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.
Job-Share Pioneers Take on Chief Exec Role at Higher Ed Regulator
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 of Strategy and Delivery Josh Fleming. Their appointment follows a competitive recruitment process and builds on more than a decade of shared leadership experience at senior levels across the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the Department for Transport. The move comes as the regulator intensifies focus on university financial sustainability and student outcomes.
What Is Talent Management? Definition, Basics and Strategy
Talent management is a strategic framework that aligns hiring, development, retention, and succession with an organization’s long‑term goals. It moves beyond traditional HR by integrating workforce planning, data‑driven recruitment, continuous learning, and employee experience initiatives. Companies that invest in robust...
How to Measure the Impact of Executive Coaching: Set Defined Goals
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...
Amid Surging Fuel Prices, Canadian Unions Call for WFH Options
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,...
Transparency Data: CMA: Workforce Management Information February 2026
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...
CDL CEO Sherman Kwek’s FY2025 Pay Jumps 71% to S$5.1 Million as Group Profit Triples
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...
Maybe Wells Fargo's Unions Need a Blockchain
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 Advances Enterprise Workplace Coordination in Microsoft 365 Following Solutions Partner with Certified Software Designation for Financial Services AI
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...
Samsung Biologics Workers Back Strike as Governance Concerns Intensify
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...
Growth without Drift: How Akur8 Protects Its Culture as It Scales
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....
My Leader Only Gets Soundbites About My Performance
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...
The Hidden Economics of Law Firm Student Recruitment
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...
Mastery of the Psychology of Change & Transformation
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...
Better Interviews with Bots? How Zapier's AI Screening Process Is Improving Recruiting
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....
'It Undermines Wellbeing and Derails Collaboration': Employees Are Still Keen on Hybrid Working, but Clunky Tools Are Causing Frustration and...
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,...
CFO Turnover Rates Quicken
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%...
Report Highlights Growing Demand for Family-Friendly Factory Policies
The Ethical Supply Chain Program (ESCP) announced it has surpassed its three‑year expansion goal, extending family‑friendly initiatives to 63 factories worldwide. By the end of 2025, the program supports 34,212 children of factory workers, reflecting rising demand for such policies....
Software Company Craxel to Create 27 New Belfast-Based Jobs
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...
ICO Calls on Recruiters to Review Use of Automated Decisions
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 Back Pay Cuts Airport Security Lines From Hours to Minutes
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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[Industry News] Award-Winning Games Industry Mentorship Scheme, Limit Break, Launches 2026 Program
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...
WFH or Watchful Eye? Geo-Fencing Rule Sparks Debate
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 Cuts 124 Jobs and Parts Ways with Studio Head David Anfossi
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...
TSA Agents Ordered to Return Tyler Perry $1,000 Gift Cards Amid Shutdown Pay Delays
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 Is Looking to Hire 240 New Employees in Belgium
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...
What Microsoft Got Right About Employer Branding
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,...
Can a White Employee Sue for Race Discrimination Under the NJLAD Without Any Heightened Burden? The Third Circuit Says Yes.
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 Gain Steam
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...
Employers of Overseas Staff Must Be Prepared for Risks, Including Political and Civil Unrest, Conflict and Natural Disaster
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...
Warren Slams DOL’s Proposed 401(k) Changes but CSSR Hits Back
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...
IWD Voices: Ritu Nakra – ‘When It Comes to the Boardroom, We Are Still Under-Represented’
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....
Be Prepared for ICE: What To Do When ICE Visits Your Workplace
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has become the highest‑funded U.S. law‑enforcement agency, prompting a surge in raids and I‑9 audits. Most employers lack formal procedures to handle these encounters, leaving staff vulnerable to confusion and legal risk. The article outlines...
High EQ Drives Digital Transformation at RGP
Veteran CIO Keith Golden says high emotional intelligence was the cornerstone of RGP’s three‑year Project Phoenix digital transformation. Under his leadership, RGP migrated its on‑premises Microsoft Dynamics GP ERP to Dynamics 365 in the cloud and rolled out Workday, Salesforce, Avature...
LVMH Names Amina Maleck to Senior Group Human Resources Post
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...
10 Skills Needed for Future of Work
The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 outlines ten critical skills for the coming decade, grouped into AI & Technology, Human Skills, Adaptive Mindset, and Leadership. AI & Big Data Literacy, cybersecurity, and technological fluency cover the technical...
Sociability: The Accessibility App Making Money for Hospitality Venues Across the UK
The UK accessibility app Sociability is helping hospitality venues generate new revenue streams by integrating inclusive design features that benefit both disabled and non‑disabled patrons. Parallel social‑enterprise initiatives are gaining traction: disability advocates stress universal design, TERN supports refugee entrepreneurs...
A Selection of Implementable Actions to Establish an Air Force Workforce Analytics Center of Excellence
The U.S. Air Force’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel, and Services (AF/A1) commissioned RAND to design a Workforce Analytics Center of Excellence to close critical capability gaps in the Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency (AFMAA). RAND identified five...
Lessons From the Skies for Executive Compensation Programs
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...
Falling Fertility Rate Raises Workforce Concerns in Andhra Pradesh
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...
Modifying Air Force Intelligence Career Development in Response to Targeted Permanent Change of Station Reductions
In May 2025 the Department of War ordered the military to cut permanent change‑of‑station (PCS) moves, prompting a RAND case study of U.S. Air Force intelligence career pathways. The analysis found that intelligence officers traditionally depend on frequent relocations to gain...
Stop Trying to ‘Educate’ People Into Changing. Science Proves It Doesn’t Work
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...
Eidos-Montréal Announces 124 Job Cuts; Studio Head David Anfossi Departs After 19 Years at Developer
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...
Samsung Electronics Union Leader's Remarks Spark Controversy Amid Strike Push
Samsung Electronics’ union leader Choi Seung‑ho announced a rally on April 23 and a general strike in May, warning that employees who do not join could face reporting, reassignment or dismissal. The union’s hard‑line stance follows a 2024 strike that caused...
Open‑Source Kubernetes Contributions Earn Global Talent Visas
For those of our intakes who are seeking to get the global talent visa we have been able to merge them into joining the kubernetes open source community where they get to contribute and fix issues on the kubernetes platform...
Human‑AI Partnership Redefines 2026 Talent Acquisition
Full Report: #TalentAcquisition Trends 2026 – Human-#AI Power Couple @Korn_Ferry https://t.co/Ar15QB2FYr #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #FutureofHR
New Rights, New Risks | Looming Employment Rights Could Create More Contract & Temporary Work, Expert Warns
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...
ERP Failures Stem From Ignored People, Not Technology
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
Scott Mills Exit Puts Spotlight on Risk of ‘News Vacuum’ in High-Profile Dismissals
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...
Unilever Freezes Hiring Globally as War Hits Margins
Unilever announced a global hiring freeze lasting at least three months, citing the Middle East conflict’s impact on margins and rising energy costs. The pause is part of a broader cost‑reduction programme targeting $916.72 million in savings over three years. The...
Are You Micromanaging Yourself Out of a Job?
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,...