Most workers say they’ve been ‘catfished’ into taking a job

In a survey of 1,400 U.S. workers, 79% told Monster their role didn’t live up to the description provided by a recruiter or hiring manager.

EEOC outlines how DEI might be ‘unlawful’

Documents outlining discrimination related to “DEI at work” have prompted attorneys to say that employers should re-evaluate their DEI programs now.

Restaurants focus on tech, retention as labor market cools

Speeding up hiring with applicant tracking systems, mobile applications and automated interview scheduling could save time and money, the National Restaurant Association said.

This week in 5 numbers: Is HR a business driver?

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how much slower women’s employment recovery was post-pandemic compared to men.

HR is locking in its strategic role, report finds

But with the balance of power shifting back to employers, HR leaders worry companies will cut investment in employee experience, isolved said.

Autoimmune diseases among the ‘most overlooked drivers’ of employer healthcare, disability costs: report

From five autoimmune diseases alone, healthcare costs and lost work time per 1,000 U.S. workers amounts to $580,000 annually.

Companies say they are prioritizing tech growth — but not training

Reskilling and upskilling are gaining prominence but still remain a low priority among major companies, Multiverse said in a report.

EEOC acting chair says agency will investigate big law firms’ DEI programs

In their own letter to Andrea Lucas, former EEOC commissioners said Lucas’ letters “imply a duty to respond without any basis in the laws that EEOC enforces.”

Christian nonprofit freed from complying with abortion elements of PWFA final rule

While EEOC attempted to secure a stay, pointing to its acting chair’s disagreement with the rule, a federal judge said the agency still has authority to enforce it.

Ben & Jerry’s says CEO was fired by Unilever over social activism

The ice cream maker alleged the CPG giant has “repeatedly threatened” the company’s personnel if they failed to “silence” their outspokenness.

Women still face COVID-driven disparities at work. Here’s what HR can do to help.

Experts at the Institute for Women’s Policy Research identified flexibility, child care support and job training as key supports, but current trends in the HR space present challenges.

HR shifts its focus from recruiting to fostering existing talent, SHRM report finds

While the race for labor has cooled off, HR is still struggling with the effects of turnover and burnout. That could signal trouble for new initiatives, other studies show.

Employees can repair work relationships after microaggressions, research shows

Microaggressions in the workplace can damage relationships and negatively affect culture — but reconciliation is possible, researchers say.

HR tech firm Rippling says competitor Deel cultivated a mole within its ranks

Rippling allegedly caught the spy using a “honeypot” test in Slack. Deel disputed the claims.

Feds, NLRB’s Wilcox urge quick ruling on reinstatement

The defendants said a district court’s ruling “works a grave harm to the separation of powers and undermines the President’s ability to exercise his authority under the Constitution.”

Employees want generative AI training to help close talent gap

Enterprise efforts to adopt the technology hinge on sufficient know-how, prompting businesses to turn inward.

C-suite leaders grapple with conflict, silos amid AI adoption

Around two-thirds of executives say the technology has led to division within their company, according to a Writer survey.

Hiring for promise can help close skills gaps, research indicates

“Many organizations are transforming their capabilities so rapidly that they can’t acquire all the skills they need,” a Gartner director said.

AI, ‘digital fluency’ top workers’ skills-building wishlist

AI at work continues to be a tricky area of conversation, especially regarding the future-proofing of individual resumes and entire businesses. 

4th Circuit permits Trump anti-DEI orders to move forward — for now

Two members of the court’s three-judge panel expressed support for DEI work even as they sided with the administration in staying a federal judge’s preliminary injunction.

Government contractors: It’s time to get comfortable with change

Federal contractors and subcontractors must be prepared to quickly re-evaluate their compensation, hiring and related structures in the coming months and years, write Cozen O’Connor attorneys. 

Workdays are 36 minutes shorter — and more productive, study says

Productivity remains a sticking point in discussions around return to work, remote work and the proliferation of AI. 

‘Vertical’ no-hire agreements can be legal, 2nd Circuit reminds in Saks lawsuit

The retailer's no-hire agreements with five high-end brands sold in its stores did not violate the Sherman Act, the court held.

How CHROs can assess the impact of emerging technologies

CHROs must consider five key areas of impact when workforce planning, including role redesign, employee engagement and culture alignment, a senior principal at Gartner writes.

Radical agreement on ‘reverse discrimination’ is yet another reason to review DEI, training programs

A forthcoming ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court likely will accelerate certain types of discrimination claims, writes Duane Morris partner Jonathan Segal.