Quarter Century Project

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HR Strategy

Gen Alpha is coming. Here’s how HR can prepare the workplace.

Add “Think about a Gen Alpha workforce” to your 2026 to-do list.

Mikaela Cohen
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Total Rewards (Comp & Benefits)

Social Security is running out. Can stronger 401(k)s fill the gap?

Americans can no longer depend on the government—or an employer—to fund their retirement. Policymakers are exploring ways to make the current system stronger.

Courtney Vinopal
Declining fertility and immigration rates are creating labor-shortage headaches for HR
Recruitment & Retention

US employers face labor-shortage headaches amid declining fertility rate, immigration crackdown

But employers can explore solutions including AI, upskilling their existing workers, and catering to a multi-generational workforce.

Paige McGlauflin
Supreme Court rules affirmative action is unconstitutional in landmark decision
DEI

DEI practitioners express hope for the future of workplace inclusion

Dozens of companies have changed course on DEI in 2025, but industry leaders believe the pivot will still turn towards progress.

Kristen Parisi
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HR Strategy

The CHRO's new seat at the table might be at risk

The pandemic elevated the CHRO role to new heights of importance. Now, their influence is at risk of waning.

Paige McGlauflin
A sign that says 'Close The Pay Gap' is held by Nancy Reichman, a member of Colorado's Pay Equity Commission, during a rally in downtown Denver, CO on April 28, 2009.
Compliance

Pay transparency promised pay equity. Is it working?

More than a dozen US states require employers to share salary ranges, but these efforts haven’t yet closed the gender pay gap.

Courtney Vinopal
#MeToo rally took place outside the Trump International Hotel at Columbus Circle, The #MeToo movement ignited after sexual harassment allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein surfaced and opened the floodgate not only for women, but also men who have been victimized by predatory behavior and sexual misconduct, to tell their stories.
DEI

Nearly 8 years after #MeToo splintered Hollywood, HR has a more active role on set

Experts say that while some problems improved, many survivors are still afraid to report harassment.

Kristen Parisi

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From recruiting and retention to company culture and the latest in HR tech, HR Brew delivers up-to-date industry news and tips to help HR pros stay nimble in today’s fast-changing business environment.

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