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Employers are mining personal data to set candidate salary floors
MarketWatch reports a growing practice called “surveillance wages,” where firms analyze payday‑loan history, credit‑card balances and social‑media activity to estimate the lowest salary a candidate will accept. An audit of 500 AI‑driven labor‑management vendors across healthcare, customer service, logistics and retail found these tools are already in use.
The Labor Department’s JOLTS report shows February job openings at 6.882 million, missing the 6.918 million forecast. Hires slipped to 4.849 million, while quits fell to 2.974 million, indicating waning worker confidence. Layoffs and discharges rose modestly to 1.721 million. These figures suggest a cooling labor market after months of strong demand.
Yikes. The U.S. hiring rate fell to 3.1% in February, the lowest since April 2020. This is a hiring recession. And Americans are feeling it. There were notable hiring pullbacks in February in hospitality and construction. Bottom line: The job market...
Getting more serious about a potential expansion of our property management business to Phoenix. Looking to hire our first employee there, who will help me launch and grow the business, while also managing our initial batch of properties. Link to the job...
T‑Mobile announced another round of layoffs in the United States, with estimates suggesting up to 600 positions could be cut. The reductions focus on the company's IT organization as part of a broader effort under new CEO Srini Gopalan to...
Who HR Reports To Says More Than You Think https://t.co/5OI7kFq0ke “People Team, Reports to General Counsel.” This communicates abt priorities & #culture: #HR serves #Legal, not People; it exists to mitigate risk & protect the co, not to advocate for...
Crosschq announced the acquisition of Traitify, a visual‑assessment startup, but the deal is not simply about adding new tests to its portfolio. The move is positioned as a strategic step to deepen data‑driven talent analytics and improve candidate engagement. By...
Strategic recruitment transforms hiring from an ad‑hoc task into a deliberate, data‑driven function that aligns talent acquisition with long‑term business goals. By integrating a strong employer brand, structured workflows supported by ATS technology, and continuous metric tracking, companies attract higher‑quality...
Research from Employment Hero shows hospitality and retail wages jumped 18% over the past year, outpacing inflation. The rise coincides with the April increase in the UK National Living Wage to £12.71 per hour (about $16.15) and higher employer National...
Vedanta has expanded its transgender workforce to 75 employees, a figure that now spans its core subsidiaries such as Hindustan Zinc, Vedanta Aluminium, Sesa Goa, FACOR and Cairn Oil & Gas. The hiring drive, launched in 2022, places transgender staff in a variety...
Meta, Oracle, Atlassian and other tech firms have slashed thousands of jobs, citing AI‑driven cost pressures and strategic realignment. The wave, which has already claimed about 92,000 US jobs since 2023, highlights a shift in talent management toward AI‑augmented workforces...
Target announced the removal of its annual LGBTQ+ Pride collection from roughly 2,000 U.S. stores after threats from right‑wing groups. The decision, made amid CEO Brian Cornell’s warnings about shoplifting‑driven store closures, underscores a broader breakdown in the retailer’s strategic...
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sued Coca‑Cola Beverages Northeast, claiming its 2024 women‑only networking forum violated federal anti‑discrimination law. The case marks the agency’s first lawsuit targeting a corporate DEI program and could reshape how firms design employee‑development...
Rec Room announced it will cease operations on June 1 after failing to find a sustainable profit model, despite 150 million users and a $3.5 billion valuation. Snap Inc. confirmed it has purchased select Rec Room assets and will absorb some staff into...
The Connecticut Appellate Court affirmed trial courts' motions to strike three tip‑credit class actions—Farias v. Rodriguez, Woodford v. HRG Management, and Vasquez v. Sliders Restaurant Group. The court held that the old tip‑credit record‑keeping provisions (old E3) do not create...
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Alicia O’Brien of Wilson argues that artificial intelligence can amplify employer branding, but only if companies preserve the human element that makes the brand authentic. She highlights governance as the defining priority for 2026, urging firms to establish clear policies...
Organizations that treat employee appreciation as a one‑off event miss a powerful lever for performance. Continuous, timely recognition aligns with basic human psychology, reinforcing desired behaviors and building lasting emotional engagement. Companies that embed appreciation into daily routines report higher...
Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and activist behind Moms First, argues that today’s leaders suffer from a "bravery deficit" that stifles risk‑taking and authentic decision‑making. She links this deficit to a broader cultural shift toward generic, conformity‑driven workplaces,...
Birlasoft announced that Arun Rao will assume the role of chief human resources officer on April 1, 2026, succeeding Priti Kataria. Rao, a long‑time Birlasoft executive and former chief people officer, returns with more than three decades of talent management...
Generative AI tools now produce tailored cover letters in minutes, eroding their value as a quality and interest signal for employers. A Freelancer.com study of 5 million applications showed AI‑generated letters increase interview rates but dramatically reduce the predictive power of...
Ruth Hannant and Polly Payne, veteran civil‑service job‑sharers, have been appointed joint chief executives of the Office for Students, the regulator overseeing England’s higher‑education sector. The pair will assume the role on 15 June, following an interim period led by Director...
Accent Inns Inc., the parent of Accent Inns, Hotel Zed and ROAR, announced two senior hires: Rachel Johns as Vice‑President of Marketing, Sales and Revenue, and Jeff Hope as Vice‑President of Finance. The new VP, Marketing, Sales and Revenue role consolidates...
Executive coaching delivers high returns only when engagements begin with clearly defined, business‑aligned goals. Studies show a Fortune 500 firm realized a 529% ROI, rising to 788% when retention gains are included, but such outcomes require structured, goal‑driven measurement. Effective...
Canadian unions, led by CAPE and BCGEU, are urging federal and provincial governments to expand work‑from‑home options as gasoline prices spike amid the Middle East conflict. They cite the International Energy Agency’s recommendation that remote work can curb oil demand,...
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) released its February 2026 workforce management data on 31 March 2026. The CSV file details the number of staff and associated payroll costs, split between payroll and non‑payroll employees. This monthly disclosure is part of the CMA’s...
City Developments Ltd (CDL) announced that CEO Sherman Kwek’s total FY2025 compensation jumped 71% to S$5.1 million (≈ $3.8 million), after the group’s profit more than tripled to S$629.7 million (≈ $466 million). Executive chairman Kwek Leng Beng also saw a 24% pay rise, earning S$7.4 million (≈ $5.5 million). The...
Unionization efforts at Wells Fargo have hit a setback as employees at branches in Apex, North Carolina; Spring Hill, Florida; and Casper, Wyoming are either voting to decertify or preparing to do so, reversing earlier victories that saw 28 locations successfully unionize. The...
Eptura announced that its Engage platform now deepens integration with Microsoft 365, following the award of a Solutions Partner with Certified Software designation for Financial Services AI. The upgrade adds enterprise‑scale scheduling, AI‑driven booking via Microsoft 365 Copilot, and advanced...
Employees at Samsung Biologics voted overwhelmingly for industrial action after a six‑day ballot in late March, with participation rates unusually high. The labour union framed the dispute as a governance and ESG issue, citing unresolved allegations about unfair labour practices...
Akur8, the actuarial‑platform provider, expanded its global footprint in 2025, adding a new Madrid office and deepening presence across North America and Europe. Chief Talent Officer Delphine Marsh says the company’s biggest achievement was preserving its core culture while scaling....
Team members often discover that senior leaders judge their performance based on fragmented, second‑hand soundbites rather than direct evidence. These simplified narratives can shape performance reviews, compensation decisions, and career trajectories. The article advises professionals to upgrade the signal by...
Law firms spend over $500,000 annually on student recruitment alone, not counting salaries, training, and mentorship costs. A recent survey of twenty firms revealed that mentorship, business‑development training, and deriving value from student work are the biggest post‑hire challenges. Firms...
In this episode of the Raw Selection Private Equity Podcast, former CEO Meg Pogue discusses how the psychology of change and transformation impacts private‑equity‑driven acquisitions. She explains that most employees react to change with fear because it threatens their need...
Zapier faced a flood of applications in 2025, many of which were low‑quality or fraudulent, straining its recruiting team. The company adopted Ezra, a voice‑AI platform that conducts 30‑minute video interviews, transcribes and scores candidate responses, and flags follow‑up questions....
Hybrid work remains the preferred model for 74% of UK employees, who cite higher happiness, productivity, and stronger workplace relationships. However, Owl Labs reports that 74% of hybrid workers encounter technical problems during meetings, with 79% losing time to glitches,...
American CFO turnover reached a seven‑year peak in 2025, with 316 new CFOs appointed worldwide—a 10% increase over 2024. Retirements accounted for 60% of departures, while a growing share of CFOs are being elevated to CEO roles, rising to 10.3%...
US‑based digital analytics firm Craxel announced a new IT and operations hub in Belfast, creating 27 highly skilled positions to be filled by 2028. The roles span software engineering, marketing, implementation and sales, supporting the company’s graph‑database platform for sectors...
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued new guidance urging employers to review automated decision‑making (ADM) tools used in recruitment, citing the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 that eases lawful AI adoption. The regulator highlighted both efficiency gains...
TSA officers began receiving retroactive pay after weeks of an unfunded shutdown, instantly reducing security wait times at hubs like Houston, Atlanta and Baltimore. The payroll relief follows a 12.4% absentee rate and more than 500 resignations, highlighting how federal...
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Limit Break, the UK’s premier mentorship scheme for diverse game‑development talent, has opened applications for its 2026 cohort. The free six‑month program pairs under‑represented professionals with seasoned mentors for monthly one‑on‑one sessions, events, and resources. Since its 2019 launch, the...
A recent incident highlighted a company's use of a geo‑fencing policy that forces remote employees to stay within a 50‑kilometre radius of the office. Managers claim the rule ensures accessibility, but the employee argued it contradicts the promised flexibility of...
Eidos Montreal, the studio behind modern Deus Ex titles, announced a reduction of 124 positions and the exit of studio head David Anfossi. The cuts are framed as a response to shifting project needs and come amid a broader restructuring wave...
Tyler Perry handed out $250,000 in $1,000 gift cards to TSA workers at Hartsfield‑Jackson Atlanta International Airport after weeks without pay. The Department of Homeland Security ordered the cards returned, citing federal rules that prohibit cash or cash‑equivalent gifts to...
Lidl announced plans to hire more than 240 new employees in Belgium over the next year as it targets opening six stores annually. The hiring spree includes store associates, logistics staff, and corporate roles, highlighted by a new 1,714 m² flagship...
Microsoft’s HR communications team overhauled its employer brand by grounding messages in employee data rather than leadership‑driven hype. After weeks of focus groups, surveys and external perception analysis, the company adopted a three‑point framework—work with great people, do meaningful work,...
The Third Circuit ruled that New Jersey’s “Background Circumstances Rule,” which imposed a heightened burden on majority‑group plaintiffs under the NJLAD, is incompatible with the statute and therefore dead in federal court. The decision follows the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous...
Union decertification efforts at Wells Fargo are accelerating after two branches—Apex, N.C., and Spring Hill, Fla.—voted to end union representation, while a third in Casper, Wyo., remains on hold pending a labor‑practice settlement. The bank, which operates over 4,000 branches, previously...
Everywhen’s latest research warns that employers with overseas staff face heightened risks from political unrest, natural disasters, and health crises. The study found 21% of firms are uneasy about conflict, 18% about environmental threats such as floods, and 22% about...
Senator Elizabeth Warren renewed her opposition to the Department of Labor’s proposed rule that would let 401(k) plans include alternative assets such as private‑equity funds and crypto. The rule, announced by Labor Secretary Lori Chavez‑DeRemer, aims to broaden investment menus...
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