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  Citi rolls out AI prompt training requirement to most staff

  While a growing share of employers have implemented artificial intelligence at work, comparatively few offer training at the contributor level, according to a recent survey.

  Learning

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  House bill would codify Trump’s order to allow cryptocurrency in 401(k) plans

  The Retirement Investment Choice Act is meant to “democratiz[e] access to alternative investments for 401(k) investors.”

  Compliance

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  The need for caregiving benefits may have reached a fever pitch

  With working women “sandwiched” between child and parent caregiving, HR leaders can offer flexibility and special paid leave, among other benefits, experts said.

  Comp & Benefits

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  Leaders can face ‘authenticity penalty’ if they react too quickly to feedback

  When leaders shift their behavior too soon, employees may see it as “too good to be true,” researchers said.

  Talent

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  Talking politics at work? No thanks, employees say.

  “Employers need to establish clear boundaries that foster respect, neutrality, and inclusion,” a Monster career expert said.

  Talent

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  McDonald’s escapes class-action lawsuit for franchisees’ alleged PUMP Act violations

  A federal district court dismissed PUMP Act claims against McDonald’s because the plaintiffs did not allege it directly employed them or knew about the alleged violations and failed to address their concerns.

  Compliance

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  Newsom vetoes ‘No Robo Bosses Act,’ calling it ‘unfocused’ and ‘overly broad’

  But the California governor did sign bills that expand eligibility for the state’s paid leave program and require employers to annually apprise workers of their rights.

  Compliance

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  Opinion

  5 questions (and answers) about employers’ obligations to remote workers

  Jackson Lewis attorneys discuss timekeeping, expense reimbursement and more.

  Compliance

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  Some employers skip the upskilling, use AI to replace workers

  However, small- and medium-sized employers might become the “backbone” of upskilling as the market shifts, according to the British Standards Institution.

  Talent

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  Most employers say they hire overqualified candidates despite retention concerns

  To avoid quick exits, employers can focus on skills-based hiring and candidates’ abilities and ambitions, Express Employment Professionals says.

  Talent

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  Opinion

  A leaky talent pipeline jeopardizes the American economy

  A looming skills crisis requires bold action from every sector, writes SHRM’s Emily Dickens — and HR’s input will be critical.

  Talent

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  Column

  Back to Basics: How to find and fix FMLA abuse without harming employee rights

  Employers can be assertive and proactive about leave misuse without being too rash, an attorney told HR Dive.

  Compliance

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  Black worker’s use of anti-Black slur not protected under Title VII, judge holds

  Such a concept would be “impossible” for employers to apply, according to the decision.

  Compliance

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  David Keeling confirmed as new head of OSHA

  The former Amazon and UPS safety executive takes on the role as the agency is expected to advance a heat safety regulation.

  Compliance

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  IBM can’t avoid arbitrating former worker’s age bias charge, court says

  The employee signed a separation agreement that appeared to cut short his legal statute of limitations, but such rights are not waivable, a Massachusetts court determined.

  Compliance

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  AI tied to 7,000 job cuts in September, Challenger finds

  Salesforce is among the companies that have directly attributed massive job cuts to AI in recent months.

  Talent

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  Workers may continue to ‘job hug’ during next six months as retention reaches new high

  Women and millennial workers are more likely to stay put in coming months, while men and Gen X workers appear more likely to leave, Eagle Hill Consulting says.

  Talent

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  Opinion

  Bridging the skills gap and preparing tomorrow’s utility workforce

  Upskilling isn’t just teaching someone how to use a tablet. It’s about reorienting training to connect long-standing operational know-how with new technologies, writes Dan Helman, CEO of Think Power Solutions.

  Talent

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  Employees to spend more time on open enrollment this year, Voya finds

  Not only are workers increasingly prioritizing benefits, but more are recognizing the impacts of finances on their mental health. 

  Comp & Benefits

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  This week in 5 numbers: EEOC records lowest litigation rate in a decade

  Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many employers report disciplining workers over social media posts.

  Compliance

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  Less than half of workers say they know to how to enroll in employer benefits plans

  Benefits education may be increasingly necessary, various reports, including one from The Standard, show.

  Comp & Benefits

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  The human-machine era is here, but work culture may not be ready for it

  CHROs will play a key role in determining how work will be shaped in the years to come, according to Gartner.

  Talent

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  US workers say reputation and values matter more than ever in today’s labor market

  Maintaining employee trust requires honesty and consistent leadership, United Culture said in its report.

  Talent

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  6th Circuit OKs disabled driver’s firing for painting graffiti on customers’ goods

  Courts have said that knowledge of an employee’s disability is not enough to show pretext for discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

  Compliance

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  HR business partner at ComEd can’t move forward with bias claims, court says

  The lawsuit’s dismissal is the latest argument for standardized interview criteria and detailed note-taking.

  Compliance

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