Recalibration 2025: Federal Contractors, Remote Work, and the Morale Crisis

December 16, 2025

Between the rollback of federal affirmative action requirements and the rise of AI in hiring, 2025 has left HR teams navigating constant recalibration—and according to new research, employees are feeling it. Tom Jones and Kyle Pardo break down the regulatory whiplash, the quiet evolution of DEI, and why morale has suddenly surged past compensation as employers’ top priority heading into 2026.

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Each week we will showcase a bite-size conversation dedicated to helping you get your arms around another HR challenge. The people on this show have decades of experience, and this is our chance to share that knowledge with you.

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