By Mark Adams On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the much-anticipated One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)—a sweeping legislative package combining tax cuts, deregulatory measures, and entitlement […]
DOL Initiatives Seeking to Drive Voluntary Compliance Efforts
By Mark Adams The United States Department of Labor (DOL) has announced two separate voluntary compliance programs. The first is driven by the DOL’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs […]
The Power of Community in Uncertain Times
By Allison Ebner In today’s rapidly changing economic climate, it’s easy to feel like you’re navigating uncharted waters alone. Market shifts, workforce shortages, policy changes, and emerging technologies are putting […]
The HR Crossroads: Today’s Top Challenges & Practical Strategies to Overcome Them
By Pam Thornton HR professionals are facing some of the most dynamic and demanding challenges in recent memory. From talent shortages and rising employee expectations to increased compliance complexity and […]
Everyday AI: How You Can Use It Right Now
By Meg Coursey & Emma Brunton At a recent EANE staff meeting, we led an interactive session exploring Everyday AI—not just as a buzzword, but as a practical tool that […]
How Organizations Can Future Forecast for Their Training Needs
By Gary Dawson In today’s dynamic business landscape, forecasting training needs isn’t just beneficial, it’s mission critical. With accelerating AI, green economy shifts, demographic changes, and geopolitical instability, organization-wide learning […]
Misclassification of Independent Contractors: A Risky Proposition
By Mark Adams As the gig economy continues to flourish, many small businesses (and others) lean on independent contractors to stay agile and cost‑effective. However, misclassification isn’t just an HR […]
DOL “Launches” Opinion Letter Program
By Mark Adams The United States Department of Labor has announced the launch of its opinion letter program. As the federal agency has maintained an opinion letter for quite some […]
Building Learning Pathways: The Key to Engagement and Retention
By Gary Dawson In today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations that prioritize continuous learning stand out. Building structured learning pathways for employees isn’t just a trend, it’s a strategic move that […]
The Headlines Are Alarming, but They Aren’t the Whole Story
By Pam Thornton HR isn’t Dying – It’s Evolving. If you’ve scanned the headlines lately, you might believe the end is near for the HR profession. Bold proclamations like “HR […]