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‘Rampant pay cynicism’ threatens companies, report finds

‘Rampant pay cynicism’ threatens companies, report finds

A new report warns that widespread cynicism about pay is creating a significant risk for companies. Marsh’s global rewards leader says a depleted workforce combined with pay distrust creates a precarious moment for employers, underscoring the need to reassess compensation and reward strategies.

HR Dive by Lara Ewen
18 Sep 2026
AI summaries leave a paper trail recruiters might not be ready for

AI summaries leave a paper trail recruiters might not be ready for

AI-generated interview summaries create a durable paper trail that can permanently record a candidate’s missteps and capture insensitive or potentially illegal interviewer comments. Recruiters and hiring teams may not be prepared to manage the privacy, compliance and reputational risks those lasting

HR Dive by Kathryn Moody
18 Sep 2026
Activision Blizzard hit with new sexual assault, harassment claims in lawsuit

Activision Blizzard hit with new sexual assault, harassment claims in lawsuit

Activision Blizzard faces new sexual assault and harassment allegations in a recently filed lawsuit, with the plaintiff saying the company’s HR department was dismissive of her complaints. She alleges HR had previously condoned a “frat boy culture” that allowed misconduct to persist.

HR Dive by Ryan Golden
17 Sep 2026
Ignoring a doctor’s note can be costly, EEOC reminds employers

Ignoring a doctor’s note can be costly, EEOC reminds employers

The EEOC reminded employers they must defer to qualified medical professionals when assessing pregnancy-related risks and workplace limitations, after conciliating two cases where ignoring a doctor’s note led to enforcement action. Employers who second-guess or disregard medical documentation about

HR Dive by Caroline Colvin
17 Sep 2026
This week in 5 numbers: Amazon will give grocery benefits to workers

This week in 5 numbers: Amazon will give grocery benefits to workers

This week's "5 numbers" roundup highlights Amazon’s move to offer grocery benefits to workers and a survey finding that a sizable share of employers say artificial intelligence is slowing hiring. It also presents three other key workforce and labor-market figures to watch.

HR Dive by Ginger Christ
17 Sep 2026
How can employers boost workers’ 401(k)s? Student loan matching.

How can employers boost workers’ 401(k)s? Student loan matching.

The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 for the first time allows employers to match eligible employee student loan payments as if they were retirement plan contributions, enabling employer 401(k) matches on those payments. This student-loan matching provision helps workers who can’t simultaneously save and repa

HR Dive by Ginger Christ
17 Sep 2026
Amazon ups minimum hourly starting wage to $20

Amazon ups minimum hourly starting wage to $20

Amazon raised its minimum starting hourly wage to $20, a $1 increase for full-time employees working in core operations. The company also rolled out new grocery discounts as an additional employee benefit.

HR Dive by Dani James
17 Sep 2026
Employers may not know how to explain their pay decisions, Aon says

Employers may not know how to explain their pay decisions, Aon says

Aon finds many employers struggle to explain pay decisions: only about one-third have conducted a pay remediation analysis, and just 5% report remediation is largely complete. This lag in reviewing and resolving pay issues raises risks for fairness, compliance and employee trust.

HR Dive by Caroline Colvin
17 Sep 2026
AI makes a mess of the tech job market

AI makes a mess of the tech job market

Andela’s analysis of nearly 50,000 engineering job postings found widespread skill mismatches and a proliferation of job titles, revealing inconsistency between role descriptions and required competencies. The study suggests this fragmentation is making hiring less efficient and career paths harder

HR Dive by Nidhi Sharma
17 Sep 2026
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