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本周 HR 资讯以五组关键数字呈现：Kroger 因歧视指控支付 7.5 万美元和解；美国银行限制远程办公连续天数；HR Dive 推荐夏季书单；63% 员工面临技能提升时间困境；以及 I-9 表格的适用日期界限。
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS have proposed regulations governing eligible investments for Trump Accounts, a new traditional IRA for children born from 2025 through 2028. The rules clarify the growth period and investment options. Meanwhile, recent surveys show that many Gen Xers doubt they will ever fully retire, and financial stress continues to affect employee engagement.
New survey data from MyPerfectResume reveals that 35% of U.S. workers have delayed their planned retirement age due to rising living costs, and 14% do not expect to fully retire. The findings highlight the impact of immediate financial obligations on long-term savings.
Deloitte's survey of 501 U.S. executives finds that while nearly three-quarters expect half of business processes to be redesigned around AI agents within four years, only 1 in 5 organizations are prepared. The report highlights obstacles like poorly documented processes and fragmented data, and suggests a phased approach to minimize disruption.
Software firm ICIMS reports that U.S. job applications rose 6% in July while hiring stayed flat year over year, and openings ended 17% above the July 2025 baseline. The manufacturing sector saw the largest increase in openings (up 29%) but hires fell 6% below baseline, highlighting a growing disconnect between demand and hiring outcomes.
Meta Platforms Inc. is being sued by a former manager who claims he was terminated after refusing to sign an immigration reference letter he deemed inaccurate. The lawsuit, filed in New Jersey federal district court, alleges retaliation under federal and state laws, and challenges Meta's immigration-support process as discriminatory. Meta has not commented.
美国纽约南区联邦治安法官于周五裁定，Salesforce 一名前客户经理须就其性别、年龄和残疾歧视指控进行仲裁，理由是其未能合理主张性骚扰指控，从而无法援引《终结性侵犯与性骚扰强制仲裁法》豁免仲裁。该案涉及多项联邦及纽约州、市反歧视法律，法院在审查后认为原告所述行为不构成性骚扰。
A federal judge in the Western District of Texas partially denied Lowe’s motion for summary judgment in a lawsuit brought by a former Black assistant store manager. The plaintiff alleges racial and sexual harassment, retaliation, and FMLA violations. The case will go to trial, underscoring the importance of prompt and thorough investigation of workplace harassment complaints.
Dayforce对近5700名受访者的调查发现，一线管理者普遍感到缺乏组织支持，77%认为现有系统未提供足够指导。同时，80%的高管和管理者称日常事务分散了转型精力，67%表示数据分散拖慢决策。
New survey data from CNBC and SurveyMonkey shows a stark divide in worker sentiment: only those using AI daily feel positive about its effect on their job security. Weekly or non-users feel less secure, and experts point to unclear policies and insufficient training as root causes of distrust.