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CEOs want ‘enterprise CHROs’ who can talk strategy and skills, report finds
As AI transforms work, enterprise CHROs in high-performing companies are partnering with senior tech leaders, according to Heidrick & Struggles.
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Leaders say they are worried about their ability to handle change
Companies are facing a workplace confidence problem as technology develops rapidly, new research shows.
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Mailbag: How can HR keep track of employees’ credentials?
Artificial intelligence could have multiple potential applications in this space, according to HR industry veteran Josh Bersin.
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Time spent waiting to work is compensable if required, appeals court rules
Lidl employees can continue with their allegations they were required to report to work but couldn’t clock in until a manager unlocked the store.
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Robots can handle a third of physical jobs — but not yet cost-effectively, Anthropic says
About 300,000 jobs are exposed today; 2.8 million could be at risk in seven years, says an analysis by the AI company.
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More ‘even-handed’: Understanding EEOC’s direction on national origin bias
Under Trump 2.0, the agency has shifted its focus to anti-American bias rather than discrimination against immigrants.
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Cost of living blocks career growth, employees say
Workers often pay out of pocket for some training — but most would spend no more than $2,500 to prepare for a new career, Penn Foster found.
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SHRM loses service dog trial, owes former job applicant $400K
While SHRM strongly decried the decision and said it was considering an appeal, attorneys for the plaintiff vowed to “vigorously defend” the judgment.
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HR leaders may be able to use AI to improve employee wellness
Nearly half of workers have been reluctant to use artificial intelligence, but a study from Gartner found the technology may be useful in identifying burnout.
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Roofer sues after allegedly being told ‘no one pays overtime in construction work’
While it is common for certain salaried workers to be exempt from the FLSA’s overtime requirement, blue-collar workers are nonexempt.
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Workday brings autopilots to hiring, payroll in autonomous AI bet
The company said its latest tools will anticipate needs and take actions across finance and HR workflows, with customer-defined controls.
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Noncompete agreements may not do what they’re supposed to do
A recent study found that including this restriction in a contract not only makes it difficult to hire workers, it also does not prevent information leaks.
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‘Capability anxiety’ may be pulling companies down
Only 30% of the more than 500 employers surveyed by WTW said they’ve established processes for identifying and tracking worker skills.
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HR leaders feel positive about their outlook, but can’t back it up with numbers
A 2026 report from Betterworks shows a quantitative disconnect between HR’s optimism and demonstrated proof of concept for outcomes, suggesting HR should buckle down on data.
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Whole Foods defeats bias suit after catching plaintiff faking time records
A federal judge cited the company’s investigation of video recordings in which the worker immediately left the worksite after clocking in to work.
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FedEx worker’s 6 harassment reports not protected by Title VII, 5th Circuit says
The plaintiff’s allegations of bullying, aggressive and passive aggressive behavior don’t automatically rise to the level of discrimination, the court held.
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Company’s male-only job openings lead to $500K settlement with EEOC
The commission has repeatedly challenged hiring policies that exclude applicants because of their sex and employers that retaliate against HR professionals for hiring women.
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Women fall through the cracks at work, especially on boards, report says
Continued analysis of gender representation on corporate boards corroborates previous findings on the clock winding back for women at work.
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Week in review: EEOC sues employment agency for alleged H-1B worker preference
We’re rounding up last week’s stories, including the effect of manager availability on worker retention.
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EEOC’s FY 2026 was ‘historically anemic’ but big on messaging
As FY 2027 kicks off, a partner at Seyfarth Shaw said he expects to see EEOC keep its attention on Trump administration priorities that have risen to the fore.
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EEOC obtains $23K for Muslim barista denied accommodation for Ramadan
A manager at New York’s Hungry Ghost Coffee allegedly refused to let the barista swap shifts so he could honor his religious practice of fasting, the lawsuit said.
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ACLU files California complaint over Emotify hiring assessment tool
The assessment “parallels clinical diagnostic tools for autism so closely” that it could constitute an unlawful medical examination, the complaint said.
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US authorities crack down on IT outsourcing
Federal authorities suspended Microsoft, Adobe and other big names in the tech space from the permanent labor certification program on Thursday.
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Top HR conferences for 2027
The coming year will feature events that dig into artificial intelligence, talent acquisition, training challenges and more.
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DHS proposes $70K fee for initial Optional Practical Training participation
Colleges would be on the hook for up to $100,000 in fees for each international student seeking to participate.
