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    This week in 5 numbers: Companies aren’t being transparent about pay

    Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the share of workers who say diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at their company are only performative.

    By July 17, 2025
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    AI-based salary research fuels inflated expectations, Payscale finds

    Nearly half of employers noted an increase in turnover tied to salary conflicts in the past year, Payscale found. 

    By July 17, 2025
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    Top 5 stories from HR Dive: Talent

    HR Dive Talent’s top stories feature a number of evolving trends, including the shifting DEI landscape and emerging hiring challenges.

    By HR Dive staff
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    In California, new car dealers look to apprenticeships to fill talent gaps

    Across the industry, dealerships have reported shortages due to an aging workforce. The apprenticeship program is intended to attract the next generation of skilled workers.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 17, 2025
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    4 in 10 new hires say they second-guess their decision during onboarding

    More than half of employees said their onboarding overly focused on administrative tasks, often overshadowing job readiness.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 17, 2025
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    Nearly half of workers have considered quitting over employer’s ethics, report finds

    Favoritism, retaliation and performative diversity “undermine employees’ sense of safety and trust,” a Resume Now expert said.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 16, 2025
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    Nearly 9% of younger workers use alcohol or drugs at work, study shows

    Substance use occurs more often in blue-collar and service industry jobs, but comprehensive policies and supportive interventions can help, researchers said.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 16, 2025
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    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.

    By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 15, 2025
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    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.

    By Laurel Kalser • July 15, 2025
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    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.

    By July 15, 2025
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    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.

    By Danielle McLean • July 14, 2025
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    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.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 14, 2025
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    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.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 14, 2025
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    As companies embrace contingent workforces, misclassification risks emerge

    Contingent workforces are expanding — but misclassification could cost you big.

    By William Smith • July 14, 2025
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    From burnout to balance: Building resilience in high-risk roles

    Chronic work stress can negatively impact individual employees and the organizations they serve. Here’s how you can help prevent burnout and build resilience in your workforce.

    July 14, 2025
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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.

    By July 11, 2025
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    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.

    By Updated July 14, 2025
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    TikTokers promote the construction trades to young workers

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

    By Keith Loria • July 11, 2025
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    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.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 11, 2025
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    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.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 11, 2025
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    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.

    By July 10, 2025
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    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. 

    By July 10, 2025
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    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.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 10, 2025
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    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.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 10, 2025
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    Job cuts driven by AI may be underreported, report finds

    Only 75 job cuts by U.S.-based employers in the first half of the year were explicitly attributed to AI, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The outplacement firm suspects the number is higher.

    By Alexei Alexis • July 9, 2025
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    AI-using managers rely on the tool to decide who gets promoted or fired, survey shows

    Yet only a third of the leaders using AI said they’ve received formal training on how to do so ethically when managing people.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 9, 2025