This week in 5 numbers: HR pros say half of their week is spent on repetitive work
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how much it costs employees to return to the office.
Summary by Layoffs News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ginger Christ, as published by HR Dive · · 1 min read
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how much it costs employees to return to the office.

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Nike is expected to post another quarter of declining sales as the company tries to turn around its business and regain growth in China.
CNBC Business · Oct 1, 2026

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The employer, Bollinger Shipyards, allegedly booted five candidates from its application process because of their prescription drug use.
HR Dive · Oct 1, 2026

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A study out of Johns Hopkins found that chatbots prompted with “woman-associated language” produced responses that were less complex than men’s....
HR Dive · Oct 1, 2026

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Gov. Gavin Newsom said the laws aim to create a “nation-leading framework” for protecting workers and consumers.
HR Dive · Oct 1, 2026

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For working parents paying for childcare, that figure climbs to about $16,000 annually, per Resume.io.
HR Dive · Oct 1, 2026

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While companies say that fraudulent candidates are complicating the recruiting process, job seekers are also concerned about scams, an iHire report said....
HR Dive · Oct 1, 2026

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The finance software firm is now treating AI spending as another component of an employee’s cost alongside salary, bonuses and payroll taxes, the CFO said....
HR Dive · Oct 1, 2026

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Nearly half of companies don’t plan to make any changes to their value-based arrangements in the next three years, EY found.
HR Dive · Oct 1, 2026
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The Globe and Mail · Oct 1, 2026
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Fast Company · Oct 1, 2026