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.
81,000 People Shared Their Dreams for AI. Here’s What HR Leaders Owe Them
Anthropic interviewed 80,508 people in 159 countries, creating the largest qualitative AI sentiment study to date. While 19% cited "professional excellence," most respondents actually wanted AI to free time for family and personal life, not just boost output. The data revealed a "light and shade" effect: employees feel both hope and dread, with job‑security concerns driving overall sentiment. HR leaders are urged to shift from pure productivity messaging to addressing autonomy, wellbeing, and the risk of cognitive atrophy.
HR, There’s Nothing Being Asked of You that Hasn’t Been Asked Before, Says Deloitte’s Kyle Forrest
Deloitte’s Future of HR Leader Kyle Forrest told UNLEASH America that HR’s challenges are not new, but the speed and AI spotlight are unprecedented. The firm’s 2026 Global Human Capital Trends, based on 9,000 leaders in 89 countries, shows that...
Closing the Hope Gap: Key Gen Z Workforce Insights
The Hope Gap: What Every HR and Organisational Leader Needs to Understand About the Gen Z Workforce https://t.co/av0sGA2iBh https://t.co/FRAWm2hDRm
Whistleblower Overload - Part 2: Mitigation Through Clear Policies and Redirected Claims
Bowmans partners Luway Mongie and Graham Damant propose a two‑pronged approach to curb the surge of whistleblowing complaints in South African workplaces. First, they recommend drafting separate policies for protected disclosures, harassment, ordinary grievances, and ethics, rather than a single,...
Why Black Colleagues Still Do Not Feel Safe Reporting Racial Discrimination at Work
Black professionals increasingly view corporate "speak‑up" programs as unsafe, citing retaliation, subtle career penalties, and a lack of race‑literate investigators. Research shows every participant experienced discrimination, yet most avoid internal channels until damage is severe. The article argues that compliance...
Lowe’s Is Investing $250 Million to Train Plumbers, Carpenters, and Electricians as Its CEO Says Skilled Trades Are ‘Critical to...
Lowe’s Foundation is committing $250 million over the next decade to train 250,000 plumbers, carpenters and electricians, expanding on a prior $50 million pledge. CEO Marvin Ellison says skilled trades are essential as AI reshapes white‑collar jobs and the U.S. faces a...
Building a Benefits Dream Team: Choosing the Right Ancillary Partner
Choosing the right ancillary‑benefits carrier has become a strategic lever for employers seeking to boost retention. Diana Steinhoff of Renaissance Benefits stresses that carriers must offer easy‑to‑understand, high‑value options such as supplemental medical, dental, vision, fertility and behavioral health while...
HR Reality Check #4: When Exit Interviews Reveal Toxicity
An exit interview with a four‑year veteran uncovered a systemic pattern of toxic behavior hidden behind strong performance metrics. The employee highlighted inconsistent rule enforcement, punitive treatment of mistakes, and a culture that rewarded overwork, especially under a high‑performing manager....
Jobs Threat: Who Loses and Who Survives Automation Wave?
The Planera report identifies the ten occupations most vulnerable to automation by 2026, highlighting that routine, manual roles such as cashiers, data‑entry clerks and warehouse pickers face exposure rates up to 89 % in sectors like agriculture. Conversely, jobs requiring real‑time...
What Human-Centered Leadership Really Looks Like Right Now – Webinar Recap
Dr. Chrissy Roth‑Francis, Director of Talent Development at LinkedIn, led a webinar on what human‑centered leadership looks like in practice. She highlighted three core themes: defining leadership as personal connection, making adaptability the primary skill, and protecting the manager‑direct‑report bond...
How to Move Beyond AI Adoption to AI Depth
Chief People Officer Danny Guillory at Gametime has moved beyond counting AI adopters to measuring how deeply employees embed AI in daily work. Nearly 100% of staff now run AI agents for routine tasks, and Guillory’s own workflow includes AI‑drafted...
New Signals Redefine Talent Mobility and Leadership
Dennis Draeger joins me to talk about the big signals that are realigning how talent moves and leadership sits. Learn more by tuning in live at 12 pm CT at: https://t.co/ykUbRecoZO #TPSS #IoT #sustainability #5G #cloud #edge #digitaltransformation #PeggySmedley #podcast
Neuropsychiatrist Warns High Performers That Directionless Success Threatens Brain Health
Long Island neuropsychiatrist Dr. Jeffrey DeSarbo cautioned top executives that success without clear future direction creates a hidden cognitive risk. He proposes a neuroscience‑informed bucket‑list system to restore purposeful anticipation and protect mental performance.
GM Trims over 1,000 Jobs at Factory Zero as EV Output Is Right‑sized
General Motors announced a second wave of layoffs at its all‑electric Factory Zero, temporarily furloughing 1,300 workers and expecting a $1‑$1.5 billion cost benefit. The cuts follow the expiration of the federal EV tax credit and a $1.6 billion charge recorded in...
TrueUp Report Shows 30% Surge in Software Engineer Listings, Sparking AI Job Debate
TrueUp’s latest hiring analytics show software engineer job listings up 30% year‑to‑date, reaching 67,000 openings – the highest in over three years. The data fuels a clash between analysts who see a hiring rebound and VC Marc Andreessen, who argues AI‑driven...
Engage Your People Through the Great Stability | 2-Minute Video
HRMorning’s 3‑Point video highlights the emerging "Great Stability" trend, where employees prioritize staying with their current employer while still craving engaging, meaningful work. ADP’s research, shared by Divisional VP Tina Wang, reveals that stable pay alone doesn’t guarantee retention; growth...
Bad Robot Closes LA Office, Slashes Staff After $250M Megadeal Fizzles
J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot announced it will close its Los Angeles office and cut staff after a series of under‑performing projects and a dramatically reduced studio deal. The move follows a 2019 WarnerMedia agreement worth $250 million over five years that...
ADA Risk: Undoing a Working Accommodation After Years of Success
The EEOC has sued a major grocery retailer for firing a long‑term employee after a new manager revoked her proven ADA accommodation—a walker and sit‑down station—that had enabled her to work successfully for over three years. The employer allegedly refused...
Two Easters in One Year? Employers Need to Be Aware of the Upcoming Fat Year
The UK fiscal year 2026/27 is a “fat year” because two Easter holidays fall within the 1 April 2026‑31 March 2027 leave period, creating an extra set of bank holidays. Whether employees receive those days off depends on the wording of their contracts, as...
What CIOs Must Know About Bossware Strategy
The pandemic‑driven shift to remote work sparked a rapid adoption of employee‑monitoring software, now dubbed “bossware.” An estimated 74% of organizations employ such tools, many powered by AI to track keystrokes, screenshots, and even biometric data. A fragmented legal landscape—federal...
Beyond Engagement: Why Benefits Leaders Must Focus on Enablement
Employee engagement has stalled, with Gallup reporting a global rate of just 21% in 2024, prompting benefits leaders to rethink traditional morale‑boosting tactics. The article argues that true improvement comes from employee enablement—providing tools, skills, and autonomy across financial, developmental,...
One in Five Employees with Long-Term Illness Supported by RedArc Were Helped to Remain in or Return to Work
RedArc’s 2025 survey shows that one in five employees with complex, long‑term health conditions who received insurer‑provided support were able to stay in or return to work. The programme also boosted confidence for 51% of participants and helped 26% engage...
Gen Z Drives Surge in Multiple Frontline Jobs as Cost Pressures Bite
Gen Z workers are fueling a record surge in UK poly‑employment, with 67 percent of employees holding multiple frontline jobs aged 18‑27. Deputy’s Big Shift 2026 report shows 1.35 million people now juggle two or more roles, driven by high living costs...
Nudging Teachers to Underserved Schools at Zero Cost
A low‑cost behavioural nudge—reordering an online vacancy list to show hard‑to‑staff schools first—significantly shifted teacher applications in Ecuador. Candidates exposed to the treatment were 4.3 percentage points more likely to rank an underserved school as their top choice and 1.9...
Air Transport International Pilots Ratify Collective Bargaining Agreement
Air Transport Services Group announced that pilots at its subsidiary Air Transport International have ratified a new four‑year collective bargaining agreement, approved by a strong majority. The contract adds compensation, retirement, scheduling and quality‑of‑life enhancements while preserving operational flexibility. The...
Everything Retailers Need to Know About the Launch of the Fair Work Agency
The UK Fair Work Agency launched on 7 April, consolidating enforcement of the National Minimum Wage, agency worker rules and gangmaster licensing under a single executive body. Retailers are urged to audit compliance with existing rights, especially holiday‑pay calculations and record‑keeping,...
The SB Podcast: IWD 2026 – the Power of Mentorships
The Spirits Business hosted an International Women’s Day panel in London, gathering about 75 women to discuss mentorship’s role in the drinks sector. Speakers including Ingrid Smith, Cleo Farman, Raissa de Haas and Roberta Mariani shared informal mentorship experiences, scholarship...
3 Human-Centric Office Design Strategies That Win Back Employees
Companies are wrestling with getting employees back to the office as hybrid and remote work remain popular. A 2026 Gensler survey shows that when offices meet specific needs—design, noise control, technology, and quiet zones—workers are more willing to return. The...
Lucas Tells Fortune 500 to Avoid DEI Discrimination
On Feb. 26, 2026 EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas sent a letter to Fortune 500 CEOs urging their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives to comply with civil‑rights statutes. The agency also sued Coca‑Cola Northeast for a women‑only networking event, deeming...
Head of Talent, CHG | Workers Are 'Job Hugging' Because of This Leadership Blind Spot
Amanda Hall, Head of Talent at Clermont Hotel Group, identifies a new workforce trend called "job hugging," where employees stay in roles out of caution rather than ambition. Deloitte data shows 42% of hospitality workers are staying put until conditions...
SI Re Hires Simon Parten From Schroders Capital as ILS Portfolio Manager
Signal Iduna Reinsurance (SI Re) announced the appointment of Simon Parten as its ILS Portfolio Manager, effective June 1, 2026. Parten arrives from Schroders Capital, where he was senior underwriter and analyst for a large insurance‑linked securities portfolio. His expertise...
Disruption Expected as Six-Day Doctors' Strike Begins
Resident doctors in England launched a six‑day strike, their 15th action over pay, prompting emergency cover and cancellation of some treatments. The NHS says 95% of appointments remain, while the government estimates the disruption costs £50 million daily, about £3 billion since...
Out: Résumés: In: Weeklong In-Office Trials.
Companies are moving away from traditional résumés, opting for week‑long in‑office work trials to evaluate candidates. At Foxglove and other firms, candidates are expected to use AI tools during these trials, allowing both sides to assess real‑world performance. The shift...
‘FOBO’ Is Spreading At Work — But The Timeline For AI Making You Obsolete May Surprise You
Workers are increasingly anxious about becoming obsolete, a condition dubbed FOBO, with 40 % citing AI‑driven job loss as a top fear, up from half that a year ago. MIT research shows AI can already complete 50‑75 % of text‑based tasks at...
Why Burnout at Work Is Getting Worse in the Age of AI and Remote Work with Dr. Guy Winch
In a recent Future of Work® podcast, psychologist Dr. Guy Winch explains why burnout is worsening despite heightened corporate focus on well‑being. He links the surge to remote work’s blurred boundaries, AI‑driven anxiety, and relentless digital connectivity that spill stress...
Greenberg Traurig Boosts London Training Contract Numbers by 50%
Greenberg Traurig announced it will raise its London trainee solicitor intake from eight to twelve positions, a 50% increase, for the 2027 recruitment cycle. The firm’s trainee salary is £55,000 (about $68,750) in the first year, rising to £60,000 (≈$75,000)...
Why You Should Care About Trainee Retention Rates
The Legal Cheek podcast highlights trainee retention rates as a rare hard metric that cuts through glossy recruitment marketing. Hosts Julia Szaniszlo and Tom Connelly explain that high attrition can signal a gap between a firm’s promises and the actual...
Meta Evaluates Performance by Token Usage, Prompting Gaming
Token usage is part of perf evaluations at Meta. This is just smart people (Meta only hires smart folks) hitting targets they assume leadership wants them to hit so they get that exceeds expectations (or above) rating + avoid below expectations (Perhaps...
Day One SSP: Closing the Gap Between Policy and Practice
Effective 6 April 2026 the UK removed the waiting period for Statutory Sick Pay, making it payable from day one. The change instantly extends eligibility to an estimated 830,000 women in low‑paid, shift‑based roles. While the legislation is clear, its impact hinges...
Natalie Dean-Weymark: Stop Calling It a Step Backwards. If You’re Not Ready for Flexible Work in 2026, You Already Are.
Natalie Dean‑Weymark argues that resistance to flexible work reveals outdated management cultures and threatens competitiveness. She highlights how rigid, office‑centric models impede women’s progression into senior roles and stifle talent retention. Dean‑Weymark stresses that flexible, outcome‑based operating models are already...
HR Fine Risk Rises as New Enforcement Agency Launches Amid Low Awareness
The UK’s new Fair Work Agency began enforcing employment law today, consolidating powers previously split among three regulators. A Breathe HR poll shows 36% of SME HR leaders have never heard of the agency, while 48% of managers received no...
Economic Shifts Spark Unexpected Talent Surge for Recruiters
Gas Prices, TSA Resignations & Affordability Create A Sudden #Recruiting Opportunity (Take advantage of talent surges) @DrJohnSullivan https://t.co/XFdBV4RLGx #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #FutureofHR
How To Unleash The Most Powerful Force In Business
Marcus Buckingham’s new book, *Design Love In: How To Unleash The Most Powerful Force In Business*, argues that the hidden engine of high‑performing teams is "leading lovingly." He defines this as creating experiences that make employees feel bigger, safe, and...
Why Should We Hire You?
The post argues that qualifications alone rarely win a job; candidates must make their value unmistakably clear. Hiring managers ask a silent question—"Why should we hire you?"—and evaluate every touchpoint, from the résumé to interview answers, for concrete impact. Vague...
Recruitment: Hiring to Avoid Future Firing
The article outlines three modern hiring tactics for meat and livestock supply‑chain firms. First, it urges companies to market their culture and employer brand rather than just posting vacancies. Second, it recommends replacing traditional interviews with gamified assessments or short‑term...
Building Leadership Resilience for the AI-Driven Workplace
Psychology of Work #Podcast Episode 52: Leadership resilience in the age of #AI – A conversation with Dr Marie-Hélène Pelletier @ABPsychologists https://t.co/qYS68bJiRa #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #FutureofHR
Childcare Australia Report Says System Failing Parents, Puts Fathers at Work‑Life Risk
A national childcare report warns that Australia’s early‑education system is failing parents, including fathers, as 82% of working families struggle to secure affordable spots. The analysis calls for twelve months of paid parental leave and affordable, high‑quality care, arguing that...
America's Talent Gap: Need More Engineers and Analysts
shocking to think Merica doesn't apparenty have a single Software Engineer or Senior Data Analyst suitable to hire, out of 340,000,000 citizens.. there's a opportunity here surely, to setup Unversities, and educate citicens to be Software Engineers or Senior Data Analysts..
UK Government Enacts Employment Rights Act 2025 Reforms, Overhauling Union Recognition
The UK government has activated the latest provisions of the Employment Rights Act 2025, effective 6 April 2026, removing the 40 % support requirement for union recognition and mandating simple‑majority ballots. The Central Arbitration Committee also introduced updated application forms, forcing employers to...
Does the Surprise Writers Guild Deal Mean Labor Peace in Hollywood?
In this episode of The Town, host Matt Bellany and labor lawyer Jonathan Handel break down the surprise four‑year Writers Guild of America (WGA) agreement that was reached ahead of schedule. The deal secures a health‑plan bailout, wage hikes, better...