On Friday, the U.S. Department of Education announced wage garnishment practices are back on hold, as the administration revamps student loan repayment plans, efforts that are expected to be finalized this summer.

An auto worker suspended following a widely publicized dustup with President Donald Trump has drawn significant support, to the tune of more than $800,000 in two separate GoFundMe pages, as of this publication.

As employees place a greater emphasis on their wellbeing, it highlights gaps in traditional employer strategies.

The National Labor Relations Board is “currently closed due to a lapse in appropriated funds,” according to the agency’s website, meaning cases and rulings are halted.

The showdown over the budget impasse is driving work stoppages and service delays, while casting heightened uncertainty over American workers and employers already navigating unprecedented ambiguity.

“AI is not magic. It’s amazing, impressive technology that can totally transform your business,” said Nickle LaMoureax, CHRO at IBM.

Stacia Garr of RedThread Research said HR leaders are standing at a pivotal juncture; it’s like seeing a giant dust storm in the distance that is getting ready to collapse and fill the air.