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The Trump administration has begun garnishing wages of student loan borrowers in default. These are the benefits businesses can offer employees to help with their debt

“Business leaders can't ignore this financial pressure anymore.”

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Congress just backed off an AI regulation moratorium—Here’s how states like California are trying to regulate ‘robo bosses’ at work

California has a bill in progress, and Colorado already has one on the books.

thursday 20

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87% of business leaders think AI agents will replace human employees if companies don’t make big moves to upskill their workforce

“As employers, we have a responsibility to help prepare current and future workers for the transition to a new era of work.”

30.06.2025 7

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Here’s why the chief people officer of Chili’s insists on spending nearly half her time in the restaurants

As a former server, Aaron White believes the best way to manage her people is by spending them with them on the frontlines.

27.06.2025 10

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Broken talent pipeline: Here’s why HR leaders are looking inwards to fill their company’s leadership roles

An uncertain economy is making CHROs turn inwards, but they’re struggling to recruit from the talent they already have.

26.06.2025 8

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Stable careers are a myth and no one wants to be a leader: A new report reveals the depths of worker pessimism with corporate America

Entry-level workers say polywork is no longer an option but a necessity.

24.06.2025 10

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Greenhouse unveils a new tool that makes the job search feel more like a dating app

The HR company wants candidates to mark certain applications as the “Dream Jobs.”

20.06.2025 3

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Nearly a quarter of Americans are ‘functionally unemployed,’ highlighting a major crack in the labor economy

The metric offers a broader snapshot of the labor market than the standard unemployment rate, which overlooks certain individuals.

19.06.2025 20

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ICE raids and immigration crackdowns are creating anxiety in the workplace. Here’s how business leaders can talk about it with employees

The recent efforts have created a new sense of urgency for business leaders around how to prepare their workplaces.

19.06.2025 10

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Here’s the one question the CHRO of IBM asks during every interview

In the age of AI, job candidates need to be comfortable talking about the ways they’ve failed.

17.06.2025 10

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Here’s why that random LinkedIn request feels so uncomfortable—and what to do about it

Most professionals don’t have the time to go through all the effort.

16.06.2025 4

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To accept or decline: Here’s how you should treat LinkedIn requests from strangers

While some individuals are willing to accept any request, others are more guarded about who’s allowed in their networks.

15.06.2025 10

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Bad news for college grads: These 3 economic factors are creating a dismal jobs market for entry-level workers 

"Entry-level roles are in short supply.” 

12.06.2025 20

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Here’s what the CHRO of IBM says most employers get wrong about implementing AI

Leaders focus too much on replacing workers and not enough on training them for the future, she says.

09.06.2025 9

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The Supreme Court’s decision could lead to a new era of ‘reverse discrimination’ lawsuits

The decision was expected but will likely cause ripple effects across the employment landscape.

06.06.2025 9

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The Supreme Court’s latest workplace discrimination ruling could have major repercussions for employers and lead to a wave of new lawsuits

The court ruled in favor of Marlean Ames, who says she was passed over for professional opportunities as a straight person in favor of her gay...

05.06.2025 2

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CHROs love flexible work options almost as much as their employees

HR leaders say flexible work options are critical for employee well being, performance, and their own ability to attract new candidates.

05.06.2025 10

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This CPO merged her company’s HR department and IT departments and says it transformed their onboarding process

Combining the teams has helped HR tech company Workleap improve employee experience.

04.06.2025 10

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Here’s why more than a third of senior business leaders are quietly reaching their breaking point

Executives at small and mid-sized companies are juggling volatile markets, shifting employee expectations, and constant demands for innovation.

03.06.2025 10

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The 3 best ways new college graduates can expand their professional networks, according to a LinkedIn career expert

Many recent graduates are feeling lost professionally as they struggle to find a job.

02.06.2025 6

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Here’s why nearly 20% of CHROs are staying in the role for less than 2 years

Tenure for those in the top HR spot is dropping as companies look for those with more strategic game plans.

30.05.2025 8

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Donald Trump is creating a ‘civil rights’ initiative to target DEI programs in the private sector

The new Civil Rights Fraud Initiative plans to focus on companies with federal grants or contracts.

29.05.2025 3

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Here’s why Gen Z would rather go to ChatGPT for career advice instead of their own manager

In search of instant feedback and answers, young workers are flocking to large language models like ChatGPT for career advice.

28.05.2025 5

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Job seekers are worried that Trump’s tariff policy chaos is hurting their chances in the labor market

Feelings about the current job market have improved, but workers are worried about the future.

27.05.2025 20

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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.

22.05.2025 3

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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.

21.05.2025 10

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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...

21.05.2025 10

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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.

21.05.2025 3

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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.

20.05.2025 7

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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.

19.05.2025 10

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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.

16.05.2025 10

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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.

14.05.2025 6

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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.

13.05.2025 9

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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.

12.05.2025 3

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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

09.05.2025 10

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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.

08.05.2025 10

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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.

07.05.2025 8

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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...

05.05.2025 10

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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.

05.05.2025 10

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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...

05.05.2025 10

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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.

05.05.2025 20

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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.”

30.04.2025 6

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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.

29.04.2025 30

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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.

25.04.2025 9

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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.

23.04.2025 9

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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.

22.04.2025 10

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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.

21.04.2025 10

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