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  IBM fired Black executives to ‘appease’ Trump, lawsuit claims

  The company previously faced a series of lawsuits alleging that its DEI programs discriminated against White male employees.

  Compliance

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  This week in 5 numbers: Hybrid work is upping traffic congestion

  Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many businesses plan to increase hiring next year.

  Talent

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  HR professionals on the move in October

  J. Crew Group and Inspire Brands were among the companies landing new HR leaders this past month.

  HR Management

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  Younger workers see the greatest slowdown in income growth, report finds

  Meanwhile, overall real income growth for those aged 25 to 54 hit the lowest levels in nearly a decade, JPMorganChase Institute research showed.

  Comp & Benefits

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  Amazon announces $2.5B upskilling initiative right before company cuts

  The combination of announcements out of Amazon within the past week may speak to the growing influence of artificial intelligence as a workforce engine. 

  Talent

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  A good employee leave experience can pay dividends in retention, report finds

  Half of employers said having a supportive manager was the most influential factor in the employee leave experience, according to Guardian.

  Talent

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  DHS ends automatic extensions of immigrant work permits

  The new rule leaves employers scrambling and likely will lead to labor shortages, an attorney said.

  Compliance

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  Report: Commuters lost nearly 8 work days in 2024 to record-high traffic levels

  The findings from Texas A&M Transportation Institute may illustrate one of the key barriers to employers’ return-to-office plans.

  Talent

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  Employee buy-in on AI will yield ‘innovation dividend,’ Citi exec says

  “There’s no way we can sit in New York and come up with the strategy for a global company and implement it if we’re not bringing our people [in] on the strategy,” Tim Ryan said at Money20/20.

  HR Management

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  Is there no ‘good’ DEI? 5 moments from SHRM’s Robby Starbuck, Van Jones panel

  The panelists butted heads on DEI’s utility — and whether it should exist at all.

  Diversity & Inclusion

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  ‘Bring back civility’: Diversity of thought takes center stage at SHRM Blueprint

  While moderating a panel between Van Jones and Robby Starbuck, SHRM President Johnny C. Taylor Jr. asked HR pros to embrace “real diversity, not just the diversity we’re comfortable with.”

  Diversity & Inclusion

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  10 scary HR violations you want to avoid next year

  From sexual harassment to religious discrimination, make sure your workplace is marked safe from these haunting employment law issues going forward.

  Compliance

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  Amazon to cut 14K roles, pointing to AI

  The short-term benefits of reducing head count for AI may have long-term implications, a Cornell University professor of human resource studies told HR Dive.

  Talent

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  US immigration barriers could threaten tech innovation

  In a new report, 32% of U.S. STEM professionals said they were open to relocation. But companies are already struggling to replace those who leave.

  Talent

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  Q&A // 5 minutes with

  5 minutes with Skillsoft CPO Ciara Harrington

  Harrington shares tips with HR Dive on how to get workers excited about artificial intelligence and upskilling.

  Talent

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  AI can provide most career coaching, but human expertise is still needed, report says

  AI coaching had several weaknesses, including limited spontaneity and inconsistent contextual memory, The Conference Board said.

  Talent

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  Carvana denied postpartum employee leave from mandatory overtime, lawsuit claims

  The plaintiff alleged that the company’s HR staff did not comply with a state family leave law that would have provided her additional time off.

  Compliance

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  Trump’s actions on independent agencies ‘endanger’ workers, think tanks say

  The independence of federal agencies is “disappearing before our eyes,” former National Labor Relations Board Chair Lauren McFerran said.

  Compliance

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  Lack of AI training may be the elephant in the room

  Several October reports showed that business leaders see AI as important, but workers have still lacked the necessary skills to adopt AI.

  Talent

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  Opinion

  SHRM lost its way on inclusion. HR professionals can’t afford to follow.

  SHRM has chosen to appease backlash rather than stand firm in its values, writes RaShawn Hawkins, a member of the organization and senior director of workplace equality at the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

  Diversity & Inclusion

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  ‘The Great Freeze’ in hiring may be thawing, ZipRecruiter finds

  Turnover is also down due to “external economic factors,” the report said, putting retention in the spotlight.

  Talent

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  Taco Bell says education benefits have driven retention

  The chain is also emphasizing internal promotion of managers and area coaches through a training program meant to improve employees’ career paths.

  Talent

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  Ex-Amazon driver sues EEOC over abandonment of disparate-impact liability

  The plaintiff claimed the agency closed her discrimination charge pursuant to an April executive order from President Donald Trump.

  Compliance

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  Why employees don’t negotiate compensation, according to researchers

  While experts predicted job seekers would be more influenced by the offer of negotiation coaching, a simple message that employers expect negotiation nudged more job seekers to try it, results showed.

  Comp & Benefits

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  Fewer Americans see diversity as a business priority, Gallup finds

  Even so, many people continue to link DEI with greater innovation and stronger profits, survey data shows.

  Talent

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