Nov 18, 2025

1. Email from news@comms.cipdmail.comD titled “Digital IDs will not prevent illegal worker impersonation, experts warns”:
2. Experts criticize the government digital ID scheme saying it won’t stop illegal worker impersonation.
3. Commentators suggest the new system might be less clunky and more secure.
4. Other highlights include research on younger generations predicting email obsolescence, unconscious bias in HR decision-making, redundancies survey, and talks on employee experience and HR skills.
5. CIPD conference on workforce planning and talent management is coming up.

6. Report on equal pay gaps revealing hidden inequities in wellbeing and engagement.

7. Email from content@hrmorning.comD titled “IRS Reveals Higher Retirement Plan Limits for 2026”:

8. IRS announced increased contribution limits for retirement plans in 2026.
9. Provides HR strategies and legal considerations on AI usage in workplace.
10. Sponsored sessions on becoming an employer of choice and aligning employee experience.
11. Premium resource on updates to Form 1099 reporting for 2025 and 2026.

12. Emphasis on employee retention strategies and handling AI legal challenges.

13. Email from newsletter@divenewsletter.comD titled “Nov. 17 – Human recruiters accept AI’s biases | What the reopening means for EEOCs”:

14. Study finds human recruiters often accept biased AI hiring recommendations.
15. Government reopening signals significant changes to EEOC policies.
16. Real Brokerage settles pregnancy discrimination suit without payment.
17. No October jobs report due to government delays.
18. Sponsored content on leadership development and HR tools for talent insights.

19. Resources on harassment prevention training and preparing for 2026 H-1B season.

20. Email from newsletter@divenewsletter.comD titled “Nov. 17 – ‘Forever layoffs’ sign of employer power | Recruiters don’t notice AI bias”:

21. Glassdoor report states employers regain power with persistent “forever layoffs” and return-to-office pressures.
22. Majority of executives feel refusing AI adoption threatens careers more than AI itself.
23. Study confirms recruiters accept AI biases during hiring.
24. Experts highlight stagnant wages amid high cost of living.
25. Sponsored reports on workplace well-being trends and leadership growth paradox.

26. Walgreens cuts six paid holidays for hourly workers.

27. Email from ihateithere@workweek.comD titled “📓 recognize me plz!s”:

28. Discussion on importance of workplace recognition and how it differs from appreciation.
29. Recognition fuels motivation, releases dopamine, and reduces burnout significantly.
30. Trust in workplace is low especially for Gen Z; recognition helps rebuild trust.
31. Recognition preferences vary by generation; personalized approaches necessary.
32. Traditional recognition programs are outdated; need for immediate, authentic, and personal recognition.
33. Highlights from Awardco summit on recognition innovation and management role.

34. Encourages incorporating recognition preferences into onboarding and manager 1:1 discussions.

35. Email from newsletter@divenewsletter.comD titled “Nov. 17 – IRS ups 401(k) annual contribution limit | Pay history bans shrink gaps”:

36. IRS increases 401(k) annual contribution limit to $24,500 for 2026.
37. Salary history bans are effective in reducing gender and race pay gaps.
38. Real Brokerage pregnancy discrimination settlement update.
39. FedEx found to have potentially interfered with worker’s FMLA rights.
40. Resources on harassment and discrimination prevention training.

41. Articles on employment law developments and paid leave legislation.

42. Email from hrmonline@ahri.com.auD titled “Creating a fairer workplace relations systems”:

43. Overview of Australian workplace relations fairness debated at the 15th annual Ron McCallum Debate.
44. Deloitte recruiting via alternative pathways like veterans and former athletes amid digital skills shortage.
45. New tool introduced to help employers identify pay gap drivers.
46. Expert advice on human-centred AI implementation in HR.
47. Tips for designing skills-powered organizations adapting to changing career paths.

48. Invitation to AHRI membership for professional development and networking.

49. Email from newsletter@divenewsletter.comD titled “Choosing the Right Harassment & Discrimination Prevention Trainings”:

50. Guidance on selecting effective harassment and discrimination prevention training.
51. Highlights importance of training that goes beyond compliance to promote positive workplace culture.
52. Details six essential features to look for in training programs.
53. Provides checklists for vendor questions and accessibility standards.
54. Downloadable playbook available to assist organizations in fostering inclusive environments.
55. Content created by HR Dive’s studioID expert network for HR professionals.

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