The US Chamber of Commerce, several other business groups as well as universities have sued the Trump administration, arguing that planned changes to H-1B visa rules "undermine high-skilled immigration in the U.S." Among the rules in question is one that mandates companies raise pay for H-1B employees, a move aimed at keeping employers from undercutting American workers.

The open-office plan might be losing favor with tenants during the coronavirus pandemic, with many tech companies indicating in a Savills survey they are unlikely to keep this layout. The majority of respondents say they likely will need less space in coming months.

Data and analytics are essential to any HR efforts at improving diversity, inclusion and equity, says HR Acuity CEO Deb Muller. "It's critical to track each and every incident of suspected bias so you can analyze your employee data more effectively," she says.

The Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education, an apprenticeship-type program that matches employers with community colleges, has grown to include 400 companies in 13 states. A study from Opportunity America and the Brookings Institution finds that the program improves outcomes for graduates, including good jobs and higher salaries.

Latitude to act in pursuit of goals is what experienced team members want and need from managers, writes Dan Rockwell. "Courageously give talented people freedom to design strategies, plans, and accountabilities," he writes.