Facing economic anxiety, 64% of workers say they plan to get a second job or start a side hustle

“It’s not surprising to see Americans looking for ways to create some breathing room in their budgets,” said the CEO of the American Staffing Association.

Nearly half of workers say their boss doesn’t understand them, survey shows

Poor management and misunderstanding employees could cost companies their top talent, The Predictive Index says.

Omaha ICE raid a reminder of E-Verify’s flaws, attorneys say

An agent reportedly called the program “broken.” Sources told HR Dive that’s correct in some respects, and employers should consider self-audits.

YMCA branch will settle with VP who said she was fired for pursuing IVF

A judge allowed the case to proceed in December after noting how the timing of performance issue documentation came shortly after the worker announced her plans.

Connections beat credentials, according to 70% of workers

Workers worry about reaching out because they don’t know who to contact, what to say or whether networking will actually help them.

Job satisfaction reaches record high — but not for younger workers, survey finds

Only those under 25 reported a decline in satisfaction, suggesting a need for more personalized early-career engagement strategies, a researcher from The Conference Board said.

Majority of high schoolers say they don’t feel prepared for post-graduation

In a survey, about half of students said they’ve never had a job or internship, and more than a third said they’ve never gone for a college visit.

After 4 years, worker may proceed with claim Dave Ramsey’s firm fired her for pregnancy out of wedlock

A federal judge reopened the case involving a worker who was allegedly fired for having premarital sex after previously holding for the defendants.

Most US employers plan to shift their benefit strategy in coming years, survey shows

Companies are making changes as a strategic tool to reduce costs and drive engagement, retention and purpose, WTW said.

OSHA’s proposed cuts won’t affect enforcement: DOL chief

A smaller budget will “modernize and streamline” the department, Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer said in a recent House committee hearing. 

Veteran can move forward with ADA lawsuit alleging PTSD-related firing

EEOC guidance reminds employers that it’s illegal to refuse to hire a military veteran solely because the veteran has PTSD, was previously diagnosed with PTSD, or because the employer assumes the veteran has PTSD.

Tech recruiter settles DOJ claim alleging it favored H-1B holders over US workers

DOJ said “the days of the federal government looking the other way on American workforce protection are over.”

Employee confidence dropped to a new low in May, Glassdoor says

Economic uncertainty and anxiety continue to drive employee confidence down month after month in 2025, a Glassdoor economist explained.

Starbucks cafes are getting more managers

The cafe chain is launching a full-time assistant manager program, which will be systemwide in 2026, to fill a critical gap in store-level leadership.

Equinox settles ADA claim alleging it denied request to delay interview due to period cramps

The EEOC claimed the fitness chain rejected the candidate, who had endometriosis, despite her qualifications.

For revolving-door roles, prioritize attraction and onboarding, Indeed suggests

On the other hand, for low-mobility roles HR should prioritize internal development and retention strategies, the firm said.

Unpredictable schedules may drive absenteeism, turnover

The same is true for schedules that workers view as unstable and outside of their control, Gallup found.

How can hybrid arrangements work? Involve employees in decisions, Cisco says

Employees decried rigid RTO policies, poor communication and inadequate technology, according to a survey.

Discount store Ollie’s can’t dodge lawsuit for quid pro quo sexual harassment scheduling scheme

The plaintiff alleged gender and disability discrimination, as well as retaliation.

Updated June 25, 2025

Ex-Real Brokerage CFO alleges pregnancy discrimination in lawsuit

The company manufactured an audit as grounds for the plaintiff’s termination to "clear the way for her less qualified and unencumbered male successor," the suit alleges.

This week in 5 numbers: A third of workplace injuries happen to first-year employees

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many weeks a major bank is letting employees work remotely.

1 in 3 Americans recommend trade school for high school graduates

“The time has come to radically rethink how we’re preparing America’s future workforce,” the American Staffing Association’s CEO said.

CFOs rethink defined benefit plans amid changing needs

With fluctuating interest rates and ongoing inflationary pressures, many CFOs are redefining the role of these pension plans, Mercer says.

Workplace injuries are declining, but costs are climbing, Travelers report finds

Increasing retirement ages, ongoing turnover and longer injury recovery times have contributed to the cost increases, an executive for the firm said.

Ex-Costco worker who took leave to care for wife with cancer may proceed with disability bias claim

The case involved a tangled web between the requirements of the FMLA and state laws, as well as the company’s own leave policies.