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    Thinking about cutting worker benefits to save money? Not so fast, expert warns.

    “Maybe the juice isn’t worth the squeeze,” a senior consultant and actuary at Mercer said.

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    The hidden cost of bigger buying committees: How L&D can keep personalization on track

    As learning decisions become more complex, personalization is often the first thing lost.

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    Tenured customer service reps command a salary premium — with exceptions

    Product expertise and institutional knowledge are valuable, but changing technology is driving demand for new skill sets, a Payscale study found.

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    Front-line training gaps are thwarting workforce readiness, survey finds

    Training initiatives must deliver on practical skills employers deem critical and speak to employee ambitions for advancement and leadership, according to a Chegg report.

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    Flight attendant fired over TikTok dance video sues Alaska Airlines for bias

    The worker alleged she was “held to heightened standards for reputational behavior” because of her sex and race.

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    Ameris Bank owes former executive $80M, jury finds

    The Atlanta-based bank plans to appeal the verdict and said final resolution of the matter “could have a material adverse effect” on its financial condition.

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    This week in 5 numbers: Fewer than 6 in 10 workers said they fully read their most recent employment contract

    Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how many hiring managers think artificial intelligence tools could hurt their company’s brand.

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    What HR leaders should do when world events hit the workplace

    People directly affected by global conflict may experience depression, anxiety and trauma-related symptoms, Amy Dufrane of HRCI writes.

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    Despite tech layoffs, demand for AI-savvy hires is increasing, report shows

    Multiple sectors are scaling their artificial intelligence capabilities, but the overall talent pool hasn’t kept up with demand, per ICIMS.

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    Tech debt, process gaps keep firms in AI ‘pilot purgatory,’ study finds

    Collectively, the world’s top 2,000 public firms have nearly $18 trillion in untapped AI value due to workforce gaps and other weaknesses, according to the research.

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    Former Honeywell worker must litigate her wrongful termination claims in China, court says

    The Shanghai, China-based worker, a U.S. citizen, signed an agreement requiring her to carry out disputes in a Chinese forum, the judge said.

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    Nearly half of large employers plan to raise worker healthcare costs, Mercer says

    Employers are also beginning to drop GLP-1 coverage for weight loss, exploring nontraditional plans and looking at other strategies to curb costs.

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    Express Scripts, PCMA sue to block Tennessee law breaking up PBMs and pharmacies

    Express Scripts and the PBM lobby are following in CVS Caremark’s footsteps in filing complaints challenging the FAIR Rx Act, which was passed earlier this year despite vehement opposition from PBMs.

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    6 strategies to ward off skill decay

    “Speed-to-skill” has become increasingly key in a market where skills become obsolete far faster than before, a TalentLMS report said.

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    AI anxiety may be ramping up despite productivity hopes

    Job seekers and hiring managers alike expressed concerns about the growing reliance on artificial intelligence technology, Express Employment Professionals found.

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    Most workers say they thoroughly read employment contracts — but understanding may be low

    Recent research from Goldberg Law Group found that employment contracts are taken more seriously than other contracts in the U.S.

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    EEOC gets court win in challenge over its treatment of trans bias claims

    The ruling is a victory for Chair Andrea Lucas as she and the agency implement a key component of President Donald Trump’s workplace civil rights agenda.

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    Amazon settles lawsuit alleging it asked for workers’ family medical histories

    Illinois has especially strong legal protections governing workers’ bodily rights, with employers like Walmart and Topgolf also coming under fire for alleged violations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.

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    Cybersecurity, data privacy and AI may leave employers legally exposed

    “Even where federal enforcement has softened, states are often stepping in and pushing litigation forward,” Norton Rose Fulbright’s U.S. head of litigation and disputes said.

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    What does the class of 2026 want from their post-grad jobs?

    Here’s what recent grads are looking for amid the job search, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

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    Week in review: Is mandatory E-Verify inching closer?

    We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from a state law prohibiting “ghost jobs” to the “joy paradox” of artificial intelligence.

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    The 2026 World Cup has arrived. Here are 3 things HR should do to prepare.

    From traffic to watch parties, there’s much for employers to consider as one of the world’s biggest sporting events hits home.

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    Judge trims $83M from record-breaking age bias penalty imposed on Liberty Mutual

    There was no evidence from which a jury could reasonably infer that Liberty Mutual acted with “intentional malice, trickery or deceit,” the judge said.

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    CHROs say hiring will home in on specific talent

    Hiring confidence remains high despite ongoing challenges and a narrowing of recruiting scope, The Conference Board said.

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    Are L&D leaders stepping away from strategy discussions?

    Employees tend to rely more on manager feedback than on traditional development frameworks when it comes to improving their skills, RedThread Research said.

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    Meta earmarks $115M for workforce academy to support data center construction

    The program will provide free skilled-trades training, industry credentials and guaranteed jobs as the company expands its artificial intelligence infrastructure footprint.