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  90% of US companies say they missed their hiring goals in 2025

  The hiring market is under “unprecedented strain,” increasing time-to-hire, according to a report from GoodTime.

  Talent

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  Breaking the job application doom loop

  Hiring is burning candidates out - and employers too. It’s time for a reset.

  HR Management

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  Most EEOC lawsuits now subject to commission approval

  A new resolution could help the agency’s Republican majority push forward the Trump administration’s civil rights agenda, one attorney said.

  Compliance

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  Target’s incoming CEO co-signs letter calling for ‘deescalation of tensions’ in Minnesota

  Michael Fiddelke joined about 60 other CEOs, including Best Buy's Corie Barry, in signing a letter about “recent challenges” in the state.

  HR Management

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  Job applicants can’t bring disparate impact age bias claims, Workday argues

  The lawsuit against Workday has spotlit the potential dangers for employers in adopting AI-based hiring tools.

  Compliance

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  Deep Dive

  ‘Fear’ and ‘chaos’ threaten employers’ 2026 immigration plans

  Even the attorneys to whom HR departments look for guidance are vexed by the Trump administration’s enforcement plan — which is expected to escalate.

  Compliance

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  Teaching employees to use AI could add up to $6.6T to US economy

  Adding more training to artificial intelligence implementation, rather than replacing workers, could help drive the ROI companies have been missing, according to a Pearson report.

  Talent

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  Week in review: The traditional career ladder has collapsed

  We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from the status of RTO acceptance to which jobs are showing the fastest salary growth.

  Talent

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  Feds tout reopened wage-and-hour violation self-reporting program

  The Payroll Audit Independent Determination program, or PAID, now allows employers to voluntarily resolve Family and Medical Leave Act violations.

  Compliance

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  Why cover GLP-1s? They’ll lower employer healthcare costs, study says

  While the medications may be pricey, a multi-year study by Aon found consistent use correlates with lower medical cost growth and fewer hospitalizations for cardiovascular events.

  Comp & Benefits

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  Eightfold AI sued for alleged covert candidate ranking

  As hiring tools evolve, AI companies need to comply with the legal safeguards provided by the Fair Credit Reporting Act, former EEOC Chair Jenny Yang said.

  Talent

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  ‘Stark divide’ emerging in pay for in-demand roles versus stagnating jobs

  Artificial intelligence-related skills are driving compensation growth, according to Aquent’s 2026 Salary Guide.

  Talent

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  As a ‘potentially historic’ winter storm approaches, how can HR prepare?

  As much of the U.S. prepares for intense winter weather, employers may need to consider a variety of adjustments for workers in affected areas.

  HR Management

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  ‘We need to understand our place’: EEOC scraps harassment guidance protecting transgender workers

  Commissioner Kalpana Kotagal pushed back against the decision in her remarks, arguing the agency was “throwing the baby out with the bathwater” by rescinding the entire guidance.

  Compliance

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  University of Pennsylvania rebuffs EEOC demand for employee records

  The Ivy League institution said it is objecting to creating lists of workers that would “reveal their Jewish faith or ancestry” over safety and other concerns.

  Compliance

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  This week in 5 numbers: Less than half of workers say they want a traditional career path

  Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how much time employees lose correcting artificial intelligence-driven mistakes.

  Talent

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  Small business health insurance coverage at risk as costs rise, EBRI finds

  Even as overall employer-based coverage increased in the U.S., small companies pulled back.

  Comp & Benefits

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  Millennial loyalty hinges on ‘career path clarity,’ research suggests

  Employers that want to retain experienced, mid-career talent must provide opportunities for long-term growth, according to a General Assembly report.

  Talent

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  Top HR conferences for 2026

  An update to our conference list includes the latest dates and locations organizers have shared — as well as a few new events. 

  Updated Jan. 21, 2026

  HR Management

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  Trump’s ‘no tax on tips’ brings new W-2 era

  In this transition year, employers should carefully document the methods they use to track tip payments, one tax professional said.

  Talent

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  US CEOs say uncertainty is the top economic concern for 2026

  As far as governance concerns, CEOs said they were most concerned about the “potential erosion of the rule of law,” The Conference Board found.

  Talent

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  Salary budgets to remain stable in 2026, WTW finds

  Only 6% of companies said they plan to increase budgets, while 21% will reduce pay budgets from their initial projections, the report said.

  Talent

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  1 year into Trump 2.0, HR professionals are ‘caught in the middle’ of the DEI debate

  As the White House and EEOC solidify their anti-DEI stances, here are a few things HR can keep in mind.

  Compliance

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  The hidden ‘tax’ of using AI: HR pros say they must often redo its output

  Some employees lost as many as 1.5 weeks per year fixing AI outputs, with HR workers reporting the highest levels of AI rework, per Workday.

  Updated Jan. 21, 2026

  Talent

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  Tech hiring intentions are down despite demand for tech-oriented skills, report says

  “What we’re seeing is a move from broad, volume hiring to precision hiring,” Kye Mitchell, president of Experis U.S., said.

  Talent

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  Opinion

  Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act. HR should prepare now for workplace disruptions.

  When federal troops deploy to American cities, employers can experience challenges with attendance, travel and more, write Seyfarth attorneys.

  HR Management

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