Today's Human Resources Pulse
Lateral Associates Now Dominate Biglaw Hiring
In 2025, lateral‑hired attorneys accounted for roughly 48% of associate hires, overtaking new law‑school graduates for the first time. The shift reflects firms’ growing appetite for experienced talent amid heightened client demand and billing pressures, tightening the market for recent graduates.
EON Reality, Hindalco Partner on XR Skills Centers
EON Reality has entered a strategic partnership with Hindalco Group to launch EON‑XR Skills & Innovation Centers across communities supported by Hindalco’s CSR initiatives. The collaboration will deliver the full EON‑XR learning suite—including XR, AI, Digital Twin IQ and Career Compass—alongside hardware, localized curriculum and a Train‑the‑Trainer program. Hindalco will own all content IP, ensuring region‑specific pathways to employment and micro‑entrepreneurship. Pilot sites are being selected to validate outcome‑based learning before scaling the model nationwide.
"There Is a New Narrative From Haters," Off the Grid Studio Boss Says of Accusations Gunzilla Haven't Paid Workers on...
Gunzilla Games’ CEO Vlad Korolev used a lengthy tweet to rebut former staff claims that the studio delayed contractor payments for months, insisting full‑time employees have never waited more than a week. He framed the criticism as a “new narrative from...
Traliant and Case IQ Partner to Deliver End-to-End Compliance From Training to Investigations
Traliant, a leader in online compliance training, announced a strategic partnership with Case IQ, a global provider of investigative case management solutions. The alliance combines Traliant’s story‑driven training modules with Case IQ’s hotline, intake, and real‑time monitoring tools, offering customers...
Skynet Brokers Partners with Plansight to Revolutionize Client Health Benefit Solutions and Employee Satisfaction
Skynet Brokers announced a strategic partnership with Plansight, an AI‑driven benefits marketing platform, to automate renewals and RFP processes. The integration replaces manual spreadsheets with real‑time market data, accelerating plan design and renewal timelines. Brokers will shift from administrative tasks...
USA Today Names Aledade a 2026 Top Workplace for People-First Culture
Aledade, a physician‑led value‑based care leader, earned the 2026 USA Today Top Workplaces award for its people‑first culture, based on confidential feedback from over 1,600 employees via an Energage survey. The honor highlights the company’s remote‑first flexibility, extensive benefits such...
FrankCrum Earns National Top Workplace Recognition From USA TODAY Amid Continued Enterprise Growth
FrankCrum was named a USA TODAY Top Workplace for the second time, adding to its 16‑year streak of Tampa Bay Times honors. An Energage‑administered employee survey showed 80% of staff report a favorable experience and 90% would recommend the firm,...
TCS Rewards Top Performers with Higher Increments
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has reinstated its traditional April salary‑increment cycle, effective 1 April, after postponing the 2025 appraisal to September. Eligible employees will receive hikes, with top performers slated for double‑digit increases. The move follows a quarter of modest hiring...
Women Are Getting Most of the New Jobs. What's Going on with Men?
The U.S. Labor Department reports that 348,000 of the 369,000 jobs created since the start of President Trump’s second term went to women, driven largely by a 390,000‑job surge in health care. Men captured only 21,000 of those new positions,...
‘Weak Management’ | Network Rail Accepts Failures as Worker Wins Racial Harassment Tribunal
Network Rail has accepted a tribunal ruling that a former employee, Parjmit Bassi, was subjected to racial harassment and ostracism. The tribunal highlighted incidents such as an English Defence League leaflet placed in his locker and criticized the company's laissez‑faire...
HR AI Is Becoming a Change Management Story
AI is reshaping HR software by automating repetitive tasks such as survey analysis, training recommendations, and routine employee queries. The real breakthrough, however, is the shift from a pure technology story to a change‑management challenge once AI is embedded in...
Lowe’s Foundation Commits $250M to Skilled Trades Training
Lowe’s Foundation has increased its commitment to $250 million to train 250,000 skilled‑trade workers by 2035 through its Gable Grants program. The expansion builds on a 2023 $50 million pledge and $53 million already invested, putting the initiative ahead of its original schedule...
How to Plan and Conduct Successful HR Data Migration
HR data migration is critical when enterprises shift to cloud SaaS platforms, merge, or restructure. The article outlines the pitfalls of dirty data, security compliance, and technical mapping that can jeopardize accuracy and legal standing. It recommends a four‑step framework:...
DOL’s Workplace AI Strategy Follows Historical Approach to Technology
The U.S. Department of Labor is adopting a historically consistent, guidance‑first strategy for AI, emphasizing workforce readiness before regulation. In February 2026 it issued an AI Literacy Framework to teach workers how to generate and evaluate AI outputs. The agency...
Young Accountants Seek Jobs with Better Tech as They Lose 33 Days a Year to Inefficiency – IRIS Software Group...
IRIS Software Group surveyed 500 final‑year students and early‑career accountants and found they waste roughly five hours each week – equivalent to 33 days of productive time per year – on manual data entry and fragmented systems. Only 1% of respondents...
Novaworks.ai Appoints Meg Bear to Board of Directors
Novaworks.ai, an AI-native Total Workforce Management platform built on ServiceNow, announced the appointment of Meg Bear to its Board of Directors effective April 2026. Bear, former President of SAP SuccessFactors, brings over three decades of experience scaling enterprise HCM solutions....
Esports Has Changed, but Sexist Situations Won’t Go Away
Recent accounts from League of Legends players Ève “Colomblbl” Monvoisin and Maya “Caltys” Henckel reveal they were turned down for team spots solely because they are women. Their stories sparked a wave of community backlash, highlighting that gender‑based exclusion remains...
ETU Issues Strike Notice to BHP
The Electrical Trades Union (ETU) has filed a strike notice targeting BHP’s South Flank iron‑ore operation in Western Australia, with industrial action slated to begin on April 16. This marks the first Pilbara‑wide strike in almost four decades, underscoring heightened labor tensions...
Female Rugby CEOs on Breaking Barriers in Male-Dominated Industries
Senior rugby union CEOs Julia Chapman and Andrea Pinchen joined Investec’s Jane Niles to discuss the persistent barriers women face in UK corporate leadership. They highlighted the scarcity of female CEOs—only eight women in FTSE 100 firms and a decline in...
From Engagement Surveys to Real-Time Mood Tracking: The Next Wave of HR Tech
Employee engagement is moving from periodic surveys to continuous, AI‑driven mood tracking. Traditional surveys, often quarterly or annual, deliver delayed, surface‑level insights and suffer from low participation. New HR‑tech platforms capture real‑time sentiment through pulse surveys, behavioral signals, and natural‑language...
‘Workers’ Rights Police’ | Fair Work Agency Will Have Power to 'Force Entry' Into Offices
The UK Fair Work Agency (FWA) has been granted police powers to conduct unannounced inspections, force entry into workplaces, and arrest suspected labour law violators. The authority stems from the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and applies to enforcement...
Recruiter Calls for ‘Resilience Training’ to Be Added to National Curriculum
Emma‑Louise Taylor, head of Learning, Development and EDI at Gi Group UK, is urging the UK government to embed resilience and stress‑management training into the national curriculum. Her call follows Simplyhealth research showing mental ill‑health is now the leading cause of long‑term...
Leeds’ Managing Director of the Year Reveals How 215-Strong Workforce Keeps One of Britain’s Busiest Racecourses Running
Paul McCallum, founder of Leeds‑based PJ Staffing and SME News’ Managing Director of the Year 2025, detailed how his firm supplied flexible staffing for York Racecourse’s busiest days. On a single race day the agency deployed more than 215 workers across hospitality, cleaning...
Recruitment: Graduate Programs Provide Valuable Insight Into Agribiz Career Paths
National Australia Bank’s Agribusiness Graduate Program helped Connie Burls shift from a seven‑year teaching career to a management role in rural banking. After completing a postgraduate agribusiness qualification, she joined the January 2025 cohort, receiving a four‑month rotation in the Goulburn...
Uncommon Hires Robyn D’Arcy as Head of Data and Steph Morrow as Head of Cultural Strategy
Uncommon has bolstered its leadership team by appointing Robyn D’Arcy as head of data and Steph Morrow as head of cultural strategy. Both new executives will report directly to Chief Strategy Officer Tobey Duncan and co‑founder Lucy Jameson. D’Arcy brings...
Regulators Target Vineyard Employers in South Australia for Surprise Inspections
Australian regulators have stepped up unannounced inspections of vineyard employers in South Australia under Operation Zephyr. To date, the Australian Taxation Office, Fair Work Ombudsman and the Australian Border Force have visited 18 vineyards across the Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills and...
City Law Firm Faces Claims of Bullying and Misconduct at Senior Level
Kennedys, a global insurance‑focused law firm, is under scrutiny after senior partner John Bruce acknowledged bullying and sexual‑harassment allegations during a worldwide partners’ call. Internal sources claim the firm applies a two‑tier disciplinary approach, treating commercially valuable senior staff more...
‘Work Friends Beat Pay’ as Top Driver of Employee Happiness
A survey of 2,000 UK workers shows that workplace relationships and recognition outrank salary as the top drivers of employee happiness, with 36% citing each factor. Employees who feel happy at least 20 days a month are twice as likely...
Direction to Design
The Training Journal L&D Influence Report 2026 confirms that learning and development must move closer to the business, rely on portable evidence, and focus on performance rather than content. While those directions are widely accepted, most organisations stumble on translating them...
513: Humor as a Leadership Tool
In this episode, former stand‑up comedian turned keynote speaker Jan McInnes explains how leaders can use humor as a strategic tool without becoming comedians. She debunks three common myths: that you must tell full‑blown jokes, that you’ll inevitably bomb, and...
AI Increases, Not Eliminates, Software Job Demand
Will AI kill software jobs? History says no. Jevons Paradox: when steam engines got efficient in the 1800s, coal usage went UP, not down. Same with software. I've written more code in the last month than in 2 years — because AI makes...
Fun Workplaces Boost Creativity and Team Collaboration
In her recent interview, Bree Groff emphasizes the importance of fostering a fun workplace to enhance creativity and collaboration among team members. More insights can be found here: https://t.co/TYuGg6TVOy @performbetter
The Skills that Quietly Keep Work From Falling Apart
HR thought leaders highlight three understated capabilities—low drama, genuine relationship building, and early business acumen combined with networking—that keep teams functioning smoothly. These skills rarely appear in job descriptions or performance metrics, yet they prevent escalation, foster trust, and align...
SpiceJet Begins Trimming Workforce Amid Cash Crunch
SpiceJet has begun a workforce reduction affecting more than 500 employees in its first phase, using six‑month furloughs and unpaid leave. The airline’s fleet has contracted from 50 aircraft to 13 owned planes plus 14 wet‑leased units, intensifying operational strain....
Kashish Kapoor Appointed Global CHRO, Newgen Software
Kashish Kapoor has been appointed Global Chief Human Resources Officer at Newgen Software, succeeding a nine‑year stint as CHRO at NEC Corporation India. Her career spans over three decades, covering roles at Modi Xerox, Essar Cellphone, Oriflame India, ING Vysya...
Why Hiring Talent Is a Growth Strategy
In this 7‑minute episode, Kalpana Fitzpatrick talks with Karen Hewitt of The Gym Group about how partnering with Jobcentre Plus has become a core growth strategy for the fast‑expanding gym chain. Hewitt explains the challenges of finding qualified Level 3 personal trainers...
Subitha Pallithara Is VP-Rewards, Vodafone Idea
Subitha Pallithara, former Group Head‑Rewards at Arvind, has been appointed Vice President‑Rewards at Vodafone Idea. She brings over a decade of experience across FMCG, banking, manufacturing and real estate, including senior roles at L’Oréal and DBS Bank. In her new...
Labor Secretary Faces Civil Rights Complaints From Department Staff
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez‑DeRemer is facing three civil‑rights complaints filed by women who worked in her executive office. The allegations describe a hostile environment, citing sexual harassment by her husband, retaliation for participation in an internal probe, and misuse of...
U.S. Companies Are Wasting Millions of Dollars Each Year Paying Middle Managers to Do Low-Value Work, New Research Shows
SafetyCulture’s fifth Feedback from the Field report finds U.S. frontline middle managers lose an average of 33 days per year to low‑value tasks such as endless meetings and duplicate data entry. The wasted time translates to roughly $6,400 per manager,...
Rethinking Agency Internships: Building Fair Pathways For Creative Talent
The op‑ed argues that Australia’s media and creative sectors still rely on unpaid internships, a practice that, while legal under narrow Fair Work provisions, often blurs the line between learning and free labour. This model excludes candidates without financial support,...
AI Is 'Fuelling' Shift Work Economy Despite Employee Scepticism
Deputy’s new report, based on 41 million shifts and 268 million hours, shows AI is accelerating the shift‑work economy rather than displacing frontline jobs. AI tools are trimming documentation, improving patient coordination in hospitals, and sharpening demand forecasting and staffing precision in...
FedEx Pilots Secure Tentative Deal, Averting Strike and Boosting Stock
FedEx and the Air Line Pilots Association reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement, sidestepping a possible strike that could have crippled cargo capacity. The news sent FedEx shares up 4.6% in early trading, underscoring the market’s relief. The deal now...
AIHR Launches Guide to Upskill Employees and HR Teams in AI
AIHR published a comprehensive guide on building AI skills for employees and HR professionals, outlining a three‑layer training model. The guide cites McKinsey’s $4.4 trillion productivity potential and warns that only 1% of leaders feel their firms are AI‑mature, underscoring the...
ISS Urges Board to Reject Warner Bros. Discovery CEO's $887M Parachute in $77.7B Deal
Proxy adviser Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has advised Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders to vote against a $887 million golden parachute for CEO David Zaslav in the pending $77.7 billion Paramount Skydance acquisition. The recommendation comes as the deal could ultimately award Warner executives...
The Multifamily Operations Daily Huddle: The Importance of Emotional Regulation in Leadership
Property managers who maintain composure during emergencies set a steady tone for their teams, turning potential chaos into coordinated action. In multifamily settings, where resident disputes, maintenance crises, and staffing pressures intersect, emotional regulation becomes a core operational asset. The...
Study Shows Public Assigns Racial Biases to Humanoid Robots by Job Role
Researchers surveyed more than 1,000 Americans and discovered that participants consistently chose robot colors that mirrored human racial stereotypes for different occupations. The bias intensified when a human worker of a matching race was shown alongside the robot, highlighting a...
DSIT Launches Recruitment for Two More DGs
The UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has launched recruitment for two additional Director General (DG) positions—digital transformation and digital products—offering salaries of £200,000‑£260,000 (approximately $250,000‑$325,000). Both roles are currently filled on an interim basis by Emily Middleton...
Snapshot: "People First, Always" – Certis' Dr Jaclyn Lee on Leading HR in a Tech‑driven Industry
Dr Jaclyn Lee, Certis’ CHRO, says HR must be built outward from business needs and stay data‑driven to remain at the decision‑making table. She outlines a five‑pillar HR roadmap—strategic rewards, talent development, employer brand, business partnering, and HR tech/analytics—anchored by real‑time...
Here’s Where HR and Finance Aren’t in Lockstep, According to Deloitte Data
Deloitte’s 2026 CFO Guide and Human Capital Trends report both confirm that a hybrid AI‑human workforce is now an operational reality, yet they speak different languages about the same challenge. While finance emphasizes AI infrastructure, cost control and ROI, HR...
Disney to Cut 1,000 Marketing Jobs in Restructuring, Impacting TV Operations
Disney announced plans to eliminate roughly 1,000 marketing positions, representing under 1% of its 231,000‑strong workforce. The cuts are part of a broader restructuring led by a new chief marketing officer under the internal "Project Imagine" initiative, and come as...
🎧 The WGA’s Surprise Deal — SAG and DGA, You’re Up
The Writers Guild of America reached a tentative agreement with the major studios, injecting $321 million into its health plan while raising deductibles and premiums. The contract shifts from the traditional three‑year cycle to a four‑year bargaining period and includes modest...