Wells Fargo workers allege union-busting again

Employees rallied in Charlotte on Tuesday to call attention to allegations that a senior HR executive at the bank is coercing workers to decertify their union.

Starbucks shifts to 4-day RTO for corporate employees

Starbucks won’t require individual workers to relocate, but new positions or lateral moves within the company will come with an in-person requirement.

Political conflict at work offers HR an opportunity to take the lead, expert says

Researcher Michael Sosnowski shares best practices around politically charged conversations, noting that HR alone can’t be responsible for handling workplace conflicts.

AI may diminish demand for high-wage skills like data analysis, research finds

In contrast, skills requiring human interaction and coordination will grow in importance and likely command higher salaries, according to a Stanford study.

Most employers worldwide feel unprepared for pay transparency laws

The vast majority of companies remain focused on compliance rather than using pay transparency as a strategic priority, a survey shows.

How to protect employees from heat and other climate extremes

Basics like shade, water and rest can help, but HR should involve workers in the planning process, sources told HR Dive.

HR manager ends lawsuit alleging Clorox fired her for reporting bias complaints

The plaintiff said the employer refused to investigate allegations of racial preference at an Atlanta facility. Clorox denied the plaintiff’s claims. 

Are misperceptions about higher education’s cost causing adults to skip college?

Around three-fourths of adults say college is unaffordable, though most “significantly” overestimated the cost of attendance, a recent survey found.

Stanford researcher was harassed, fired due to antisemitism, lawsuit alleges

A university spokesperson told HR Dive that “Stanford takes any allegation of antisemitism very seriously,” but “a thorough investigation” found the allegations to be unsubstantiated. 

Nearly 1 in 3 employers plan to expand voluntary benefits by 2027

Quality-of-life products, such as pet insurance and employee perks programs, have increased in recent years and can improve employee satisfaction, Gallagher says.

Employers report unchanged salary budgets, with increases flat at 3.5%

“Organizations are being more deliberate about how they allocate pay, where they focus investment and what outcomes they expect to drive,” a WTW director said.

Glassdoor and Indeed announce layoffs, reportedly due to AI

The news follows a leadership shuffle at Indeed last month in which the company’s CEO acknowledged a focus on leveraging artificial intelligence moving forward.

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Getting personal, rising above and avoiding lawsuits: 8 stories from SHRM25

Former U.S. President Joe Biden was among the speakers at the massive convention for HR professionals, held in San Diego.

Widening AI training gap ushers in ‘birth of a new digital divide,’ BambooHR says

Although most employees say they want to improve their AI-related skills, only about a third have received formal training from their employer, according to a new report.

The supervisor crisis — and why companies should be worried

Without a pipeline of future supervisors, companies may experience a leadership vacuum in coming years, a new report found.

TikTokers promote the construction trades to young workers

Online influencers are reaching members of Gen Z via the popular social media site.

Congressional Dems blast EEOC acting chair for alleged coercion leading to $1B in pro bono law services

The lawmakers accused Andrea Lucas of leveraging the agency’s power on behalf of President Donald Trump.

This week in 5 numbers: Nearly a quarter of companies offer GLP-1 drug coverage for weight management

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the percentage of managers who use AI to help determine terminations. 

Caregiving benefits will take center stage as the ‘sandwich generation’ expands, expert says

“Employers do really need to be thinking about how to retain that part of their workforce” and investments that can aid in doing so, said Sparrow CEO Deborah Hanus.

Cash is king — until a certain level, SHRM reports

Workers say they’ve had to sacrifice their time and health to advance, but organizational support can play a role in mitigating those trade-offs, the survey finds.

Flexible work is ‘non-negotiable’ for gender equality, UN Women report says

“For the first time, gender equality ranks alongside healthcare and climate change as a top global concern,” according to the report.

EEOC sues Chrysler manufacturer for allegedly firing a worker for not working during Passover

FCA US allegedly revoked the religious accommodation of the worker, who practices orthodox Judaism.

11th Circuit OKs firing of public-sector media aide who authored ‘off-color’ piece

In its second opinion of the last week dealing with the First Amendment and LGBTQ+ issues, the court again outlined the limits of free speech for workers.

Mailbag: The EEOC sent us a letter about our DEI programs. What should we do next?

Experts question whether the agency possesses the authority to issue such letters. But ignoring an agency notice or request is typically not a good tactic, an attorney told HR Dive.

US authorities unmask North Korean IT workers and their American accomplices

Federal officials said businesses should carefully verify the identities of remote employees to avoid falling prey to similar scams.