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Geotab Hires 300 Interns as AI Cools Graduate Job Market
Geotab announced a 300-intern cohort as entry-level hiring freezes spread across tech. What this signals about who is still betting on early-career talent.
Boxabl expands to 20+ housing models beyond its Casita unit
Boxabl launches Phase 2 product lineup with over 20 home models and apartment options. The startup moves beyond its single Casita design to serve broader segments of the housing market.
507 Companies Named Best Workplaces 2026
Great Place to Work released its annual list of top employers for 2026. See which companies made the cut and what drives employee satisfaction rankings.
Recur Software Buys PCRecruiter, Pledges Long-Term Product Investment
Recur Software has acquired PCRecruiter, a recruitment software platform, committing to sustained product development. Details on deal terms and integration timeline remain unclear.
World Cup Could Cost Employers $17B in Lost Productivity
UKG estimates employers will lose $17 billion in worker productivity during the World Cup. The calculation hinges on absenteeism and distraction rates—but assumes uniform impact across all sectors.
Three-quarters of clinicians fear AI will dull their critical thinking
A survey of healthcare workers shows 73% worry that AI adoption will erode decision-making skills. What happens when diagnosis becomes automation.
HR teams push AI training and wellness as workplace disruption accelerates
HR leaders are prioritizing worker retraining and mental health support as AI adoption spreads across organizations. Here's what HR professionals are focusing on right now.
Illinois blocks Trump's disparate impact ban, protecting hiring tests
Illinois enacted a law blocking federal rules that would ban disparate impact claims in employment. The move shields strength tests and background checks from legal challenge under state law.
Fed study: AI isn't driving youth joblessness—other factors are
A Federal Reserve Bank of New York analysis finds artificial intelligence cannot explain rising youth unemployment. What's actually behind the hiring gap between generations.
Court: Amazon has no legal duty to aid contractor in medical crisis
A district court ruled Amazon owes no legal obligation to respond to a contractor's medical emergency, even when alarms are triggered. The decision hinges on a narrow reading of duty of care in gig-work relationships.
I-9 Audit Readiness: What Employers Need Before ICE Enforcement Shifts
Harvard Law and HR Technology leaders convene June 23 to outline I-9 enforcement trends and remote-worker documentation gaps. Learn what audits target and how to avoid penalties.
37% of workers plan schedule shifts for 2026 World Cup
UKG survey of 8,000 employees estimates $17 billion in global productivity loss during the 39-day tournament. Managers are most likely to request flexibility—while also being responsible for coverage.