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Why Lyft’s CEO regularly spends time as a driver
Lyft CEO David Risher often picks up riders and speaks with drivers to see where the experience may be falling short.
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The risks of AI in human resources
AI is revolutionizing the workplace. Is your company overlooking this major risk?
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Trump to name Florida DOJ attorney Brittany Panuccio to EEOC
If confirmed, Panuccio would restore a quorum at EEOC, allowing the agency to resume exercising key responsibilities.
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DEI may go largely unchanged despite Trump attacks, Littler says
However, the firm found that a growing share of employers are concerned about the potential for DEI-related litigation.
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How mentorship helps Asian American women ‘rewrite the code’ at work
The challenges of being a woman at work can be compounded for women of color, especially in a male-dominated field.
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Burnout at highest rate in nearly a decade, Glassdoor says
Mention of burnout by employee reviewers on the site is connected with 26% lower ratings for employers on average.
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Tailored HR programs can help hourly employees, report finds
“HR leaders must be willing to challenge legacy thinking that hourly programs are too complex or not worth the investment,” a McLean executive said.
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Where IVF benefits stand in the age of Trump
“Comprehensive fertility benefits, parental leave, and return to work support can make a meaningful difference to employees,” a senior principal in Mercer’s health and benefits team said.
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Jury returns win for Levi Strauss in sex discrimination case
The outcome is somewhat unusual, as employers often choose to settle in advance of a trial.
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Employers don’t understand workers’ generative AI training needs, report says
IT decision makers said limited training budgets also hinder upskilling efforts.
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Employee mobility remains critical for addressing talent gaps, report indicates
Evolved mobility programs contribute to greater revenue growth and better talent attraction and retention, EY says.
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Kohl’s CEO fired over conflicts of interest
Ashley Buchanan, who only took the post in January, was terminated for cause following an investigation into vendor transactions, the department store said.
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2025 raises fell short of employers’ recent projections, Mercer finds
An ongoing decline in compensation budgets is driven in part by a softening labor market, the report said.
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Feds say states lack standing to challenge anti-harassment guidance
The government’s stance could be a strategic choice in anticipation of challenges to future agency guidance, said Jonathan Segal, partner at Duane Morris.
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Associate professor sues Kansas State University for alleged transgender bias
A transgender faculty member claimed his supervisor forced him to drastically cut short his leave to recover from a hysterectomy, according to the lawsuit.
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RTO is going poorly. How can HR smooth the process?
Organizations need to start with the basics — like access cards and working internet — to make sure employees have a good experience, experts said.
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Front-line workers say they are stressed about US trade policy changes
Just over half of workers surveyed by UKG said they’ve experienced noticeable changes at work due to tariffs.
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DOL orders staff not to enforce Biden-era independent contractor rule
The Labor Department is still considering whether to rescind the rule, which faces ongoing litigation, it said Thursday.
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Trump administration court filing may spell end of overtime final rule
The U.S. Department of Labor is still reconsidering the Biden-era effort to expand overtime pay eligibility, according to court documents.
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BLS jobs report
April jobs report remains strong — but economists see Trump impact looming
“So far in 2025, the market has been marked by a low firing, low hiring trend that can’t last forever,” one economist said.
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Job seeker says Paycom background check included twin brother’s charges
A job candidate — Rodney — said he lost out on a role at a manufacturing company because of charges belonging to his twin brother, Rod.
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National family leave bill gets fresh face, bipartisan support
Reps. Chrissy Houlahan and Stephanie Bice introduced the More Paid Leave for More Americans Act, which seeks to streamline interstate approaches to family leave.
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This week in 5 numbers: AI may fuel mistakes at work
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the number of workers who have layoff anxiety.
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1 in 10 workers are clocking out for micro-retirement, survey finds
Three-quarters of employees said companies should offer micro-retirement policies, such as unpaid sabbaticals or extended paid time off.
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AI can enable fake job applicants. How do recruiters protect themselves?
Some hiring managers are fighting fire with fire and using AI to sort out who might be using the technology for less scrupulous reasons.
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PayPal pays up for talent
The digital payments pioneer delivered sizable pay packages last year after it hired new executives, including one landing $29.4 million in annual compensation.