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https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/study-finds-fair-workweek-laws-improve-schedule-predictability

Study Finds Fair Workweek Laws Improve Schedule Predictability New research finds Fair Workweek laws improve schedule predictability for hourly workers without reducing wages or benefits, highlighting the importance of enforcement.

https://www.shrm.org/executive-network/insights/hr-executives-heres-how-to-position-ld-as-engagement

HR Executives, Here’s How to Position L&D as an Engagement Strategy L&D is more than a perk. SHRM data reveals how it drives engagement and builds the confidence workers need to adapt to change.

https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/benefits-compensation/estimated-gender-earnings-gap-has-hit-671-billion

Estimated Gender Earnings Gap Hit $671 Billion While the gender pay gap is shrinking, the estimated earnings lost to that gap since 2000 reached a staggering figure. Here’s what’s happening.

https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/benefits-compensation/health-benefit-costs-rise-employers

Health Benefit Costs on Pace to Rise 6.7% in 2026 Health benefit costs are rising faster than expected in 2026. Find out what strategies employers are using to manage expenses without shifting all costs to workers.

https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/benefits-compensation/irs-increases-standard-mileage-rate-for-second-half-of-2026-

IRS Increases Standard Mileage Rate for Second Half of 2026 High gas prices have driven the IRS to increase the standard mileage rate midyear. Here’s what employers need to know.

https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/apprenticeship-gains-attention-as-employers-confront-skills-shor

Apprenticeship Gains Attention as Employers Confront Skills Shortages For HR professionals, apprenticeships can become an increasingly important tool for developing employees while strengthening long-term talent pipelines.

https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/technology/workday-ai-lawsuit-wake-up-call-hr

The Workday AI Lawsuit Is a Wake-Up Call for HR The Workday AI lawsuit highlights why HR leaders must strengthen AI governance, audit hiring tools, and maintain human oversight to reduce legal risk.

https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/managers-bridge-to-better-employee-financial-wellness

Managers: The Bridge to Better Employee Financial Wellness Many employees experience finance-related stress, but don’t know where to turn. Managers can be the bridge to available financial wellness initiatives.

https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/talent-acquisition/bls-hr-jobs-unemployment-jul-2026

US Posts Disappointing Job Growth in June U.S. employers reported adding 57,000 jobs in June, less than expected, and the unemployment rate dipped to 4.2%, according to the latest employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/benefits-compensation/workers-tap-retirement-accounts-as-financial-pressures-mount

Workers Tap Retirement Accounts as Financial Pressures Mount Rising inflation is pushing more workers to borrow from their 401(k)s, putting pressure on employers to support employee financial well-being and retirement readiness.