HR needs to step up, but don’t expect a Neet fix anytime soon
22/04/2026Between the scouring effect of AI on entry-level jobs, rising costs for employers and the impact of the Iran war… The post HR needs to step up, but don’t expect a Neet fix anytime soon appeared first on Personnel Today.…
Employers hesitate to train high-turnover workers — but training may strengthen retention
21/04/2026Employer-provided training “may be reinforcing, rather than narrowing, existing gaps in the labor market,” Indeed Hiring Lab said in its analysis. Source: www.hrdive.com
Tribunal claims backlog growing in number and complexity
21/04/2026Backlog in single employment tribunal claims in England and Wales is expected to soon surpass 60,000 as claims increase in complexity. The post Tribunal claims backlog growing in number and complexity appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Unemployment falls as wage growth weakens
21/04/2026Rate of unemployment unexpectedly fell according to April 2026 labour market data, suggesting hiring activity had started to recover. The post Unemployment falls as wage growth weakens appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer resigns
20/04/2026The U.S. Department of Labor leader left the job after just one full year in office following a series of misconduct investigations of the secretary and some top aides. Source: www.hrdive.com
Alleged denial of $1,700 accommodation leads to $100K ADA settlement
20/04/2026Smiths Detection, Inc. refused to pay for a hearing protection device for an employee with hearing loss and instead demoted her to a job with lower pay, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission claimed. Source: www.hrdive.com
White ICE worker advances race bias claim challenging manager’s ‘unusual’ hiring process
20/04/2026The court scrutinized the manner in which an agency director chose an African American candidate for two roles instead of promoting the plaintiff. Source: www.hrdive.com
Unemployment could reach 2.1 million as conflict persists
20/04/2026Unemployment could top 2 million for the first time in more than a decade as employers hold back on hiring due to the Iran war. The post Unemployment could reach 2.1 million as conflict persists appeared first on Personnel Today.…
CHRO caught on tape admitting to culture that ‘protected’ harassers, workers claim
17/04/2026Plaintiffs in the case alleged they had audio recordings in which the top HR executive for New Orleans’ Regional Transit Authority acknowledged several employment law violations. Source: www.hrdive.com
Tire company settles allegations it discriminated against workers with opioid prescriptions
17/04/2026Under an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, The Carlstar Group will pay $300,000 and train its supervisors, among other steps. Source: www.hrdive.com