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Analysts hail AI training partnership between Stellantis and Microsoft
The importance of staff training to use the latest technologies is paramount to maintain levels of productivity, an analyst said.
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Seeing it clearly: How vision benefits support employees and businesses
New research reveals eye issues are increasing and affecting job performance. Learn why and ways to empower success.
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Bed Bath & Beyond CEO: AI will lead to ‘significant reduction in head count’
Areas impacted at the retailer could include supply chain, IT, accounting, marketing and merchandising, Marcus Lemonis told analysts Monday.
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ABA settles claim alleging diversity scholarship fund harmed White students
The American Bar Association said the agreement preserves its “unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive and trusted justice system.”
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Total compensation not currently helping engagement much, McLean reports
Although most workers plan to stay at their companies, work also needs to be done on career advancement and development opportunities, the firm found.
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7 stories about the state of DEI at the federal level
President Donald Trump’s administration has an ax to grind with DEI — and headlines from Q1 2026 demonstrate that.
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Interim C-suite leaders in high demand as companies pursue change efforts
Demand for interim leaders with human capital expertise jumped by 129% within the past year, according to executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles.
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Uber Freight director: A mentor is a springboard toward success
Gaining workplace visibility by demonstrating skills is also critical for career development, Olivia Hu, senior director of autonomous trucking and electrification, said.
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American workers ‘can’t afford to wait’ on federal AI legislation, groups say
“Rather than respecting states’ authority to protect their own residents, the administration is doing the bidding of tech oligarchs,” the groups said of the Trump administration in a letter to legislators.
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Paper manufacturer that allegedly fired worker who obtained protective order settles with EEOC
The worker had reported a co-worker’s sexual harassment and been fired one day after securing an emergency protective order against him, according to the complaint.
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Penn granted stay in Trump administration’s quest for Jewish employees’ data
The Ivy League institution doesn't need to fulfill the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's data request while its appeal is before the courts, a judge ruled Monday.
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4 lawsuits alleging next-level HR misbehavior
Recent lawsuits allege HR misconduct ranging from looking through a worker’s private coaching sessions for “dirt” on his relationships with colleagues to conducting “fake” interviews of Black candidates to satisfy DEI goals.
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Is career agency the next frontier in employee development?
Career agency means partnering with workers to embrace uncertainty, to experiment and to make data-informed choices, a workplace development expert said.
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CHRO confidence levels are the strongest tracked yet, The Conference Board reports
The report contrasts with other recent surveys indicating rising unease tied to events like “the unanticipated Iran War.”
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Opinion
Why investing in leaders strengthens organizations
Research consistently shows that leadership quality has a direct impact on employee engagement, retention and organizational performance, writes an HR leader in the entertainment industry.
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Salesforce sought to create ‘negative record’ of employee out on FMLA leave, lawsuit claims
Employers invite legal risk when they make termination decisions involving employees who have taken or are in the process of taking protected medical leave.
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Opinion
Caught in the middle: 3 places where EEOC rollbacks collide with California law
Federal enforcement is pulling back. California is not. For California HR professionals, that gap risks liability.
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JBM Packaging celebrates first graduate of in-prison training program
Billy Campbell joined the ranks of JBM’s employees, roughly 40% of whom were formerly incarcerated.
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Hiring needs to enter its ‘seduction’ era, talent acquisition pro says
Workers are staying put for security amid market uncertainty, so recruiters have to do more than offer a job, a panelist at SHRM Talent told attendees.
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Week in review: MrBeast company sued over harassment
We’re rounding up last week’s stories, including what makes an ideal leader and the NFL’s second chance hiring campaign.
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Opinion
Despite the hype, AI is not replacing the customer service workforce
The hype says “agentless” service is imminent, but data shows most teams are still staffing up while trying to make artificial intelligence actually function in real workflows.
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‘Zealous implementation’ of Trump anti-trans order resulted in hostile work environment at EEOC, lawsuit says
“It is both ironic and infuriating that the Chair of the agency tasked with upholding our anti-discrimination laws now actively participates in discrimination,” the plaintiff’s attorney said.
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Hospital gift shop chain pays $600K over allegedly unnecessary standing, lifting requirements
Lori’s Gifts automatically rejected candidates with disabilities who said they could not walk or stand for up to five hours or lift up to 30 pounds, EEOC claimed.
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What are the job listing deal breakers for applicants?
Overall, workers want a short application process, but artificial intelligence tools have prompted an arms race that has made hiring more opaque.
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MrBeast faces harassment, post-maternity leave retaliation allegations in lawsuit
A former social media manager alleged MrBeast fired her after she returned from maternity leave, following years of sexual harassment.
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Financial stress drags employee engagement down
Companies can step in with judgment-free guidance over finances and financial wellness, PwC said.