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LGBTQ+ groups prevail in challenge to Trump executive orders
The executive branch “cannot weaponize Congressionally appropriated funds to single out protected communities,” a U.S. district court judge wrote.
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Sponsored by GoodTimeWhy 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.
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Citi offers hybrid employees 2 weeks of remote work in August
The perk stands in contrast to tightening in-office requirements at JPMorgan Chase, BNY, Royal Bank of Canada and, most recently, Scotiabank.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Michigan representative introduces proposal to explicitly ban antisemitism
A Democratic lawmaker introduced legislation on June 4 to crack down on antisemitism, including at work.
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Las Vegas restaurant operator ordered to pay more than $215K for alleged racial slurs against Black line cook
Olives, Inc., allegedly took no remedial or disciplinary action after an HR manager came to the “spurious” conclusion there was no “malicious intent” behind the conduct.
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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.
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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.
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OpinionHow should construction companies handle DEI under Trump?
Given the president’s order targeting “illegal” equity programs, firms need to prepare for challenges from both the government and workers, writes an employment attorney.
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Marketing executive alleges he faced retaliation for defending pregnant workers
The plaintiff claimed he was fired after corroborating anti-pregnancy statements made by the company’s president.
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Slurs, stalking and shoddy pay: Culver’s franchise settles slew of EEOC claims
The settlement includes one case alleging sexual orientation-based discrimination, despite EEOC’s recent enforcement shifts affecting LGBTQ+ workers.
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BLS jobs reportJobs 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%.
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More than half of workers say their company lacks an LGBTQ+ resource group
Companies can support their LGBTQ+ employees through open discussion, expanded policy protections and enhanced access to support resources, Monster said.
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More teens lean toward alternative postsecondary options
School counselors recognize stigma remains for these options but say it’s important that students understand available nondegree pathways.
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SCOTUS unanimously sides with straight Ohio woman in ‘reverse discrimination’ row
Requiring majority-group plaintiffs to show “background circumstances” as part of their bias claims flouts U.S. Supreme Court precedent, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wrote.
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Climate change will cost your healthcare plan. Analysts want to know how much.
Extreme weather, rising temperatures and increased air pollution all threaten employee health — but executives and finance teams may not be paying attention.
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This week in 5 numbers: Workers push back on AI
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the share of workers who are skeptical that the “skills gap” is a reflection of their abilities.
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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.
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Contradictory documentation keeps T-Mobile worker’s race claim alive
The company said it laid off the plaintiff because of performance failings, but an HR officer reportedly said the layoff had “nothing to do with performance.”
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ICE raids on building sites stoke fear, uncertainty
Law enforcement officers arrested construction workers in San Antonio, New Orleans and Tallahassee, Florida, last week.
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SCOTUS rejection of Black dancer’s bias suit draws scathing dissent
An alleged limit on Black dancers at two co-owned clubs in the Houston area was at the center of the 5th Circuit discrimination case.
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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.
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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.
