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  Sam’s Club failed to protect employee and customer data, former worker claims

  The retailer previously said it was investigating a potential cyber attack related to a vulnerability in a vendor’s file transfer software.

  Compliance

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  This week in 5 numbers: Workers are worried

  Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the amount of college seniors about to enter the workforce who are pessimistic about their opportunities.

  Talent

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  Amid DEI uncertainty, what happens to pay equity?

  “Regardless of the changes in the federal DEI policies, the law still stands that you should be paying people equally,” a pay equity strategist said.

  Comp & Benefits

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  DEI rollbacks are affecting women’s behavior at work and career plans, survey finds

  Half of women said they’re being cautious about changing jobs, prioritizing security over their career growth and seeking employers with DEI commitments.

  Talent

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  Class of 2025 may face tight competition for fewer jobs

  Graduating seniors also report trepidation around participating in meetings and giving feedback to managers, Handshake said.

  Talent

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  EEOC head taps Christian rights advocate for chief of staff

  The choice suggests that EEOC could be doubling down on Christian rights in its approach to compliance. 

  Compliance

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  HR should seek a DEI ‘refresh,’ not a reboot, says former top EEOC official

  Diversity, equity and inclusion programs do not pose legal risks when done right, said Chai Feldblum, who decried the idea that DEI is a “legal minefield.”

  Compliance

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  Engagement has fallen, especially among managers, Gallup says

  Reports have warned about a “manager crash” for months.

  Talent

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  How HR should handle workplace harassment, violence from customers

  Workplace safety experts weighed in on addressing everything from annoying behavior to outright violence.

  Talent

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  Cranky the robot and shorter work weeks: What manufacturers see as the value of AI

  Deere & Co. and Procter & Gamble are leveraging new strategies to galvanize their workers around the future of work, rather than fuel job security concerns.

  Talent

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  Blind worker to receive $250,000 for call center’s failure to accommodate

  The Results Companies “did not avail itself of the free resources” offered to make a screen reader more compatible with its systems, per the lawsuit.

  Compliance

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  Employees appear more likely to remain in their roles over next six months

  The gender retention gap is the largest to date, with women most at risk of leaving, Eagle Hill Consulting says.

  Talent

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  6 examples of how private and public institutions partner on upskilling

  Collaborations between private-sector companies and the public sector offer models for building talent pipelines in a variety of ways.

  Talent

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  Tech hiring managers say layoffs are coming — and workers who can be replaced by AI will be first to go

  AI-related skills also dominated the skill sets desired by hiring managers — and the list of skills most lacking among existing talent, a report noted.

  Talent

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  Former KPMG manager working remotely in Georgia can sue under New York law, court says

  New York human rights laws protect “nonresidents who are not yet employed in the city or state but who proactively sought an actual city- or state-based job opportunity,” a court held.

  Compliance

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  A job applicant can be deepfaked into existence in 70 minutes, cybersecurity firm finds

  Fraudsters exploit video interview vulnerabilities to dupe employers, Palo Alto Networks said, but employers may be able to spot suspicious candidates.

  Talent

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  SCOTUS holds ERISA complainants need not provide extra proof to show prohibited conduct

  A unanimous court held that such proof was the burden of the defense — but also raised potential issues that could follow their decision.

  Compliance

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  Job offers exclusive to protected groups may present greatest DEI legal risk

  Diversity, equity and inclusion mentions fell in federal disclosures since 2023, according to Bloomberg Law.

  Compliance

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  Gen Z says AI has made their college degrees irrelevant

  New-to-market job seekers are feeling the effects of fervent adoption more acutely than any other generation, according to Indeed.

  Talent

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  5 workplace challenges holding early career workers back

  Employers that consider the onboarding and mentoring needs of new hires may be able to prevent engagement problems, studies show.

  Talent

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  Federal contractor civil rights watchdog places staff on leave amid layoff threat

  Civil rights advocacy groups and lawmakers characterized the U.S. Department of Labor’s OFCCP restructuring as a serious blow to civil rights enforcement.

  Compliance

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  Hyundai opens $14M Alabama medical and wellness center

  The facility offers an array of services to its more than 4,000 Montgomery-based employees. 

  Comp & Benefits

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  Leaders say CHROs are becoming key advisors to company boards

  Broad economic shifts “have cemented the need for CHROs to become fully embedded in the C-suite and boardroom,” one Conference Board leader said.

  Talent

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  Disconnects in internal communications could hinder business performance

  Leaders and employees don’t always align, but a strong vision and feedback strategy can mend the rift, Axios HQ says.

  Talent

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  Judge permanently bans EEOC from enforcing PWFA abortion provision on Catholic association

  The Catholic Benefits Association previously received a preliminary injunction in September.

  Compliance

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