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EEOC drops bid to press Penn for Jewish employee information

EEOC drops bid to press Penn for Jewish employee information

The EEOC has dropped its bid to compel the University of Pennsylvania to produce information about Jewish employees, signaling a de-escalation in the dispute. The move relates to a case that originated with a 2023 commissioner’s charge filed by Andrea Lucas.

HR Dive by Emilie Shumway
24 Jul 2026
Companies aim for more ‘strategic’ pay increases: WTW report

Companies aim for more ‘strategic’ pay increases: WTW report

WTW's report finds salary budgets are set to rise 3.4% in 2027, but employers are shifting away from broad-based pay raises toward more strategic, targeted increases and spot awards. The move reflects a focus on directing resources to critical roles and performance outcomes rather than across-the-bo

HR Dive by Danielle McLean
24 Jul 2026
Employers may underestimate workers’ financial concerns

Employers may underestimate workers’ financial concerns

A Bank of America report finds that while over half of employees feel positive about their finances and careers, three-quarters say the rising cost of living has undermined their sense of financial security. Employers may be underestimating this tension and should prioritize financial well-being thr

HR Dive by Lara Ewen
24 Jul 2026
Confidence in HR may hinge on moving beyond task-level AI use

Confidence in HR may hinge on moving beyond task-level AI use

Culture Amp reports that as HR teams take greater ownership of AI strategy, confidence that AI can “significantly improve how work gets done” has declined. The finding suggests HR must move beyond task-level applications and pursue broader, strategic uses of AI to restore belief in its transformativ

HR Dive by Kathryn Moody
24 Jul 2026
Parlez-vous AI? Equipping teams to evaluate, influence and operate AI systems responsibly

Parlez-vous AI? Equipping teams to evaluate, influence and operate AI systems responsibly

AI fluency—teaching employees how to think critically about AI, not turn them into engineers—is the next wave of organizational literacy, and companies that excel will have workforces who can evaluate, influence, govern and responsibly operate AI systems. Learning & development must shift from produ

Chief Learning Officer by Elizabeth Loutfi-Hipchen
24 Jul 2026
This week in 5 numbers: Nearly 7 in 10 workers say they question their ability to retire comfortably

This week in 5 numbers: Nearly 7 in 10 workers say they question their ability to retire comfortably

This weekly roundup of five key numbers reveals that nearly 70% of workers doubt they’ll be able to retire comfortably. Other notable trends include employers cutting back on spending for new hires while redirecting more investment toward artificial intelligence.

HR Dive by Ginger Christ
23 Jul 2026
No need to pay for ordinary, midday commutes, DOL says

No need to pay for ordinary, midday commutes, DOL says

The Department of Labor issued two opinion letters Wednesday clarifying that routine midday commutes are not considered compensable working time. The guidance outlines the agency’s position for employers and HR professionals on when travel must be paid.

HR Dive by Kate Tornone
23 Jul 2026
Electrician files harassment lawsuit against former employer, supervisor

Electrician files harassment lawsuit against former employer, supervisor

An electrician has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against a former employer and supervisor, alleging repeated incidents occurred while working at the Hanford Vit Plant in Richland, Washington. The complaint accuses workplace misconduct on the jobsite and seeks legal remedy for the alleged harassm

HR Dive by Matthew Thibault
23 Jul 2026
More than half of workers say they’ve considered accepting a lower offer after a layoff

More than half of workers say they’ve considered accepting a lower offer after a layoff

Glassdoor data show that more than half of workers say they’ve considered accepting lower-paying offers after being laid off. The findings raise concern that layoffs could worsen the gender pay gap, with potential long-term effects on pay equity.

HR Dive by Ginger Christ
23 Jul 2026
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