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  Trump nominates two new NLRB members, setting stage for a quorum

  The nominations follow a back-and-forth court battle regarding former Democratic member Gwynne Wilcox, who was fired ahead of her term ending.

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  The hidden link: How financial wellness fuels mental health at work

  Discover how financial wellness fuels mental health at work and why it’s not just a benefit anymore—it’s a business strategy.

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  This week in 5 numbers: Companies aren’t being transparent about pay

  Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the share of workers who say diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at their company are only performative.

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  Target commercial chief rolls out return to office plan

  Executive Rick Gomez told some Twin Cities commercial employees to work from headquarters three days a week starting in September.

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  AI-based salary research fuels inflated expectations, Payscale finds

  Nearly half of employers noted an increase in turnover tied to salary conflicts in the past year, Payscale found. 

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  4 in 10 new hires say they second-guess their decision during onboarding

  More than half of employees said their onboarding overly focused on administrative tasks, often overshadowing job readiness.

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  In California, new car dealers look to apprenticeships to fill talent gaps

  Across the industry, dealerships have reported shortages due to an aging workforce. The apprenticeship program is intended to attract the next generation of skilled workers.

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  Employer settles claims that it refused to promote Black employee, fired her after bias complaint

  Retaliation is unlawful irrespective of the validity of an employee’s complaint, the EEOC reminded employers.

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  Lender reaches agreement with EEOC over claims it ignored supervisor’s harassment victims

  In one case, the commission alleged, Academy Mortgage Corp. transferred an employee to a different branch after she complained of the conduct, before ultimately firing her.

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  ‘Heavy lift’: Colorado AI law sets high bar, analysts say

  Colorado’s sweeping new AI law could be a blueprint for other states, per experts. Like the EU AI Act, the law applies to both developers and deployers of AI systems.

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  ERGs, DEI trainings remain under the microscope as HR responds to scrutiny

  Joint guidance from federal agencies has changed the DEI landscape, according to a management-side attorney.

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  Nearly half of workers have considered quitting over employer’s ethics, report finds

  Favoritism, retaliation and performative diversity “undermine employees’ sense of safety and trust,” a Resume Now expert said.

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  Nearly 9% of younger workers use alcohol or drugs at work, study shows

  Substance use occurs more often in blue-collar and service industry jobs, but comprehensive policies and supportive interventions can help, researchers said.

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  Performance reviews undermine woman’s bias claim against Exxon Mobil, 7th Circuit says

  Management-side attorneys have repeatedly stressed the importance of thorough documentation in defending employment lawsuits.

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  Wells Fargo workers allege union-busting again

  Employees rallied in Charlotte on Tuesday to call attention to allegations that a senior HR executive at the bank is coercing workers to decertify their union.

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  Starbucks shifts to 4-day RTO for corporate employees

  Starbucks won’t require individual workers to relocate, but new positions or lateral moves within the company will come with an in-person requirement.

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  Political conflict at work offers HR an opportunity to take the lead, expert says

  Researcher Michael Sosnowski shares best practices around politically charged conversations, noting that HR alone can’t be responsible for handling workplace conflicts.

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  AI may diminish demand for high-wage skills like data analysis, research finds

  In contrast, skills requiring human interaction and coordination will grow in importance and likely command higher salaries, according to a Stanford study.

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  Most employers worldwide feel unprepared for pay transparency laws

  The vast majority of companies remain focused on compliance rather than using pay transparency as a strategic priority, a survey shows.

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  Deep Dive

  How to protect employees from heat and other climate extremes

  Basics like shade, water and rest can help, but HR should involve workers in the planning process, sources told HR Dive.

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  HR manager ends lawsuit alleging Clorox fired her for reporting bias complaints

  The plaintiff said the employer refused to investigate allegations of racial preference at an Atlanta facility. Clorox denied the plaintiff’s claims. 

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  Are misperceptions about higher education’s cost causing adults to skip college?

  Around three-fourths of adults say college is unaffordable, though most “significantly” overestimated the cost of attendance, a recent survey found.

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  Stanford researcher was harassed, fired due to antisemitism, lawsuit alleges

  A university spokesperson told HR Dive that “Stanford takes any allegation of antisemitism very seriously,” but “a thorough investigation” found the allegations to be unsubstantiated. 

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  Nearly 1 in 3 employers plan to expand voluntary benefits by 2027

  Quality-of-life products, such as pet insurance and employee perks programs, have increased in recent years and can improve employee satisfaction, Gallagher says.

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  Employers report unchanged salary budgets, with increases flat at 3.5%

  “Organizations are being more deliberate about how they allocate pay, where they focus investment and what outcomes they expect to drive,” a WTW director said.

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  Glassdoor and Indeed announce layoffs, reportedly due to AI

  The news follows a leadership shuffle at Indeed last month in which the company’s CEO acknowledged a focus on leveraging artificial intelligence moving forward.

  Updated July 14, 2025

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