Roy Maurer

1 week ago | shrm.org | Roy Maurer

HR must always include human intelligence and oversight of AI in decision-making in hiring and firing, a legal expert said at SHRM24. She added that HR can ensure compliance by meeting the strictest AI standards, which will be in Colorado’s upcoming AI law. The proliferation of artificial intelligence in the workplace, and the ensuing expected increase in productivity and efficiency, could help usher in the four-day workweek, some experts predict.

2 weeks ago | shrm.org | Roy Maurer

In today’s fast-evolving business environment, CEOs are seeking HR leaders who bring more than just administrative expertise — they want strategic partners who can drive business outcomes. Among the most critical skills CEOs now expect are: Workforce planning to align talent strategy with long-term business goals. Learning and development (L&D) to cultivate adaptable and future-ready teams.

2 weeks ago | shrm.org | Roy Maurer

Bestselling author and workplace culture expert Adam Grant shared a personal example of discovering hidden potential at Workhuman Live 2025, held in the Denver area. “I was bad,” Grant told attendees on May 13, referring to his early attempts to be a springboard diver. “I was the worst diver in my school. But I was lucky that I had a coach who saw something in me that I didn’t know I had.” The coach motivated Grant, who kept at it and, three years later, was much improved.

3 weeks ago | shrm.org | Roy Maurer

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing employee recognition programs by making them more personalized and data-informed, spawning a variety of use cases beyond traditional applications. Employers are leveraging AI to analyze performance metrics, communication patterns, and employee preferences in order to deliver tailored recognition that resonates.

3 weeks ago | shrm.org | Roy Maurer

A spear-phishing campaign is targeting recruiters and hiring managers by using malware hidden in phony resumes. Cybersecurity firm Arctic Wolf Labs posted about the ongoing threat called TA4557 (also known as Venom Spider), warning HR departments about the malicious activity. “Our research found several upgrades that the threat actor made to this malware to infect victims more effectively and to evade automated analysis techniques like sandboxing,” the firm explained.