Barbara Gabriel

Unsurprisingly, PIPs are often perceived by employees as a prelude to their inevitable dismissal. Navigating these situations is tough, as PIPs put HR professionals in the position of playing the dual roles of disciplinarian and coach. It is up to HR to frame performance discussions with employees as giving them a “second chance” to avoid dismissal by achieving a set of specific goals.

Mentoring is more than a nice-to-have. With 58% of employees ready to walk without growth opportunities and only 14% of HR leaders satisfied with their current programs, mentoring isn’t just about development—it’s about retention, engagement, and culture.

The Latest includes a brief update on federal and state level news.

It is now common for recruiters and hiring managers to use AI to screen resumes, evaluate applications, conduct social media background checks, evaluate assessments, and—in a growing number of companies—conduct candidate interviews.

Despite this year’s headline-grabbing backlash against DEI, a new survey—which claims to be the largest workplace inclusion survey since the Trump administration’s efforts to eliminate the U.S. government’s DEI efforts—suggests these efforts are still popular.

Focusing on taking care of employees is a mindset shift—one that can solve several other organizational challenges. Learn about PTO hygiene.