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  This week in 5 numbers: Financial stress plagues inflation-struck workers

  Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the share of workers looking for better paying jobs and those hit by a rising cost of living.

  Talent

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  The HR industry outlook for 2025: Tech, Trump and transparency

  Artificial intelligence will take its next leap, a political shift is in store and employers will contend with growing pay and flexibility demands, experts told HR Dive.

  HR Management

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  Nearly 3 in 4 workers say they can only meet their basic living expenses

  And just shy of 3 in 10 workers have assumed debt to cover their living expenses, Resume Now found.

  Comp & Benefits

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  Businesses would be required to report AI-related WARN layoffs under New York proposal

  Workers affected would be able to access training programs offered by the NY Department of Labor.

  Compliance

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  CFOs project 7.3% jump in wages, salaries, Deloitte survey finds

  The bullish pay projections come as finance chiefs’ confidence in economic and business conditions soared to a 10-quarter high.

  Comp & Benefits

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  Trump orders agencies to target private-sector DEI

  In a Tuesday executive order, President Trump asked members of his administration to develop a strategic enforcement plan to deter “illegal” DEI programs and principles.

  Compliance

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  Rethinking impostor syndrome may help worker insecurities

  Four myths about imposter syndrome hinder managers’ understanding of its effects on the workplace. 

  Talent

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  EEOC goes after its first subpoena enforcement action under the PWFA

  Assuring “expeditious investigation” of all charges, but especially those that fall under a new law like the PWFA, is a priority, an EEOC district director said.

  Compliance

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  ‘The binary nature of sex’: Trump launches attack on trans workers via executive orders

  In two executive orders, President Donald Trump seeks to reset the narrative on gender — including at work.

  Diversity & Inclusion

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  Employee feelings of respect at work drop to record low

  Managers can build respect, engagement and well-being by communicating with team members frequently and meaningfully, Gallup said.

  Talent

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  Better pay to drive more than half of workers to look for new jobs in 2025, report says

  Yet most workers say they are satisfied with their jobs, Bartech Staffing found.

  Talent

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  Trump rescinds Biden-era AI executive order

  The move, which fulfills a Trump campaign pledge, potentially signals a less restrictive AI policy under his administration.

  HR Tech & Analytics

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  Trump names heads of NLRB, EEOC

  Marvin Kaplan was named chair of the NLRB, and Andrea Lucas was selected as acting chair of the EEOC.

  Compliance

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  HR pros report difficulty selling the C-suite on child care benefits

  Despite obstacles to buy-in, survey respondents said they personally believe such benefits reduce turnover, help with recruiting and improve productivity.

  Comp & Benefits

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  Trump eliminates remote work for feds, institutes hiring freeze

  On top of the freeze, Trump directed OMB to submit a plan to reduce the size of the federal workforce.

  Talent

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  Trump executive orders torch Biden’s DEI initiatives

  The 47th president promptly axed federal diversity, equity and inclusion programs after repeatedly promising to do so on the campaign trail.

  Compliance

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  Keep leadership training specific to company needs, McLean advises

  Studies show that a lack of communication skills and change readiness is keeping leaders from reaching their potential.

  Talent

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  Nearly half of managers predict layoffs in 2025

  Companies may also consider cutting costs by reducing salaries, benefits, bonuses and office space.

  Talent

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  DOL notes restrictions on running FMLA, state and local leave concurrently

  The Jan. 14 opinion letter hits on a compliance topic that is of routine concern to employers.

  Compliance

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  NLRB official assuages fears that anti-harassment policies could clash with labor rights

  Such policies, however, should be narrowly tailored, NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo said in a memo to field offices.

  Compliance

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  FTC guidance warns of criminal charges for sharing pay algorithms

  The week before the Biden administration sunsets, DOJ and FTC issued guidance around a number of key issues, including noncompete agreements and training reimbursement.

  Compliance

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  SCOTUS rejects higher standard for overtime exemptions

  The ruling is a “win” for businesses, partners at a law firm said, and “sets a consistent national standard under the Fair Labor Standards Act.”

  Compliance

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  Opinion

  Treat AI as a new kind of talent to realize productivity gains

  Think of artificial intelligence as an intern for every employee, suggests West Monroe’s Steven Kirz. 

  Talent

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  P.F. Chang’s drops lawsuit claiming UKG lost, destroyed employee data

  The restaurant chain sued in 2022 claiming that the HR vendor had provided “false hope” that it could recover some of the chain’s deleted information.

  Compliance

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  This week in 5 numbers: Workers are checked out

  Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how workers are faring with inflation and stats on how the job search is going.

  Talent

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