it’s important for…
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US wage growth outpaces inflation, especially in certain sectors, report finds
HR teams may need to consider this gap to remain competitive in talent acquisition and retention. By Carolyn Crist A cashier sorts money at a restaurant in Miami, Fla. on Jan. 12, 2022. Typically, wages should outgrow inflation to match the rising costs of living, an economist at the Indeed Hiring Lab said. Joe Raedle via Getty…
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4 in 10 new hires say they second-guess their decision during onboarding
More than half of employees said their onboarding overly focused on administrative tasks, often overshadowing job readiness. By Carolyn Crist An attendee waits for a job interview during a job fair on June 29, 2024, in New York City, N.Y. Nearly a quarter of workers surveyed said they struggled with skill-building during the onboarding process, a…
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Employees are increasingly working while on vacation, report shows
Employers can help workers achieve better work-life balance by creating team coverage plans for vacation days and having managers lead by example. By Carolyn Crist Passengers move through Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on May 23, 2025, in Arlington, Va. For yet another year, the number of employees who say they disconnect from work completely while…
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Majority of workers feel uneasy taking time off, survey shows
Employees worry about work piling up, missing out on opportunities and being perceived as less committed. By Carolyn Crist An office employee works into the night on Oct. 10, 2005, in Glasgow, Scotland. Nearly half of employees recently surveyed said their company supports vacation but that unmanageable workloads make it difficult to use PTO. Christopher Furlong via…
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