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Donald Trump targets DEI in the military as Peter Hegseth sends a warning note to resistant workers

The new secretary of defense made his stance on diversity and inclusion initiatives clear.

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Keep your lawyers close: Corporate America is already dealing with more legal drama and it could be entering a new era of litigation hell

Nearly half of in-house legal counselors expect 2025 to bring a whole new wave of lawsuits to the private sector.

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Trump signed an order ending DEI. Here’s what it means for Fortune 500 companies

The President’s latest executive order aims to abolish DEI programs in both the federal and private sectors.

24.01.2025 6

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Trump’s RTO mandate could be a pivotal moment in the remote work wars

“Having the nation’s largest employer move in this direction provides cover and legitimacy to others who have wanted to make this change...

22.01.2025 20

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The top CHROs are making millions of dollars a year—but men are making more gains than women

Female CHROs earned about 27% less than males in the same role.

21.01.2025 10

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Labor mismatch: Why HR leaders are finding fewer qualified job candidates amid a flood of applications

Focusing on skills instead of job titles can help companies land the right hires.

15.01.2025 3

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Major Fortune 500 companies including Cisco and Mattel describe how they’re showing up for Los Angeles-based employees during the fire emergency

Employers are figuring out how to help workers and their families affected by the wildfires.

14.01.2025 20

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Entitled, unprepared and easily offended: Here’s why 1 out of 8 hiring managers plan to avoid hiring recent graduates

Gen Z is facing major hurdles when it comes to generational biases.

13.01.2025 10

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How HR leaders can help employees affected by the Los Angeles wildfires

Setting up clear lines of communication, allowing worker flexibility, and helping affected employees access life-saving benefits are some basic moves.

10.01.2025 10

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Waymo co-CEO says U.S. could lead globally on autonomous driving with a national standard under Trump

Tekedra Mawakana, co-chief executive of the Google-owned robotaxi venture, said the "race" around autonomous driving had "matured" compared with...

09.01.2025 10

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NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang says that IT is about to take over HR as AI agents rise to power

AI agents are all the rage, and may require tech teams to level up their people skills.

09.01.2025 10

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CEOs are scrambling for security after the UnitedHealthcare killing—These are the questions experts say they should ask themselves

Should companies really spend money safeguarding their executives?

08.01.2025 4

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Goodbye Gulf of Mexico—Trump says he’s renaming it ‘Gulf of America’

"We're going to be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America, which has a beautiful ring," he told reporters.

07.01.2025 2

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The company that provides security to 80% of Fortune 500 companies say CEOs and executives should be asking these questions as safety concerns soar

What companies should consider before making major decisions.

07.01.2025 4

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Here’s what top HR leaders think will happen to recruiting, employee experience and AI in 2025

After a busy year for HR leaders everywhere, here’s a look at some of the most significant changes coming to the profession this year.

06.01.2025 3

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How T-Mobile’s mentorship program increased employee retention by 37%

Thousands of workers are now involved in the company’s program, which helps connect employees across departments.

30.12.2024 4

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Half of companies with office space say leases are affecting their RTO policies

Companies say they want to increase worker collaboration productivity, but many leaders are also influenced by existing office leases.

23.12.2024 5

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El Salvador plans to sell or shutter the ‘Chivo’ crypto wallet created by its bitcoin fan President Nayib Bukele

The announcement came after the Central American nation's government reached a $1.4 billion loan deal with the International Monetary Fund that...

20.12.2024 3

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How the top HR executive at UPS hires holiday workers in less than 10 minutes

To hire 125,000 workers before the holiday season, UPS added new technology to its recruitment systems.

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How the CHRO of Kyndryl reinvented corporate culture for 80,000 workers after spinning off from IBM

HR leader Maryjo Charbonnier was tasked with structuring a whole new organization. Here’s how she did it.

19.12.2024 20

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HR leaders are a critical part of developing future CHROs—here’s what they need to know to do it right

Many CEOs are internal promotions and HR must be a strategic partner in succession planning.

18.12.2024 10

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A ‘shocking’ 99% of workers 40 and over believe ageism exists at their workplace and they’re downplaying their experience because of it 

Ageism in the workplace is a major issue, but many workers are reluctant to report it.

17.12.2024 10

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Starbucks is expanding its parental leave benefits despite recently cutting back on other employee perks

The coffee giant is hoping that the new expansion will help attract and retain talent: “We need to provide our partners the support they need to...

16.12.2024 10

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Nearly half of Gen Z-ers want to be their own boss and it could spell disaster for HR leaders

Workers with side hustles are great, but bosses need to know how to manage them effectively.

16.12.2024 6

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The CEO of UnitedHealth Group says company employees have been ‘barraged by threats’

In a new op-ed Andrew Witty expressed his shock at the backlash he and his staff have received since the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian...

13.12.2024 5

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Companies with a hardline RTO mandate might be about to lose their best people

Executives want butts back in seats, but requiring so could mean losing their top performers.

13.12.2024 5

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HR leaders are burned out and eyeing the exit after years of nonstop work

CHROs have taken on more responsibilities but resources haven’t kept up.

12.12.2024 4

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South Korea’s president says he’ll fight impeachment ‘until the very last minute’

President Yoon Suk Yeol defended his decision to impose martial law in a defiant address: "Please trust me."

12.12.2024 5

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CHROs are being asked to ‘do more with less’ and it’s leading to widespread burnout

The pandemic changed the role of HR departments everywhere but funding hasn’t kept pace.

12.12.2024 7

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The ‘Great Stay’ is leaving employees feeling stuck as ‘pent-up resentment boils under the surface’

Workers are feeling stagnant in their roles and it could spell disaster for HR leaders.

09.12.2024 6

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Here’s how to prepare your managers for a new wave of pay transparency laws

New state regulations and an upcoming EU law will require HR teams to educate managers on how to handle employee questions about pay.

06.12.2024 7

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Harry Potter replica swords sold in Japan theme park recalled for being too authentic

Japanese media reported that investigators considered the toy sharp-edged enough to constitute a possible violation of the country's sword and...

05.12.2024 8

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Exclusive: A wave of new pay transparency regulations is coming and 75% of US employers are unprepared

New directives may change how companies analyze how pay equity gaps are measured and reported.

05.12.2024 10

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Most workers with disabilities are disclosing their status at work, but many are struggling with fears of discrimination and career trouble

Employees are more open about disclosing their disabilities, but they’re still scared to ask for what they need.

04.12.2024 5

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More business leaders are taking fully paid sabbaticals and reaping the benefits

Executives who take time off find there are advantages for themselves and their companies.

26.11.2024 20

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How hiring and retaining foreign-born workers will get harder under a second Trump presidency

Immigration attorneys expect a spike in visa denials, a chilling effect among potential workers, and a tougher hiring landscape.

22.11.2024 8

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‘Executive nostalgia’ is holding workplaces hostage as the C-suite tries to get back to pre-pandemic norms

Many of America’s corporate executives have had enough of the remote-work experiment and are looking to go back to what’s comfortable for them.

21.11.2024 3

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High demand for weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy is impacting employer health care costs—but it can be critical for retaining talent

“While the rising costs of health benefits pose challenges, ensuring employees have access to quality care is paramount."

21.11.2024 4

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The CEO of Glassdoor breaks the power shift in the labor market and how the hiring landscape has changed

The Great Resignation is over and it's an employer's market now.

20.11.2024 4

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The CEO of Glassdoor says doubling down on remote work has turbocharged its ability to ‘tap into talent’

Christian Sutherland-Wong talks anonymous reviews, the current labor market and your future AI job application concierge.

20.11.2024 4

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How HR leaders can help solve the workplace loneliness epidemic

Companies want to create a culture where employees make lasting friendships. Doing so takes effort.

19.11.2024 6

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Most managers think they have a great corporate culture. Their employees aren’t so sure

Executives often believe employees think more highly about the company’s culture than they do, according to a new study.

13.11.2024 3

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Here’s how HR leaders can help employees prepare and recover from a hurricane

With climate change on the rise, employers need to implement policies and measures to provide for workers in their time of need.

11.11.2024 20

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Hurricanes and natural disasters are devastating workers across America—Here’s how to managers can show up for employee

With climate change on the rise, employers need to figure out how to support employees after a natural disaster.

11.11.2024 4

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Donald Trump’s election win will create a DEI reckoning that forces companies to either stand up for their policies or ‘step away’

“I think this is another thing that will only get harder."

08.11.2024 20

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Here’s how HR leaders can help workers struggling with their mental health after the election 

Walking through available wellness benefits and allowing employees to work from home can go a long way.

07.11.2024 3

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CEOs including Satya Nadella and Sam Altman are lining up to congratulate Donald Trump on his election victory

CEOs and business leaders took to social media to congratulate President-elect Donald Trump on his second White House victory.

06.11.2024 4

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An events company with 12,000 employees is hoping an ‘overtime savings program’ will boost retention

The program, aimed at helping frontline workers manage their compensation, helps global events company Encore retain employees during the off-season.

06.11.2024 2

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The CPO of Lattice says CHROs need to rethink their CEO relationships: ‘Alignment doesn’t necessarily mean agreement’

HR leaders are often stuck between what the C-suite wants and what their people want. Here’s how to make the most change.

05.11.2024 2

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Forget benefits for humans—these are the pet perks that employees are clamoring for

When it comes to pets, offering a few basic benefits could bring employees peace of mind.

29.10.2024 3

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