Recent grads are settling for jobs they plan to leave, says ZipRecruiter
As the job market gets tighter, more people say they entered the workforce using any available foothold rather than waiting for their dream job. Source: www.hrdive.com
HR needs to step up, but don’t expect a Neet fix anytime soon
Between 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. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Employers hesitate to train high-turnover workers — but training may strengthen retention
Employer-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
Backlog 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
Rate 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
The 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
Smiths 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
The 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
Unemployment 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. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Tire company settles allegations it discriminated against workers with opioid prescriptions
Under 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