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  AI adoption may heighten workplace isolation, survey shows

  “AI is transforming the way we work and increasing automation, but it’s connection, creativity and culture that remain at the heart of thriving organizations,” a Moo executive said.

  Talent

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  Inside the new corporate: 6 ways work is actually getting done

  Burnout, tighter pay and non-negotiable flexibility are changing how work gets done, ready or not.

  HR Management

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  Employees brace for AI-driven change: survey

  Nearly half of workers are taking steps to safeguard their financial and professional futures as concerns swirl, according to a Gusto survey. 

  Talent

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  Hiring confidence shifts as US employers become more cautious

  “These numbers tell a story of employers recalibrating,” said Bob Funk, Jr., CEO, president and chairman of Express Employment International.

  Talent

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  Honda worker’s Kronos outage-related timekeeping lawsuit survives

  The plaintiff disputed the promptness of the company’s reconciliation payments following resolution of the 2021 incident.

  Compliance

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  Antisemitic beliefs rare among faculty, Brandeis University study finds

  Despite media attention and Trump’s attacks on universities, most professors neither discuss hot topics in class nor engage in activism around them.

  Diversity & Inclusion

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  What HR can learn from the Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ moment

  As Astronomer’s HR chief exits, the viral story raises questions about accountability at work.

  Compliance

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  Aon fired employee with ADHD who wanted to work in the office full time, lawsuit alleges

  The employee claimed she couldn’t perform at an optimal level when she worked remotely due to her ADHD.

  Compliance

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  1 in 5 companies say they’ve slashed DEI since Trump’s election

  Half of the companies that have eliminated DEI say morale is down, and 1 in 5 say they’ve seen an increase in reports of discrimination and bias.

  Talent

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  ‘A dangerous precedent’: Critics slam Columbia’s agreement with Trump administration

  While some stakeholders praised the deal, others warned it could spur federal officials to pursue more attacks on other colleges. 

  Diversity & Inclusion

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  How hiring individuals with intellectual disabilities mutually benefits hotels, employees

  Employers should consider offering job coaches who provide on-the-job training and support and facilitate communication between staff and supervisors, researchers found.

  Talent

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  Request for disability leave until ‘September or October’ wasn’t specific enough, 4th Circuit finds

  While the ADA and other laws may require leave beyond what the FMLA provides, indefinite leave is generally not considered reasonable.

  Compliance

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  Paramount promises to abstain from DEI programs to secure Skydance merger

  The FCC hinging its approval of the merger on Paramount decommitting from DEI is the latest example of public-sector agendas affecting private-sector talent strategy.

  Diversity & Inclusion

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  HR professionals are confident about managing change — but past efforts haunt them

  “Intentional, inclusive strategies can dramatically improve the odds of successful change adoption — and the confidence that comes with it,” a researcher at The Conference Board said.

  Talent

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  US wage growth outpaces inflation, especially in certain sectors, report finds

  HR teams may need to consider this gap to remain competitive in talent acquisition and retention.

  Talent

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  TD to require execs in office 4 days a week in October

  Nonexecutive employees will follow in November, the bank said, subject to space availability. With the move, Canada’s four largest lenders have instituted 4-day in-office requirements this fall.

  Talent

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  Trump taps DOL for ‘rapid retraining’ of workers displaced by AI

  The president also called for agency guidance to enable employers to offer tax-free reimbursement for AI-related training.

  Learning

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  This week in 5 numbers: The last time the federal minimum wage was raised

  Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the percentage of workers who hide when they take mental health days.

  Compliance

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  How Olipop is sweetening the PTO deal for employees

  In encouraging all staff to take a week off this summer, Olipop is sending the message “that our unlimited PTO is not just for show,” CEO Ben Goodwin said.

  Comp & Benefits

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  Job candidates distort skills if they believe AI is assessing them, report finds

  Research showing that people strategically adjust their behavior in line with what they think AI prioritizes could have significant implications for the hiring process.

  Talent

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  With the hidden costs of sick days, workers say they lie about taking time off

  A culture of secrecy around mental health at work can lead workers to exaggerate physical symptoms to justify taking time off, a recent report found.

  Talent

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  Celebrity Cruises can’t force arbitration of worker’s sexual assault case, judge says

  The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act prohibits employers from compelling arbitration for sexual assault and sexual harassment disputes.

  Compliance

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  Clorox files $380M lawsuit blaming Cognizant for 2023 cyberattack

  The attack was linked to Scattered Spider, a hacking collective that uses techniques like voice phishing to trick IT help desks into giving the hackers credentials and bypassing users’ multifactor-authentication protections. 

  Compliance

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  Red states abandon lawsuit challenging EEOC gender identity guidance

  Led by Tennessee, the states argued that a recent decision in Texas vacating portions of the agency’s harassment guidance rendered their lawsuit moot.

  Compliance

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  Disability Pride Month is a reminder about accessibility — ‘one of the oldest forms of inclusion’

  When it comes to accessibility, compliance and culture can go hand in hand.

  Compliance

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  1 in 2 graduates believe their college major didn’t prepare them for today’s market

  Respondents said they felt unprepared in numerous ways, especially finding a job after graduation and navigating student debt and personal finances.

  Talent

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