Dive Brief: McDonald’s and a group of employees agreed to end litigation dating back to 2017 that challenged restrictive hiring agreements between the chain’s franchise operators, according to a Dec. 24 court filing. The news affects two cases, Deslandes v. ...

The manufacturing industry has long bemoaned the decline of its workforce. Yet today’s manufacturing educational pathways look much like they did in the ‘80s, when hiring numbers began declining. Apprenticeship programs remain scarce, with just 678,000 apprentices registered nationwide (in comparison, ...

By: Michael Brady • Published July 1, 2025 It’s a tale as old as time: Healthcare costs are rising faster than inflation, and employers are struggling to manage them as they eat up a larger and larger share of their ...

Dive Brief: Nearly all professionals surveyed by EY said that workplace culture dictates their decision to stay at a job. Moreover, 60% said specifically that their workplace culture influenced their decision to stay at their job “a great deal” or “a ...

Digital surveillance can affect workers’ physical and mental health — in both positive and negative ways, according to a recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office. For instance, monitoring tools or apps can alert employees about potential health problems ...

Dive Brief: President Donald Trump did not exceed his authority when he issued a Sept. 19 proclamation requiring employers to pay an additional $100,000 before new H-1B visas can be processed, a federal district court judge held Dec. 23 in ...

In a “historic reversal,” employees now prioritize organizational stability — such as confidence in senior leaders and a company’s ability to adapt to change — over belonging and feeling valued, Perceptyx revealed in research published at the end of last ...

A few trends emerged in this year’s learning and development coverage, but one took the lead: upskilling.  From launching new training programs to developing skills passports, businesses (and some governments) tried to find ways to match the skills they needed ...

Dive Brief: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said in an advisory opinion published Dec. 23 in the Federal Register that earned wage access products offered as part of an “employer-partnered” arrangement aren’t loans under the Truth in Lending Act. The ...

Most industries may be contracting, but a few select companies are poised for massive growth. That’s the takeaway from new people leader announcements released in December, which saw new roles for those in healthcare, technology and finance. Essentia Health Gerald ...