The HR Perspective You Won’t Hear Anywhere Else

If you work in HR in California, you are not just managing people. You are managing risk. And in 2026, that risk is evolving. What stands out about this year’s employment law changes is not just the volume. It is the direction. California is continuing to raise expectations around transparency, accountability, and how employers use technology in decision-making.

"Dear Ellie" is an advice column from a seasoned HR consultant. Read her advice for an HR pro struggling with managers who lack the time to fill out 30,60, 90 day feedback forms.

HRinsidr sat down with Rob to discuss leadership development, the roots of burnout, and the communication habits that can make or break a career.