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    Share your perspective in our 2026 Identity of HR survey

    HR Dive would like your insight on the state of the profession and your priorities for the future.

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    Large companies push coworking expansion

    Flexible space arrangements are giving organizations a way to offer smaller locations for employees, with the same amenities as corporate headquarters, reports say.

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    Does the DEI movement need to include men more often?

    The leader of Catalyst, a nonprofit inclusion organization, spoke to HR Dive about moving the conversation from allyship to “gender partnership.”

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    HR and the C-suite may disagree on AI use, report says

    Leaders said they expect to hire “more AI-savvy HR leaders” in the next two years to ensure the tech transition takes place.

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    AI is saving customer support teams time, survey finds

    Other benefits include scaling support without growing head count and reduced cost to serve, according to an Intercom survey.

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    With EEOC’s harassment guidance gone, employers could be ‘in a bind’

    “It’s going to be uncertain and a real risk calculus for employers for a while,” Sam Schwartz-Fenwick, partner at Seyfarth Shaw, told HR Dive.

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    Former HR worker wins over $5M in jury award for retaliation

    The hospice company employee was fired a couple months after engaging in an unsuccessful mediation session resulting from a complaint she filed against a supervisor.

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    Employees say compliance training is ‘disconnected’ from real life

    When compliance training reflects real workplace scenarios, it helps employees recognize misconduct and feel more comfortable speaking up, one expert said.

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    Turnover costs exceed $45K per worker, report finds

    Close to a third of employers attributed higher potential turnover rates to better pay and benefits offered elsewhere, according to a report from Express Employment Professionals.

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    Lawsuit alleges Cornell ‘brazenly’ refused to consider White candidates for faculty job

    The university allowed DEI administrators to create an interview list consisting entirely of “minority” candidates, the complaint alleged.

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    FTC fires warning shot at law firms that pursued DEI certification

    Under President Donald Trump, the agency has said it will target “collusion or unlawful coordination on DEI metrics” that diminishes labor competition.

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    Taco Bell operators settle claims that harasser’s conduct went unchecked for months

    Restaurant industry employers have a particular duty to protect young workers, a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regional attorney said.

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    Mailbag: When is an employee’s food allergy an ADA ‘direct threat’?

    Employers must assess each employee’s ability to perform essential job functions on a case-by-case basis using objective evidence, not fueled by stereotypes or fears, one attorney told HR Dive.

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    Sociable: LinkedIn outlines measures to combat scam job listings

    Scammers are posing as recruiters to lure people into giving them their information as more workers seek new opportunities in 2026. 

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    5 minutes with Booking Holdings’ CHRO

    Paulo Pisano’s best piece of advice? “Try not to do everything at once.”

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    Week in review: Recruiters are prioritizing precision in 2026

    We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from missed hiring goals to Amazon’s job cuts.

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    Applicant’s disclosure of armed robbery conviction protected by law, 3rd Circuit says

    The applicant sued after he was denied a job based on the conviction, alleging violations of Pennsylvania’s ban-the-box law.

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    HR professionals on the move in January

    Chipotle expanded its CHRO’s purview in January, and a former Bridgestone VP returns to the company as HR chief.

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    Labor Department wants to strong-arm PBMs into being more transparent with employers

    The DOL proposed a rule that would force pharmacy benefit managers to share a broad range of pricing and compensation information with their employer clients, calling it the most significant proposed PBM reform in decades.

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    HR leaders say they’re optimistic despite anticipating more change in 2026

    Top challenges in the coming year include organizational culture improvement and employee engagement, according to a new study from Wiley.

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    Amazon cuts 16K jobs citing ongoing culture shift

    The company tied the cuts back to the reorganization push that drove 14,000 layoffs in October. 

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    HR outlook 2026: What to expect for the year ahead

    Professionals in the industry will shift from fragmentation to focus, sources predict.

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    Workers say they only get between 2 and 3 hours of daily focus time

    Report data from Hubstaff found that the average person is in twice as many meetings per year compared to two years ago.

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    6 or more days of PTO can reduce turnover, study shows

    A new study shows sufficient PTO can prevent workers from quitting, right when employers say they’re investing in leave.

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    Pinterest to lay off 15% amid AI investment

    As the social media giant integrates AI further into its platform, the company is trimming its staff and office footprint.