Today's Human Resources Pulse
Greenhouse completes acquisition of Ezra AI Labs, adding voice‑AI interviewing
Greenhouse announced the completion of its acquisition of Ezra AI Labs, a voice‑AI interviewing platform. The technology enables on‑demand, role‑specific conversations that are scored against a uniform rubric, delivering transcripts and explainable evaluations. The deal expands Greenhouse’s structured hiring methodology to the earliest stage of the recruiting funnel.
A Bipartisan Bill that Would Hurt Employers and Unions
The Faster Labor Contracts Act would force a collective‑ bargaining agreement within 90 days of union recognition, using federal mediators and, if needed, binding arbitration. The arbitrated contract would apply to all workers for two years without a ratification vote. Proponents argue it speeds up first contracts, but critics say it erodes workplace democracy and could impose harmful terms on both employees and employers. The bill enjoys bipartisan backing and is moving through the House, while a Senate version stalls.
Stay‑At‑Home Dad Kelvin Saik Challenges German‑Style Masculine Norms
Kelvin Saik, a 40‑year‑old videographer‑turned‑primary carer in Sydney, says his stay‑at‑home dad role makes him a stronger man. His story arrives as Australian fathers now account for 17% of primary‑carer leave, up from 12% in 2022, fueling a cultural clash...
Zensai Unveils Human Success Playbook, an AI‑First Guide for CEOs
Zensai introduced the Human Success Playbook, a new book that offers CEOs a framework for building AI‑enabled, human‑first teams. Pre‑orders begin today on Amazon Kindle, with the official release slated for May 4, 2026, positioning Zensai as a thought leader in next‑generation...
Tasmanian Public Servants Reach Pay Deal with Government
Australian state of Tasmania and the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) reached a new three‑year wage agreement on March 20, 2026. The deal offers a headline increase of 8.75%, structured as a 3% back‑dated raise to Dec 1, 2025, another...
Grant Thornton CEO on Investing in Accounting’s Next Gen
Grant Thornton, backed by a 2024 private‑equity deal with New Mountain Capital, announced a $1 billion commitment to technology and artificial intelligence over the next few years. The firm is also boosting its UK graduate recruitment by 30% despite a broader...
The ATS Isn’t What It Used to Be. And That’s the Point.
The author reflects on two decades of the applicant tracking system (ATS) market, noting how it has transformed from a simple resume‑storage tool into a sophisticated hiring platform. Over ten years ago the first ATS Index was published, marking the...
The ATS Isn’t What It Used to Be. And That’s the Point.
Aptitude Research’s latest ATS Index reveals that applicant tracking systems have shifted from static data stores to AI‑driven execution platforms. Over the past three years, ATSs have added agentic capabilities that can screen, schedule, and follow up with candidates, yet...
Transgender Nurse Fired for ‘Serious Deficiencies in Performance,’ Not Gender, Judge Finds
A federal judge granted summary judgment to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, ruling that a transgender nurse was terminated for documented performance deficiencies rather than gender discrimination. The nurse had alleged repeated misgendering, deadnaming, and a hostile work environment under Title VII,...
Accounting Firms Navigate Compensation as AI Tools Upend Work
In this episode, Bloomberg Tax’s Georgia Siemens talks with Dominic Piscopo, founder of Big Four Transparency, about how AI and offshoring are reshaping compensation in public accounting. Piscopo shares data showing that 2024 raises favored junior staff while senior salaries...
Google Yourself Before Applying: Expert Reveals What Recruiters Really Find
Recruiters now Google candidates within minutes of receiving a resume, using the first‑page results to confirm or contradict the information presented. Inconsistent job titles, outdated bios, abandoned side projects, and past social‑media missteps are flagged as red flags that can eliminate...
Why Employee Handbook Translation Matters for Global Companies
Global firms are moving employee handbook translation from a convenience to a compliance imperative. Accurate multilingual handbooks shield companies from fines, safety incidents, and legal exposure by conveying jurisdiction‑specific policies such as overtime, data privacy, and whistle‑blower rules. Professional linguists...
The ‘Dark’ Side of Hiring: Behavioural Traits of Self-Advancing Managers
University of British Columbia researchers found that managers who prioritize personal advancement are more likely to hire and promote employees with dark‑triad traits. The study, published in the Journal of Managerial Psychology, shows that when leaders have high agentic goal...
PBS’ ‘Frontline’ Makes New Hires Including Disney’s Marjon Javadi
PBS’s flagship investigative series Frontline is bolstering its newsroom with three senior hires. Marjon Javadi, formerly Disney’s VP of Original Documentary Film and Series, joins as managing director of GBH’s long‑form Documentary Unit, overseeing Frontline Features and cross‑program strategy for...
“Competence Shifts” Are Replacing Layoffs
Large enterprises are increasingly describing layoffs as "capability realignment," linking workforce cuts to the creation of new skill clusters and AI‑driven operating models. Companies such as Oracle, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan Chase pair reductions with extensive reskilling programs and investments...
At Phillips 66, a Benefit Leader's Cancer Diagnosis Is a Catalyst for Change
Jessica Domann, senior benefits adviser at Phillips 66, turned her personal battle with triple‑negative breast cancer into a catalyst for redesigning the company’s health‑benefit ecosystem. Over 2023‑2024 she navigated chemo, surgery and immunotherapy while exposing gaps in benefit navigation, prompting the...
Private Employers Can Fire You, Except Protected Speech
You don't have freedom of speech protections within private employment. A private employer can terminate you for any reason as long it's not an illegal reason. That being said, the contents of your speech and expression could be legally protected...
Almost Sold Out LA, Join SF Green Jobs Pavilion
We are almost sold out for our Green Jobs Pavilion event in LA & are bringing that same energy to SF Bay Area April 24th! If you are looking for a job, I want you to come through - bit.ly/sfpavilion26
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: Mental Health Remains the Last Workplace Taboo
Mental health remains the most uncomfortable topic for employees, with just 61% feeling safe to discuss it at work, according to recent survey data. Over one‑third of workers report that job demands have actively harmed their mental well‑being, and nearly...
ProPublica’s Union Staged a 24-Hour Strike over AI, Job Protections
ProPublica’s union, representing roughly 150 journalists and business staff, staged a 24‑hour strike to protest the outlet’s AI policies and lack of layoff protections. The bargaining committee seeks seniority safeguards, a "just cause" clause, and the right to refuse AI...
Paid Leave After Termination: Key Takeaways From a New German Federal Labor Court Decision on Employment Contracts and Company Cars
The German Federal Labor Court ruled on March 25, 2026 that blanket paid‑leave release clauses lacking objective grounds are unenforceable. Employers must rely on case‑by‑case balancing of interests and document reasons before placing a terminated employee on paid leave. While paid leave...
Costly Anti-AI, Other Employment-Related Proposals Added to CalChamber’s Affordability Agenda
The California Chamber of Commerce added five artificial‑intelligence‑related bills to its Affordability Agenda’s Cost Drivers list, labeling them as costly to businesses. The proposals include bans on AI health‑care tools, stricter disclosure rules, and expanded staff‑reduction notices tied to technology....
State Laws About Pay Transparency in Job Ads Are Gaining Popularity, Lawyers Say
Pay‑transparency statutes are rapidly spreading, with more than 20 U.S. states now requiring employers to disclose salary ranges or minimum compensation in job ads. The trend is part of a broader push for salary equity and is gaining bipartisan support....
Rejection Due to Headscarf – German Federal Labor Court Holds Employer Liable for Compensation
The German Federal Labor Court (BAG) ruled that a job applicant rejected for wearing a religious headscarf is entitled to compensation, awarding her €3,500 (approximately $3,850). The court held the employer liable even though a third‑party recruiter conducted the selection,...
Will Employing AI Instead of Humans Really Help Companies’ Bottom Lines?
Tech CEOs are touting AI as a labor‑saving miracle, but the economics remain uncertain. While AI developers have spent billions on research and companies have invested roughly $37 billion in AI stacks in 2025, pricing is still low compared with human...
Lowe’s Is Spending $250 Million to Train Blue Collar Workers
Lowe’s Foundation announced an additional $200 million investment, raising its total commitment to $250 million to train 250,000 tradespeople by 2035 through the Gable Grants program. The move responds to a looming shortage of skilled blue‑collar workers, driven by rapid AI‑enabled data‑center...
AI Literacy Is Popular at the DOL
The U.S. Department of Labor is accelerating AI literacy initiatives to prepare the workforce for an AI‑driven economy. Recent actions include a text‑message‑based AI literacy course, a partnership with the National Science Foundation’s TechAccess: AI‑Ready America program, and the integration...
DHS Employees to Begin Receiving Paychecks This Week
Homeland Security Department employees will receive back pay this week, ending nearly two months of unpaid work after funding lapsed on Feb. 14. President Trump signed a memorandum authorizing DHS to tap previously appropriated funds, allowing paychecks to be issued between...
Employers See Spike in Labor Department Immigration Enforcement
The U.S. Labor Department has dramatically increased enforcement of its new H‑1B salary proposal, targeting employers whose wage offers fall below the updated prevailing wage thresholds. Companies are already seeing a wave of audits and wage‑level reviews, with many expecting...
Report: AI Will Reshape Work More than Replace It, but Global Impact Is Uneven
A joint International Labour Organization‑World Bank report warns that generative AI will reshape work more than replace it, but its impact will be uneven. High‑income countries face greater exposure to AI‑driven task changes, while low‑income economies risk being left behind...
Law360 Announces The Members Of Its 2026 Editorial Boards
Law360 announced that Bradford Kelley has been re‑selected for its 2026 Employment Authority Discrimination Editorial Board. The board curates the outlet’s coverage of workplace discrimination, including EEOC actions and state agency enforcement. Kelley’s repeat appointment underscores his standing in employment...
US Companies on Notice: The Price of Foreign Talent Is Going Up
The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a rule that would raise the prevailing wage calculations for H‑1B and other employment‑based visas. The change aims to align wages with market rates, effectively increasing the cost of hiring foreign talent. Companies...
Employment Lawyers Won’t Talk to Me Until I’ve Already Been Fired — How Do I Find a Legal Consult Now?
Employment lawyers increasingly use contingency fees, so many refuse pre‑termination advice, especially on ADA issues. Plaintiff‑side firms screen aggressively because they can’t monetize a case without a firing. However, management‑side attorneys and boutique HR‑compliance practices still bill hourly and will...
JPMorgan Invests $600,000 to Scale Atlanta’s Clean Tech Workforce, Startups
JPMorgan Chase is allocating $600,000 to the Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub (GACIH) to expand Atlanta’s clean‑technology workforce and startup ecosystem. The grant, administered through Georgia Tech’s Partnership for Innovation Network, will fund university‑linked programs at Georgia Tech, Georgia State, Morehouse...
13 Health Systems Seeking Revenue Cycle Vice Presidents
Thirteen hospitals and health systems have posted senior‑level openings for revenue cycle leadership. The positions, ranging from vice president of revenue cycle management to associate vice president of revenue cycle systems, are located across a broad geographic spread including Missouri,...
UK Law Removes 26‑Week Wait for Statutory Paternity Leave
The United Kingdom enacted a law on April 6 that eliminates the 26‑week employment‑tenure requirement for statutory paternity leave, allowing fathers to take time off immediately after a new job. The change is part of the Employment Rights Act 2025...
Video Editor
Voicing Change Media is hiring a full‑time Video Editor to shape The Rich Roll Podcast’s long‑form and short‑form video content. The role, based in Westlake Village, California, emphasizes in‑person collaboration with hybrid flexibility. Candidates must master Adobe Premiere, possess strong...
Why More Americans Are Leaving the Workforce
The U.S. labor force participation rate slipped to 61.9% in March, the lowest level since 1977 when the pandemic is excluded. The decline is driven primarily by accelerating retirements among baby‑boomers and tighter immigration flows, which together shrink the pool...
Tech Mahindra Teams with Papaya Global to Modernize Global Workforce Operations
Tech Mahindra and Papaya Global announced a strategic partnership on April 7, 2026 to combine Papaya’s AI‑first global workforce platform with Mahindra’s consulting and managed‑services expertise. The alliance targets payroll, cross‑border payments, onboarding and compliance for enterprises operating in up...
Job Rejection Lands at 4:47 PM Tuesday
Checking your phone at 4:47 PM on a Tuesday and seeing "Thank you for your interest, but we've decided to move forward with other candidates"
Bad Employee? Blame the Manager, Not the Worker
“When an employee consistently performs poorly and/or has a bad attitude, and they’ve been in the job for a considerable time, the individual is no longer the problem; their manager is.” — https://t.co/NGK6CN9pNW #leadership #management #workplaceeffectiveness https://t.co/02wu84kmpS
ONS Reaches Agreement on Office Attendance with PCS Union
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) and the PCS union have reached a landmark agreement that eliminates individual 40% office‑attendance mandates for civil servants. Instead, attendance will be driven by clear, purpose‑based needs and an overall organisational target of 40%....
Jennifer Bennett Secures Four Unanimous Wins for Workers at SCOTUS
Winning For Workers Before A Conservative Supreme Court: Jennifer Bennett A principal at @GuptaWessler, Bennett has won four unanimous victories—on behalf of plaintiffs and employees—before #SCOTUS. LINK: https://t.co/7eQvB4iSCm https://t.co/52C97awkuv
Protect Core Skills From AI-Driven Erosion
Don’t Let AI Destroy the Skills That Make Your Company Competitive https://t.co/0li40LMDQF While a business may appear technologically sophisticated, it can be quietly losing the expertise it needs to innovate, respond to crises, and compete. #AI #skills #employeeexperience https://t.co/embQAz7vxM
How Connected Worker Platforms Drive Cultural Transformation
Manufacturers are turning to connected worker platforms to preserve retiring expertise, deliver real‑time collaboration, and shift accountability from supervisors to operators. By digitizing knowledge, these tools can curb the estimated $5,900 annual loss per employee caused by skill gaps. Lakeside...
80% Reject AI as Direct Supervisor, Poll Shows
Using AI at work is one thing, but would you work for AI? A new Quinnipiac University poll found that 80% percent of Americans would be unwilling to have a job where their direct supervisor was AI, while 15 percent would...
Overwhelming Application Hoops, Then Instant Rejection
job application: upload your resume, retype your entire work history, write a cover letter, complete a skills assessment, record a video intro, take a personality test, answer 5 essay questions email 30 seconds later: “Unfortunately…” https://t.co/ZJRw5K2O8R
Business Psychology Essential for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The Need for #BusinessPsychology in Supporting the Fourth Industrial Revolution @ABPsychologists https://t.co/ZTad1l623M #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #FutureofHR
Women Joined Labor Force Triple Men’s Rate Last Year
3x more women than men joined the labor market last year. Let me explain how this happened⬇️ https://t.co/NKoNfk3xim
Digital Workforce Arrives; Most Companies Remain Unprepared
Check out the latest article in my newsletter: The New Digital Workforce Is Here, But Most Businesses Are Not Ready #businessinnovation #agenticai #businesstransformation #automation #AIleadership https://t.co/Yr5vW4rHAD via @LinkedIn
Transform HR: From Fragmented Systems to AI‑Ready
#Webinar From Fragmented to #AI-Ready: Practical Steps for Secure, Modern and Intelligent HR @HR_Exec https://t.co/uw7b4UM08j #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #FutureofHR