Nov 15, 2025

Subject: Businesses could face ‘years of litigation’ under new work from home rules, peers warn

Summary:

– A cross-party report warns that upcoming reforms concerning work-from-home arrangements could overwhelm the already struggling tribunal system with years of litigation.

– The report also acknowledges that flexible work is beneficial, particularly for disabled employees.

– Additional HR news includes an increase in companies enforcing non-compete clauses because professionals are launching rival firms amid a weakening job market, and more than half of HR professionals have received grievances generated by AI – highlighting a “stratospheric rise” in such complaints.

– Opinion pieces and guidance articles cover topics such as neurodiversity’s legal and strategic importance, workplace bullying risks, and changes in employment law for 2025.

– Upcoming events and resources: CIPD Workforce Planning and Talent Management Conference (Nov 26, 2025), and reports on financial wellbeing at work.

Subject: Communicating Benefits to a Multigenerational Workforce: 5 Best Practices

Summary:

– Tailoring benefits communication to each generation helps reduce confusion during open enrollment, increases participation, and builds trust among a multigenerational workforce.

– Sponsored resources:

* “5 Strategies to Help Employees Understand Total Rewards” webinar by Jean Chatzky (Nov 25).

* “7 Common Employer HR Mistakes” guide by Asure Software to avoid compliance pitfalls.

* 90-minute program on EEO-1 reporting with updated requirements to ensure audit readiness.

– Podcast episode highlighting why Gen Z workers frequently quit early and what HR can do to improve retention.

– Additional advice and strategies for attracting and retaining talent even without large budgets.

Subject: Nov. 14 – Wages lag behind cost of living | Starbucks union launches strikes

Summary:

– The cost of living remains high while wages fail to keep pace, leaving many workers struggling to afford essentials.

– Starbucks Workers United launched a strike involving 65 stores, prepared for a potentially prolonged and serious labor action.

– Honda is moving to settle a lawsuit related to a Kronos timekeeping outage from 2021.

– HR resources provided include webinars on AI detection in hiring, pain-related costs, harassment prevention, and leadership development trends.

– Market news highlights include tougher scrutiny over Amazon driver cases and unique CEO hiring strategies like Palantir’s focus on younger talent.

Subject: 📓 Are you bored? (HR Growth + AI Scoop)

Summary:

– Advice for early-career HR professionals feeling stalled in organizations that don’t support development: focus on mastering current responsibilities, build visibility through small initiatives, seek self-driven learning opportunities, and find internal mentors to navigate bureaucracy. Patience and consistent performance are key.

– AI in HR discussion:

* AI is generally positive if implemented responsibly with proper education and guardrails.

* AI shouldn’t replace human elements like mentorship, empathy, and creativity – it should augment human potential.

* Concerns include environmental impact of data centers and potential misuse or misunderstanding of AI-generated information by employees.

– Community features: sharing experiences and engaging in online HR groups for support and growth.

– Sponsored content around healthcare costs forecasts and resources for HR budgeting.

Subject: Nov. 14 – No October jobs report. Now what? | 1 in 3 US job listings go nowhere

Summary:

– The Bureau of Labor Statistics has not yet announced when or if the October jobs report will be released.

– A recent report highlights that 1 in 3 US job listings do not lead to hires, creating a “ghost job economy” that damages employer credibility.

– Cost of living remains high without commensurate wage increases, forcing two-thirds of full-time workers to consider extra work to cover holiday expenses, though this may affect their primary job productivity.

– Related reading includes tech job demand, top U.S. cities for Gen Z workers, and resume challenges posed by automated screening (“The Robot”).

– HR Dive provides comprehensive coverage of talent acquisition, learning, diversity, compliance, and workforce trends for HR leaders.

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