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https://www.hrdive.com/news/mailbag-eeoc-letter-dei-programs-inquiry-response/752565/
Experts question whether the agency possesses the authority to issue such letters. But ignoring an agency notice or request is typically not a good tactic, an...
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/glassdoor-researchers-say-labor-market-troubles-unlikely-to-go-away-in-20/611635/
Everywhere employers look, signs seem to point to a lull in the labor market that will not let up anytime soon.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/top-10-learning-stories-of-2025/808547/
Workers sounded off about the need for more training and just how great a role the onboarding experience plays in their retention.
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https://www.hrdive.com/trendline/AI-in-the-workplace/494/?utm_source=HR&utm_medium=Library&utm_campaign=ThePredictiveIndex
Human Resources and Workforce Management News
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/5-benefits-predictions-for-2026/808275/
Rising costs will force employers to make changes to offerings and access, experts predict.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/most-us-employers-with-flexible-work-plans-choose-hybrid-work-mercer-says/603304/
As employers move forward in implementing flexible work options, they may need to experiment on the fly.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/new-job-listings-for-executive-roles-increased-35-in-2021-globaldata-says/617760/
Talent demand has exploded during the past 12 months, and several sources indicate the C-suite is no exception to the trend.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/google-launch-internal-anti-racism-training-programs/580350/
Additionally, the company will host external speakers and integrate D&I into mandatory managerial meetings.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/HR-forum-AI-at-work/801714/
Workplace consultant Gleb Tsipursky explains how HR can create an environment where innovation flourishes.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/revised-cdc-isolation-timeline-may-prompt-workplace-policy-changes/582526/
The agency's guidance is a reminder to employers that return-to-work policies should not be static, an attorney told HR Dive.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/trump-ai-order-introduces-unstable-regulatory-landscape-analysis/808069/
The executive order opens a “pandora’s box of not only constitutional issues, but also issues pertaining to the EO’s interpretation and scope,” legal...
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/eeoc-conference-opens-with-reality-check-bias-is-unavoidable/527523/
Those in charge of D&I efforts must help others move past the fear that comes with speaking about bias, author Lenora Billings-Harris told attendees at...
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/following-walkout-facebook-to-seek-honest-feedback-from-employees/579035/
"Dozens" refused to work, reports said, in protest of the site's decision not to remove President Donald Trump's posts...
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/4th-cir-holds-gender-dysphoria-may-be-an-ada-covered-disability/629951/
Though not directly related to employment policies, the decision could have workplace implications, some observers said.
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https://www.retaildive.com/news/adidas-names-new-hr-chief/586675/
The previous head of HR, Karen Parkin, left in June after employees reportedly asked the company to investigate her approach to workplace racial issues.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/us-chamber-lawsuit-block-ftc-noncompete-ban/714216/
The commission’s final rule is outside the scope of the authority granted by Congress, the Chamber alleged Wednesday.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/spread-of-peanut-butter-pay-raises-compensation/811251/
Across-the-board raises may have sticking power as companies reassess their compensation strategies in the face of inflation, Payscale said.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/retention-workplace-culture-EY/808271/
Contrary to other reports, where salary often comes out on top, EY findings highlighted a different key job factor that keeps workers coming back.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/fedex-worker-fmla-interference-pregnancy-11th-circuit/805158/
Had a worker known he could request intermittent leave under the law, he likely would not have been fired, the appeals court held, reversing the district...
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/long-term-unemployment-issue-us-job-market-indeed-economist/574298/
Stakeholders have indicated in the past that low unemployment isn't the entire story of the U.S. labor market.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/community-college-manufacturing-workforce-training-curriculum/808295/
Rutgers University explored how community colleges are responding to regional workforce training demands. Clark State College and Columbus State Community...
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/starbucks-workers-united-largest-open-ended-red-cup-strike/805429/
The union said its members are prepared for the longest and most serious strike in the brand’s history.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/us-steel-refused-to-accommodate-pregnant-mine-worker-eeoc-alleges/808671/
The steel manufacturer allegedly placed a pregnant employee on leave and assigned her undesirable jobs outside her role, according to an EEOC lawsuit.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/guitar-centers-new-chro-talks-how-the-brand-rocks-its-musical-culture/530721/
The Hollywood-based chain is nearing its 60th birthday, but it's that same history that drives employee (and customer) enthusiasm in stores, Anne...
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/how-to-train-for-remote-productivity-during-a-crisis-without-a-playbook/578531/
Managers must lead with empathy, sources told HR Dive, particularly when it comes to flexibility and setting goals for their teams.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/workers-are-speaking-up-about-going-silent-silent-hours/808052/
“Silent hours” are becoming a meaningful way to curb digital noise, writes Wendy Smith, senior manager of research science at Survey Monkey.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/southwest-disputes-reports-its-dei-program-violated-the-law/734843/
The advocacy group claimed it was a “victory,” but the DOL letter indicated no wrongdoing. Southwest said it “will continue to recruit, hire, and...
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/how-grubhub-uses-returnships-to-bring-women-onboard/646178/
The mass exodus of women from the workforce during the pandemic has prompted employers from many industries to reconsider ways to train and hire them.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/pregnant-worker-religious-bias-dave-ramsey/750839/
A judge reopened the case in June following a separate court ruling involving the financial advisor's firm.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/delayed-september-job-numbers-paint-an-optimistic-picture-bls/806154/
“As hiring remains tepid and job growth hovers near stall speed, the labor market appears stuck in a holding pattern,” one ZipRecruiter economist said.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/report-apple-gives-store-employees-bonuses-up-to-1k/607396/
The company faces criticism of its working conditions from a group of employees, including some retail workers.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/dol-publishes-rule-implementing-coronavirus-leave-law/575324/
The agency made technical corrections to its regulations April 10.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/how-can-feedback-flow-employee-owned-defector/808213/
Giving and receiving criticism is uncomfortable, even with only 27 employees. Defector Media’s quest to address that dilemma may prove useful to...
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/trump-shakes-up-nlrb-cans-wilcox/738546/
The move was criticized as illegal by congressional Democrats and could result in backlogs for the labor board, which now lacks a quorum.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/judge-walmart-firing-violated-arizona-medical-marijuana-law/548296/
Regulation of marijuana, be it medical or recreational use of the drug, continues to be a vexing issue for HR departments.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/nearly-half-of-us-workers-say-theyll-need-1-million-to-retire/808558/
Workers’ retirement hopes generally surpass their savings, which leads to growing anxiety about the future, a report finds.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/glp-1-benefits-plan/810389/
While the medications may be pricey, a multi-year study by Aon found consistent use correlates with lower medical cost growth and fewer hospitalizations for...
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/workforce-policies-could-address-talent-shortages/808328/
Federal and state policies can strengthen work-based learning, leverage partnerships and address the digital skills divide, JPMorganChase says.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/the-ai-race-has-fostered-better-hiring-decisions-and-mistrust/805994/
Hiring managers are conducting more in-person interviews to weed out fakes, while recruiters suspect their systems may be rejecting qualified candidates,...
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/texas-restaurants-used-employee-tips-condiments-packaging/722299/
The Fair Labor Standards Act prohibits employers from keeping tips received by employees for any purpose, the agency said.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/california-2026-employment-law-changes/808622/
The new year gives Golden State employers plenty to wrap their heads around, from new workplace notice requirements to pay equity and paid leave updates.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/most-employers-wont-turn-to-healthcare-cost-shifting-in-2021-mercer-says/586686/
Months into a public health crisis, the outlook for employer-sponsored healthcare could shift significantly due to deferred care.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/number-of-full-time-working-caregivers-has-increased-by-double-digits/806270/
At the same time, more women are leaving full-time work due to caregiving demands, Guardian said.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/6th-circuit-oks-disabled-driver-firing-painting-graffiti/802389/
Courts have said that knowledge of an employee’s disability is not enough to show pretext for discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/shrm-inclusion-HR-professionals/803654/
SHRM has chosen to appease backlash rather than stand firm in its values, writes RaShawn Hawkins, a member of the organization and senior director of workplace...
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/employers-workers-healthcare-affordability-mercer-insurance/805916/
A “sharp growth” in prescription drug spending, including pricey GLP-1 weight-loss medications, helped fuel the increase.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/employees-say-organizations-cant-manage-change/808256/
To keep transformation from falling flat, organizations can help team leaders recognize who needs hands-on coaching and who values autonomy, according to an...
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/coronavirus-vaccine-surcharges-gain-momentum-but-questions-remain/605639/
The strategy is more commonly associated with employees who smoke and is seen as one way to potentially keep workers safe — if it works.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/dei-pay-equity-barrier-analysis/805883/
As DEI is increasingly politicized, HR still has some low-hanging fruit available.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/lyft-seeks-to-ease-return-to-work-woe-with-custom-ride-share-benefit/582608/
The move is in part meant to assist employers as they decide how to bring employees back to their workplaces, a spokesperson told HR Dive.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/6-recruiting-best-practices-for-stronger-talent-management/557747/
Talent pros can opt for tactics that reinforce better onboarding and organizational culture, one speaker explained to #SHRM19 attendees.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/deloitte-globally-women-say-theyre-unable-to-switch-off-at-work/622985/
The firm's report shows that just because a workplace is nominally hybrid does not mean it will automatically benefit women.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/amazon-tops-tech-rivals-second-consecutive-year-linkedin-workplace-rankings/621886/
LinkedIn highlighted Amazon's wage increases, training investment and education benefits in explaining why it chose Amazon as the top place to grow a...
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/gartner-hybrid-work-a-key-component-of-2021-hr-strategy/593617/
Hybrid work models are already beginning to see inclusion in corporate reopening plans.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/ibm-environmental-social-responsibility-key-to-attracting-global-talent/599519/
The company's findings echo previous research on the issue of global sustainability and the role it may play in organizational branding generally.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/employers-pony-up-for-in-office-work/729478/
RTO premiums of up to 20% are on the table for new hires, the consulting firm’s June survey of managers found.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/knowledge-workers-say-ai-agents-are-unreliable/801783/
To avoid eroding trust, organizations need to rebuild work processes for AI-human collaboration, according to a report from Asana’s Work Innovation Lab.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/dei-in-2025-company-rollbacks/808091/
AT&T, Costco and Meta also made notable changes to their DEI strategy.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/why-cfos-must-stop-treating-compensation-cost-talent-shortage/757609/
Today’s economic uncertainty presents an opportunity for CFOs to get ahead of competitors struggling with the whiplash of boom-and-bust pay tactics,...
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/walmart-debuts-doula-benefit-in-georgia/602869/
The retailer now joins a couple of other large employers offering coverage for doula services.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/nlrb-nominees-confirmed-quorum-restored/808540/
The board has found itself at the center of a battle over its independence and enforcement authority.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/trump-names-alexander-acosta-as-dol-secretary-nominee/436288/
Acosta, a former member of the NLRB and current law school dean, will replace former nominee Andrew Puzder.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/ex-apple-employee-pleads-guilty-to-fraud/635962/
Occupational fraud is one of the world’s most common forms of financial crime, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/unsigned-arbitration-agreement-texas/808541/
The court explained that the agreement made clear that signatures were needed.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/biden-signs-resolution-removing-overhaul-to-eeoc-conciliation-process/602464/
The news follows a yearlong process by which the formerly Republican-led commission sought changes to increase opportunities for voluntary charge resolutions.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/nlrb-finds-tesla-labor-violations-orders-musk-to-delete-2018-tweet/598140/
The Board notably diverged from an administrative law judge's 2019 ruling on some allegations against the company.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/eeoc-reverse-discrimination/808284/
In light of a predicted uptick in what are often called “reverse discrimination” claims, attorneys recommend HR professionals review EEO and...
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/activision-blizzard-allegations-show-how-hr-can-sanction-toxicity/605193/
Sources who spoke to HR Dive said the suit and subsequent actions by the company's executive team portray a work environment marred by routine...
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/disability-discrimination-miami-dade-county-florida-animal-services-work-from-home/808045/
While a former animal services employee’s relationships with colleagues began to deteriorate after her accommodation, it was because “they believed she...
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