Workplace News & Trends

U.S. employers reported adding 130,000 jobs in January 2026, more than was expected, and the unemployment rate dipped to 4.3%, according to the latest employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

OPM finalizes rule reclassifying up to 50,000 policy roles as at-will, stripping civil service protections and reshaping federal accountability.

L&D leaders can’t sit on the sidelines when it comes to integrating AI into strategy. Explore the challenges of harnessing technology to improve L&D outcomes.

SHRM's AI+HI executive in residence summarizes how AI is deployed, who is accountable, and how work is being reorganized.

A federal court has vacated an injunction blocking key executive orders. Learn how this ruling impacts inclusion strategies and compliance.

The FTC will aggressively enforce noncompete rules through individual cases, targeting overly broad agreements and urges employers to reassess their use.