Human Resource Knuggets
Mar 26, 2026
- Email1
Subject: Jury Awards $22.5M Verdict in Pregnancy Accommodation Lawsuits
Content Summary:
- Jury awarded $22.5 million in Ohio pregnancy accommodation wrongful death lawsuit.
- Webinar on building civil, lawful workplace culture scheduled for March 31.
- Discussion on use of contract talent to close execution gaps without adding headcount.
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Resources include personnel document retention training and onboarding strategies.
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Email2
Subject: March 25 – Workforce ‘restless’ but ‘immobile’ | Toxic managers dehumanize workers
Content Summary:
- Gallup reports employee engagement at lowest in a decade; many workers feel it’s not a good time to job hunt.
- AI is increasing demand for skilled trade workers rather than replacing them.
- Mastercard introduces AI-powered virtual CFO tool for small firms.
- Study links toxic managers with employee burnout; advocates for human-centric management approach.
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Diversity & inclusion and compensation strategic insights provided.
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Email3
Subject: LAST CHANCE | ADA, PWFA, and Extended Leaves
Content Summary:
- Interactive 75-minute session on managing ADA, PWFA accommodations, and extended leave.
- Learn how to document interactive processes, identify unreasonable accommodations, and avoid retaliation risks.
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Webinar recording available for registrants unable to attend live.
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Email4
Subject: 📓 Patty’s watching you
Content Summary:
- Burger King’s AI headset “Patty” monitors friendliness of employees, raising privacy and trust concerns.
- Expert insights on burnout among HR professionals and the importance of addressing emotional labor.
- Data indicates nearly half of employees identify as workaholics; calls for redefining work culture to value impact over hours.
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HR Therapy session on March 31 to address hiring challenges and reset processes.
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Email5
Subject: March 25 – What happens when leaders turn in workslop | Permission to laugh?
Content Summary:
- AI-generated low-quality work (“workslop”) from leaders may erode team trust.
- Emphasis on balancing humor in the workplace as a skill.
- Gallup confirms workforce is restless but immobile; AI spurs demand for skilled trade workers.
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Resources on employee engagement and mental health promotion available.
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Email6
Subject: March 25 – Why paid sick leave is a DEI issue | EEOC continues its DEI crackdowns
Content Summary:
- Report highlights paid sick leave disparities affecting women in certain states.
- Planned Parenthood of Illinois settles $500K EEOC harassment claim linked to DEI training.
- Court ruling rejects employer defense against race bias settlement enforcement.
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Challenges persist for minority groups in leadership and workplace barriers.
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Email7
Subject: How HR can turn AI complexity into advantages
Content Summary:
- Trendline report on AI reshaping HR workforce readiness.
- Successful AI adoption depends on manager empowerment, training, and inclusive governance to prevent bias.
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AI skills harder to find than traditional IT expertise.
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Email8
Subject: 5 ways Bunnings is fostering belongings
Content Summary:
- Bunnings uses practical, employee-led initiatives (e.g., two-way mentoring, accessibility passports) to foster belonging.
- Discussion on addressing the rise of the ‘infinite work day’ by setting work-life boundaries.
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Additional insights include coaching techniques and future-ready organization practices.
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Email9
Subject: From Compliance to Culture: How Civil, Lawful Workplace Behaviors Drive Performance–and How to Measure What Matters
Content Summary:
- Webinar on building workplace civility and lawful behaviors beyond mere compliance, scheduled for March 31.
- Case studies on transforming HR operations via agile HCM solutions that foster innovation.
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Free eBook covers employer frameworks for preventive health engagement to reduce long-term healthcare costs.
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Email10
Subject: From Data Entry to Data Engine: How AP Automation Fuels Smarter Decisions
Content Summary:
- Webinar on how AP automation reduces manual finance work and enables smarter decision-making.
- Sponsored content discusses next-gen financial planning and consolidation tools.
- Case study webinar examining streamlined financial close strategies for diversified enterprises.
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