‘Quiet shrinking’: The hidden cost of menopause

Menopause is costing organizations more than turnover, says Menopause Asia’s Joanne Ho, as experienced women quietly scale back at midlife.

Ambition vs. anxiety: What will motivate workers more in 2026?

Rising pay expectations but growing distrust of the job market mean nearly as many employees plan to stay versus job hunt this year.

Voluntary benefits: The new ERISA target

The plaintiffs in these lawsuits say the employers and their benefits advisors should have shopped better.

Peace over promotion: How ‘Gen Zen’ is redefining career success

Understanding the Gen Z mindset and creating policies and cultures that reflect it are essential for attracting and retaining the next wave of talent, this expert writes.

Lisa Buckingham on AI, empathy and being the architect of change

Vialto Partners' Lisa Buckingham, who has been called a "bellwether" for HR innovation, shares what's on her mind as 2026 kicks off.

Prioritizing AI integration in 2026? 6 questions to build a framework

The HR executive of digital transformation firm Sutherland shares the comprehensive framework his org is following for AI integration.

The architecture of work is changing: HR must own the blueprint

If 2025 rattled you to your core, says i4cp's Kevin Oakes, 2026 is going to be the year you'll begin to see how AI integration truly takes shape.

7 steps to evaluate embedded AI solutions

Sapient Insight Group’s Stacey Harris and West Monroe’s Kim Seals offer a checklist for HR tech buyers to evaluate embedded AI solutions.

Beyond the buzz: Inside AI-enabled HR functions

As AI continues to reshape business models and workflows, the true differentiator will be human ingenuity and innovations supported and scaled by AI, write Stacey Harris and Kim Seals.