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• October 23, 2023 23 Oct'23

  Feds look for AI fingerprints in HR job rejections

  The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is working to learn all it can to detect AI-based discrimination in screening, recruiting and hiring.

• October 06, 2023 06 Oct'23

  HR costs rise as data suggests tech can cut HR staff

  New research shows that high-performing HR departments leverage tech and have 40% fewer HR staff. But one expert advised caution when adopting 'shiny, new' capabilities.

• October 03, 2023 03 Oct'23

  HR vendors agree: Generative AI isn't hype

  The generative AI race is on as major HR vendors discuss how they plan to integrate the tech into their applications and make it available to customers in the coming year.

• October 02, 2023 02 Oct'23

  Supreme Court rejects IT worker challenge of OPT

  The Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge against the Optional Practical Training program, which allows STEM grads to work in the U.S. for up to three years on an F-1 visa.

• September 28, 2023 28 Sep'23

  Workday: Conversational AI will change how we work

  In six to 12 months, Workday will roll out generative AI uses for everything from job description writing to contract verification. Conversational AI will be part of the UI.

• September 21, 2023 21 Sep'23

  Emissions data strengthens case for remote, hybrid work

  A Cornell University-Microsoft study shows that remote work cuts carbon emissions, but how much depends on the model itself as one day of working from home a week is negligible.

• September 20, 2023 20 Sep'23

  Oracle adds employee recognition, rewards to its cloud HCM

  Oracle boosts its Cloud HCM suite with an employee recognition platform and healthcare-tailored workforce scheduling tool, leveraging insights from its $28B Cerner Corp. purchase.

• September 15, 2023 15 Sep'23

  Employers cutting remote, hybrid work from tech job ads

  Employers are being less upfront in job ads about the possibility of remote and hybrid work. The percentage of tech job ads that mention it has declined from a peak last summer.

• August 31, 2023 31 Aug'23

  Hiring remains competitive, despite cooling labor market

  The labor market is seeing fewer quit rates than during the COVID-19 pandemic peak. The Conference Board's survey reveals a decline in hiring expectations among CHROs.

• August 30, 2023 30 Aug'23

  Walmart: Generative AI tool will assist workers, not replace them

  Walmart said its new generative AI tool aims to free employees from repetitive tasks. Officials said that while AI boosts efficiency, it has limitations.

• August 30, 2023 30 Aug'23

  UAW's push for 32-hour workweek might have roots in AI

  The auto industry's shift to electric vehicles, automation and AI could redefine labor roles -- and it might be a driver behind the United Auto Workers' push for a 32-hour workweek.

• August 24, 2023 24 Aug'23

  Senator seeks tech GI Bill as AI replaces jobs

  A new study reveals that women are twice as likely to lose jobs to AI than men. Meanwhile, U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell is seeking an AI training bill similar to the GI Bill.

• August 24, 2023 24 Aug'23

  Workday shows glimpse of generative AI strategy

  Workday plans to unveil its generative AI strategy next month. While details are still unknown, experts say it will likely reflect what other HCM vendors are already doing.

• August 21, 2023 21 Aug'23

  Abortion benefits become double-edged sword

  Businesses offering abortion benefits have seen an 8% increase in job posting clicks, but they also are seeing a significant increase in employees referring to them as 'woke.'

• August 16, 2023 16 Aug'23

  Study: Noncompete agreements hurt job mobility, innovation

  As the Federal Trade Commission considers banning noncompete agreements, a new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research shows why doing so could be beneficial.

• August 14, 2023 14 Aug'23

  Tech groups seek changes to H-1B lottery

  A surge in H-1B lottery registrations, some legitimate and some potentially fraudulent, is prompting efforts to reform the system. Any new rules will require public input.

• August 10, 2023 10 Aug'23

  Flexible back-to-office mandates may bring less quit risk

  As the post-pandemic work landscape evolves, flexibility in work arrangements has become a priority for employees. Companies that adapt to it may reduce flight risks.

• August 07, 2023 07 Aug'23

  IBM seeks bigger role in HR tech with Watson Orchestrate

  IBM Watson Orchestrate, which automates repetitive HR tasks, uses a conversational interface to manage and simplify multiple application workflows in HR.

• August 03, 2023 03 Aug'23

  Lawmakers seek to restrict 'bossware'

  AI-enabled bossware and employee monitoring tech is getting increasing attention in the U.S. Senate and by the White House. An effort may be made to get a bill passed.

• July 19, 2023 19 Jul'23

  Republicans back lawsuit to end Optional Practical Training

  Republican lawmakers are urging the Supreme Court to take up a lawsuit challenging the legitimacy of the Optional Practical Training program, a student visa work program.

• July 13, 2023 13 Jul'23

  Hybrid work helps to empty federal offices

  Multiple issues, including the rise of hybrid work, have left federal offices largely empty. The U.S. government might start turning over some of these properties for commercial use.

• July 11, 2023 11 Jul'23

  Affirmative action ban raises stakes for tech industry

  The Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling could change tech recruiting, prompting companies to broaden recruiting efforts and increase anti-bias training.

• July 05, 2023 05 Jul'23

  Time-to-hire is now longer, but San Francisco's wait is epic

  A competitive job market is increasing the time-to-hire for employers. While HR tech can speed some parts of the hiring process, it can't compete against multiple offers.

• June 29, 2023 29 Jun'23

  How companies straddle the return-to-office debate

  LinkSquares, a Boston-based startup, faced challenges in a five-day-a-week return-to-office schedule, highlighting the push-pull dynamics over office returns.

• June 28, 2023 28 Jun'23

  Oracle to add generative AI to HR systems by year's end

  Oracle is adding generative AI to its HR platform, and claims it will deliver significant efficiency gains. But the AI output will be in areas where human review takes place.

• June 22, 2023 22 Jun'23

  Mastercard, Moderna expect AI to improve jobs, productivity

  The HR chiefs at Mastercard and Moderna see much potential in AI's future and ability to help their organizations. That includes helping them shape upskilling programs.

• June 21, 2023 21 Jun'23

  Study: Tech industry often denies job interviews to women

  A study by Hired found improved but persistent bias in tech industry hiring. In 2022, 38% of positions sent interview invitations exclusively to men, down from 45% in 2018.

• June 16, 2023 16 Jun'23

  SHRM CEO addresses AI 'nightmare' in HR

  SHRM is pushing back against predictions that AI in HR will lead to job losses. The association's CEO Johnny Taylor believes AI will augment HR roles.

• June 14, 2023 14 Jun'23

  Conflicts, questions over generative AI at SHRM

  At the SHRM conference this week, the increased use of AI, especially generative AI, in HR was a major focus. Discussions centered on skills, regulation and use cases.

• June 12, 2023 12 Jun'23

  Apple Vision Pro may energize adoption of VR/AR learning

  The cost of Apple Vision Pro, its new AR/VR product, might inhibit enterprise adoption. But the hands-free platform, controlled by gestures, could drive new types of content.

• June 09, 2023 09 Jun'23

  Ceridian burnout tool gauges exhaustion, cynicism, efficacy

  Ceridian has developed a 'burnout dashboard' to identify employees experiencing work fatigue. Although intended to help, some fear it could penalize underperforming workers.

• June 05, 2023 05 Jun'23

  As HR adopts AI in hiring, the risks are mounting

  On July 5, New York City's anti-bias law requires independent audits of AI hiring tools and publication of findings, which creates new risk and could discourage use of these tools.

• May 31, 2023 31 May'23

  Generative AI could make employee surveys truly anonymous

  Qualtrics is exploring generative AI to maintain anonymity in employee surveys by rewriting responses, a move that could enhance participation and trust.

• May 23, 2023 23 May'23

  UKG integrates generative AI into HR tech with Google Vertex

  UKG is using Google's Vertex AI platform to test and explore generative AI and sees it delivering conversational capabilities across its services and internal processes.

• May 18, 2023 18 May'23

  Federal regulators urge HR to perform AI bias audits

  The EEOC's latest warning about AI bias in hiring might prompt employers to conduct AI audits, either done internally or with independent third parties.

• May 17, 2023 17 May'23

  Florida immigration law creates problems for HR, economy

  A new Florida immigration law requires companies with 25-plus employees to use E-Verify to check work authorization status. Experts fear it could result in significant job losses.

• May 09, 2023 09 May'23

  HireVue, a video interview pioneer, acquires Modern Hire

  HireVue has acquired Modern Hire, creating a combined customer base of 1,150 and little overlap. The companies aim to develop an integrated HR platform.

• May 09, 2023 09 May'23

  LinkedIn layoffs a response to slower revenue growth

  LinkedIn is cutting 716 jobs, including management roles, and making organizational changes to speed up decisions. Despite LinkedIn’s layoffs, the tech industry is hiring.

• May 08, 2023 08 May'23

  As H-1B visa registrations near 1M, odds of a visa decline

  The new H-1B electronic registration system is seeing explosive demand that significantly reduces the chances of winning a visa in the lottery. It might also be expanding fraud.

• May 02, 2023 02 May'23

  White House begins inquiry of employee monitoring practices

  The White House has launched an inquiry into employee monitoring practices. It follows the U.S. Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights, which seeks limits on unchecked surveillance.

• April 28, 2023 28 Apr'23

  H-1B visa fraud probe follows a move to $10 registrations

  A surge in H-1B visa registrations for selection in the visa lottery has the U.S. questioning whether the new, affordable registration model is being abused.

• April 28, 2023 28 Apr'23

  Calif. advances bill to restrain criminal background checks

  The California State Senate's Judiciary Committee approved revisions to a criminal background check designed to help people with convictions get hired.

• April 26, 2023 26 Apr'23

  Study: Generative AI boosts productivity, retention

  A study by the National Bureau of Economic Research found that generative AI boosts productivity by 14%, reduces stress and increases employee retention in customer support roles.

• April 21, 2023 21 Apr'23

  SAP's new San Francisco office sets its hybrid work approach

  SAP's new San Francisco office encourages in-person interaction and community building among its diverse workforce. Its design was informed by employee input.

• April 20, 2023 20 Apr'23

  Oracle HCM adds new career development tool

  Oracle HCM says its new HR tool, Oracle Grow, helps employees develop skills by providing career options, paths and training amid a rapidly changing job market.

• April 19, 2023 19 Apr'23

  Calif. lawmakers might mandate active shooter training

  California lawmakers are advancing legislation to require active shooter training for all businesses. The bill aims to better prepare employees for workplace violence.

• April 17, 2023 17 Apr'23

  A rise in workplace violence gets a tech response

  Mass shootings in the U.S. are rising, with workplaces being common targets. This has led to the development of advanced weapon detection and employee threat identification tools.

• April 06, 2023 06 Apr'23

  How ChatGPT might change HR's job

  HR tech companies are racing to find ways to use LLMs, which can speed up tasks such as writing communications. But the technology comes with risks and a need for human oversight.

• April 05, 2023 05 Apr'23

  DEI initiatives hurt by budget cuts, hostile politics

  Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives face multiple attacks from layoffs, budget cuts and political opposition that question the value of these programs.

• April 03, 2023 03 Apr'23

  Remote work is in decline, but not with this CEO

  Beeline Inc.'s shift to remote work increased productivity. CEO Doug Leeby avoids mandating office returns and is planning a collaboration-focused office redesign.

• March 29, 2023 29 Mar'23

  ChatGPT makes gains in HR, one beta at a time

  HR vendors are cautiously adopting ChatGPT to summarize text and create job descriptions, but concerns about bias and inaccuracy limit its use -- for now.

• March 23, 2023 23 Mar'23

  Hireology CEO: ChatGPT will kick off HR tech arms race

  Hireology's ChatGPT-based tool, Beaker, helps create job descriptions using customer information, speeding up the process but still involving humans.

• March 21, 2023 21 Mar'23

  U.S. sets code rewrite on job ads seeking H-1B, OPT workers

  Dice's parent company, DHI Group, has reached a voluntary agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission over job ads that allegedly favored foreign workers.

• March 20, 2023 20 Mar'23

  Amazon’s latest round of layoffs includes HR

  Amazon has cut another 9,000 jobs in HR, Amazon Web Services and advertising, citing the need to be 'leaner' due to economic uncertainty. The company laid off 18,000 in January.

• March 17, 2023 17 Mar'23

  ChatGPT's threat to white-collar jobs, cognitive automation

  ChatGPT has the potential to accelerate cognitive automation, or automate problem solving and critical thinking tasks that are now completed by white-collar workers.

• March 14, 2023 14 Mar'23

  With self-criticism, Meta layoff cuts deep, hits recruiters

  Meta's layoff is part of a strategy to reduce its management layers and create a flatter organization. But it may be trading one risk for another.

• March 13, 2023 13 Mar'23

  How the SVB collapse upended payroll for thousands

  The Silicon Valley Bank collapse came as a shock to payroll processors, who had to quickly explain what happened to customers and create alternative payment plans.

• March 13, 2023 13 Mar'23

  Continuous employee listening gets boost from Qualtrics

  Continuous listening tools can provide immediate insights into changing employee sentiment and complement annual or quarterly employee surveys, if not replace them.

• March 03, 2023 03 Mar'23

  A question at HR Tech: Will ChatGPT take HR jobs?

  ChatGPT has sparked interest about its effect on HR. It could offer HR new capabilities, such as generating job ads, but there are concerns about errors and bias.

• February 28, 2023 28 Feb'23

  Nearly 40% of software engineers will only work remotely

  Hired's annual software engineering study found that remote work is now a competitive hiring differentiator. It also found that younger engineers are at a greater risk of layoffs.

• February 23, 2023 23 Feb'23

  Lawsuit alleges Workday's AI enables hiring bias

  An older Black man with a disability is accusing Workday's technology of hindering his pursuit for employment, claiming its AI is biased. Workday says the lawsuit has no merit.

• February 23, 2023 23 Feb'23

  Top L&D skills now include management, communication

  Employers are putting soft skills -- such as management, leadership and communication -- as their top learning and development priority, according to LinkedIn.

• February 22, 2023 22 Feb'23

  HR SaaS prices rise, especially for new implementations

  The cost of implementing new HR SaaS software is on the rise as contractor wages increase. HR software prices are going up overall, requiring sharper negotiation skills.

• February 15, 2023 15 Feb'23

  SAP.io selects 5 Web 3.0 startups that HR may want

  SAP has picked five Web 3.0 startups that reflect the direction of HR, including companies that provide ways to pay employees in cryptocurrency and use holographic images.

• February 15, 2023 15 Feb'23

  Proposed FTC noncompete rule triggers 5,000 comments

  Stakeholders are divided on the Federal Trade Commission's proposed ban on noncompete agreements, offering more than 5,000 comments ahead of the FTC's public hearing Thursday.

• February 10, 2023 10 Feb'23

  Employee monitoring notification laws gain steam

  The increasing use of productivity-measuring tools is giving rise to employee monitoring notification laws. Legislation is gaining in the states, and Congress now has a bill.

• February 02, 2023 02 Feb'23

  EEOC hearing on AI bias criticized as one-sided

  The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission held a hearing this week to examine how AI bias can hurt job seekers. But the panel's composition was accused of being unbalanced.

• January 31, 2023 31 Jan'23

  Despite a layoff, Workday is still hiring

  Workday's layoff is part of a growing list of tech companies cutting employees. But the company says it didn't overhire and is instead taking steps toward realignment.

• January 27, 2023 27 Jan'23

  HR tech companies' layoffs reveal hard facts

  As the economy softens, HR tech companies are trimming payrolls. Several with $1 billion valuations have announced layoffs this month, citing concern for the future.

• January 26, 2023 26 Jan'23

  Despite layoffs, H-1B work visa demand will stay high

  The U.S. government's 85,000 H-1B work visa cap will be exceeded this year, despite the increasing number of tech industry layoffs. That's what history tells us.

• January 24, 2023 24 Jan'23

  HR budgets, tech spending will be flat this year

  HR tech spending will increase slightly, although some investments may be harder to track given the rise of WorkTech.

• January 20, 2023 20 Jan'23

  Tech workforce cuts accelerate with Alphabet layoff

  Citing economic concerns, Google's parent company, Alphabet, is laying off 12,000 employees. That puts the total number of tech layoffs in 2023 at more than 30,000.

• January 18, 2023 18 Jan'23

  Microsoft layoff signals shift from rapid hiring to caution

  Microsoft's layoff of 10,000 workers follows a similar tech industry pattern: rapid employment growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by a relatively modest cutback.

• January 18, 2023 18 Jan'23

  NYC's controversial AI bias audit law gets new hearing

  New York City's new automated employment decision tool law, designed to root out AI bias in hiring, is having trouble getting off the ground.

• January 12, 2023 12 Jan'23

  Republicans prioritize curbing federal remote work

  Now that they control the U.S. House, Republicans may try to either restrict or end federal remote work, which they see as impediment to government service delivery.

• January 06, 2023 06 Jan'23

  Hiring still outpaces tech layoffs, but cuts leave scars

  Employees affected by tech layoffs should have good job prospects given the strength in hiring, but the experience could make them less loyal at their next place of employment.

• January 05, 2023 05 Jan'23

  FTC proposed ban on noncompetes seen as boldest possible

  The Federal Trade Commission wants to end the use of noncompete agreements in the U.S. Its proposed noncompete rule will also force employers to rescind existing contracts.

• December 28, 2022 28 Dec'22

  HR trends in 2023 include offices that feel like home

  The major HR trends for next year will include office designs that borrow from home life, while actually working from home might be harder to do if there's a recession.

• December 22, 2022 22 Dec'22

  Workday co-CEO Bhusri sets stage for successor and sole CEO

  Workday has tapped Carl Eschenbach, Sequoia Capital and VMware veteran, to work with co-CEO Aneel Bhusri for a year before taking on the chief executive role alone.

• December 15, 2022 15 Dec'22

  Eagle Act, deluged by opposition, fails to advance in House

  The Eagle Act, which would have eliminated per-country caps for employment-based visas, failed to find enough support for passage and was pulled from consideration.

• December 15, 2022 15 Dec'22

  Independent contractor rule draws 55,000-plus comments

  The Biden administration is reversing a business-friendly Trump administration rule on independent contractors. Some 55,000 comments on the proposed change have been logged.

• December 08, 2022 08 Dec'22

  Gig work remains popular as drawbacks weigh, scrutiny grows

  Gig work and nonstandard work are under attack in Washington and likely to face new obstacles in 2023. The Labor Dept. and Federal Trade Commission look to step up enforcement.

• December 02, 2022 02 Dec'22

  EEOC $8M settlement with Circle K seeks culture change

  Circle K's settlement this week with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission includes monitoring provisions, including employee surveys.

• November 30, 2022 30 Nov'22

  LinkedIn's belief in skills-based hiring reshapes its tech

  LinkedIn is using a new technology approach to find relationships between skills, which it expects will deliver better results to job seekers and recruiters.

• November 23, 2022 23 Nov'22

  Ceridian adds twist in rush to build talent marketplaces

  HR platform vendor Ceridian unveiled its internal marketplace -- but unlike other vendors, its platform integrates contractors and staffing agencies, along with employees.

• November 21, 2022 21 Nov'22

  Pay transparency laws could soon cover 20% of Americans

  Employers advertising nationally to fill remote jobs might have no choice but to follow New York City and California laws to disclose pay ranges.

• November 10, 2022 10 Nov'22

  What a Republican Congress means for the H-1B visa

  Many House Republicans support raising the H-1B minimum salary to $110,000 and distributing visas on the basis of salary, with the highest salaries first in line.

• November 10, 2022 10 Nov'22

  Meta's H-1B layoffs challenge visa holders and U.S. workers

  Mark Zuckerberg has taken a prominent role in arguing for increases in H-1B visas. Meta's recent layoffs include visa holders, something that may cost tech clout in Washington.

• November 04, 2022 04 Nov'22

  Tech jobs grow despite layoffs, hiring freezes and Elon Musk

  Hiring and advertising for tech jobs increased last month, according to U.S. data. But so did technical consulting jobs -- a possible sign of weakening full-time hiring.

• November 04, 2022 04 Nov'22

  HR: AI in the workplace complements jobs -- for now

  Advice from HR about AI in the workplace can be summed up in one word: Relax. They see AI taking over admin burdens, freeing up employees for other work. But some remain concerned.

• October 31, 2022 31 Oct'22

  DEI policies and politics divide workplace

  In today's workplace, many employees avoid co-workers they don't agree with politically, and also work to resist business efforts to deploy DEI policies.

• October 26, 2022 26 Oct'22

  LinkedIn wants to make it easier to hire internal talent

  LinkedIn has added a new feature designed to help employees develop their careers and to make it easier for recruiters to identify internal job candidates.

• October 26, 2022 26 Oct'22

  Skills-based hiring an HR strategy for IT talent woes

  The global IT labor shortage will persist through 2023, and to compete, employers should consider skills-based hiring and compensation, according to Gartner.

• October 24, 2022 24 Oct'22

  Gartner sees 20% employee turnover for foreseeable future

  Employers can expect high turnover to continue because of expanded job opportunities, thanks in part to remote work, according to Gartner analysts.

• October 24, 2022 24 Oct'22

  To compete with tech giants, Strivr opens its VR platform

  Derek Belch, founder and CEO of VR startup Strivr, is opening up its platform to accelerate corporate VR training adoption and expand content options.

• October 24, 2022 24 Oct'22

  Visier acquires Paris-based employee skills startup

  People analytics company Visier acquired Boostrs, a Paris-based skills mapping startup. It's part of an HR industrywide shift to understand employees by their skills.

• October 19, 2022 19 Oct'22

  As layoffs rise, Oracle HCM releases mass hiring tool

  Oracle is rolling out a new set of recruiting tools, including tools that will help companies run events for high-volume hiring, such as on college campuses or for seasonal retail.

• October 17, 2022 17 Oct'22

  AI adoption, labor shortage accelerate need for upskilling

  The impact of AI-enabled automation isn't showing up in productivity data, but it is prompting businesses to upskill and reskill workers to keep up with this tech.

• October 13, 2022 13 Oct'22

  DEI firm that connects job seekers with employers gets $30M

  A startup's diversity, equity and inclusion platform raised millions in its latest funding round as employers start turning to third-party systems for help.

• October 11, 2022 11 Oct'22

  EEOC employer lawsuits could increase in number, reach

  The EEOC is on the verge of gaining a Democratic majority, something that might soon increase the scope of its lawsuits, such as how AI is used in hiring.