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    This week in 5 numbers: Why some workers aren’t AI upskilling

    Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how many C-suite, CHRO and senior talent acquisition leaders think their leaders are “highly prepared” to lead AI adoption.

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    Nearly half of workers say they’d let AI negotiate their pay

    One-third of U.S. adults have already asked artificial intelligence about their salary, a raise, a bonus or how to negotiate, a recent report showed.

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    How much is hybrid workplace coordination costing companies?

    Navigating shifting schedules and coordinating in-person meetings may be creating friction, per a survey from an operations platform.

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    1 in 4 dollars spent on AI goes to waste, report finds

    More than half of businesses lack a dedicated owner for artificial intelligence costs, which can lead to overspend, according to a Harness report.

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    How companies are accidentally training future leaders to stay quiet

    Organizations that encourage employees to ask the questions AI can’t answer will thrive, writes SurveyMonkey’s CPO.

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    SHRM’s insurance carrier says it’s not on the hook for $10M jury verdict

    The insurer sued SHRM Tuesday, alleging state law prohibits it from indemnifying the organization because the jury found intentional race discrimination.

    Updated July 29, 2026
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    Northwestern Mutual must fork over DEI data in EEOC probe of alleged failure to promote White worker

    The company unsuccessfully claimed that the agency’s information requests were overbroad and too indefinite, according to a Wisconsin federal judge.

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    Pulling back from DEI increases legal risk — and costs organizations qualified women

    Gender equity researcher Amy Diehl offers eight pillars for HR to keep in mind regarding diversity and inclusion at work.

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    HR often uses ChatGPT to complete non-HR tasks, according to OpenAI report

    AI can change the division of work within an organization by allowing users to perform tasks outside their typical roles, OpenAI said.

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    AI use may improve engagement, but only under the right conditions

    Manager support is the key to developing enthusiastic support for artificial intelligence tools in the workplace, according to research from Gallup.

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    Jury awards male surgical technician $105K for delivery room discrimination

    According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, two female obstetricians barred the technician from performing his job because of his sex.

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    Fintech company violated NLRA when it fired worker for LinkedIn post, judge finds

    The worker posted on LinkedIn that Apex Fintech Solutions “allowed outright hate to proliferate as a demonstration of what they think DEI is.”

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    How to make sure front-line managers are heard

    Despite knowing how important front-line managers are, employers often ignore their feedback, a study showed.

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    Why manager training may be the key to AI integration

    Without effective managers, companies may have a hard time seeing the gains that they expect from AI investments.

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    Managers say they don’t feel ready to lead an AI-fluent workforce

    Many companies aren’t providing the necessary training to help employees learn how to use artificial intelligence, per Indeed research.

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    Previous vaccinations shouldn’t bar worker’s religious vaccine exemption request, 9th Circuit says

    An employer’s initial approval of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate exemption request showed that it understood the request’s religious nature.

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    Gap Inc. opens creator program to employees

    Corporate, distribution and store staff can now apply to be influencers for the retailer’s brand portfolio, almost a year after the program’s launch.

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    Court strikes down NLRB ‘successor bar’ rule using post-Chevron analysis

    The rule that requires acquiring companies to bargain with incumbent unions exceeded the agency’s statutory authority, a 2-1 majority of the D.C. Circuit held.

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    Leadership readiness lags behind AI adoption rate

    Only 3% of leaders are prepared to steer the ship on artificial intelligence adoption, research suggests.

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    Week in review: Federal HR office lost over 1,000 workers in one year

    We’re rounding up last week’s top stories, including the percentage of workers who see work as a “situationship.”

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    EEOC drops bid to press Penn for Jewish employee information

    The filing represents a simmering down of tensions in a case that stemmed from a 2023 commissioner’s charge filed by Andrea Lucas.

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    Ignored investigations, sexist slurs keep HR pro’s bias claims alive

    The case illustrates the difficulties HR professionals may face in investigating misconduct by company leaders.

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    Confidence in HR may hinge on moving beyond task-level AI use

    As HR claims more ownership of AI strategy, belief that the technology can “significantly improve how work gets done” has decreased, Culture Amp said.

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    Companies aim for more ‘strategic’ pay increases: WTW report

    With salary budgets projected to increase 3.4% in 2027, employers are moving away from broad-based pay increases in favor of more targeted increases and spot awards.

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    Employers may underestimate workers’ financial concerns

    More than half of employees feel positive about their finances and careers, but three-quarters said the cost of living challenged their sense of security, per a Bank of America report.