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    Court: HR generalist laid off during medical leave has no ADA claim

    Credit One Bank provided a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason when it eliminated the plaintiff’s position, according to the 9th Circuit.

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    The 1 feature employers must offer for GLP-1 solutions to be effective

    In weight management programs, lifestyle intervention is key to giving your employees the best possible results and your bottom line the best possible return.

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    How 7-Eleven is combating its biggest hiring challenge

    The retailer was losing candidates “left and right” because its recruitment process was too slow, according to its senior director of talent acquisition. Then it brought AI into the fold.

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    HR Dive Live

    How to build an open enrollment strategy for 2025 and beyond

    HR Dive hosted a live discussion during which we asked HR leaders to identify open enrollment trends and share best practices.

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    Tech talent say they’re job hunting amid concerns about layoffs

    Tech job seekers named benefits as their top priority, including flexible scheduling, four-day workweeks and career development, Indeed said.

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    A 6-step plan to improve the HR department’s image

    McLean and Co. analysts weigh in on how HR can be recognized for the strategic function it is.

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    This week in 5 numbers: Workers want free rein

    Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the share of employees who say they want untethered work.

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    Double down on engagement before turnover picks up, consultant urges

    After several quarters of declining attrition, Eagle Hill says more workers may leave their jobs in early 2025. 

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    Careers, retirement affected by worker financial insecurity

    Employees express worry about their ability to pay off debt and living paycheck to paycheck, various surveys show.

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    An untethered workforce is the future, EY says

    Instead of a traditional focus on rewards and workplaces, future talent strategies will need to emphasize agile skill building and hybrid culture, according to a report.

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    Investors urge more than 200 CEOs to give workers paid time off to vote

    The letter, sent to Business Roundtable executives, urged them to show support of “fair elections and the peaceful transfer of power” prior to the U.S. general election.

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    Even moderate job hopping can dent workers’ retirement savings, Vanguard says

    Financial stress may harm employee productivity and on-the-job confidence, research indicates.

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    How HR can reduce barriers for Latinas in the workplace

    As companies invest less in women at work, women of color — particularly Latinas — may be left by the wayside.

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    Skills shortage persists in cybersecurity despite decade of hiring

    The cybersecurity workforce has grown each year since 2013, yet hundreds of thousands of more workers are needed to close current supply gaps.

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    Skilled trades gain traction with Gen Z: report

    Social media influence and the potential for greater economic security might be behind the growth, according to the report from home services app Thumbtack. 

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    Union election petitions spike

    NLRB also reported an increase in unfair labor practice charges, attributing the surges to workers better understanding their rights.

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    Female CFOs, CEOs at big companies outearn male counterparts

    Women have made gains in recent decades at companies of all sizes but are far from attaining parity in all ways with men in the workplace, according to recent reports.

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    Workers say debt is influencing career decisions

    Financial stress can put incredible strain on workers’ productivity and health, various studies have shown.

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    Few mid-career and older workers use AI at work — yet

    Many employers are offering some form of training support for workers using AI, including both formal programs and informal resources.

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    Opinion

    How HR can avoid algorithmic discrimination when using AI

    HR leaders can take proactive steps to establish organizational standards and processes for using AI in hiring, writes Melanie Ronen, partner at Stradley Ronon.

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    How CIOs are reskilling their workforce

    A learning culture can help tech executives promote continuous training opportunities, especially as organizations embed AI across key processes.

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    TransUnion settles job applicant’s claim that firm’s background check was bogus

    The plaintiff sought a Chick-fil-A delivery driver role, but two false misdemeanor convictions on TransUnion’s report tanked his candidacy, he alleged.

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    CHRO is the third fastest-growing C-suite role, LinkedIn finds

    LinkedIn attributed C-suite trends to other changes to the workplace, including the increased focus on AI and the rise of remote and hybrid work.

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    San Diego Wave maintained toxic culture, lawsuit alleges

    The professional soccer team’s top management failed to properly address complaints and fired or forced workers to resign, according to court documents.

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    Manager leniency could lead to more employee issues later, study shows

    “Leniency should come with a warning label for leaders: Use carefully and when compassion is warranted,” one researcher said.

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    NFL to settle ex-reporter’s race bias lawsuit with donation to scholarship fund

    Former NFL Media sports writer Jim Trotter alleged the league retaliated against him after he asked officials about a lack of Black representation in management.