USCIS will increase premium processing fees March 1 to adjust for inflation, affecting processing for temporary workers, green card petitions and employment authorization.
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Quick Hits in AI News: The Importance of Human Skills
SHRM’s AI+HI executive in residence summarizes how AI adoption is changing. As execution becomes easier, work depends more on human skills.
AI in HR: Unlocking Strategic Value for a Culture of Adaptability
Discover how AI is transforming HR beyond transactional tasks and insights on overcoming adoption barriers, fostering adaptability, and leveraging AI for strategic impact in the workplace.
DHS Adds 35,000 H-2B Visas for FY 2026, Fewer Than Recent Years
The Trump administration will release 35,000 supplemental H-2B visas for FY 2026 — far fewer than in recent years — leaving employers facing continued labor shortages.
Future Focus: Overlooked Experience, Workplace Connection, Climate Fallout
Age bias, workplace loneliness, and climate disasters are colliding—reshaping talent markets, productivity, and long-term workforce resilience.
USCIS Replaces Random H-1B Lottery with Wage-Weighted Selection
A new rule ends the random H-1B lottery, prioritizing higher-wage jobs starting with the FY 2027 cap season. What employers need to know.
Compliance Roundup: Supreme Court Has New Arbitration Case
A U.S. Supreme Court case could change arbitration for delivery drivers. Get the latest compliance news and expert insights to protect your business.
Future Focus: Chip Labor, Money Dysmorphia, and Employee Privacy
Chipmaking challenges, financial stress, and rising privacy expectations reveal how workforce planning, well-being, and data practices must evolve.
US Pauses Immigration Processing for Multiple Countries
USCIS halts processing and launches a broad re-review of immigration cases for applicants from at least 19 countries as the Trump administration expands its travel ban.
Health Care Cost Anxiety Hits Record Levels Heading into the New Year
Nearly half of Americans worry about affording health care as 2026 approaches. See how rising costs are impacting employees and employers, and what HR leaders should watch.
EEOC Chair Signals Shift in Workplace Civil Rights Enforcement
EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas’ recent social media post suggests the commission will take an interest in race and sex discrimination claims from all groups.
White House Expands Travel Ban to Include 39 Countries
President Donald Trump issued a new travel ban that either fully or partially bars visa issuance for nationals of 39 countries, impacting employers, schools, and talent pipelines.
Justices May Facilitate President’s Removal of Agency Members
The Supreme Court reviews if a president can remove members of independent agencies like the FTC, NLRB & EEOC without cause. Learn more about this crucial case.
Employee Satisfaction with Benefits Drops
Driven by higher expectations, the percentage of employees who are happy with their benefits has dropped. Find out what that means for employers and what they can do about it.
State Dept. Adds Social Media Review for H-1B, H-4 Visa Applicants
H-1B visa vetting is being expanded with mandatory public social media reviews, increasing scrutiny, processing delays, and compliance demands for employers.