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    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.

    By Carolyn Crist • June 13, 2025
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    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.

    By June 13, 2025
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    Top trends in employee development

    The pandemic pushed some HR initiatives to the back burner, but employee development may be more important than ever.

    By HR Dive staff
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    Unpredictable schedules may drive absenteeism, turnover

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

    By Carolyn Crist • June 13, 2025
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    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.

    By Carolyn Crist • June 13, 2025
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    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.

    By June 12, 2025
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    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.

    By Carolyn Crist • June 12, 2025
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    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.

    By June 11, 2025
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    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.

    By June 11, 2025
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    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.

    By Carolyn Crist • June 11, 2025
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    Skills-first learning, hiring transforms talent pipelines, report shows

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

    By Carolyn Crist • June 10, 2025
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    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.

    By June 10, 2025
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    ‘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.

    By Carolyn Crist • June 10, 2025
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    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.

    By June 9, 2025
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    Indeed partners with Udemy to bring upskilling to job seekers

    The move is aimed at preparing workers to navigate the era of skills-based hiring.

    By Carolyn Crist • June 9, 2025
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    CHROs, CIOs disagree on the strategic value of talent acquisition

    Without stronger alignment among HR teams, CIOs and IT departments, talent strategies could be stalled, a report suggested.

    By Carolyn Crist • June 9, 2025
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    Image generated by ChatGPT 4o, OpenAI. Prompt created by Jake Link.

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    Why every hiring team needs AI agents — and not just a chatbot

    TA teams are under pressure to do more with less. Here’s how coordinated AI agents can help.

    By Ahryun Moon • June 9, 2025
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    Identifying resiliency: Hiring tips for jobs in corrections

    Hiring managers must consider more than experience and education when assessing a corrections officer candidate. Here’s how to get a broader view of a candidate’s aptitude.

    June 9, 2025
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    BLS jobs report

    Jobs report reflects a ‘steady but cautious’ labor market

    Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 139,000 last month, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%.

    By June 6, 2025
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    Employee mental health is deeply intertwined with job conditions, survey finds

    Leaders can provide help through better communication and supportive measures for worker needs, a May 2025 report by Inmar Intelligence suggests.

    By Laurel Kalser • June 5, 2025
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    Nearly half of CEOs say employees are resistant or even hostile to AI

    AI adoption faces three barriers: organizational change management, a lack of employee trust and workforce skills gaps, a report shows.

    By Carolyn Crist • June 4, 2025
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    Diversity doesn’t work without belonging, MIT Sloan report says

    Companies can build psychologically safe workplace cultures to help employees feel they belong, though it takes commitment and persistence, management experts say.

    By Carolyn Crist • June 4, 2025
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    With DEI under fire, Construction Inclusion Week will focus on recruitment

    Amid the Trump administration's war on equity programs, the fall initiative won't target a specific population or group but will welcome everyone, says Turner's Abrar Sheriff.

    By Joe Bousquin • June 4, 2025
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    Identity of HR 2025: A complex tangle of challenges

    Hiring remains a challenge, but popular remote work opportunities are drying up and employers are deprioritizing upskilling.

    By June 3, 2025
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    Half of moms in the ‘sandwich generation’ say they’ve left jobs due to caregiving roles

    Many moms responding to a recent survey reported feeling trapped in their jobs due to a lack of qualifications or time to upskill.

    By Carolyn Crist • June 3, 2025
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    Virtual reality tools could help train employees who work with robots, study shows

    In a digital environment, workers can practice complex tasks through an immersive experience, researchers said.

    By Carolyn Crist • June 3, 2025