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LGBT
fromThe Nation
14 hours ago

The EEOC Is No Longer Protecting Federal Workers From Gender Identity Discrimination

Recent decisions limit protections for federal workers regarding gender identity discrimination and bathroom use.
Careers
fromForbes
6 hours ago

Workers Want Opportunities For Growth, Control More Than Pay Raises

Many workers prioritize well-being, control, growth, and belonging over salary increases.
#ibm
Social justice
fromTheregister
12 hours ago

IBM pays up under Trump administration's diversity blitz

IBM settled with the US government for $17 million over allegations of violating anti-discrimination requirements in its diversity programs.
Law
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

IBM folds to Trump anti-DEI push, admits no misconduct but pays $17M penalty

IBM settled for over $17 million while denying any wrongdoing related to its DEI programs.
Law
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

IBM pays $17M fine to end DOJ suit over DEI programs | TechCrunch

IBM settled for $17 million over allegations of illegal DEI practices in hiring and promotions.
Law
fromEngadget
3 days ago

IBM settles its DEI lawsuit with the DOJ for $17 million

IBM will pay over $17 million to settle DOJ accusations of violating civil rights laws with its DEI practices.
Social justice
fromTheregister
12 hours ago

IBM pays up under Trump administration's diversity blitz

IBM settled with the US government for $17 million over allegations of violating anti-discrimination requirements in its diversity programs.
Law
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

IBM folds to Trump anti-DEI push, admits no misconduct but pays $17M penalty

IBM settled for over $17 million while denying any wrongdoing related to its DEI programs.
Law
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

IBM pays $17M fine to end DOJ suit over DEI programs | TechCrunch

IBM settled for $17 million over allegations of illegal DEI practices in hiring and promotions.
Law
fromEngadget
3 days ago

IBM settles its DEI lawsuit with the DOJ for $17 million

IBM will pay over $17 million to settle DOJ accusations of violating civil rights laws with its DEI practices.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 hours ago

Disabled man rejected for dream job' for third time after months of unpaid work

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting and support for journalists.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Entry-level hiring is broken. These companies are completely reimagining it

Palantir launched a Meritocracy Fellowship to recruit young talent, emphasizing aptitude over experience and providing intensive training and mentorship.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
7 hours ago

'I was kicked out of bar because of my wheelchair'

Maddie Haining was removed from a nightclub due to her wheelchair being deemed a safety risk, which she called discrimination.
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Workplaces are pushing out working mothers-and paying the cost

Welsh and another pregnant colleague developed a plan. They would share a caseload, splitting responsibilities so they could continue working part-time while caring for their growing families.
Women
#eu-directive
fromCalifornia Peculiarities Employment Law Blog
1 hour ago

Breaking Ground On New California Public Works Prevailing Wage Requirements

The amended law reframes the calculation of fringe benefits for individuals who work on public works projects and mandates annualization of such benefits, demolishes the practice of frontloading these benefits, and requires employers to maintain inspection-ready records of compliance.
California
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 hours ago

Jury Decides Mother-To-Be's Discrimination Case In DLA Piper's Favor - Above the Law

DLA Piper won a discrimination lawsuit brought by Anisha Mehta, who claimed she was fired for taking parental leave.
#lgbtq
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Admin backs out of pro-trans settlements while hospitals start providing trans care again - LGBTQ Nation

Trans students' discrimination settlements are being terminated or altered, impacting protections and training in school districts.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 hours ago

STEM can be a hostile place for queer kids. Rainbow Robotics is changing the game. - LGBTQ Nation

Queer students often face exclusion in STEM, but initiatives like Rainbow Robotics are fostering inclusion and acceptance in these spaces.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Admin backs out of pro-trans settlements while hospitals start providing trans care again - LGBTQ Nation

Trans students' discrimination settlements are being terminated or altered, impacting protections and training in school districts.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
5 hours ago

There's a curious phenomenon happening in the marketing industry. Is it a sign of 'masculinization'?

Marketing is experiencing a rebranding trend to attract more men, with traditional roles being given technical titles.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
6 hours ago

Why Training ROI Is Hard To Measure Without Skills Visibility

Most HR managers measure training success through completion rates and satisfaction scores, not actual business impact or skill development.
Remote teams
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Dear Vicki: Why have 'staff' and 'employees' suddenly become 'colleagues', but without extra pay?

HR departments are enforcing a bland culture by replacing traditional terms like 'workers' and 'employees' with 'colleagues'.
#higher-education
UX design
fromFast Company
18 hours ago

5 signs your team isn't aligned even if they're all nodding

Illusion of alignment in teams leads to miscommunication and inefficiency, causing frustration and wasted energy.
DevOps
fromApp Developer Magazine
1 day ago

Tech hiring slumps as Software Developer job postings fall

The technology labor market is cooling, with employers focusing on critical roles and being more selective in hiring.
#job-market
Careers
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The quiet cruelty of 'ghost jobs' in today's hiring market

Job seekers face challenges from 'ghost jobs' that remain posted despite no actual hiring, wasting time and emotional energy.
Careers
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The quiet cruelty of 'ghost jobs' in today's hiring market

Job seekers face challenges from 'ghost jobs' that remain posted despite no actual hiring, wasting time and emotional energy.
Higher education
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Recent Grads Say AI Is Making It Impossible to Find a Job

Recent college graduates face a challenging job market with high competition and low opportunities, exacerbated by the rise of AI automation.
fromApaonline
5 days ago

On the Insufficiency of Current Gender Equality Policies in Academia and the Necessity of a Cultural Shift

In 2021, women held only 28% of professorships in higher education and research institutions, even though they comprised 48% of PhD students, according to data gathered from a sample of 900 EU and non-EU institutions.
Philosophy
Parenting
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Fathers want to help with childcare-their jobs won't let them

Fathers face significant barriers in taking parental leave, limiting their ability to share childcare responsibilities equally with partners.
Careers
fromFast Company
1 day ago

4 myths about AI in hiring, debunked

AI in hiring can reduce bias compared to human recruiters, challenging common misconceptions about its fairness.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
8 hours ago

Single-sex space guidance for organisations to be published after May elections

The government will publish new guidance on single-sex spaces after elections on May 7, based on biological sex definitions.
Productivity
fromSilicon Canals
3 hours ago

The workers most likely to burn out aren't always the ones doing the most - they're the ones who can't tell the difference between urgent and important - Silicon Canals

Workers overwhelmed by urgency rather than importance are more likely to experience burnout.
#women-in-leadership
Women
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why women still aren't reaching the top

Women lack equal opportunities for leadership despite having talent and ambition, with only 37% of leadership roles held by women.
Women
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Hidden Cost of Holding It All Together at Work

High-performing women often bear an invisible load of responsibility that can lead to dependency and burnout.
Women
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why women still aren't reaching the top

Women lack equal opportunities for leadership despite having talent and ambition, with only 37% of leadership roles held by women.
Women
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Hidden Cost of Holding It All Together at Work

High-performing women often bear an invisible load of responsibility that can lead to dependency and burnout.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Biglaw Firm Sued For Firing Staffer A Month After Returning From Disability - Above the Law

Firing an employee shortly after disability leave, amid claims of a hostile work environment, can lead to legal repercussions.
Women in technology
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

The Trump administration is paying trans troops not to work

The ban on transgender military service has left thousands of trained service members in limbo, impacting military readiness and operations.
Online learning
fromMedium
2 days ago

Designing adaptive teams

Organizations must cultivate a collective capacity to learn faster than competitors to achieve sustainable competitive advantage.
Remote teams
fromThe Queen Zone
8 hours ago

More U.S. workers are completely abandoning the traditional 9-to-5: Here are 12 reasons why

The traditional 9-to-5 work model is being replaced by flexible schedules that prioritize work-life balance and mental health.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
8 hours ago

'I don't need help': Meet some of the AI resisters who smell their own extinction | Fortune

More American workers are using AI in their jobs, but many remain skeptical about its impact on job security and ethics.
LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Nurse wins settlement in trans pronouns dispute

A nurse won a settlement against her NHS trust after being suspended for breaching a transgender patient's confidentiality.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
6 hours ago

Evidence of Me Hitting Rock Bottom Is Publicly Available. Now I Have to Talk About It in Job Interviews.

Addressing past mistakes in job interviews requires honesty and framing personal growth positively.
Remote teams
fromTNW | Offers
1 day ago

Best HR management software in 2026: tools that scale with your business

Choosing the right HR management software is crucial for efficiency and effectiveness in growing companies.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 day ago

The work AI boom is outrunning oversight

Companies must prioritize AI governance and compliance as agentic AI adoption increases, with many unprepared for audits and risk management.
#remote-work
fromWorld Economic Forum
9 hours ago
Careers

Rethinking workplace energy: Why our assumptions can lead to burnout

Legacy imprints from traditional work environments shape current perceptions of motivation and exhaustion in modern work settings.
Remote teams
fromForbes
2 days ago

How To Lead A Workforce That Doesn't Stay In One Place

Work has evolved beyond remote to a fluid, untethered model requiring organizations to support employee mobility effectively.
Careers
fromWorld Economic Forum
9 hours ago

Rethinking workplace energy: Why our assumptions can lead to burnout

Legacy imprints from traditional work environments shape current perceptions of motivation and exhaustion in modern work settings.
Remote teams
fromForbes
2 days ago

How To Lead A Workforce That Doesn't Stay In One Place

Work has evolved beyond remote to a fluid, untethered model requiring organizations to support employee mobility effectively.
Law
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Charlotte Wells Fargo Veteran Says Bank Punished Her For Working From Home

Beth Arbuckle is suing Wells Fargo for alleged retaliation after seeking a work-from-home accommodation due to her medical conditions.
Women
fromForbes
1 week ago

New Research Shows Flexibility Is Shrinking - Right When Women Need It Most

Women have regained workforce participation post-pandemic, but recent return-to-office mandates have led to significant job losses among women.
#ai
Careers
fromFast Company
1 day ago

LinkedIn's Chief Economic Opportunity Officer on how to get ahead in the age of AI

Human ingenuity allows software engineers to focus on unique human skills rather than competing with AI.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
5 days ago

If you lose your job to AI, it's even harder to bounce back

AI-driven job displacement can lead to lasting economic setbacks for affected workers, including prolonged unemployment and reduced earnings potential.
Careers
fromFast Company
1 day ago

LinkedIn's Chief Economic Opportunity Officer on how to get ahead in the age of AI

Human ingenuity allows software engineers to focus on unique human skills rather than competing with AI.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
5 days ago

If you lose your job to AI, it's even harder to bounce back

AI-driven job displacement can lead to lasting economic setbacks for affected workers, including prolonged unemployment and reduced earnings potential.
Remote teams
fromMoneywise
3 days ago

One company pays workers up to $8,000 a year to come in instead of forcing RTO. Is this the future of work or a bandaid?

Return-to-office mandates have led to talent loss, prompting companies to adopt financial incentives to encourage in-office work.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

The Decision to Disclose a Hidden Disability at Work

Job seekers with invisible disabilities often hide their conditions due to discrimination fears, missing opportunities for workplace accommodations that could improve their performance and comfort.
Careers
fromFast Company
3 days ago

This invisible career ceiling is holding women back

Chronic illness significantly impacts women's career potential, with many making difficult decisions to accommodate their autoimmune diseases.
Remote teams
fromFuturism
3 days ago

There's a Mass Rebellion Against AI in the Workplace

Generative AI tools are widely rejected by workers, revealing a significant disconnect between executives and employees regarding AI's effectiveness and trustworthiness.
Careers
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The retention risk AI misses

Job-hopping is prevalent among younger workers, necessitating companies to continuously earn employee retention through purpose and growth.
Remote teams
fromHR Brew
4 days ago

World of HR: Employee engagement drops globally for the second year in a row

Global employee engagement has declined to 20%, while job optimism remains strong despite significant productivity losses.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Singles in the workplace are ignored by family-friendly policies. Here's how employers can fix that

In 1960, 72% of adults were married, and over 90% would go on to marry. HR policies and management practices back then catered to nuclear families with a lone, male breadwinner. Today, dual-career couples and working mothers are common, largely due to the growth of women in the workforce in the second half of the 20th century.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Firms with more women in top roles more likely to dismiss abusive men, study finds

Companies with a higher number of women in senior roles are significantly more likely to dismiss male perpetrators of abuse against female colleagues, according to recent analysis.
Women in technology
Careers
fromFast Company
4 days ago

The future of work is here, but hiring hasn't caught up

Companies must adopt a skills-first approach to hiring to fill critical roles and access a broader talent pool.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Women aren't opting out of work. Workplaces are pushing them out

Caregiving strain is the cognitive, emotional, and logistical burden of coordinating care for children, parents, or other dependents, and it was found to be the most powerful predictor of workforce exit.
Women
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Managing In The Age Of AI: Bring Back Walking Around - Above the Law

AI systems can make errors in decision-making that experienced humans would avoid, highlighting the need for better training and supervision in law.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago

EY's talent chief says AI is changing the entire employee lifecycle, from talent development to promotions

EY is implementing individualized career paths with agile promotions and assessments to align roles with employee readiness and impact.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

I Stayed Loyal to One Company for Longer Than Most People Do. The Hard Part About Leaving Is Surprising Me.

Consider pursuing a new job opportunity despite feelings of loyalty and guilt towards the current employer.
Careers
fromFast Company
5 days ago

9 leaders on what they'd change about managing staff

Learning from management mistakes and evolving approaches can enhance leadership effectiveness and team culture.
Careers
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

How to write a job post that filters out the wrong people

Quality talent exists, but employers must improve job postings to attract the right candidates.
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Why human capital is the ultimate moat in AI-first finance

In the high-stakes world of regulated AI, your model is only as good as the person who built it. We are betting on a human-first approach to technology.
Careers
Women in technology
fromEntrepreneur
4 weeks ago

How to Advance and Support Women at Work All Year Long

Companies are scaling back Women's History Month initiatives despite persistent gender equity challenges in workforce retention, leadership advancement, and caregiving policies.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

No mediocre worker is safe the bar for keeping your job just went up

Companies are replacing underperforming employees with better talent due to constrained hiring budgets and a focus on maximizing performance.
Women
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Women are less likely to apply for jobs with a huge pay range. Here's what companies can do about it

Pay transparency laws intended to reduce wage disparities have proven ineffective because employers use vague salary ranges that discourage women from applying and reduce their negotiation assertiveness.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

There's Only One Way to Get More Money at Work. Some People Absolutely Refuse to Do It.

Many people do not negotiate their salaries, often accepting initial offers due to fear of appearing greedy.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Women are still being badly overlooked in hiring

Organizations fail to identify and develop the right leaders despite advanced tools and research, often selecting wrong candidates while overlooking qualified talent like women who demonstrate superior leadership capabilities.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

What Business Owners Get Wrong About Sexual Harassment

Workplace sexual harassment escalates from minor incidents, necessitating immediate action from leadership to ensure employee safety and reduce legal risks.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

80% of employees struggle with this hidden workplace bias. Here's what employers can do

Around the office, people clutch coffee like a life raft, waiting for their brains to come online and cursing the 8 a.m. meeting. And the cheerful colleague. But at least they got in early enough to find parking and grab coffee before it ran out-this time. Now: which person are you? The early riser, or the one watching them, wondering why you can never feel that awake at this hour no matter how hard you try?
Mental health
Careers
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Disability in the Workforce: Untapped Potential

Implicit biases unconsciously influence hiring and workplace decisions against people with disabilities, contributing to their unemployment rate being nearly double that of non-disabled individuals.
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