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Judge Dismisses DEI Hiring Lawsuit Against Cornell University

by Emilia Reyes

University courtroom legal proceedings. A New York district judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Cornell University, ruling that the plaintiff lacked standing to challenge the university's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring policies. The case, Wright v. Cornell University, centered on allegations of discriminatory practices favoring minority candidates. Judge Glenn Suddaby determined that the plaintiff, a former academic with a science background, had no intention of reentering academia after April…

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Danaher Corp., a life sciences and biotechnology company, faces a lawsuit filed in September 2025. A federal judge has ruled that a group of White male employees can proceed with their lawsuit against Danaher Corp., alleging the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies discriminated against them based on race and sex. The decision, issued Friday, allows the case to move forward after Danaher sought to dismiss it. Plaintiffs in…

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Few CIOs Plan Human-AI Workforce Redesign

by Emilia Reyes

CIO examining AI workflow screen. A recent Gartner survey revealed that only 4% of technology leaders have established plans to redesign positions for a workforce that combines human talent with autonomous agents. This modest proportion highlights a growing gap between current staffing strategies and the emerging expectations of AI-enhanced collaboration. The research, which gathered responses from 2,002 chief information officers and other senior technology executives, was compiled for the 2027…

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U.S. workers abandon training gains despite AI push

Almost half of U.S. employees abandon AI training gains after programs end,...

Millaray Vargas • Oct 31, 2026 • Salary Insights

U.S. workers abandon training gains despite AI push

T alentLMS survey of 1,500 workers found fewer than half retained AI training skills post-program. Almost half of U.S. employees discard newly trained work methods once the program ends, according to a recent survey. This behavior, labeled "habit hugging,"...

exposes a recurring divide between training initiatives and actual workplace adoption, particularly as businesses accelerate the rollout of AI-driven tools. The survey, conducted among 1,500 workers by TalentLMS, found that fewer than half continued applying new techniques after completing training....

Judge Dismisses DEI Hiring Lawsuit Against Cornell University

A judge dismissed a DEI hiring lawsuit against Cornell University, ruling the...

Emilia Reyes • Oct 28, 2026 • Workplace Trends

Judge Dismisses DEI Hiring Lawsuit Against Cornell University

U niversity courtroom legal proceedings. A New York district judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Cornell University, ruling that the plaintiff lacked standing to challenge the university's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring policies. The case, Wright v. Cornell...

University, centered on allegations of discriminatory practices favoring minority candidates. Judge Glenn Suddaby determined that the plaintiff, a former academic with a science background, had no intention of reentering academia after April 2020. This decision was based on the plaintiff's...

Job Applicants Say Ghosting Persists Amid AI

AI hiring ghosting persists, with 71% of applicants adding extra effort and...

Millaray Vargas • Oct 25, 2026 • Resume Rewrites

Job Applicants Say Ghosting Persists Amid AI

T he research, conducted by Greenhouse, surveyed more than 2,800 applicants in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany and Australia. Job seekers say they’re still being ghosted despite taking extra steps to stand out, with 71% adding additional...

effort and 81% reporting rejection without any contact, according to a new hiring platform study. Survey scope and key findings The research, conducted by Greenhouse, surveyed more than 2,800 applicants in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany and Australia....

California expands protections for pregnant workers and new parents

California expands workplace protections for pregnant employees and new parents, aligning with...

Catalina Sepulveda • Oct 22, 2026 • Salary Insights

California expands protections for pregnant workers and new parents

P ublic comments on the proposed rules will be accepted through December 8, with a formal hearing scheduled for that same date. California is revising its workplace protections for pregnant employees after more than ten years, aligning state law...

with the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which became active in 2024. The proposed regulations, released by the California Civil Rights Department, specify that pregnancy-related medical conditions, such as postpartum depression, insufficient milk production, or chronic back pain, now qualify...