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    SHRM CEO: HR faces ‘extinction’ and has ‘lost the plot’ on the future of work

    The new CHRO, dubbed the Chief Work Officer, will juggle robots, AI and humans and — above all — take back the profession from those who don’t see its value, Johnny Taylor said.

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    How to keep health care costs predictable

    Kaiser Permanente’s integrated care and coverage make health care costs more predictable.

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    Q&A

    Onboarding begins even before a candidate’s first interview, one HR pro says

    Lindsay Gainor, a vice president of HR at ServiceMaster Brands, shares onboarding tips to help ensure new hires stay past the one-year mark. 

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    Remote workers represent ‘a disproportionate share’ of unemployed adults, Gallup says

    While artificial intelligence wasn’t cited as the reason for layoffs, its impact was often evident in more subtle ways, the report noted.

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    SHRM’s Alex Alonso believes human skills have a place in the future of work

    The SHRM26 annual conference gave HR professionals a wealth of AI advice, including insight on what roles humans play going forward.

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    SHRM26

    In the AI age, how can HR stay human?

    Instead of artificial intelligence, HR pros should focus on “authentic intelligence” — human intuition, in other words, author and leadership expert Alison Jones said.

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    9th Circuit reverses sexual orientation bias ruling in favor of Christian ministry

    A dissenting judge wrote that the decision represented part of a “disturbing path” with respect to religious freedom protections.

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    4th Circuit strips class certification in Anheuser-Busch lawsuit, finding members too different

    Evidence showed prospective class members performed substantially different tasks and were subject to different legal standards, the court said.

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    SHRM26

    ‘Don’t be scared. Be prepared’: 6 steps for preventing workplace violence

    It's difficult for HR to grapple with the possibility of workplace violence. But specific, written plans and accessible policies are key to addressing that risk, a SHRM26 panel said.

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    5 insights SHRM26 speakers shared about AI

    HR should remember that anxiety and fear about artificial intelligence are fundamentally human emotions, said author Simon Sinek.

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    SHRM members ‘struggling’ to fund GLP-1 drugs, pulling back on mental health benefits

    However, the HR organization’s latest annual employee benefits survey also revealed greater investment in menopause- and pet-related benefits, analysts said at SHRM26.

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    Week in review: New grads want growth opportunities at work

    We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from the continued growth in the tech sector to what HR can do in the wake of world crises.

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    Walmart hit with $23M jury verdict after retaliation trial

    A worker who was fired shortly after reporting a supervisor for her failure to act on sexual harassment complaints alleged she experienced retaliation.

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    A top-down commitment is crucial for inclusion in 2026, SHRM panelists say

    Members of SHRM’s I&D council presented a road map for creating diversity and inclusion at work while being mindful of the compliance landscape.

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    Thinking about cutting worker benefits to save money? Not so fast, expert warns.

    “Maybe the juice isn’t worth the squeeze,” a senior consultant and actuary at Mercer said.

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    Tenured customer service reps command a salary premium — with exceptions

    Product expertise and institutional knowledge are valuable, but changing technology is driving demand for new skill sets, a Payscale study found.

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    Front-line training gaps are thwarting workforce readiness, survey finds

    Training initiatives must deliver on practical skills employers deem critical and speak to employee ambitions for advancement and leadership, according to a Chegg report.

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    Flight attendant fired over TikTok dance video sues Alaska Airlines for bias

    The worker alleged she was “held to heightened standards for reputational behavior” because of her sex and race.

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    Ameris Bank owes former executive $80M, jury finds

    The Atlanta-based bank plans to appeal the verdict and said final resolution of the matter “could have a material adverse effect” on its financial condition.

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    This week in 5 numbers: Fewer than 6 in 10 workers said they fully read their most recent employment contract

    Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how many hiring managers think artificial intelligence tools could hurt their company’s brand.

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    Opinion

    What HR leaders should do when world events hit the workplace

    People directly affected by global conflict may experience depression, anxiety and trauma-related symptoms, Amy Dufrane of HRCI writes.

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    Despite tech layoffs, demand for AI-savvy hires is increasing, report shows

    Multiple sectors are scaling their artificial intelligence capabilities, but the overall talent pool hasn’t kept up with demand, per ICIMS.

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    Tech debt, process gaps keep firms in AI ‘pilot purgatory,’ study finds

    Collectively, the world’s top 2,000 public firms have nearly $18 trillion in untapped AI value due to workforce gaps and other weaknesses, according to the research.

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    Former Honeywell worker must litigate her wrongful termination claims in China, court says

    The Shanghai, China-based worker, a U.S. citizen, signed an agreement requiring her to carry out disputes in a Chinese forum, the judge said.

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    Nearly half of large employers plan to raise worker healthcare costs, Mercer says

    Employers are also beginning to drop GLP-1 coverage for weight loss, exploring nontraditional plans and looking at other strategies to curb costs.

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    Express Scripts, PCMA sue to block Tennessee law breaking up PBMs and pharmacies

    Express Scripts and the PBM lobby are following in CVS Caremark’s footsteps in filing complaints challenging the FAIR Rx Act, which was passed earlier this year despite vehement opposition from PBMs.