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Nike’s Jordan brand chairman hid his criminal past for 40 years. Now he wants CHROs to consider second chances

At age 16, Larry Miller was sent to a juvenile correction center for gang violence. He spent the next four decades concealing that secret.

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Why executives need to redefine what ‘hustle culture’ means for their employees

Today’s workforce must work smarter, not harder, and that starts by offering benefits to support their wellbeing.

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Ellen Weintraub was publicly fired from the government. Now she wants leaders to find ‘strength in numbers’

“I was fired in a way that was designed to intimidate other people at my agency and other people at other agencies, and I think the only response to...

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Why this diversity leader says scrapping DEI commitments without recognizing the benefits is ‘morally unjust and bankrupt’

Many companies are looking to reframe or at the very least redefine what DEI means today, but going too far can come with consequences.

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Legal expert Kenji Yoshino shares the red flags to look out for as Trump’s DEI deadline looms

A crucial deadline is days away and employers should be prepared.

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What companies need to know about Trump’s looming DEI deadline

Companies are preparing for the next battle in President Donald Trump’s war on corporate diversity, equity and inclusion policies.

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70% of neurodiverse adults say they’re facing increased stigma at work, and the ongoing corporate rollback of DEI programs could make the situation worse

Stigmas are holding some neurodivergent employees back from getting the accommodations they need.

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HR leaders are caught between 2 dueling priorities: Growing their companies while simultaneously cutting costs

Top human resources leaders are facing conflicting priorities this year.

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Greenhouse CEO Daniel Chait says the hiring process is broken and HR leaders are trying to fix it by adding more ‘friction’

Hiring managers need to create opportunities for job applicants to stand out, while ensuring they’re real.

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HR departments are in the throes of an AI confidence crisis—here’s what’s holding teams back from better tech integration

Top human resources leaders are not confident that they’re getting the best results from their tech.

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A new Florida bill about non-compete agreements could mean big changes to the employment landscape  

Florida is looking to change their legislation around non-compete agreements and it could affect employers outside the state

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Why CHROs have the reputation of being the least AI-savvy of the C-suite

Most CEOs believe their top HR leaders aren’t as well-versed in AI as other prominent leaders.

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HairClub switched its 140 employees to individualized healthcare plans and reduced premium costs by 53%

Tailored health care plans can save employers thousands on medical costs, but they’re not easy to manage.

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Kim Kardashian set to testify in trial for Paris ‘heist of the century’ where masked thieves stole $10 million of her jewelry after tying her up

Those on trial are mainly men in their 60s and 70s with previous criminal records and underworld nicknames like "Old Omar" and "Blue Eyes" that recall...

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A law associate making $300,000 a year at Skadden Arps quit over the firm’s deal with Donald Trump

The president is targeting major firms and lawyers are quitting as a result.

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Brazil police foil bomb plot at Lady Gaga gig on Copacabana beach attended by over 1 million people

Writing on X, Rio police said it had arrested an adult who was "responsible for the plot" as well as a teenager in the operation codenamed "Fake...

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Why one associate at a major law firm quit over its deal with Trump

Having ethical concerns over law firms’ responses to the trump administration, some young lawyers are quitting their jobs.

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Here’s why founders should make sure they have an HR in place before hiring their 50th employee

To avoid crucial hiring errors as a company grows, small business owners need to prioritize bringing on an HR professional early on.

02.05.2025 5

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She worked in corporate HR for more than a decade, then pivoted to an unconventional job: Career astrologist

One woman left her corporate job in HR to help people use an unconventional tool to navigate their careers.

01.05.2025 10

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How the CPO of e.l.f beauty is communicating with employees through tariff uncertainty

“Most people have jitters at the moment, it’s hard not to.”

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Managers are hiring people based on whether or not they like them personally and it could lead to some big problems at work

Those who end up landing roles, are more likely to get generic, unhelpful feedback, a new report finds.

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The longtime CHRO of Citizens Bank says that HR teams treat corporate initiatives like ‘diet fads’ and argues that making real changes can take years of consistency

HR leaders who have managed large companies through massive change, like say an IPO, say it takes years to move the needle.

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Here’s why a top recruiting consultant for the Fortune 500 says AI can make the hiring process more inefficient

Companies are quick to adopt AI tools for hiring, but this top consultant says some parts of the process should remain more traditional.

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Do you need to be an extrovert to be good at HR? The CHRO of New York Life says it certainly helps

You don’t have to be a people-person to be good at HR but it certainly helps.

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Vietnamese property tycoon jailed for life in $17 billion money laundering case has sentence cut to 30 years—but she still faces death penalty in another case

In her final words before the court last week, property developer Truong My Lan described what happened as "an accident".

21.04.2025 10

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To encourage more women to apply for leadership positions remind them of the gender gap, research finds

Researchers at Wharton tested whether calling attention to stereotypes could motivate women to apply for more top leadership positions.

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The latest PTO trend: Letting employees exchange it for cash, retirement savings, or even student loan payments

Companies are getting experimental with their PTO policies, a new benefits survey from Goldman Sachs Ayco finds.

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Why this CEO believes in a bottom-up approach to AI adoption in the workplace

“We want everyone to rethink their job in this AI-first world," says Daniel Yanisse, cofounder and CEO of Checkr.

17.04.2025 9

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How a failed job interview reveals a troubling new trend of AI deepfake workers

The tech revolution has given rise to a strange new problem for the HR world: fake job candidates using AI to hide their true identities.

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Job applicants are using deepfake AI to trick recruiters—Here’s how hiring managers can spot the next imposter

Companies today are getting a deluge of job applications attached to fake identities.

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These 4 key derailers can undermine a CHRO’s relationship with their board

CHROs are taking a more key leadership role across organizations, but that success depends on their relationship with the board.

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HR leaders are being pressured to do mandatory RTO even though most of them think it doesn’t matter for productivity

CEOs are forcing human resources professionals to enforce policies they may not believe and it’s leading to tension amongst organisations.

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KPMG’s new AI bot has cut interview scheduling time by almost 60% and saved more than 1,000 hours for the talent acquisition team

More strategic and targeted uses of AI assistants are helping HR teams free up time for more strategic initiatives.

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How companies like Delta and Cisco are sticking up for their DEI policies

“Despite the increased scrutiny, many companies seem to be taking a measured approach.”

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This parental leave policy stands out as a bright spot in a gloomy corporate climate for women

One of Fortune's Best Companies to Work For offers 26 weeks paid parental leave in the U.S.

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Accenture’s top HR chief says the company’s AI tool has helped employees provide meaningful feedback

Leveraging AI has made it easier for employees at Accenture to provide more constructive feedback to their colleagues.

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Florida has a plan to fill jobs after immigration crackdowns: Hire minors

The state is introducing legislation to make it easier for companies to hire teenagers.

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A new Supreme Court decision could totally upend which employers have to pay into unemployment benefits

Catholic Charities v. Wisconsin could end unemployment benefit contributions for organizations with religious affiliations.

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Why the CPO of Garner Health believes in a culture of ‘radical candor’

The health tech company encourages employees to write reviews of each other, which end up getting seen by everyone.

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This company does peer performance reviews—And then lets everyone read each other’s evaluations

It may seem radical but employees say it’s helped them improve their ability to provide constructive feedback.

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New Trump administration guidelines create new ways for employees to report corporate DEI programs

New releases from the EEOC and DOJ are aimed at getting workers more involved in their fight against DEI.

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A judge ordered federal agencies to stop terminating probationary workers, but that doesn’t mean they’ll be safe for long

Probationary employees have their roles back for now, but more RIFs are still likely to leave many workers without jobs.

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HR leaders used to be obsessed with recruiting. Now they’re trying to develop the talent they already have

Top HR leaders are shifting their focus from bringing in talent from the outside, to improving it from within.

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Companies that want to hire workers with AI skills need to focus on this 3-part strategy

Workers with AI skills are in high demand and companies are struggling to source talent.

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Meta reportedly keeps ‘do not hire’ lists but HR experts warn the practice can be risky 

Although such lists are technically legal, companies could face trouble if they’re not properly managed.

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These are the AI tools that HR teams are finding most useful, according to a new report

In a year of practical AI experimentation, a new report sheds light on some of the most effective use cases.

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How a ‘no-blame’ work culture helped McLaren win its first major racing championship in more than 20 years

“We had the horsepower, but we were spinning our wheels,” says CEO Zak Brown.

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How the CEO of McLaren turned around a losing team by focusing on a work culture shift

“We win and lose together.”

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Trump’s tariff showdown is making workers nervous. Here’s how HR leaders should talk about it at the office

Workers across industries are concerned that Trump’s tariff policy could lead their company to lay off workers.

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Nearly half of company leaders say they plan to stick with their DEI policies despite the Trump-fueled backlash

A post-inauguration survey finds that companies are hesitating to overhaul their DEI programs.

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