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In 2026, EEOC solidifies its lockstep with Trump’s anti-DEI agenda
This year, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has been prolific in its agenda-setting and enforcement plans regarding diversity, equity and inclusion at work.
HR professionals can’t rely totally on AI tools to evaluate employees
While top artificial intelligence models were adept at navigating tasks with clear answers, they weren’t able to effectively interpret nuance, per a report.
Starbucks rolls out quarterly bonuses for high-performing workers
The latest perks could help the chain attract and retain workers needed to sustain its turnaround drive.
Fair chance hiring better received by applicants when a moral case is made, study finds
Applicants often assign negative stereotypes to policies meant to expand opportunities to people with criminal histories, according to research published in the Journal of Management.
Deaf ambulance driver’s proposed accommodation would’ve posed undue hardship, 1st Circuit affirms
Technology connecting the plaintiff to an American Sign Language interpreter posed safety risks because it could have taken his eyes off of the road, the court said.
Meta’s AI-based layoffs allegedly targeted workers who had taken protected leave
The company used “a constellation of internal artificial-intelligence systems” to determine who would be included in its 10% reduction in force, per a lawsuit.
10th Circuit revives Walmart worker’s charge of anti-gay hostile work environment
Viewing the claim in the light most favorable to the worker means “interpreting plausibly homophobic comments as homophobic,” the court said.
New York Times accuses EEOC of retaliation in counterclaim
“Everything about the Commission’s handling of this matter ... has been marked by irregularities,” the Times said in a court document.
Which company offers interns $8,600 per week?
Competition for talent continues to heat up as companies face a skills mismatch driven by AI adoption.
Latest workforce development funds target specific industries — like nuclear energy and AI
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the U.S. Department of Labor separately announced grants and funding designed to target critical occupations.
California community college settles with professor who sued over DEI policy
Bakersfield College agreed to not require a professor to use diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility principles in his teaching or scholarship.
Nearly 1 in 5 workers may be using drugs. Where does this leave HR?
Here’s what HR should keep in mind regarding drug testing, especially amid the marijuana declassification order.
What 2026's return-to-office mandates mean for job seekers
More large employers are tying in-office attendance to promotion eligibility this year, which is reshaping how candidates evaluate offers and negotiate flexibility.
Skills-based hiring keeps replacing degree requirements
A growing share of postings now list required skills instead of a degree minimum, especially in tech and healthcare support roles.
Where salary range disclosure is now required by law
A rundown of which states currently require employers to post pay ranges in job listings, and what that means for negotiating.
How applicant tracking systems are using AI screening in 2026
A practical look at what automated resume screening actually checks for, and how to format a resume so it parses cleanly.
Apprenticeship enrollment keeps climbing in the skilled trades
Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC apprenticeship programs are reporting longer waitlists as demand for licensed trades workers stays strong.
What employers are reporting after four-day workweek pilots
Early results from compressed-schedule pilots at mid-size employers, and which industries are adopting it fastest.
Entry-level tech hiring is cooling — here's what's still working
New-grad tech hiring has slowed from its 2021 peak. Candidates who pair a portfolio with a narrow specialty are still landing offers faster.
Healthcare wage growth keeps outpacing the national average
Nursing and allied health wages have grown faster than the broader labor market for the third straight year, driven by sustained demand.
Remote postings settle at a new, smaller normal
Fully remote listings have leveled off well below their pandemic-era peak but remain concentrated in software, support, and content roles.
Interview processes are getting shorter again
After several years of five-and-six-round loops, more employers are compressing hiring to two or three rounds to compete for candidates.