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States Throw Spotlight on Use of AI for Compensation Decisions

State lawmakers around the U.S. are increasingly targeting employer use of AI to determine employee pay, with several states expected to introduce new legislation this year.

By Gregory C. Hoff

The Skills AI Can T Steal Why Human Capabilities Matter More Than Ever

AI is getting faster, smarter, and cheaper by the day. But here’s the paradox of the AI age: the more powerful machines become, the more valuable human capabilities are.

By Megan Wolf

Ig Metall Stormy Waters Ahead

By Tom Hayes

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By Tom Hayes

Malaysia Prioritises Local Talent over Foreign Workers

Malaysia has faced a persistent talent drain as skilled professionals migrate to countries like Singapore, Australia, and the US in search of higher wages, better career progression, and more competitive working conditions.

By Michelle Swinden

Vietnam Recognises Value of Older Workers

Vietnam’s Law on Employment 2025, which took effect on 1 January 2026 - introduces several important changes that expand opportunities and protections for older workers as part of the country’s broader effort to adapt to a rapidly ageing population.  

By Michelle Swinden

New Zealand Law to Bypass the Biscuit Tin of Democracy

New Zealand’s two largest political parties have collaborated to introduce a Modern Slavery Bill.

By Michelle Swinden

2026 Heralds New AI Obligations Across Asia Pacific

Four major jurisdictions-South Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, and China-have  implemented significant new laws or amendments governing the implementation of AI, due to take effect in 2026.

By Michelle Swinden

Glass Lewis Issues Guide to Navigate Executive Pay Scrutiny

Glass Lewis released a comprehensive guide helping companies anticipate and address shareholder concerns about executive compensation amid continuing debate over pay-for-performance alignment.

By Ani Huang

Five Trends Redefining Compensation in 2026

After several years of higher than “normal” salary budgets, pay increases are leveling out. As organizations plan for 2026, the focus is on smarter use of data, targeted differentiation and clearer communication around pay decisions.

By Megan Wolf

Proxy Advisors at a Crossroads What the Shake up Means for Companies

Wells Fargo is the second major investor to cut ties with ISS, following JP Morgan’s decision to replace ISS analytics with a proprietary AI-driven voting tool. Add to that President Trump’s Executive Order directing the SEC to conduct a sweeping review of proxy advisor regulation, and it’s clear the traditional model of proxy advisory influence is under pressure.

By Megan Wolf

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The government is once again at risk of partially shutting down as soon as the end of today, pending further negotiations between Senate Republicans and Democrats.

By Gregory C. Hoff

From Promise to Practice GLP 1 Insights from Our Webinar

Once considered a niche treatment for diabetes, GLP-1 medications are rapidly reshaping how employers think about weight management, chronic disease, and the future of employer-sponsored health benefits. A recent CHRO Association webinar explored why these drugs have gained such momentum—and how organizations are navigating the complex tradeoffs between access, affordability, and long-term sustainability.

By Megan Wolf

What Chros Need to Know About the Eightfold AI Lawsuit

A novel lawsuit against AI recruiting platform Eightfold AI could reshape how companies use hiring technology—and expose employers to new liability. If plaintiffs succeed in arguing AI screening tools are "consumer reports" under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, companies may need to rethink how AI is used in hiring. 

By Ani Huang

UK Job Cuts Signals AI Productivity Outpacing Workforce Transitions

A Morgan Stanley analysis shows that the UK is experiencing the largest net job losses linked to AI adoption compared to other advanced economies, due to job displacement not being offset by AI-related hiring.

By Wenchao Dong

Keeping Pace in the AI Race

The promise of AI-driven reinvention is undeniable, yet many organizations are still struggling to turn ambition into measurable results. PwC’s latest CEO survey sheds light on why some leaders are pulling ahead and what’s holding others back.

By Megan Wolf

EU Unions Meps Call for a Just Transition Directive

By Tom Hayes

UK Employment Law Changes Coming Shortly in 2026

By Tom Hayes

Germany Significant Equal Pay Decision

By Tom Hayes

AI Meps Want Stricter Workplace AI Rules

By Tom Hayes

Forced Labour Romanian Government Plans New Law

By Auret van Heerden

The Debate on Performance Shares Who Has It Right

Turning Incentive Plans into Strategy Engines

The most effective performance incentive plans start with a clear-eyed view of where a business sits on the value-creation spectrum. A Meridian primer discusses how high-return, average-return, and low-return companies should consider value creation and align the outcomes accordingly.

By Megan Wolf

2025 Proxy Season Reveals a Shifting Investor Playbook

At first glance, the 2025 proxy season looks reassuringly familiar. Say on Pay support remains high, and most companies cleared the bar comfortably. However, new analyses from Semler Brossy and Georgeson show that while aggregate support levels barely moved, there was significant divergence among large investors on social shareholder proposals.

By Megan Wolf