Some organizations are moving away from the idea of offering feedback -- a potentially anxiety-inducing process -- and favoring a concept known as "feedforward," a "forward-looking view of people, performance and potential," said speaker and author Joe Hirsch. However, others see the trend as a potentially harmful step that could deprive professionals of the guidance they need.

Former NFL Network reporter Jim Trotter is accusing the network and the league of racial discrimination, saying his contract wasn't renewed because of his criticism of the league for its lack of diversity. The league says Trotter was cut because of budget issues, but Trotter is asking for monetary damages a court-ordered monitor to investigate the league's hiring policies and practices.

Household income fell 2.3% in 2022 on an inflation-adjusted basis to reach $74,580, marking the steepest decrease since 2010, according to the Census Bureau. The drop marked the third consecutive year of inflation-adjusted declines and the largest drop since 2010.

The adoption of AI in the workplace is not a turnkey solution and it requires proper training, careful preparation and a solid foundation to maximize its value while protecting the business. Training programs should be team-based, human-led and hands-on, Chris Duchesne, general manager of Springboard for Business, writes.

Some employers are responding to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases by encouraging employees to wear masks, limiting the number of people in rooms, offering on-site testing, disinfecting offices routinely and recommending people get booster shots, executives say. "Ideally, business leaders should have policies in place to manage a resurgence of the virus and any unknown pandemic-like issues that could potentially interrupt business in the future," says Fernanda Anzek, HR leader for Insperity.