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In sharp reversal, workers say they value stability over perks
“Employees aren’t asking, ‘Do I feel valued today?’ They’re asking, ‘Do I believe this company will succeed and will I succeed with it?’” a Perceptyx leader said.
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More than half of US workers say they’re lonely, disrupting productivity
Managers play a key role in curbing loneliness among their team members, Cigna said.
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Trump can order employers to pay extra H-1B fee, court holds
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has appealed a ruling finding that potential harm to the economy and employers is not grounds for overturning the president’s Sept. 19 proclamation.
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HR professionals on the move in December
Companies that added CHROs last month emphasized major growth on the horizon.
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Litigants end McDonald’s no-poach agreement saga after almost a decade
Multiple fast-food chains have since ceased using the restrictive hiring agreements at issue.
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What the Supreme Court said about employment law in 2025
The justices handed down a verdict that could prove to be one of their most consequential for the discipline in years.
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Digital surveillance may increase worker anxiety, injuries
On top of concerns about how such tools can limit employers’ ability to assess performance, other studies point to continued employee suspicion about surveillance.
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Companies reinvest AI productivity gains into more automation
In the search for greater ROI, businesses are using AI to further automate research and upskilling, according to EY.
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10 California employment law changes on tap for 2026
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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US Steel refused to accommodate pregnant mine worker, EEOC alleges
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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CFPB shifts on EWA policy, again
Certain employer-partnered earned wage access products aren’t subject to U.S. lending laws, the bureau said, formally discarding a 2024 Biden-era rule.
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Top 10 learning stories of 2025
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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How the learning leader role is changing amid AI adoption
“L&D leaders are facing a once-in-a-generation challenge,” said Chris Eigeland, CEO of Go1.
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Nearly half of US workers say they’ll need $1M or more to retire, spurring stress
Workers’ retirement hopes generally surpass their savings, which leads to growing anxiety about the future, a report finds.
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Senate restores quorum to beleaguered NLRB
The board has found itself at the center of a battle over its independence and enforcement authority.
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Employer can’t enforce arbitration agreement manager never signed, 5th Circuit holds
The court explained that the agreement made clear that signatures were needed.
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Dairy farm stuck Mexican workers with laborer jobs, calling Americans ‘lazy,’ EEOC says
United Pride Dairy allegedly told three Mexican nationals that they would hold professional or management positions upon hiring but instead assigned them laborer positions.
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Employees say they’re fuzzy on their employers’ AI strategy
Workers who use AI tend to be most likely to use it to generate ideas and consolidate information, Gallup says.
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NYU launches new certificate aiming to bolster remote work success
The program’s interactive modules focus on productivity, collaboration, leadership and long-term career growth in the remote economy.
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Anti-DEI legal group asks EEOC to investigate Penguin Random House
While it is not clear that any previous appeal to EEOC has resulted in action from the agency, shifting priorities under the Trump administration may result in a different outcome.
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One universal retention factor, according to EY
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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Workforce policies could address talent shortages, report finds
Federal and state policies can strengthen work-based learning, leverage partnerships and address the digital skills divide, JPMorganChase says.
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Coursera to acquire Udemy to create $2.5B MOOC giant
The companies pointed to their complementary offerings and demand for AI skills training.
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Community colleges are training the next generation of manufacturing workers
Rutgers University explored how community colleges are responding to regional workforce training demands. Clark State College and Columbus State Community College are among those partnering with local manufacturers.
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EEOC chair solicits bias charges from White men
In light of a predicted uptick in what are often called “reverse discrimination” claims, attorneys recommend HR professionals review EEO and anti-harassment policies.
