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    One universal retention factor, according to EY

    Contrary to other reports, where salary often comes out on top, EY findings highlighted a different key job factor that keeps workers coming back. 

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    Workforce policies could address talent shortages, report finds

    Federal and state policies can strengthen work-based learning, leverage partnerships and address the digital skills divide, JPMorganChase says.

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    Coursera to acquire Udemy to create $2.5B MOOC giant

    The companies pointed to their complementary offerings and demand for AI skills training.

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    Community colleges are training the next generation of manufacturing workers

    Rutgers University explored how community colleges are responding to regional workforce training demands. Clark State College and Columbus State Community College are among those partnering with local manufacturers. 

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    EEOC chair solicits bias charges from White men

    In light of a predicted uptick in what are often called “reverse discrimination” claims, attorneys recommend HR professionals review EEO and anti-harassment policies.

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    This week in 5 numbers: Nearly a third of corporate directors predict a recession is on the horizon

    Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many states filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s new H-1B visa fee.

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    Friday office occupancy is unlikely to rebound. Adjust accordingly, a specialist says.

    Employees prefer to work from home or take time off at the end of the week, so schedule programming in the middle of the week, a CBRE consulting director says.

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    5 benefits predictions for 2026

    Rising costs will force employers to make changes to offerings and access, experts predict.

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    How can feedback flow when every worker is also an owner?

    Giving and receiving criticism is uncomfortable, even with only 27 employees. Defector Media’s quest to address that dilemma may prove useful to organizations of any size.

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    3 out of 4 employees say organizations can’t manage change

    To keep transformation from falling flat, organizations can help team leaders recognize who needs hands-on coaching and who values autonomy, according to an Eagle Hill report.

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    SHRM rescinded job offer over candidate’s service dog, lawsuit alleges

    The HR organization on Wednesday declined to comment on the case but confirmed it is reviewing the court filing.

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    Where Apple, Disney, JPMorgan, Target and more landed on DEI in 2025

    AT&T, Costco and Meta also made notable changes to their DEI strategy.

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    Opinion

    How to create a workplace response plan for ICE visits

    A Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP attorney provides a strategic guide for employers that can promote employee confidence.

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    Ex-employee of Dave Ramsey drops claim she was fired for out-of-wedlock pregnancy

    A judge reopened the case in June following a separate court ruling involving the financial advisor's firm.

    Updated Dec. 16, 2025
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    Only 1 in 4 employers clearly explain their reward program strategy, report finds

    “Today’s reported common practices in reward strategy are not necessarily best practice for tomorrow’s challenges,” Korn Ferry says.

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    Corporate boards say they are prioritizing succession planning, workforce readiness in 2026

    CEO succession planning ranks as the most important board practice needing improvement in 2026, according to the National Association of Corporate Directors.

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    Poor treatment after WFH accommodation not evidence of disability bias, 11th Circuit says

    While a former animal services employee’s relationships with colleagues began to deteriorate after her accommodation, it was because “they believed she performed poorly,” the court said.

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    Trump AI order introduces ‘unstable regulatory landscape’: analysis

    The executive order opens a “pandora’s box of not only constitutional issues, but also issues pertaining to the EO’s interpretation and scope,” legal analysts said.

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    Opinion

    Always-on workers are speaking up about going silent

    “Silent hours” are becoming a meaningful way to curb digital noise, writes Wendy Smith, senior manager of research science at Survey Monkey.

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    Employers want proof: Are candidates ready for the job?

    While degrees can be general indicators of preparedness, employers also want specific evidence workers can perform, a Western Governors University report found.

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    Job market may be ‘turning frigid,’ economist says

    Growth is concentrated in healthcare, while sectors like transportation shed jobs. That’s worrisome, according to an economic researcher, and tariff policy may be partly to blame.

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    Year-end hiring cools as employers recalibrate for 2026

    Employers are using data and AI to improve efficiency, reduce friction and create stronger candidate experiences, an iCIMS report finds.

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    State AGs launch third lawsuit seeking to block Trump’s H-1B order

    The plaintiffs alleged that public schools, university-level research institutions and healthcare systems could be harmed by a $100,000 fee on all new visas.

    Updated Dec. 17, 2025
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    JPMorgan conducted ‘fake’ interviews of Black candidates, lawsuit alleges

    The bank’s treatment of the plaintiff is part of a decades-long “unbroken pattern of systemic race discrimination against African Americans,” per the lawsuit.

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    Opinion

    Leadership should not be a ‘sink or swim’ experience

    New leaders are expected to manage conflict, communicate expectations clearly and more — without ever learning how, writes Jerame Johnson, an HR lead in the entertainment industry.