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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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    What HR pros need to know about RTO

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    By HR Dive staff
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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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
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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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    Younger workers say a tough job market is pushing them to lie on resumes — and few regret it

    Among those who lied, three-quarters said they received a job offer and almost all said their lies were never discovered.

    By Carolyn Crist • June 2, 2025
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    Employees are increasingly working while on vacation, report shows

    Employers can help workers achieve better work-life balance by creating team coverage plans for vacation days and having managers lead by example.

    By Carolyn Crist • June 2, 2025
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    Most HR leaders feel confident about navigating ongoing national volatility, surveys show

    “While the new policy agenda may exacerbate labor and skills shortages, business leaders can create contingency plans for potential workforce disruptions,” a Conference Board leader said.

    By Carolyn Crist • May 30, 2025
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    Employers report plans to ‘quiet fire’ via RTO mandates, benefits cuts and more

    Companies pushing workers out said they’re hoping to avoid things like public layoffs, bad press and severance costs.

    By Carolyn Crist • May 30, 2025
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    This week in 5 numbers: Gen Z opts for skilled trades

    Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many companies think they are effective at validating workers’ skills.

    By May 29, 2025
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    Nearly all employers say they plan to maintain or expand well-being offerings in 2025

    About three-quarters of employers incorporate social connectedness and community in their well-being strategy through offerings like employee resource groups, peer coaching and mentoring programs, a survey shows.

    By Carolyn Crist • May 29, 2025
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    Half of Gen Z ChatGPT users say they view it as a co-worker, survey shows

    Workers said they use AI to complete work tasks more efficiently, as well as make tough decisions, seek advice and find mental health support.

    By Carolyn Crist • May 29, 2025
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    42% of Gen Z workers say they’re turning to blue-collar roles for security

    Regardless of education level, workers said they’re choosing blue-collar work for better long-term prospects, higher pay and a lower risk of being replaced by AI.

    By Carolyn Crist • May 28, 2025
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    More than half of US workers say job insecurity has increased their work stress

    “When people feel their jobs are at risk, it creates a sense of uncertainty that can affect every aspect of their lives,” said APA’s chief executive officer.

    By Carolyn Crist • May 28, 2025
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    1 in 4 employers say they’ll eliminate degree requirements by year’s end

    Companies that recently removed degree requirements reported a surge in applications, a more diverse applicant pool and the ability to offer lower salaries.

    By Carolyn Crist • May 27, 2025
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    AI will change recruiting in the next 6 months, recruiter says

    Both employers and applicants can expect to demonstrate more transparency about AI use during the hiring process, per the LinkedIn Talent Blog post. 

    By Carolyn Crist • May 27, 2025