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Updated 3h agoWhat's happening: Employer found liable for worker’s psych injury linked to workplace stress
A NSW Personal Injury Commission member ruled that a security guard’s bipolar disorder, aggravated by ongoing workplace stress and perceived personal attacks, qualifies for workers' compensation. The employer’s defence that the condition stemmed from prior drug use and a non‑work‑related psychosis was rejected. The decision underscores employer responsibility for mental‑health risks.
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By the numbers: Take2 raises $14M to boost AI hiring platform
News•Feb 20, 2026
Appian's 'AI Needs Process' Thesis Goes Mainstream - Now It Has to Prove the Math Works
Appian’s CEO Matt Calkins says AI must be paired with deterministic process governance, a thesis now echoed across the industry. The company reported Q4 cloud subscription revenue of $117 million, up 18% YoY, and total revenue of $202.9 million, a 22% increase, while adjusted EBITDA margin swung to 11% from a -8% loss two years earlier. A $500 million enterprise license with the U.S. Army and a 14‑fold rise in AI usage highlight growing government and AI traction. Appian is leveraging proof‑of‑concept wins like its Doc Center product to upsell customers onto a higher‑priced advanced AI tier.
By Diginomica
Social•Feb 20, 2026
AI's Growing Influence on HR Strategy Unveiled
#HR State of the Union: Understanding #AI's #Impact on Your Business Webinar @HR_Exec https://t.co/bLHuEenGHT #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator
By Dave Millner
News•Feb 20, 2026
Berkelouw Books, Harry Hartog Operators Sued by Union over Employee Contracts
The Retail and Fast Food Workers Union (RAFFWU) has sued the operators of Berkelouw Books and the Harry Hartog chain, alleging a 13‑year‑old enterprise agreement that denies basic wage loading and penalty rates. Over 100 employees across four Berkelouw and fourteen...
By Inside Retail Australia
News•Feb 20, 2026
Banking’s Crisis of Meaning: When Purpose Disappears
Dharmesh Mistry warns that AI‑driven automation is stripping banking jobs of their intrinsic purpose, turning roles into mere button‑pressing tasks. He argues that a superficial brand slogan like “better banking” won’t survive when machines already deliver superior products. Instead, banks...
By Fintech Futures
News•Feb 20, 2026
Employer Liable for Psych Injury Caused by "Misperceived" Work Events
A NSW Personal Injury Commission member ruled that a security guard’s bipolar disorder, worsened by ongoing workplace stress and perceived personal attacks, qualifies for workers' compensation. The employer’s defense—that the employee’s condition stemmed from prior drug use and a non‑work‑related...
By HR Daily (Australia)
News•Feb 20, 2026
More Leaders Are Viewing Rest as a Necessity, Not a Luxury
More leaders are recognizing rest as essential, not a luxury. Leadership advisor Tara James observes a shift away from hustle culture, promoting a "switch off to switch on" mindset. New research linking employee wellbeing to performance, combined with a surge...
By HR Daily (Australia)
Social•Feb 19, 2026
TELUS Health Benefits Administration Profile Receives In‑Depth Review
.@DeeAnnaW_NH's @NHInsight #BenefitsAdministration profile on TELUS Health is a comprehensive assessment of the company’s offerings and capabilities: https://t.co/QTZQPc1ueC #BenefitsAdmin #Benefits #HR #Digital #Wellbeing #AI https://t.co/BDtr4NOZQd
By DeeAnna Warrington
Video•Feb 19, 2026
SHRM Is Your Guide Through the New Reality of Work
Recent headlines regarding EEOC regulations and discrimination claims signal a new reality for HR professionals and business leaders. While this may feel like a sudden storm to some, SHRM has been watching the horizon. We exist to tell the truth about...
By SHRM
News•Feb 19, 2026
New HR Tech: Workleap, Stratas
Workleap unveiled a Human Capital agent integrated with Slack, leveraging the Real‑Time Search API and Model Context Protocol to deliver live performance, engagement, and coaching insights. The AI analyzes Slack conversations anonymously, surfacing team signals alongside existing goal and historical...
By HRTechFeed
Social•Feb 19, 2026
AI-Generated Deepfakes Threaten Authenticity in Hiring
#Deepfakes in the #talentpool: How #AI is reshaping hiring @HR_Exec https://t.co/fnus5j0LpD #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator
By Dave Millner
Social•Feb 19, 2026
AI Boosts HR Efficiency, Yet Demands Human Empathy
The Paradox of #AI in #HRStrategy: Efficiency, Empathy, and the Human Factor https://t.co/LiIGmm7GKI #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator
By Dave Millner
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Take2 Secures $14M Funding to Accelerate AI-Powered Healthcare Hiring
Take2 announced a $14 million fundraising round to expand its AI-driven platform for healthcare recruitment. The capital will be used to enhance product development and scale hiring solutions for the healthcare sector.
HRTech Cube
Video•Feb 18, 2026
How Small Businesses Can Grow Their Own Talent
The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast episode spotlights work‑based learning as a practical solution for small businesses struggling to attract and retain skilled workers. Host Jon Jantz interviews workplace futurist Alexandra Leavitt, who explains that work‑based learning—apprenticeships, internships, and one‑to‑one mentoring—delivers...
By John Jantsch
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Techreviewer Finds Ongoing IT Skills Gap
Techreviewer’s 2025 IT Labor Market report shows a paradox: while 71.6% of surveyed firms consider their talent pool strong, 53.7% still struggle to find suitably skilled candidates. Hiring demand remains positive but volatile, with 43.3% reporting growth versus 26.8% seeing...
By HRTech Cube
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Appspace, ContactMonkey Elevate Employee Emails
Appspace and ContactMonkey have launched an integration that lets internal communications teams pull visual updates from Appspace directly into ContactMonkey email campaigns. The link enables drag‑and‑drop, magazine‑style newsletters while keeping content centrally managed in the Appspace Story library. Real‑time read...
By HRTech Cube
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
TEI Study Finds Organizations Achieved 176% ROI With Dayforce
Dayforce announced a Forrester Consulting Total Economic Impact study showing a 176% return on investment and $6.8 million net present value over three years, with payback in less than six months. The analysis, based on a composite organization of 7,500 employees,...
By HRTech Cube
News•Feb 18, 2026
AI Connected to Slightly More Hiring, but Growth Favors Older Workers with Less Exposure
Payroll data from Gusto shows that small businesses that increase AI‑exposed work see modest revenue gains and a slight rise in hiring. For every 10‑point boost in AI exposure, monthly revenue climbs about 2.2% after six months, while headcount grows...
By Accounting Today
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Folks Unveils 2026 State of HR Report
Folks, a Canadian HR software provider, has released its 2026 State of HR Report, surveying over 400 small and medium‑sized businesses across Canada. The study spotlights recruitment as a top priority while documenting a surge in artificial‑intelligence use and broader...
By HRTech Cube
Video•Feb 17, 2026
Stop Chasing Titles—Maximize Your Data Salary Instead
The video urges engineers to stop obsessing over titles and instead invest in soft‑skill development that drives business value. It argues that while technical prowess gets candidates through early screening, the interview’s most anxiety‑inducing stage—soft‑skill assessment—filters out the majority of...
By Data Engineer Academy
Video•Feb 17, 2026
Flourish: Hospitality Isn’t About Luxury, It’s About Humanity with Page Petry
The Flourish episode features Paige Petri, a hospitality veteran, discussing how the core tenets of genuine care, anticipation, and experience design can transform health‑care delivery. Host Sarah Richardson frames the conversation around the idea that thriving people build thriving systems,...
By This Week Health
Video•Feb 15, 2026
Are You Competitive for a Data Engineer Job?
The video tackles a common concern among software, backend, and QA professionals: whether their existing skill set positions them competitively for data engineering roles. It highlights that formal data‑engineering degrees or certificates are still scarce in most universities, meaning the...
By Data Engineer Academy
Video•Feb 15, 2026
Stop Chasing Titles—Optimize for Pay in Tech
The video urges tech professionals to abandon title chasing and focus on compensation. The speaker cites stark examples: a 20‑year veteran earning $120,000 while he earned $500,000 with just five years of experience, and junior roles often paying two to...
By Data Engineer Academy
Video•Feb 13, 2026
Social Media Lied To You. Companies Are Hiring THIS Instead 💼
The video argues that, contrary to the buzz surrounding the latest generative‑AI gadgets, the strongest hiring signal today is a surge in data‑engineering talent. Citing the World Economic Forum’s Jobs Report, the presenter notes that data‑warehousing, data engineering and big‑data...
By Data Engineer Academy
Video•Feb 13, 2026
Advance Your HR Career in 2026 | $300 Off SHRBP & Advanced SHRBP
The video promotes the Advanced Strategic HR Business Partner (SHRBP) certification from the Human Capital Institute, positioning it as the next step for seasoned HR professionals who want to become indispensable strategic partners within their organizations. The two‑day, highly interactive program...
By Human Capital Institute (HCI)
Video•Feb 5, 2026
How Did Working at Tesla Reshape Your View of Courage, Agency, and Fear-Based Leadership?
The video features a former Tesla employee reflecting on how a fear‑centric culture reshaped his understanding of courage, personal agency, and the pitfalls of fear‑based leadership. He describes the pervasive atmosphere where anxiety drives every decision, producing what he calls...
By myHRfuture
Video•Feb 2, 2026
What Pressures Will Shape Organisational Decisions in 2026?
The video examines the shifting pressures that will shape organizational decision‑making in 2026, focusing on the aftermath of a 2025 "experiment" phase where firms poured substantial capital into a plethora of AI and productivity tools. Executives now face the hard...
By myHRfuture