The AI build-out depends on gas turbines and power transformers made by a handful of workers at a handful of plants in the US South. That bottleneck is a vulnerability — and a rare opportunity for labor to exercise real power over the tech giants.
Archives for May 11, 2026
How to avoid burnout with AI in the workplace
Bringing artificial intelligence into the workplace is supposed to make tasks easier and quicker for employees, but that’s not always the case.
Lamont signs workplace protection expansion bill into law
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Surrounded by labor union leaders, teachers, contract workers and others on Monday in Hartford, Gov. Ned Lamont signed into law an expansion of workplace protections …
Number of workers who say they’d quit over mandatory RTO sees massive drop
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The number of workers who say they would quit their job over a mandatory return-to-office (RTO) order fell dramatically in the first month of 2026, compared to the same…
SHRM26: From Toronto to Brussels and Everything In Between: Navigating the New Era of Global Pay Transparency
With 375+ sessions, SHRM26 delivers the insights, strategies, and skills you need—no matter your role, industry, or experience level. Whether you’re mastering the fundamentals, exploring executive-level trends, or diving into the latest innovations reshaping the workplace, SHRM26 keeps you ahead of the curve.
Tennessee Bans Noncompetes for Workers Making Less Than $70,000 Annually
On May 7, 2026, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed into law a bill that bans the use of noncompete agreements for workers who make less than $70,000 per year.
3 Ways Authentic Storytelling Helps You Land A New Job
It’s more important to use storytelling during a job interview to building trust than to off your qualifications.
can I ask for half an extra salary if I take on someone else’s job plus mine?
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A reader writes:
I make a technically reasonable but low salary at my entry-level job, and while I’m not slacking, I’m also definitely not pushing as hard as I could. I do above my quota easily as it is, and I’m confident I could do more — even the work
Anti-DEI Law Requires Florida Contractors and Grant Recipients to Certify Compliance
A new law in Florida will prevent local governments from funding or promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and require that contractors and grant recipients certify that public funds will not be used for prohibited DEI endeavors.
Mexico Reduces the Workweek
Mexico Reduces the Workweek
On May 1, 2026, an amendment to the Federal Labor Law was published, introducing significant changes to the regulatory framework governing the duration and organization of the work shift in Mexico, following previous constitutional amendments. This amendment redefines the parameters under which work shifts, overtime, and
Drafting a GDPR -compliant Data Processing Agreement
Service providers often receive or access a customer’s personal information when performing contracted services. In the employment context, service providers may include payroll processors, Human Resource Information System (HRIS) or Applicant Tracking System (ATS) platforms, outsourced IT support, data storage, AI tool providers, or security services. Under the EU and UK General Data Protection Regulations…
México reduce la jornada laboral
México reduce la jornada laboral
El 1 de mayo de 2026 se publicó la reforma a la Ley Federal del Trabajo que introduce cambios relevantes al marco normativo aplicable a la duración y organización de la jornada laboral en México, en seguimiento a los ajustes previamente realizados a nivel constitucional.
The Outcome Bias Is Why You Are Following The Wrong Leader
Outcome bias is the tendency to judge a decision by how it turned out rather than by whether it was a good decision when it was made.
my boss is discriminating against my pregnant employee
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A reader writes:
We recently hired a new employee, “Jane,” to replace someone who is away for a year. Two weeks after Jane started, she told us that she was pregnant and due about six months later. Our company owner, Ron, was very unhappy. He felt tricked, and annoyed that
Women Leaders Say AI Workplaces Are Intensifying Invisible Labor
Many women in leadership say the pressure to manage teams, caregiving and AI-era instability simultaneously is becoming neurologically exhausting.