DEI
What the midterms could mean for workplace DEI programs
Experts predict employers may shift course after more than two years of DEI retreat.
Kristen Parisi is a senior reporter for HR Brew, specializing in workplace DE&I issues. She has been featured with other outlets including NPR, BuzzFeed, Refinery29, and CNN. Kristen began her media career in public relations, and spent nearly a decade coordinating media and messaging campaigns across business, technology, and consumer clients. She is also a passionate advocate for disability inclusion and representation in media, and earned a Gracie award in 2019 for these efforts.
Compliance
World of HR: Spain approves measure to provide paid menopause leave
It’s the first European country to carve out specific rules for workers who need to take leave from work because of compounding health issues related to menopause.
DEI
Disability and the workplace in 2026: setbacks, stigma, and AI
Disabled professionals say fewer remote work options and AI-powered applicant screening limit job opportunities.
DEI
Amazon deploys multiple programs to recruit military veterans and spouses
Amazon deploys multiple programs to recruit military veterans and spouses
HR Strategy
World of HR: The Netherlands is replacing 25,000 workers with AI
The move will save taxpayers an estimated $3.9 billion as the country automates government services and cuts regulations.
HR Strategy
CEOs of ADP, Lumen Technology discuss how they’re guiding employees to the future
Both leaders lean heavily on their CHROs, talking to them “all day, every day” as the AI era forces companies to transform.
Total Rewards
The Athletes Unlimited Softball League puts family-friendly policies front and center with employee benefits
Players can travel with their kids and childcare providers, a game changer for an emerging professional sports league.
Recruitment & Retention
World of HR: Amazon announces 30,000 new entry-level jobs in the UK by 2030
The move is part of a wider public-private partnership to employ more young people.
HR Strategy
World of HR: Financial firms with employees in Saudi Arabia encourage remote work amid attacks in the region
The move is similar to how employers evacuated workers from the area at the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran.
Total Rewards
World of HR: South Korea ranks #1 for paternity leave pay, new report finds
More than two-thirds of countries offer paternity leave, which can have a positive impact on mental health for new dads.