Today's Human Resources Pulse
Greenhouse completes acquisition of Ezra AI Labs, adding voice‑AI interviewing
Greenhouse announced the completion of its acquisition of Ezra AI Labs, a voice‑AI interviewing platform. The technology enables on‑demand, role‑specific conversations that are scored against a uniform rubric, delivering transcripts and explainable evaluations. The deal expands Greenhouse’s structured hiring methodology to the earliest stage of the recruiting funnel.
382: Are We Building AI Without Half the Population? With Lisa Davis, Author of The Only Woman in the Room
In this episode, host Dan Turchin talks with Lisa Davis, former CIO and author of *The Only Woman in the Room*, about the alarming decline of women in STEM—from 34% in the mid‑80s to just 22% today—and its impact on AI development. Davis shares personal stories of being the sole woman in high‑stakes boardrooms, outlines her six core leadership values, and explains why authentic, empathetic leadership is essential for building inclusive AI systems. She also offers practical advice for encouraging girls and underrepresented minorities to pursue STEM early, emphasizing cultural norms, mentorship, and supportive networks. The conversation underscores the urgent need to reshape workplace cultures and education pipelines to prevent AI from being built by a homogenous half of the population.
Easy Employee Celebration Ideas for the Workplace
Companies often overlook birthday recognition, treating it as an HR checkbox. The article outlines a step‑by‑step framework for creating easy, low‑budget employee celebration programs that work for in‑office, remote, and hybrid teams. It emphasizes aligning the style with the organization’s...
New HR Tech From Employment Hero, Tallēwise
Employment Hero unveiled its Recruitment Agent, an AI‑driven video interview tool that automates first‑round screening for small and medium‑sized businesses. Powered by the proprietary Hero AI engine, the feature integrates directly into the Employment Operating System, shortening hiring cycles and standardising...
Corporate Report: Ethnicity Pay Gap Report 2024 to 2025
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its first ethnicity pay gap report covering the fiscal year 2024‑25, released on 30 March 2026. Using the same methodology as statutory gender‑pay‑gap reporting, the document presents mean and median gaps in base salary...
Will AI Replace Recruiters—Or Reinvent Them?
AI is reshaping recruiting, with roughly 60% of talent professionals now leveraging AI for sourcing, screening and candidate interaction. The technology slashes manual workload, turning recruiters from process‑driven administrators into strategic consultants. At Franciscan Health, AI helped shrink open requisitions...
AI‑Powered Recruiter Scam Uses Fake Jobs to Sell Software
PSA: There’s a new scam going around with exec search firms targeting people to say there’s a role they’re well suited for in order to sell resume software. The tell is AI: They essentially leveraged LinkedIn keywords to market these...
People & Appointments: GFANZ Hiring for Policy and International Engagement Lead
The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) announced a search for a Policy and International Engagement Lead, signaling a push to deepen its global advocacy. At the same time, Allianz Global Investors expanded its private‑markets impact and sustainability team,...
Serviceplan Group UK Hires Social Team From Atomic London
Serviceplan Group UK has hired a four‑person social team from rival agency Atomic London, adding senior talent to its UK operations. The appointments come as the agency cites growing client demand for social media and creator‑driven campaigns. The move expands...
Check In On Those Who Appear Untroubled
Check in on the people who seem like they don’t need checking in on. Too often, I have been guilty of seeing someone as an overachiever and just thinking that everything is going amazingly well for them. Other times, I have...
Toxic Bosses Don’t Just Hurt People. They Hurt the Bottom Line
Toxic bosses are a pervasive problem, with 87% of professionals reporting at least one and 57% leaving jobs because of a bad manager. Their behavior erodes psychological safety, stifles creativity, and drives high turnover. In North America, manager‑related attrition accounts...
80% of Orgs Are Missing This Key AI Opportunity
Enterprises are accelerating AI budgets, yet many still rely on external hires to fill skill gaps. Global AI spending has topped $150 billion, reflecting board‑level pressure to embed machine‑learning across functions. Accenture’s research shows 80 percent of organizations overlook a critical lever:...
L'Oréal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus’ 2025 Pay Revealed
L'Oréal disclosed that CEO Nicolas Hieronimus earned a total remuneration of €11.3 million (about $12.2 million) for 2025, a 13.34% increase from the prior year. The package includes a €2.3 million ($2.5 million) fixed salary, €2.7 million ($2.9 million) variable pay (with €2.04 million actually paid), and...
Chief People Officer Appointments Down by a Fifth
Global hiring of chief people officers (CPOs) has dropped by more than a fifth over the past three years, with the United Kingdom accounting for 11% of worldwide appointments despite its modest economy. Women now occupy almost three‑quarters of new...
A New Approach to Data Helped This HR Leader Boost Healthcare Benefits
Amy Kickham, newly appointed chief human resources officer at Southern Glazer’s, has turned the company’s 24,000‑strong workforce into a data‑driven talent engine. By converting survey feedback into actionable dashboards, she identified a shortfall in career development and launched Southern Glazers University, an...
9.2 Out of 10 Teachers Said They’re Staying.
A district that began measuring teacher wellbeing—stress levels, support perception, and retention intent—reported a 9.2 out of 10 likelihood that teachers will stay, far above the industry average of 8‑9. Instead of adding new initiatives or one‑off workshops, leaders used...
Study Finds Over One Million UK Workers in Multiple Jobs Lack Basic Workplace Protections
A Durham University Business School study reveals that more than one million UK workers holding multiple, often low‑paid jobs lack basic workplace protections. The research, based on interviews with over 50 workers across Yorkshire and the North East, highlights fragmented...
Hiring Top Doctors to Ensure Quality Patient Care
As MYRESET prepares for launch in early April — my co founder and I have had the pleasure of speaking to so many competent doctors. We’re taking only the best for our team, both in skills and personality to ensure...
How AI-Washing Is Scamming Recruiters
A new article by Florian Fisch exposes how many recruitment vendors label legacy keyword‑matching tools as AI, a practice he dubs “AI‑washing.” He outlines seven common false claims—from “powered by AI” badges to bogus 99 % accuracy—backed by simple tests that...
Lufthansa Flight Attendants Vote For Strike, Possibly During German Easter School Holidays
Lufthansa cabin crew have voted overwhelmingly for strike action, with 94% of mainline flight attendants and 99% of Cityline crew supporting the move. The union’s vote comes as Germany’s Easter school holidays, ending on April 13, approach, raising the likelihood...
10 Most Regrettable Phrases at Work — And How To Rebound From Them
A recent Preply study reveals that nearly 90% of employees have uttered regrettable remarks when stressed, with “I don’t care” topping the list at 36%. Such negative language erodes motivation for two‑thirds of workers and even spills into personal life,...
Unleashing Gen AI Success Through Team Collaboration
Generative AI can transform businesses, but tools alone aren't enough. Success depends on a cultural shift that gives teams autonomy while providing strategic support, resources, and clear accountability. Companies that create sandbox environments and foster cross‑functional collaboration see measurable gains,...
DOL Proposes 30%+ H‑1B Wage Hike, Shaking HR Compliance
The U.S. Department of Labor issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would lift prevailing wage percentiles for H‑1B, H‑1B1, E‑3 and PERM visas, potentially raising entry‑level salaries by more than 30%. The change, announced on March 26 and published...
Kansai University Teams with Transcosmos on Data‑science Curriculum and DX Talent Program
Kansai University's Faculty of Business Data Science and digital‑services firm transcosmos signed a partnership agreement on March 2, 2026. The collaboration will roll out project‑based learning and a DX Talent Development Program to fast‑track data‑science and digital‑transformation talent for Japanese...
Prison Staff to Get 3.5% Pay Rise
Justice Secretary David Lammy announced a 3.5% pay rise for eligible prison staff in England and Wales, back‑dated to 1 April and funded from the Ministry of Justice’s existing budget. The increase targets operational support grades and governors, with an additional...
Vegas Golden Knights Dismiss Bruce Cassidy, Hire John Tortorella as Head Coach
The Vegas Golden Knights have terminated head coach Bruce Cassidy and appointed veteran John Tortorella to lead the club. The move comes as the franchise struggles near the bottom of the Western Conference wild‑card standings, sparking a fresh leadership debate.
TSA Agents to Receive Pay, Yet Airport Security Lines Remain Gridlocked
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to pay Transportation Security Administration officers after a month without wages, but the move does not instantly ease the chronic security‑line bottlenecks. With roughly 500 officers quitting and absenteeism hovering near 11%, airports...
How Fortune 500 Communicators Are Rethinking Employee Communications and Culture
At Ragan’s Employee Communications & Culture Conference in Boston, Fortune 500 leaders from Honeywell, Cisco, M&T Bank and Humana showcased new tactics for engaging large workforces. Sessions highlighted equipping managers with practical toolkits, producing short‑form internal videos using phones and...
Before You Cancel One-on-Ones, Read This
Executives are slashing one‑on‑one meetings to boost efficiency, but the article warns that the real problem lies in the wrong types of meetings, not their frequency. Routine status updates persist because asynchronous tools are inadequate, forcing teams to rely on...
We Are Hiring: Scientific Education Specialist
Nutrition Network is hiring a remote Scientific Education Specialist to act as the final checkpoint for scientific integrity across its training content, certification programs, marketing materials, and AI‑generated outputs. The role blends curriculum development, content review, and occasional lecturing, requiring...
IWD Voices: Christine Lai – ‘It’s About Holding Both the Industry and Ourselves Accountable So That Change Is Universal’
Christine Lai, featured in International Women’s Day Voices, redefines fairness as equity rather than uniform treatment. She argues that true fairness requires allocating resources to remove barriers and level outcomes for diverse individuals. Lai emphasizes that career growth should be...
The Hidden Cost of AI Tool Bloat—And How Managers Can Reduce It
Companies are rapidly subscribing to multiple generative‑AI tools—often both Claude and ChatGPT plus niche applications for recruiting, learning, and video creation. Research from Boston Consulting Group shows productivity actually drops when workers juggle more than three AI tools, a...
Book Briefing: 'Open to Work' By Ryan Roslansky by Aneesh Raman
LinkedIn chief executive Ryan Roslansky and chief economic opportunity officer Aneesh Raman have released a new book, Open to Work, arguing that artificial intelligence’s effect on employment is not set in stone. The authors contend that fear of AI is...
The My Pleasure Advantage: Why Chick-Fil-A Wins on People – Webinar Recap
In a recent HCI webinar, Nicholas Lawrence, Chick‑fil‑A’s Executive Director of People & Culture, outlined how the chain builds a gold‑standard service culture. He highlighted three pillars: consistent standards over time, intentional definition and enforcement of those standards, and leadership...
Case Study | From Tool Hire to Talent Magnet - How HSS Rebuilt Its Employer Brand
HSS ProService Marketplace has transformed from a traditional tool‑hire business into an online‑only platform, prompting a full overhaul of its employer brand. The company launched a redesigned careers portal to reflect the new digital identity and to recruit for previously...
Gig Workers Act 2025: What Employers Must Get Right as Enforcement Kicks in on 31 March
Malaysia will enforce the Gig Workers Act 2025 on 31 March, extending regulation beyond platform operators to any organisation hiring freelance talent. The law mandates clear contracts, transparent payment terms, and registration of gig workers for EPF and SOCSO contributions. Misclassification...
Omnicom Reworks Talent Strategy as AI Reshapes Advertising Industry
Omnicom Group is overhauling its talent strategy as artificial intelligence reshapes advertising. By the end of 2025 the firm will employ roughly 120,000 people across creative, media, data and consulting roles, and it is embedding generative AI into media planning,...
Konami Increases Its Starting Salary in Japan by Nearly 30%, Increases Base Pay for the Fifth Year in a Row
Konami announced a 29% boost to its entry‑level salary in Japan, raising the monthly base for new college graduates to ¥310,000 (about $2,200) from ¥240,000 ($1,730) a year ago. All employees also receive a ¥5,000 ($36) monthly increase, marking the...
Savills Expands UK Retail Property Management Team with Four Key Hires
Savills, a leading UK commercial real‑estate advisor, announced the addition of four senior professionals to its retail property management division. The new hires bring extensive experience overseeing shopping centres and outlet destinations across the United Kingdom. This expansion broadens Savills’...
3 Red Flags that Job Posting Is a Scam - and How to Verify Safely
Job scammers stole roughly $220 million in the first half of 2024, according to the FTC, and the problem is growing as remote work expands. The article outlines three red flags—overly vague or high‑pay promises, requests for money or personal data,...
AI Predicts Skill Gaps, Delivers Timely Micro‑Lessons
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BlackRock Hires Head to Drive Crypto Expansion
NEW: BlackRock is hiring a Head of Digital Asset Strategy in NYC to lead its expansion into crypto, stablecoins, and tokenization
JobSync Roundtable: Navigating the 2026 OFCCP Regulatory “Seismic Shift”
JobSync announced a virtual roundtable to help federal contractors navigate a sweeping regulatory overhaul. The Department of Labor has revoked Executive Order 11246, restructured the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), and approved a 2026 budget that reshapes affirmative‑action enforcement....
AI Reshapes Jobs Into Narrower, Lower‑paid Tasks
A new research paper argued AI isn't killing jobs outright but "unbundling" them into narrower, lower-paid tasks with workers in weak-bundle roles https://t.co/2J8rdsPDZP #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #Tech #TechNews #FutureofWork https://t.co/7PfwIZ3jml
3 Questions to Help CFOs Unlock Benefits Programs’ True Cost and Value
CFOs can transform benefits programs from a cost center into a strategic lever by asking three key questions about future P&L pressure, administrative complexity, and measurable ROI. Modeling retirement, health, and severance risks reveals hidden earnings volatility, while outsourcing to...
5 Upgrades Your Employees Will Actually Appreciate
Employees now value practical upgrades that enhance daily productivity over superficial perks. Companies that invest in modern collaboration platforms, ergonomic workstations, continuous learning, flexible schedules, and reliable fiber connectivity see higher engagement and lower turnover. Research links a positive employee...
Make Job Negotiations Fairer in Your Organization
Harvard Kennedy School professors Iris Bohnet and Siri Chilazi argue that short‑term DEI training alone won’t fix inequitable job negotiations. They advocate systemic, behavioral‑design solutions such as anonymized applications, structured interviews, and algorithmic tools to curb bias. The authors cite blind auditions...
JobSync Roundtable: Navigating the 2026 OFCCP Regulatory "Seismic Shift"
In this episode of the RecTech Podcast, host Chris Russell moderates a JobSync roundtable on the "2026 OFCCP regulatory seismic shift," featuring employment law partner Sheila Abram and HR risk consultant Amanda Bowman. They explain how Executive Order 14173 revoked...
How Top Businesses Secure the Best Talent – and How to Stay Competitive
Top companies are tightening hiring processes to secure high‑quality talent, emphasizing role clarity, transparent job ads, and frictionless applications. CV‑Library’s 2025 Candidate Behaviour Barometer shows clear titles and salary disclosure raise applications by up to 60%, while two‑thirds of candidates...
JP Morgan Hires From HSBC for Senior India Role
JP Morgan has named former HSBC executive Rahul Badhwar as its senior country officer for India, with the appointment slated to begin in July and headquartered in Mumbai. Badhwar’s move underscores JPMorgan’s intent to deepen its footprint in one of the...
72% of HR and Payroll Buyers Have Already Compared Three Tools Before Booking a Demo
Spotsaas analyzed over 150,000 HR and payroll buyer journeys and found that 72% of prospects compare at least three solutions before requesting a demo. Buyers typically start on third‑party comparison pages, revisit pricing 2‑3 times, and 34% jump to competitor...