Courtney Vinopal is a senior reporter for HR Brew covering total rewards and compliance. Her reporting has appeared in a variety of print, broadcast, and digital outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, PBS NewsHour, and Quartz. Prior to entering journalism, Courtney worked for the press office of the French Embassy in Washington.
Now that more workers are saving adequately for retirement, plan sponsors are turning their attention to what happens after employees stop working.
Employers will still have to comply with state AI laws even as the administration targets local regulations.
To better realize the value of AI, companies should focus on upskilling their HR leaders, consultants with Protiviti said.
The decision, which is expected in 2026, is likely to affect a number of federal agencies, including those tasked with protecting US workers.
“If we invest in our partners and we deliver on that in-store experience for them, they will deliver on the experience for our customers,” Kelly says.
New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection found Starbucks failed to give some workers regular schedules, among other violations.
Few people managers believe their company’s rewards strategy is effectively communicated, according to a Korn Ferry survey fielded in October.
HR leaders from companies including L’Oreal, AT&T, and BetterUp told us about the benefits that stood out to them in 2025, and their impact on the workforce.
Provisions related to childcare benefits, health savings accounts, and student loan contributions will take effect in the new year.
Recognizing that a paycheck doesn’t always go far enough to pay for groceries, some employers are exploring ways to make up the difference through their total rewards programs.
