Your Empowered You

06/18/2026

Leaders can't control world events, but they can control how they respond to ensure a safe. inclusive and supportive work environment.

People directly affected by global conflict may experience depression, anxiety and trauma-related symptoms, Amy Dufrane of HRCI writes.

06/17/2026

It's imperative that all hiring managers are aware of local, state and federal laws around hiring practices. Asking some questions in one jurisdiction may be legal while in others it's not.

Illinois has especially strong legal protections governing workers’ bodily rights, with employers like Walmart and Topgolf also coming under fire under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.

06/16/2026

Recent college graduates want career development opportunities, higher pay, and great benefits. Things haven't changed too much over the years.

Here’s what recent grads are looking for amid the job search, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

06/15/2026

Monday morning data points.

 Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how many companies are experiencing impersonation attacks.

06/14/2026

06/12/2026

Each parent, including Dads, like flexible and remote work to spend more time with their children and tackle their domestic duties. Parental equity is a must.

Remote work has often been championed for its benefit for working moms, but new insights remind employers how it can help working dads as well.

06/11/2026

A great technically sound, front-line employee does not always equate to a great manager. A person with solid leadership and communication skills usually makes a great manager.

Good managers may be more important to overall company success than the combined skills of their teams, but not all are suited for such, per a study.

06/10/2026

Does remote work do more harm than good? There are many advantages but also disadvantages for some.

A study finds that people in remote jobs are more socially isolated, anxious and sad compared to people not in remote jobs. But demanding everyone return to the office isn't the answer either, say researchers.

06/09/2026

Significant job gains and steady unemployment rates but some sectors continue to see layoffs and slower hiring.

While data from the past three months were revised upward to indicate more growth, unemployed workers may still be struggling to find jobs.