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.

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.

Payscale’s effort to enforce noncompete agreement against ex-sales leader fails

Noncompetes, while often employed to prevent key talent from going to competitors, have been scrutinized by courts and lawmakers across the U.S.

Garten Trucking’s union wage comment was improper, US appeals court says

An internal message to workers was rough but acceptable — except for a final line about raises, the three-judge panel found.

4 ways to ensure employees feel supported during Pride Month

Don’t mistake a rainbow logo for impact, writes Jimmy Whitley, general manager and director of marketing at Staybridge Suites, Cedar Park - Austin North.

Blood donation now among the reasons Oregon workers can use sick leave

The state also allows workers to donate paid sick leave to other employees.

3 in 5 employers say soft skills are more important than ever

Employers’ skills priorities have shifted in an AI-transformed labor market, balancing technical skills with soft skills, a new report finds.

LGBTQ+ groups prevail in challenge to Trump executive orders

The executive branch “cannot weaponize Congressionally appropriated funds to single out protected communities,” a U.S. district court judge wrote.

Citi offers hybrid employees 2 weeks of remote work in August

The perk stands in contrast to tightening in-office requirements at JPMorgan Chase, BNY, Royal Bank of Canada and, most recently, Scotiabank.

Skills-first learning, hiring transforms talent pipelines, report shows

“North America’s learners are turning AI hype into measurable progress,” a Coursera leader said.

‘Earn-and-learn’ programs such as apprenticeships benefit workers and employers, GAO says

Employers cited barriers such as administrative burden and cost, but some federal agencies have launched new initiatives to address these challenges.

5 stories on employees’ declining influence in the workplace

Workers no longer have the seemingly unfettered power they enjoyed in previous years and are willing to make concessions to keep their jobs, reports show.

Ditched by Trump’s EEOC, job applicant advances bias lawsuit against Sheetz

The agency said it would drop the lawsuit because it no longer aligned with the president’s executive order ending enforcement targeting disparate-impact discrimination.

Michigan representative introduces proposal to explicitly ban antisemitism

A Democratic lawmaker introduced legislation on June 4 to crack down on antisemitism, including at work.

Las Vegas restaurant operator ordered to pay more than $215K for alleged racial slurs against Black line cook

Olives, Inc., allegedly took no remedial or disciplinary action after an HR manager came to the “spurious” conclusion there was no “malicious intent” behind the conduct.