Ikea settles 5 lawsuits alleging age bias

In a collective action, one plaintiff alleged Ikea’s preference for younger employees is openly expressed at the highest level.

Half of Gen Z workers want ‘growth mindset’ jobs in AI era

Since the beginning of 2025, Flexa has seen a 240% increase in the number of job searches for roles offering learning and development benefits.

Young workers lead the way in AI learning, survey shows

Along with technical know-how, workers should stay competitive by building human skills in problem-solving, critical thinking and emotional intelligence, tutors focused on AI say.

Workplace violence appears to be growing, prompting calls for prevention, report finds

The increase in reports of violence “should serve as a wake-up call for organizations nationwide,” compliance counsel at Traliant warned.

Office occupiers seek ways to improve vibrancy of space: CBRE

Workers that go into the office when it’s only partially full don’t find the environment appealing and are less likely to return the next day, the firm reports. 

Cultural shift on pay transparency driving employer adoption, WTW says

Most employers plan to communicate or are in the process of communicating pay ranges, the firm’s survey found. But far fewer disclose details such as how pay is determined.

Disney settles with actor fired for controversial social media posts

The lawsuit brought attention to a unique California labor code that prohibits employers from preventing or controlling employees’ political activity.

7th Circuit revives Christian teacher’s religious accommodation claim

The teacher, who asked to call all students by their last names rather than use transgender students’ chosen names, prevailed due to the recent heightened standard for religious claims. 

Younger employees use AI at work but don’t want to tell their bosses, survey shows

Nearly half of Generation Z and millennial workers said they feared that AI could replace their jobs — a top reason they don’t want to disclose their use of the technology.

Workers are stressed about finances — and they say it’s affecting their productivity

As workers turn to employers for support, benefits programs can help employees protect their finances, The Hartford found.

AI jobs resistant to recent tech talent hiring slump

Demand for professions linked to AI bucked a sectorwide contraction, in some cases more than quadrupling since 2020, according to Indeed.

Ex-Tesla HR pros allege they were ‘penalized and pushed out’ for reporting bias

The wide-ranging lawsuit concerns the automaker’s Fremont, California, facility that has been at the center of several previous discrimination lawsuits.

Animal hospital to pay $20K for allegedly firing a worker who objected to religious training materials

“I expressed my concerns to management over training I was required to attend and was soon fired,” the worker said.

Nearly a third of workers would rather clean a toilet than ask a co-worker for help — but I wouldn’t.

A hidden workforce crisis — the social muscle atrophy of today’s employees — is alienating teams and hurting business outcomes, a workplace performance expert found.

By 2028, 1 in 4 candidate profiles will be fake, Gartner predicts

“It’s getting harder for employers to evaluate candidates’ true abilities, and in some cases, their identities,” a senior research director at Gartner said.

ICE raids worsen construction’s labor shortage. Contractors must respond.

I-9 audits, tapping labor groups and cross-training existing employees can help companies stay on track, a construction accountant writes.

Trump order aims to open 401(k)s to private equity, cryptocurrency

The move is the latest from the president intended to promote a U.S. embrace of cryptocurrency, but some experts are urging caution.

Wage growth flat for 2026 amid economic jitters, employers tell Payscale

Pay increases and inflation have both leveled off, but HR should prepare for heightened scrutiny around pay, one analyst said.

This week in 5 numbers: The price tag of employee referral programs

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including figures on women’s mental health.

Preparing employees for retirement means painting a realistic picture, experts say

Employers must help workers understand what their financial situation will look like post-employment, an official at the National Institute on Retirement Security told HR Dive.

Honeywell illegally forced US worker in China to retire, lawsuit alleges

The employee said the company violated the ADEA when it fired her based on a “blatantly wrong” interpretation of China’s mandatory retirement law.

Skilled trade excitement lags among younger workers, Harris Poll finds

However, other recent reports have shown that Generation Z workers’ anxiety about AI-related impacts on corporate jobs has driven them to blue-collar jobs.

Ex-general counsel alleges baby products maker waged ‘war on families and mothers’

The complaint claimed Munchkin, Inc., has a toxic culture and is “plagued by discrimination, cruelty, and retaliation.”

90% of older workers report experiencing age discrimination, survey finds

Disrespect like the kind reported to Resume Now can turn into valid age discrimination claims when comments directly reference or imply assumptions about age, previous HR Dive reporting has shown.

Women’s financial health and physical well-being are declining. HR can help.

Caregiving responsibilities have put a strain on women’s overall well-being, but HR professionals can take steps to improve it, an executive at Guardian said.