‘Substantial gaps’ in skills are hurting manager readiness, report says

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  Could climate change lead to increased FMLA use? Attorneys are afraid so.

  The U.S.’s recent spate of wildfire-induced air pollution provided a view of the direct effect extreme weather events may have on leave management.

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  Why 1 size fits all workforce solutions are reaching their limits

  Today's employers want HR, payroll, benefits, compliance and workforce solutions built around their business; not predetermined bundles.

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  OpenAI settles DOJ allegation it shut US workers out of lucrative jobs

  OpenAI allegedly didn’t advertise certain jobs on its external website or let U.S. workers apply online, according to the settlement.

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  While layoffs slow overall, job losses in tech soar

  Artificial intelligence may be to blame for year-over-year increases in technology sector job losses, according to a report from Challenger, Gray and Christmas.

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  Week in review: The skills AI can’t replace

  We’re rounding up last week’s stories, including the average percentage employers plan to increase pay in 2027.

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  ADA may require reassignment despite worker’s inability to perform essential functions, 4th Circuit says

  The law’s “accommodation of last resort” has historically proven difficult for employers to administer.

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  KFF: Insurers want to hike small businesses’ premiums by 14% next year

  It’s becoming harder for small employers to offer insurance coverage, and another year of double-digit premium increases won’t help. Insurers say their hands are tied.

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  BLS jobs report

  July sees job losses, portending a potential rough patch for employers

  “Don’t put too much stock in a single report, but don’t ignore the fact that the plane is starting to shake,” a senior economist said.

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  DMEC26

  Employers need to have conversations about menopause, experts say

  “First and foremost, we have to have a culture that fosters safety so that people feel safe to ask for the support that they need,” said Patty Borst from consultancy The Partners Group. 

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  Corporate conversations about AI productivity are mostly focused on future gains

  When it comes to the performance benefits of artificial intelligence, the vast majority of executives expect to realize results later on, a new report says.

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  Must employers always wait before clarifying FMLA certifications with providers? Not necessarily, 4th Circuit says

  The ruling suggests employers don’t necessarily have to wait for workers to fix authenticity problems with Family and Medical Leave Act certification documents.

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  Wage compression — not job cuts — may be the outcome of AI adoption at work

  Employers may have to square cost savings with a workforce that is less financially secure.

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  Payscale: Merit increases remain popular as ‘peanut butter’ raises trend downward

  In the U.S., 30% of employers said they expect salary budgets to be higher year over year in 2027, up substantially from 16% reported last year.

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  Gen X employees say they are burned out from caregiving responsibilities

  Caregiving demands “inevitably spill over to the workday,” yet a third of employees reported receiving little or no support from their employer.

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  5th Circuit applies longstanding discrimination test even as judges call it ‘wrong’

  A majority of the court appeared open to reconsidering the U.S. Supreme Court’s McDonnell Douglas framework, the soundness of which has come into question in recent years.

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  DMEC CEO: Leave should be a strategic objective

  “We still design for the able-bodied person more than we think about the population as a whole,” Bryon Bass told HR Dive.

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  Psychological safety at work may depend on the state of DEI outside of work

  Whether a worker feels their community is inclusive affects how they show up at work, an Elon University report shows. 

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  DMEC26

  Workers are all in fight-or-flight mode, expert says

  Employers can improve mental health in the workplace by tuning into how workers are doing and being intentional, according to a consultant on health and productivity. 

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  Employee optimism continues to fade with job security on the line

  Confidence in a positive business outlook reached another low point in July, according to Glassdoor, continuing a period of overall decline dating back to 2023.

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  AI may be helping employees prepare for career mobility

  Workers say they are using artificial intelligence to seek out development opportunities within their existing roles as well as outside their organizations.

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  Jury was ‘inflamed by prejudice,’ SHRM appeal argues

  In an opening appeal, SHRM argued that a trial it lost late last year was unfair due to how the jury was directed and its “excessive” award of $11.5 million.

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  Worker alleges lack of fossil fuel-free 401(k) option violated his religious rights

  A lawsuit tying a worker’s climate objections to his Christian beliefs could set a precedent in the post-Groff landscape, his attorneys argued.

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  CHROs say they are skeptical about AI readiness

  The executives with the most insight into workforce preparedness are the ones most likely to be cautious about timelines, according to a Protiviti survey.

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  Which skills can AI not replace?

  Employers are in need of “durable skills” despite swift changes to workplace technology, a Resume Now report indicated.

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  Class ceiling: What cultural background has to do with salary negotiation

  A new study shows that social background factors into workers’ ability to negotiate — or not — and how HR professionals judge them.

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  DMEC26

  How will AI affect workplace accommodations?

  “AI is busting down barriers,” said Julie Hocker, assistant secretary of labor for disability employment policy.

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