By Cathy Bussewitz in New York NEW YORK (AP) — Members of a Senate committee grilled Labor Secretary-designate Lori Chavez-DeRemer on Wednesday about her past support …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedGlobal HR Practices
Missouri attorney general sues Starbucks over hiring and diversity practices
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a lawsuit against Starbucks, accusing the coffee chain of violating federal …
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Workplace Safety & OHS
Most new vehicles improve in crash prevention, but motorcycle safety remains a concern
Automakers have significantly improved automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems, with most new models showing better performance in preventing front-to-rear crashes, according to …
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WTW has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant aimed at helping midsize businesses streamline human resources, compensation, and benefits tasks, the company …
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A new study suggests that student loan debt plays a significant role in workers’ decisions to accept or stay in jobs in …
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Global HR Practices
U.S. businesses brace for Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China to drive up costs
By Paul Wiseman in Washington WASHINGTON (AP) — From an ice cream parlor in California to a medical supply business in North Carolina to …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
‘Enraged and united’: Canada urged to respond to U.S. tariffs as trade tensions escalate
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberU.S. President Donald Trump will hit Canada with 25 per cent tariffs on Tuesday, with a lower 10 per cent duty for …
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FeaturedGlobal HR Practices
Federal workers in U.S. offered seven-month pay package to resign as Trump overhaul continues
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe U.S. federal government is offering eligible employees a seven-month resignation package as part of a broader effort to reshape the federal …
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Global HR PracticesImmigration
How the DOJ’s new immigration enforcement efforts will impact U.S. employers
By Mills Fleming and Edgar Bueno, HunterMaclean On January 21, 2025, The Justice Department issued a new memo outlining major policy changes …
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Global HR PracticesLabour Shortages
U.S. construction industry must hire 439,000 workers to meet 2025 demand, ABC says
The U.S. construction industry will need to attract 439,000 new workers in 2025 to keep pace with demand for construction services, according …

