Judge tosses former Purdue diversity chief’s race bias and retaliation claims
The executive offered up three colleagues as similarly situated comparators — and the judge dismissed all three.
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Maryland governor’s AI framework focuses on regulation and reskilling
While the framework Gov. Wes Moore established begins with forming committees and gathering stakeholders, Maryland already has one law regulating the technology at work....
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Workers say they are frustrated by bait-and-switch job descriptions
When a role's responsibilities don’t match hiring language or a position’s expectations change significantly, it can lead to stress and burnout, employees reported....
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Older workers struggle to showcase their true skills on freelancing platforms, study says
As the workforce ages, HR may need to go the extra mile to connect with talent that has the skills they need.
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HR leaders worry about the loss of critical leadership skill development
The entry-level worker pipeline is shrinking and more tasks are being given to artificial intelligence, resulting in fewer learning opportunities for younger workers, a report found....
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Teen’s ‘therapeutic’ DJ classes did not entitle mother to FMLA leave, court finds
While the mother, a Mattress Firm manager, said the classes were related to her son’s mental health, the court noted they had not been prescribed....
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Colorado judge: Doctor’s burnout wasn’t a disability
The Americans with Disabilities Act and related federal laws define disability broadly, but recent federal court decisions demonstrate the statute’s limits....
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Religious bias requires more than knowledge of employee’s accommodation need, court says
Federal courts have been asked in recent months to decide what counts as sufficient disclosure of an employees’ religious beliefs, particularly in the COVID-19 vaccination context....
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Why aren’t women applying? It may be due to a lack of representation.
In an Emory University study, women survey-takers seemed discouraged from applying for jobs that were perceived as lacking gender diversity.
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Week in review: Employers need more ‘bench strength’
We’re rounding up last week’s top stories, including the percentage of Generation Z workers that said they intend to look for a new role before the year is through....
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The CFO paradox: Balancing global hiring confidence vs restraint
CFOs balance global hiring opportunities with complex risks across borders. But are they succeeding?
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Why better support — not more features — is the missing link in HR technology
The value of a service-led HR platform isn’t just what it can do — it’s how well it’s backed by expertise, implemented and used....
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How healthcare costs are changing the game for PEOs — and the worksite employers they support
Small business employers now cite controlling healthcare costs as their top strategic priority for benefits. Here’s how PEOs can deliver value.