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Disability Pride Month is a reminder about accessibility — ‘one of the oldest forms of inclusion’
When it comes to accessibility, compliance and culture can go hand in hand.
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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.
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Mercer: Half of large employers plan to shift health plan costs onto employees
Employers are looking for ways to manage costs, cover popular weight loss drugs and offer well-being and mental health options.
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What to know about the minimum wage
The federal minimum wage — $7.25 — was last increased 16 years ago.
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DOL rescinds Biden-era letter on Citi racial equity proposal
The program, which Citi said was never implemented, was slated to provide “diverse managers” with a competitive advantage, an agency official wrote.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mailbag: Do I have to give a reason for firing an employee?
Employees may be particularly interested in such information if it was not provided during a termination meeting, an attorney told HR Dive.
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Worker says Dunkin’ franchisee retaliated after she researched tip law
“That’s AI,” the worker’s supervisor allegedly said in response to her findings. “That’s not real.”
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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.
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Catholic bishops seek to block PWFA rule requiring accommodations for medical-related abortions
The USCCB argued that failing to block the rule would cause it irreparable harm because forcing it to “endorse non-conforming religious behavior for any period cannot be remedied with damages.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mailbag: We want an opinion letter from DOL. How should we write our request?
There’s no “magic formula,” an attorney and former Labor Department official told HR Dive, but there are some best practices employers might want to follow.
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58% of Gen Z workers say their job is a ‘situationship’
As job loyalty fades among younger workers, CFOs must evaluate how their organizations invest in and manage human capital.
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5 stories on the state of PTO and vacation benefits
The prospect of taking time off can be a fraught one, despite the potential benefits for both employees and employers.
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Majority of workers feel uneasy taking time off, survey shows
Employees worry about work piling up, missing out on opportunities and being perceived as less committed.
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In an era of loneliness, belonging may be the key to employee and business success
HR professionals can incorporate belonging into the employee experience by intentionally creating opportunities for connection, recognition and empowerment, McLean & Co. says.
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Return-to-office orders drive attendance bump, but hybrid work tools remain crucial
Mandates are helping to increase attendance, but most office interactions still involve remote participants, meaning operators must remain diligent in implementing and measuring collaboration tools, experts say.
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Trump nominates two new NLRB members, setting stage for a quorum
The nominations follow a back-and-forth court battle regarding former Democratic member Gwynne Wilcox, who was fired ahead of her term ending.
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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.
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Target commercial chief rolls out return to office plan
Executive Rick Gomez told some Twin Cities commercial employees to work from headquarters three days a week starting in September.
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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.