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.
Transform 2026 Concludes with 4,000+ Leaders Defining the Human + AI Equation
Transform 2026 wrapped up at Wynn Las Vegas, drawing more than 4,000 leaders from over 35 countries and featuring 350+ speakers. The conference centered on "The Human + AI Equation," exploring how executives can blend rapid AI adoption with people‑first leadership. Highlights included 150+ sessions, a fast‑track executive meeting program, a startup pitch competition, and new partnerships such as CodeSignal’s Skills Lab. The U.S. Department of Labor also unveiled a free, SMS‑based AI education initiative aimed at upskilling the entire American workforce.
(Comic) Promotions and Stretch Assignments
A recent comic illustrates a manager praising an employee’s performance but offering a stretch assignment instead of a promotion. The employee realizes the new duties come without a pay raise, while the manager uses the extra work to bolster their...
Why Leaders Need to Embrace Five Intelligences
Des Dearlove highlights the 5Qs Framework, a leadership model that blends five distinct intelligences—cognitive, emotional, political, resilience, and moral—to address today’s volatile business environment. Developed by Dr. Ali Qassim Jawad and the late Professor Andrew Kakabadse, the framework draws on...
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Sales Top 2 Million | News-in-Brief
Pixelberry Studios, the creator of the popular Choices mobile series, has reportedly laid off staff, though the company has not issued an official statement. Layoffs were disclosed by former employees on LinkedIn at the end of last week. The studio...
Six Interviews, yet They Still Picked an Internal Hire
When you see "we decided to go with an internal candidate" after 6 rounds of interviews
Why the ‘Gets It, Wants It, Capacity’ Won’t Build a Competitive Company
The Gets‑it‑Wants‑it‑Capacity (GWC) framework, popularized by Gino Wickman’s *Traction*, offers a quick filter for matching people to predefined roles, but it stops at present‑state competence. While GWC clarifies hiring and accountability, it treats seats as static and ignores strategic conviction,...
A Federal Office Designed to Stave Off the Next Financial Crisis Is Being Dismantled by the Trump Administration
The Treasury Department’s Office of Financial Research (OFR) is slated to shrink from 196 employees to roughly 70, a 64% reduction announced by its director in early March. Created under the 2010 Dodd‑Frank Act to gather data and issue early...
People Moves: WTW Makes Structural, Leadership Changes to EMEA Regional Operations; Carpenter Taps FloodFlash’s Bartholomew as Head of Parametric Advisory
WTW announced a major restructuring of its EMEA Insurance Consulting and Technology business, creating dedicated P&C and Life units and appointing Tim Rourke and Michael Klüttgens as regional leaders. Tammy Richardson will now oversee the firm’s AI transformation across the...
Best Practices in 2026 for Workers’ Comp: A Smarter Playbook for New York Restaurants
The Friedlander Group promotes a New York Workers’ Compensation Safety Group for restaurants, bars and nightclubs that can slash premiums by as much as 57% through group discounts and dividend payouts. Since 1993 members have saved $244 million, with recent dividends...
Fourth Circuit Overturns Class Certification of 401(k) Plan Investment Loss Case
The Fourth Circuit reversed a district court ruling that had certified a class action against Genworth Financial over alleged underperformance of BlackRock target‑date funds in 401(k) plans. The appellate court held that Rule 23(b)(1) cannot be used for defined‑contribution plans because...
Clear Career Path And Tech Challenging Staff Retention
A new Momentive Software study of 500 U.S. nonprofit professionals reveals that only 27% of employees stay when they lack a clear career path, while 65% remain when pathways are visible. The research links career‑path ambiguity to technology burnout, noting...
The Marketers Getting Hired Right Now All Have One Thing In Common
The author, actively hiring marketers, observes that candidates who possess a distinct, well‑articulated point of view consistently outshine those with merely impressive resumes or portfolios. Interviewees who can explain the why behind their decisions—challenging norms and offering fresh insights—are perceived...
Ottawa Opens up Applications for Early Retirement Program
The Treasury Board has opened applications for a time‑limited Early Retirement Incentive, allowing eligible federal employees to retire immediately with full pension benefits. The program, part of Budget 2025’s Comprehensive Expenditure Review, is designed to achieve a 10 % reduction—about 40,000 positions—in...
Wisq Ranked #2 on Fast Company’s HR Innovators List 2026
Wisq’s Agentic HR Platform earned the No. 2 spot on Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies list for 2026, highlighted for its AI HR Generalist, Harper. Harper combines a purpose‑built HR Language Model with autonomous reasoning to handle complex, compliance‑heavy tasks...
To Counter Rising Gas Prices, Employers Revisit Subsidies and Work-From-Home Arrangements
Rising gas prices linked to the US‑Israeli conflict have pushed average U.S. employee commuting costs up 9% since February, reaching $16.93 per day and potentially nearing $19. A Gartner analysis shows financial stress growing, with 26% of workers already seeking...
Belgium: (Tele-)work Performed Simultaneously Within the European Economic Area – What Changes with the Moguntia Ruling?
The Court of Justice of the EU’s Moguntia ruling clarifies that all professional activities, even those performed outside the EU, must be considered when determining the applicable social‑security legislation for employees working across Member States. The decision directly challenges the...
Digital Forensics Jobs Round-Up, March 30 2026
The latest Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) round‑up lists over 30 new vacancies spanning the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Singapore and New Zealand. Positions range from entry‑level internships to senior director roles, covering forensic management, lab technician work,...
What Makes an Exceptional Leader?
New research by The Grossman Group and The Harris Poll finds only 30% of U.S. employees consider senior leaders "exceptional," while 16% label them "outdated" and blame them for burnout. Exceptional leaders outperform "good" leaders by more than two‑fold in...
Week in Review: How the Performance Review Has Changed
Performance reviews have shifted dramatically over the past 15 years, moving from annual check‑ins to frequent, often quarterly, continuous feedback loops. This change reflects heightened expectations for real‑time manager‑employee dialogue and is driven by digital tools that enable ongoing performance...
Greenhouse Ranked Best ATS in the G2 Spring 2026 Reports
Greenhouse was named the top applicant tracking system in G2’s Spring 2026 Reports, securing #1 positions in the overall Grid Report, Enterprise, EMEA Regional, and Mid‑Market categories. The hiring platform supports more than 7,500 companies, including HubSpot, the NFL and Duolingo,...
My Boss Asked Me to Mentor My Coworker, but It’s Really My Boss Who Needs Mentoring
A new manager, Fergus, struggles with project management, communication, and HR tasks, leading him to delegate mentorship of a peer, Chip, to an experienced employee. The employee discovers that many of Chip’s issues stem from unclear department procedures rather than...
Takeda Restructuring Could Push More Than 600 US Staffers Out of Jobs
Takeda Pharmaceutical announced a U.S. restructuring that will affect roughly 634 employees, including 247 positions in its Cambridge, Massachusetts site. The plan aims to generate savings of over 200 billion yen (about $1.25 billion) by fiscal year 2028, funding upcoming product launches...
Deel Seeks Remote Ghostbuster to Eliminate Operational Chaos
We're hiring: Ghostbuster position open. Join Deel's version of DOGE, our strongest operational team. $200k+/year - remote. Over 7 years, Deel scaled to 7,000+ people across 100+ countries. Every company this size accumulates ghosts: - A process installed by someone who left 2 years ago -...
Why SimplyCast Bet Early on Student Talent
Canada’s youth unemployment rose to 14.1% in February, the highest level since 2010. SimplyCast CEO Saeed El‑Darahali has built a hiring model that relies on student co‑ops, using the ICTC’s Work‑Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital program to offset salaries. The program...
Ep. 4 - Health Care Headlines LIVE at the 2026 Annual Benefits Forum
In this live episode of Healthcare Headlines, hosts Mike and his co‑host review the rapidly evolving benefits landscape, tracing it from the simple formulary decisions of 20 years ago to today’s complex mix of federal and state legislation, specialty drugs,...
Inflation Pushes 63% of Seniors Back to Work: Study
Indeed Flex’s February 2026 survey of 1,000 retirees shows 30% are already working or open to flexible jobs, while 63% cite rising living costs as the main reason to return. Most prefer part‑time schedules under 20 hours weekly, with retail and consulting...
DHL Express, Parcel Workers’ Union Reach Deal on 4-Year Contract
Negotiators for DHL Express and the Teamsters reached a tentative four‑year labor agreement two days before a strike deadline, averting a potential disruption to U.S. parcel shipments. The contract delivers a 20% wage increase, enhanced health and welfare benefits, and...
An Employer’s Guide to Neonatal Care Leave and Pay
The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023, effective April 2025, gives employees a statutory right to neonatal care leave (NCL) and, where eligible, neonatal care pay (NCP). Employees earn one week of NCL for each uninterrupted week their newborn...
Gender Pay Gap Reporting – Lessons Learned and What Comes Next
In this episode, host Robert Shaw talks with pay‑gap strategist Michelle Jimmer about the evolving landscape of gender pay gap reporting in the UK, including upcoming requirements under the Employment Rights Act 2025. They explore common pitfalls—such as treating data...
Fama Technologies 2025 Report: Workplace Misconduct Signals Surge 34% as Risk Shifts to Professional Networks
Fama Technologies released its 2025 State of Misconduct at Work report, showing a 34% year‑over‑year increase in online behavior risks, with 6.45% of screenings flagging misconduct. Media and Entertainment led the sector rankings at a 33.6% misconduct rate, followed by...
Aviation Business News Seeks Sector’s Top Employers for Best Places To Work In Aviation 2026
Aviation Business News has opened registration for its Best Places To Work In Aviation 2026 awards, inviting global aviation‑focused employers to compete for a free accolade. Eligibility requires companies to derive the majority of revenue from aviation, and the independent...
Xiaomi, Alibaba Ramp up AI Recruitment Amid Global Talent War
Chinese tech giants Xiaomi and Alibaba have launched spring AI recruitment drives as they pivot toward AI‑first strategies. Xiaomi posted more than 200 AI‑related openings and pledged up to 16 billion yuan ($2.3 bn) in AI R&D and capex, part of a...
Weekly Feedback Loops Outpace Annual Reviews
Most people ask for feedback once a year. Top performers build feedback loops weekly. After every major task, ask: • What’s one thing I should do differently next time? • What would make this 10% better? Small corrections compound faster than big ambitions. Don’t wait for...
AI‑Powered 3‑Click Onboarding Links HR and IT
The '3-Click Onboarding' dream is real. 😴 Factorial’s AI agent connects HR and IT for a seamless start. Check it out: [link] Schedule a meeting with me: https://t.co/ZsEwnG4p2n #HRTech #Factorial #EmployeeOnboarding #SAPBusinessOne https://t.co/e4QL1qUg4U
Ruder Finn Atteline Launches Internal Comms, Capability Practise rf.engage
Ruder Finn Atteline has launched rf.engage, a strategic internal communications service line that delivers bespoke leadership training, change management, and employee‑engagement programs across the MENA region. The offering blends real‑world simulation, personalised coaching, and proprietary narrative frameworks to boost leaders'...
AI Agents Redefine Human Roles Into Four Key Positions
It's wild how quickly company org structures are changing. Per @joannezchen, as AI/agents take on more of the work, humans will bucket into these four roles: 1. Chief accountability officers 2. Systems architects 3. Relationship experts 4. Validators https://t.co/4sAfyKadZS
Prediction Markets Disrupt HR—Unexpected Consequences Ahead
The Prediction Market – And Its Surprise Impacts On HR (Consider this a warning) @DrJohnSullivan https://t.co/nh1Hkvqmfd #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #FutureofHR
Schools in the South East Making Strong Progress Towards Fairer, More Transparent Hiring, Supported by New Data
New research commissioned for Teaching Vacancies shows Midlands schools are rapidly adopting transparent, inclusive hiring practices. Over the past two years, 44% of schools added pay scales or progression details to adverts, 39% highlighted wellbeing and workload support, and 17%...
Middle Managers: Weak Link or Secret Weapon?
#TimTalk - Are Middle Managers the Weak Link or the Secret Weapon? with Gary Cookson https://t.co/EHLT2Lyxs5 via @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #SalesLeader #Leadership #Culture #Marketing #Success #Mindset #Entrepreneur #Management #HumanResources #HR https://t.co/wSFVrgp5vH
Prioritize Continuous Learning as Skills Rapidly Obsolesce
These days, new #skills are relevant for less and less time. Continuous #learning is more important than ever. But how do you know what to focus on? This 2017 piece by @MarcZaoSanders is more relevant than ever ➡️ https://t.co/6H1kg7Skfw via @HarvardBiz...
AI Is Making Leadership Almost Too Easy: The Exact Playbook Top Managers Use to 10X Performance, Coaching, and Results
The author argues that generative AI has turned senior management into a high‑efficiency function, enabling faster preparation for 1‑on‑1s, data‑driven coaching, and agenda creation. By feeding Power BI exports into AI prompts, hidden risks and blind spots surface in seconds, allowing...
Hire Unconventional Talent, Not Conventional Résumés
One of our best engineers came from community college and the Minecraft modding community. Our best early salesperson came from a company with a -40 NPS ! How we hire at Ramp:
Fix Work Processes, Not Programs, to Boost Employee Experience
Check out Farm to Executive Table Issue #12: Strengthening the Root System – What Actually Improves Employee Experience https://t.co/AyheV6X7Ww Employee experience doesn’t improve when you add programs. It improves when you fix how work actually works. #employeeexperience https://t.co/KqbOwkby2v
GAO: 5 Out of 6 Federal Agencies Not Using Cyber Workforce Dashboard
The Office of Personnel Management introduced a Cyber Workforce Dashboard in 2023 to give federal agencies a unified view of cyber staffing and enable benchmarking. A GAO review of six agencies found that five agencies—and OPM itself—do not use the...
A Simple Way to Advocate for Yourself and Your Team: The STAR 🔶 Technique
The article introduces the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) technique as a practical framework for managers to advocate for their teams and themselves. It highlights a real promotion case where vague praise failed to secure a deserved promotion, underscoring the...
Time Calls on Employers to Fix Systemic Barriers for Working Fathers
Time magazine published an analysis urging employers to address systemic challenges faced by working parents, especially fathers, after data showed the gender pay gap among parents widened. The piece outlines policy gaps and actionable steps for companies to create more...
Deloitte to Hire 50,000 in India; Bets Big on AI Upskilling
Deloitte announced a plan to hire 50,000 employees in India, reinforcing its status as a major global talent hub. The firm has already trained 30,000 staff in AI skills and is transitioning another 20,000 to AI‑focused roles. Around 9% of...
Inclusion
A new framework for empathetic, inclusive leadership outlines practical steps for individuals, teams, and entire organizations. It combines psychological‑safety principles, structured listening, and equity‑of‑access practices to create high‑performing, psychologically safe environments. The guide provides concrete tools—check‑ins, inclusive meeting design, empathy...
Acorn by Synergie and Darwin Gray Host ‘Recruit with Confidence’ Expert Panel on the Future of Hiring
Acorn by Synergie and law firm Darwin Gray hosted a ‘Recruit with Confidence’ panel in Cardiff on March 26, part of the Wales HR Network series. The discussion brought together senior HR and recruitment leaders to examine how organisations can balance compliance, technology and human...
I'm Selling You Something.
The author is launching a three‑week, live‑online bootcamp that teaches HR professionals how to automate tasks using Claude Cowork, Anthropic’s AI platform. The beta cohort costs $490 (future cohorts will be $990) and requires a $20‑per‑month Claude Pro subscription. Sessions...