As the labor market remains tight and competition for quality employees intensifies, Home Depot is investing billions of dollars to increase wages among its workforce. This is a bold move, and one that is sure to be applauded by employees and the professional Human Resources (HR) community alike. In a public statement, Home Depot Chairman […]

HR Leaders Express Concerns About the Future of Generative AI As the world of work continues to evolve, HR leaders are increasingly looking towards new technologies to help them stay ahead of the curve. One of the most recently emerging technologies is generative artificial intelligence (AI). This technology is revolutionizing the way we think about […]

Court Says Question of Disability Accommodation Should Go to Jury As an HR professional, it is essential that you understand the importance of accommodating individuals with disabilities. This is why a recent U.S. District Court ruling is so important for HR professionals. The court ruled that a former employee of a nonprofit hospital presented the […]

The Latino community will soon become the largest demographic in the United States and is projected to account for most net new workers until 2030. With the rise of the digital economy, it is essential that employers provide the tools and resources to ensure that Latino workers are not left behind in the workforce. A […]

Welcome to the HR Executive blog! This month, we’re discussing a recent report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics regarding job openings, layoffs, and their reversal in April. The Bureau’s monthly Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) reported a 358,000 increase in job openings in April, which brought the total to 10.1 million. […]