Know What's Happening in Human Resources
Know What's Happening in Human Resources
Chef Initiative Trains Autistic Talent for Fine‑Dining Kitchens
Chefs on the Spectrum, launched by chef Franklin Becker and autistic cook Joseph Valentino, trains and places people on the autism spectrum in fine‑dining kitchens. The program debuted at a $2,500 fundraiser for Autism Speaks, targeting both the restaurant labor shortage and unemployment among autistic adults.
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 coaching goals link individual behavioral change to tangible metrics such as turnover, ramp‑up time, productivity, and compliance risk. By co‑creating specific, time‑bound objectives, HR can turn coaching from a vague development activity into a defensible performance strategy.
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...
Ritu Nakra, speaking for International Women’s Day, highlighted persistent gender gaps in boardrooms. She noted that while women benefit from mentorship, many still hit a ceiling after middle‑management roles. Nakra urged companies to increase female representation at senior leadership tables....
LVMH appointed Amina Maleck as chief human resources officer for Group Headquarters and the Other Activities segment, effective April 1, succeeding Claire de Coincy who moved to Moët Hennessy. Maleck’s new role consolidates HR oversight across the conglomerate’s diverse portfolio, while her departure...
The Cooley Alert draws a pilot‑inspired analogy to warn that executive compensation programs can enter a hidden downward spiral when macro‑economic shocks hit. It notes that compensation committees lack real‑time instruments to detect early warning signs, unlike aircraft gauges. Recent...
Andhra Pradesh’s total fertility rate has dropped to 1.50, well below the 2.10 replacement threshold, signaling a sharp demographic shift. Population growth has slowed from over 7% in the early 2010s to under 2% today, while the median age now...
The article debunks the information‑deficit model, showing that simply providing facts rarely changes entrenched beliefs. Decades of research, from the Semmelweis effect to studies on death‑penalty attitudes, reveal a psychological resistance to contradictory evidence. Instead, behavior shifts are driven by...
Seattle‑based VR developer Polyarc Games announced on April 1 that 30 employees were laid off after the company failed to secure funding following the cancellation of a major project. The studio, founded in 2015 and backed by a $3.5 million seed round...
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Employment Hero's research warns the upcoming Employment Rights Act could spur a rise in contractor and temporary hiring. One in five small businesses say they will increase use of such workers to manage costs. Platform data shows part‑time employment growth...
Most ERP failures aren't about the tech—they're about the people. Resistance to change often stems from poor explanations, irrelevant training, and ignored concerns, not a refusal to adapt. The real issue? Neglecting the human side of implementation. #ERP #ChangeManagement https://t.co/9wfDQaDpr8
The BBC abruptly dismissed veteran presenter Scott Mills, citing personal conduct, without providing any substantive explanation. Mills, who earned roughly £350,000 a year (about $445,000 USD), left the flagship Radio 2 breakfast slot after more than 25 years with the corporation. The terse...
New leaders who cling to micromanagement unintentionally spawn costly escalation cultures, stifling decision‑making and driving turnover. The article cites a $1 trillion annual U.S. turnover cost and $8.8 trillion global productivity loss tied to disengaged employees. As AI pushes task ownership lower,...
Zapier has released version 2 of its AI Fluency Rubric, raising the hiring bar for every new employee. Candidates must now demonstrate AI embedded in core work, repeatable systems, and measurable impact on quality or efficiency. The rubric expands evaluation to...
Lily padding describes a career strategy where professionals, especially Gen Z, intentionally hop between roles to acquire new skills and experiences. The approach reflects a shift from linear, tenure‑based progression toward a portfolio of varied assignments enabled by remote work, gig...
The UK’s statutory sick pay (SSP) remains at £118.75 a week (about $150), one of the lowest among advanced economies. Despite new legislation eliminating the three‑day unpaid waiting period and extending coverage to part‑time and low‑wage workers, the rate has...
ABC and its two major staff unions are poised to finalize a new pay agreement, ending the first industrial action at the broadcaster in two decades. The deal offers a 10.5% wage increase over three years, with a 4% rise...
The Philippines Civil Service Commission will issue CSC Resolution No. 2600005, a competency‑based HR framework set to take effect in mid‑April 2024. The guidelines require agencies—from national ministries to state universities—to adopt core, leadership and technical competencies for recruitment, performance,...
A Robert Walters survey of 90 Singapore firms reveals that 30% of employees regularly endure 'quiet cracking'—internal pressure despite outward composure. Employers are responding with career‑development programs and leadership training to curb a looming engagement recession.
The Fair Work Commission has ruled that retail workers aged 18 and over must be paid the full adult rate, eliminating junior pay structures under the General Retail Industry Award 2020. The change, phased in from December and fully effective...
JUST IN: Marc Andreessen argues that firms are using AI as a cover for job cuts stemming from excessive hiring during the COVID period.
The CFA Institute is transforming its flagship program into a verifiable "skills passport," embedding practical modules such as financial modelling and Python to guarantee day‑one performance. In Singapore, the Institute of Banking and Finance has accredited CFA Level I under the...
The plan? Make the hiring process such a humiliation ritual they accept a lowball offer just to make it stop. https://t.co/DtAEjzkNXo
The article argues that calling a team a "work family" obscures accountability and hampers performance under pressure. It advocates replacing sentiment with a system built on clear ownership, explicit standards, and respectful tension. By assigning single-point responsibility for critical outcomes...
