Women may pay a higher price for taking leave, research indicates

When employers meet women’s needs during and after leave, they “build a more loyal, engaged and productive workforce,” said an executive at The Standard.

Target workers in New Jersey accept $4.6M to settle wage claims for off-the-clock walking

The time warehouse workers spend walking to and from their work areas to undergo mandatory pre- and post-shift security screenings should be counted as “hours worked,” a class-action lawsuit alleged.

Warner Bros. escapes White camera operator’s discrimination lawsuit

The case is one of many “reverse discrimination” lawsuits moving through the courts.

Meta sees ‘accelerated’ employee compensation growth, CFO says

The spike in employee compensation costs was primarily driven by “technical” hires, particularly AI talent, CFO Susan Li said.

More job posts mention AI — but some lack clear context, Indeed data shows

Now is a good time for employers to experiment and provide training to workers on AI use, an Indeed economist said.

10 stories that may be scaring talent leaders right now

Long-running trends continue to dog talent leaders, like pressure to hire quickly and how the loss of an important layer of managers affects employee experience.

California greenlights $25M for apprenticeship programs

Through the Employment Training Panel, the cash targets 88 apprenticeship programs and 22,208 workers, many in construction.

IBM fired Black executives to ‘appease’ Trump, lawsuit claims

The company previously faced a series of lawsuits alleging that its DEI programs discriminated against White male employees.

This week in 5 numbers: Hybrid work is upping traffic congestion

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many businesses plan to increase hiring next year.

HR professionals on the move in October

J. Crew Group and Inspire Brands were among the companies landing new HR leaders this past month.

Younger workers see the greatest slowdown in income growth, report finds

Meanwhile, overall real income growth for those aged 25 to 54 hit the lowest levels in nearly a decade, JPMorganChase Institute research showed.

Amazon announces $2.5B upskilling initiative right before company cuts

The combination of announcements out of Amazon within the past week may speak to the growing influence of artificial intelligence as a workforce engine. 

A good employee leave experience can pay dividends in retention, report finds

Half of employers said having a supportive manager was the most influential factor in the employee leave experience, according to Guardian.

DHS ends automatic extensions of immigrant work permits

The new rule leaves employers scrambling and likely will lead to labor shortages, an attorney said.

Report: Commuters lost nearly 8 work days in 2024 to record-high traffic levels

The findings from Texas A&M Transportation Institute may illustrate one of the key barriers to employers’ return-to-office plans.

Employee buy-in on AI will yield ‘innovation dividend,’ Citi exec says

“There’s no way we can sit in New York and come up with the strategy for a global company and implement it if we’re not bringing our people [in] on the strategy,” Tim Ryan said at Money20/20.

Is there no ‘good’ DEI? 5 moments from SHRM’s Robby Starbuck, Van Jones panel

The panelists butted heads on DEI’s utility — and whether it should exist at all.

‘Bring back civility’: Diversity of thought takes center stage at SHRM Blueprint

While moderating a panel between Van Jones and Robby Starbuck, SHRM President Johnny C. Taylor Jr. asked HR pros to embrace “real diversity, not just the diversity we’re comfortable with.”

10 scary HR violations you want to avoid next year

From sexual harassment to religious discrimination, make sure your workplace is marked safe from these haunting employment law issues going forward.

Amazon to cut 14K roles, pointing to AI

The short-term benefits of reducing head count for AI may have long-term implications, a Cornell University professor of human resource studies told HR Dive.

US immigration barriers could threaten tech innovation

In a new report, 32% of U.S. STEM professionals said they were open to relocation. But companies are already struggling to replace those who leave.

5 minutes with Skillsoft CPO Ciara Harrington

Harrington shares tips with HR Dive on how to get workers excited about artificial intelligence and upskilling.

AI can provide most career coaching, but human expertise is still needed, report says

AI coaching had several weaknesses, including limited spontaneity and inconsistent contextual memory, The Conference Board said.

Carvana denied postpartum employee leave from mandatory overtime, lawsuit claims

The plaintiff alleged that the company’s HR staff did not comply with a state family leave law that would have provided her additional time off.

Trump’s actions on independent agencies ‘endanger’ workers, think tanks say

The independence of federal agencies is “disappearing before our eyes,” former National Labor Relations Board Chair Lauren McFerran said.