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WTW analysis finds that 64% of employees report physical thriving, a 10% increase since 2019, partly due to better benefits understanding and access. However, financial issues lead 41% of workers in their 40s and 21% of those 60 and older to delay or skip doctor appointments. WTW notes that financial pressure affects care-seeking, retirement confidence, and work performance, urging employers to design affordable coverage and build resilience. As open enrollment approaches, experts like Tracy Watts of Marsh advise HR to address employer costs early, tackle the affordability crisis for employees, and enable better access to care, such as through consolidated billing and payment plans.
The U.S. Department of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Department of Homeland Security submitted a series of regulatory updates to the White House Office of Management and Budget on Friday, covering issues such as independent contractors, tip credit, child labor hours, EEO-1 reporting, and H-1B visas, indicating that the Trump administration is accelerating the reshaping of the federal employment law compliance framework.
CuraLinc Healthcare ranked No. 1,417 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list with a three-year growth rate of 249%, while also achieving Great Place To Work certification again with a certification score of 79% (above the national average of 57%).
In the AI boom, corporate training often overemphasizes the use of technical tools, but experts remind that durable skills (such as judgment, critical thinking) and generational differences are equally crucial. SHL's Andy Nelesen uses a tree metaphor for skill hierarchy and points out that employees of different generations each have their own shortcomings, so training needs to be personalized.
J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. announced the promotion of Steve Murray to Head of Product and Chief Operating Officer, effective October 1, 2026. Murray, a 30-year industry veteran, will oversee product strategy, development, and customer service, building on his leadership of Managed Services and Training & Consulting Services.
According to the latest Gallup survey, among the 102 chief human resources officers participating in its global CHRO roundtable, half lack confidence in managers' ability to guide employees in using artificial intelligence. To address this challenge, 57% of respondents are providing AI training to managers, and 62% are establishing centers of excellence and internal AI advocate mechanisms. The survey also found that employees are divided on AI's impact on workplace culture, while clear communication and support from leaders can improve acceptance.
Two former Golden State Warriors female employees over the age of 40 filed a lawsuit against the team on August 25 in San Francisco Superior Court, alleging age, gender, and gender identity discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. They claim they were terminated within six months after submitting critical feedback in a 2025 NBA-wide employee satisfaction survey. The Warriors responded that the allegations are "false, misleading, and lack credible evidence," and stated they will vigorously defend against the claims.
In its ESG report released in April 2025, Cotopaxi disclosed that it has compensated workers for the portion of predatory recruitment fees related to its production at two fabric factories in Taiwan. The issue was identified in 2024, and the brand subsequently worked with organizations such as the American Apparel & Footwear Association and the Fair Labor Association on remediation, stating that no other signs of forced labor were found in broader monitoring.