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Anxiety about AI drives Gen Z career pivot to blue-collar work, survey finds
“I call this shift the ‘AIxiety Pivot’ — a growing movement of professionals who are proactively changing course because of AI-related fears and instability,” a career expert at Zety said.
By Emilie Shumway • July 31, 2025 -
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Fortune 500 companies didn’t live up to DEI pledges, law firm says
Women of color have suffered, getting stuck largely in entry-level roles, according to Shegerian Conniff. Here’s how HR can fill in the gaps.
By Caroline Colvin • July 30, 2025 -
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TrendlineTop trends in employee development
The pandemic pushed some HR initiatives to the back burner, but employee development may be more important than ever.
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Employees likely to stay in their roles during next six months, report finds
Worker optimism about the job market dropped sharply, marking the steepest decline since 2023 and hitting a record low.
By Carolyn Crist • July 30, 2025 -
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3 sticky AI situations that will soon crop up at work, per an attorney
Society may be just beginning to open Pandora’s box when it comes to the use of AI at work.
By Emilie Shumway • July 29, 2025 -
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SHRM: Apprenticeships, internships and job rotations can close skill gaps
More than a third of HR professionals said they’re addressing hiring challenges by training existing employees to fill critical roles.
By Carolyn Crist • July 29, 2025 -
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Employees brace for AI-driven change: survey
Nearly half of workers are taking steps to safeguard their financial and professional futures as concerns swirl, according to a Gusto survey.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • July 29, 2025 -
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BarkBox maker wants a dog on staff — for $50K a year
At Bark, HR is tasked with fetching canine candidates for a new top dog role on its executive team.
By Ginger Christ • July 29, 2025 -
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AI adoption may heighten workplace isolation, survey shows
“AI is transforming the way we work and increasing automation, but it’s connection, creativity and culture that remain at the heart of thriving organizations,” a Moo executive said.
By Carolyn Crist • July 29, 2025 -
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Hiring confidence shifts as US employers become more cautious
“These numbers tell a story of employers recalibrating,” said Bob Funk, Jr., CEO, president and chairman of Express Employment International.
By Carolyn Crist • July 28, 2025 -
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How hiring individuals with intellectual disabilities mutually benefits hotels, employees
Employers should consider offering job coaches who provide on-the-job training and support and facilitate communication between staff and supervisors, researchers found.
By Noelle Mateer • July 28, 2025 -
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1 in 5 companies say they’ve slashed DEI since Trump’s election
Half of the companies that have eliminated DEI say morale is down, and 1 in 5 say they’ve seen an increase in reports of discrimination and bias.
By Ginger Christ • July 28, 2025 -
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TD to require execs in office 4 days a week in October
Nonexecutive employees will follow in November, the bank said, subject to space availability. With the move, Canada’s four largest lenders have instituted 4-day in-office requirements this fall.
By Dan Ennis • July 25, 2025 -
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HR professionals are confident about managing change — but past efforts haunt them
“Intentional, inclusive strategies can dramatically improve the odds of successful change adoption — and the confidence that comes with it,” a researcher at The Conference Board said.
By Carolyn Crist • July 25, 2025 -
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US wage growth outpaces inflation, especially in certain sectors, report finds
HR teams may need to consider this gap to remain competitive in talent acquisition and retention.
By Carolyn Crist • July 25, 2025 -
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This week in 5 numbers: The last time the federal minimum wage was raised
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the percentage of workers who hide when they take mental health days.
By Ginger Christ • July 24, 2025 -
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With the hidden costs of sick days, workers say they lie about taking time off
A culture of secrecy around mental health at work can lead workers to exaggerate physical symptoms to justify taking time off, a recent report found.
By Carolyn Crist • July 24, 2025 -
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Job candidates distort skills if they believe AI is assessing them, report finds
Research showing that people strategically adjust their behavior in line with what they think AI prioritizes could have significant implications for the hiring process.
By Laurel Kalser • July 24, 2025 -
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1 in 2 graduates believe their college major didn’t prepare them for today’s market
Respondents said they felt unprepared in numerous ways, especially finding a job after graduation and navigating student debt and personal finances.
By Carolyn Crist • July 23, 2025 -
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Office workstations could get even smaller, survey finds
Employers — along with their human resource departments — have been challenged with how to find the right office setup since the pandemic accelerated the popularity of remote and hybrid work.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 22, 2025 -
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Do workforce development programs bridge the skills gap? Researchers say yes.
Typically, these programs operate with explicit goals of upskilling a state’s workforce, especially in transferable skills that could apply across employers, a report found.
By Carolyn Crist • July 22, 2025 -
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Hiring is in ‘an AI doom loop,’ Greenhouse CEO says
As AI use has skyrocketed, more than a quarter of candidates said it’s even harder to stand out, and nearly a third have claimed AI skills they don’t have, a survey found.
By Carolyn Crist • July 22, 2025 -
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Walmart cuts market coordinator role
The mass retailer is eliminating the position, which supported its market managers, and also plans to take a more tailored approach to staffing its training centers.
By Dani James • July 21, 2025 -
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2 in 5 workers say personal social media use poses a career risk
At the same time, some workers said social media has helped their own career, with opinions varying by generation.
By Carolyn Crist • July 21, 2025 -
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Driven by finances, more workers join the job hunt
Job seekers generally remain optimistic but report higher levels of mental fatigue related to the hiring process, CompTIA found.
By Carolyn Crist • July 21, 2025 -
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George Mason University faces federal probe into hiring and promotion practices
The U.S. Department of Justice said it aims to determine whether the school discriminates against employees based on sex and race.
By Laura Spitalniak • July 21, 2025
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