What drives worker fulfillment? Cash, apparently.

A strained economy has workers going back to the fundamentals.

HR should approach AI with enthusiasm, SHRM exec says

In a conversation with HR Dive, SHRM’s Emily Dickens encouraged HR pros to let workers experiment with AI.

Deloitte’s chief learning officer on speaking to 100 leaders in 100 days

Leaders said they wanted L&D to help them move from outputs to outcomes, CLO Anthony Stephan explained.

Average per-worker cost of health benefits rose by 5.2% in 2023: survey

Inflation is a contributor to the increase, but rising prescription drug costs are likely to have a longer-term impact, according to a Mercer report.

Workers won’t take time off? Lead by example, consultancy says

In a survey, most respondents cited cost as their top barrier to vacations, but heavy workloads and a lack of paid time off played a role, too.

Workers say they want a skills-first approach, but employers struggle to make the shift

Integrating skills data into HR processes remains a key challenge, according to a report from EY and iMocha.

Employers willing to pay ‘premium’ for AI-skilled workers: AWS study

Nearly 75% of employers who view hiring talent with AI skills as a priority reported having difficulty finding qualified candidates.

Babe, those exclamation marks in emails don’t pass the vibe check!

What do you find most aggravating in work emails?

A Taco Bell worker reported a party where co-workers were ‘openly having sex.’ Employees retaliated and HR did nothing, a lawsuit alleges.

An employee said she was told to transfer locations after reporting threats of harassment to human resources.

Employee alleges airline forced her to pump in baggage claim office

Protections for birthing parents at work have been an ongoing theme in 2023 lawsuits.

‘Tis the season: Workers say a lack of time off makes the holidays stressful

And when workers do have a day off, most reported working anyway, whether to address an emergency situation, check their email or help their boss.

Indigenous talent underrepresented on corporate boards, analysis concludes

Indigenous Americans make up less than 1% of board members for major, publicly traded businesses, according to DiversIQ analysis.

10 common termination traps — and how to avoid them

The uncomfortable and legally challenging aspects of terminations can be ameliorated with careful forethought and planning, write Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP attorneys.

Wells Fargo workers file petition to join union

Working conditions and pay concerns spurred employees at branches in New Mexico and Alaska to signal plans to hold an election — a rare move by finance-sector employees.

2024’s hiring outlook is a bit of a question mark, Indeed economist says

Among other concerns, job seekers are increasingly looking outside their current fields, according to Indeed data.

Navigating religious accommodation after Groff v. DeJoy

Employers may need to institute more rigorous processes than they now have in place for handling such accommodations.

OpenAI’s 3-CEO weekend: A cautionary tale for leadership transitions

Transparency throughout a chief executive change is key, a Gartner researcher told HR Dive.

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Feds abandon first-ever criminal no-poach indictment

DOJ had previously warned HR pros that wage fixing and no-poach agreements could result in prison time, but the latest news may signal a shift in enforcement.

Middle managers may be the secret weapon for talent development

The C-suite, however, is overlooking this cohort’s involvement in L&D, a report found.

Employees now spend an average of 2 days in office, report says

To create a positive hybrid employee experience, companies may need to balance individual and collective needs.

X, formerly Twitter, opens job search function to all users

The offering, X Hiring, was released the same week as a string of recent controversies hit the Elon Musk-owned platform.

Foster psychological safety during year-end reviews by empowering employees to speak up

Performance reviews shouldn’t strike fear into the hearts of employees, Ally Chief Diversity Officer Reggie Willis writes.

PUMP Act entitles exempt employees to breaks, DOL investigator cautions

Until recent months, only nonexempt workers were entitled to time and space to pump.

Subaru to raise wages after similar moves by nonunionized automakers

The decision impacts Subaru’s sole U.S. assembly plant in Lafayette, Indiana, which employs over 5,600 workers.

Amazon confirms ‘several hundred’ will be let go from Alexa unit

The decision comes during a year when the e-commerce giant has eliminated tens of thousands of roles.