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Learning used to cascade—now it must circulate

Learning used to cascade—now it must circulate

A CLO’s rollout of an AI copilot shows the new reality: adoption alone isn’t enough—teams that adopt often don’t share lessons and teams that struggle don’t reveal problems, so learning gets stuck instead of spreading. With AI reshaping capabilities faster than curricula can keep up, organizations m

Chief Learning Officer by Elizabeth Loutfi-Hipchen
21 Sep 2026
Starbucks, Florida AG ink deal to end lawsuit over alleged illegal DEI practices

Starbucks, Florida AG ink deal to end lawsuit over alleged illegal DEI practices

Starbucks reached a settlement with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier to end a lawsuit alleging the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion practices unlawfully excluded or disfavored nonminorities. The agreement, which mirrors recent federal enforcement activity, resolves the state’s claims

HR Dive by Ryan Golden
18 Sep 2026
Butterball settles EEOC allegation it was liable for vendor’s failure to process ADA leave request

Butterball settles EEOC allegation it was liable for vendor’s failure to process ADA leave request

Butterball agreed to a settlement after the EEOC alleged the company was liable when a third‑party vendor failed to process an ADA leave request. The outcome reinforces the EEOC’s position that employers cannot delegate their duty to comply with federal law to outside administrators and must closely

HR Dive by Laurel Kalser
18 Sep 2026
‘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
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