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.
Fair Work Agency: Advisory Board Appointees Announced
UK ministers have named nine members to the advisory board of the newly created Fair Work Agency, which launches on 7 April. The agency will merge the Gangmaster and Labour Abuse Authority, the Director of Labour Market Enforcement, the Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate and HMRC’s National Minimum Wage Unit into a single enforcement body. The board comprises equal numbers of independent experts, employer representatives and trade‑union leaders to ensure balanced perspectives. It will advise chair Matthew Taylor and CEO Lisa Pinney on strategy, supporting both workers’ rights and business compliance.
Are Managers and Supervisors Guilty of AI ‘Workslop’ Too?
New Zety research reveals that 55% of U.S. employees have received AI‑generated "workslop"—polished but inaccurate output—from a manager or supervisor. The report shows 85% of those workers say this erodes their trust in leadership, while 45% report heightened skepticism toward...
The ‘Amenities Ladder’: Why It Leads to Lower-Value Jobs for Women
A new NBER study finds women earn about 11 percentage points less wage growth than men, despite similar job‑switch rates. The research reframes the career ladder as multi‑dimensional, showing women gravitate toward “amenities” ladders—flexibility, remote work, better hours—while men occupy...
AI Boosts Job Satisfaction, Yet Increases Insecurity
The results from our latest reader poll: How has AI changed how you feel about your job? The short version: most people better about their work with AI, and yet also less secure in their role. People are also feeling more productive,...
900 Nurses Reach Labor Deal with Northern Light Eastern Maine
Approximately 900 nurses at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center have reached a tentative labor agreement, averting a planned March 23 strike. The contract delivers wage increases of 12% to 17% over three years, expands pay differentials, and imposes a...
UCI Health to Lay Off 150 Workers
UCI Health announced it will lay off about 150 workers, roughly 1% of its staff, as part of a strategic restructuring driven by federal funding cuts and shifting insurance reimbursements. The reductions target administrative, support and operational roles across its...
College Graduates See Rising Unemployment Amid AI Boom
If Generative AI is empowering people? Why are college educated graduates having a harder time finding employment? Source: a16z via Economic Innovation Group, BLS Data. The unemployment rate for young, college-educated workers has deteriorated more so than the field, and...
Employees Increasingly Prioritize Lower Health Care Premiums
A new Securian Financial study finds that nearly two‑thirds of U.S. employees now rank cost above all other factors when selecting health benefits, driving a surge toward lower‑premium, high‑deductible plans. While these choices shrink monthly payroll deductions, 22% of respondents...
HRchitect Delivers Seamless Payroll Transition for General Hospital Client
HRchitect successfully completed a full payroll system migration for a major General Hospital, moving the client from a legacy platform to its cloud‑based solution. The transition was finished in eight weeks with zero downtime, ensuring continuous payroll processing for thousands...
HRchitect Streamlines Prevailing Wage Compliance for Rental Services Provider Client
HRchitect has implemented an automated prevailing‑wage compliance platform for a large rental‑services provider, replacing manual spreadsheets and reducing administrative overhead. The solution integrates directly with the client’s payroll and ERP systems, delivering real‑time wage calculations and compliance alerts across multiple...
This Recruiter Prioritizes Meeting Candidates Where They’re at, Provides Five-Star Service Along the Way
Senior corporate recruiter John Geaney at Dollar Tree has overhauled the company’s hiring approach, moving from a reactive "post and pray" model to a proactive, data‑driven pipeline built on LinkedIn Recruiter projects. He introduced structured screening notes tied to job...
Own Your Expertise, Claim Professional Sovereignty
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DOL Sends New Joint Employer Rule to White House
The U.S. Department of Labor has forwarded a proposed joint‑employer rule to the White House, aiming to replace the 2021 regulation that rescinded the Trump‑era standard. The new rule is expected to be more employer‑friendly, narrowing the definition of joint...
Bimbo Bakeries Can’t Compel Massachusetts Drivers to Arbitrate Misclassification Claim
A federal district court in Massachusetts ruled that two Bimbo Bakeries delivery drivers cannot be forced into arbitration over a state‑law misclassification claim because they qualify as transportation workers exempt from the Federal Arbitration Act. The drivers, one an individual...
‘Nothing’s Neutral:’ How 2 Canadian Employers Reframe DEI as Equity and Belonging
George Brown Polytechnic and Thales Canada are redefining diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (EDII) as strategic, equity‑first initiatives rather than compliance check‑boxes. Both organizations embed EDII into leadership assessments, hiring toolkits, and corporate social responsibility pillars, with George Brown conducting...
BI WORLDWIDE Releases Recogdemption Report Unveiling Science-Backed Approach to Employee Engagement
BI WORLDWIDE released the "Recogdemption" report, a science‑backed framework linking recognition, redemption, and retention. Analyzing data from nearly one million employees in 118 countries, the study finds early recognition and a $200 reward threshold dramatically boost engagement. It identifies two redemption...
UKG Named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for AI‑led Workforce Management and EMEA Compliance
UKG has been named a Leader in IDC’s 2025‑2026 EMEA AI‑Enabled Workforce Management and Compliance MarketScape, highlighting its AI‑driven platform used by over 80,000 organizations worldwide. The assessment praises UKG’s ability to simplify multi‑country scheduling, ensure GDPR‑aligned data sovereignty with...
Restaurant AI Must Deliver More than Fancy Dashboards
Restaurant operators are increasingly demanding AI that tackles scheduling and labor optimization, not just analytics dashboards. A Harri survey of 600 U.S. and U.K. hospitality professionals found 38% rank scheduling as the top AI use case, while dashboards lag at...
Battleground Emerges Between ACT Public Servants and Government
ACT public servants are gearing up for industrial action after more than 80% of Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) ACT members voted down the government’s 9% pay increase spread over three years. The union argues the offer falls short...
One in Four Canadians Admit to “Resume Botox” To Seem Fit
Employment Hero's survey reveals that 28% of Canadian workers and job seekers trim their resumes—removing older roles, graduation dates, or senior titles—to avoid age bias and appearing over‑qualified. The practice, dubbed “resume botox,” is most common among those 35‑54, with...
Personegy Earns 2026 Lighthouse Award for Talent Acquisition Solution
NXTThing RPO has been named a 2026 Lighthouse Tech Award winner for Talent Acquisition: Best Frontline‑Focused Solution, recognizing its Personegy platform. Personegy combines AI‑driven screening, mobile‑first applications, and automated scheduling to move candidates from application to interview in under 60...
University of Cincinnati Hosts Cybersecurity Career Fair
The University of Cincinnati hosted a cybersecurity career fair that attracted more than 40 employers, including Kroger, Fifth Third Bank, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. The event was organized by the College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies in partnership with...
The Big Biscuit Partners with TipHaus to Deliver Same-Day Tip Payouts and Modernize Team Member Pay Across 30 Locations
The Big Biscuit, a fast‑growing breakfast and lunch chain with 30 locations in the Midwest, has teamed up with TipHaus to offer same‑day digital tip payouts. The partnership leverages TipHaus’s Earned Tip Access® platform, allowing managers to verify shift data...
Covenant HR Announces Inclusion in Lockton & ASHHRA AP3 Partner Program
Covenant HR has been accepted into the ASHHRA Preferred Partner Program (AP3), a collaboration with Lockton that curates vetted HR technology providers for the healthcare sector. The inclusion follows a rigorous vetting process that highlighted Covenant HR’s operational maturity and...
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Enter Your Organization for 5-Star DE&I Employers 2026
The 5‑Star DE&I Employers program invites organizations to showcase meaningful diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives for the 2026 list, supported by Black HR Professionals Canada and LINX HR Canada. Applicants submit their DE&I stories, then employees provide confidential feedback; a...
Why Strong Hiring Controls Matter in the World of Remote Work
Remote hiring has become commonplace, allowing firms to tap talent in Poland, Brazil and Kenya without a shared office. However, cross‑border recruitment introduces complex compliance obligations, especially under South Africa's Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) and broader AML rules. Companies...
When Is the 'Last Straw'?
The article stresses that progressive discipline is essential for documenting employee misconduct and enabling lawful terminations. It explains that waiting for a "last straw" without prior warnings leaves employers unable to fire for cause, forcing costly term‑in‑lieu payouts. The piece...
Goldman’s Second-in-Command Made More than Jamie Dimon in 2025
Goldman Sachs President John Waldron’s 2025 compensation rose 18.4% to $45 million, overtaking JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon’s $43 million pay and making him the second‑highest‑paid executive among U.S. big‑bank leaders, behind only CEO David Solomon. The increase includes a one‑time $80 million retention...
To Recruit Staff, Doctor Groups Sweeten Benefits Like Never Before
Nearly 90% of U.S. medical groups are actively upgrading staff benefits, with 87% planning enhancements—a jump from 56% two years ago. More than half are lowering the full‑time equivalent threshold to 0.5 FTE to broaden eligibility. New offerings include higher...
Insurance Sector Needs Hybrid Talent Amid Rapid Automation: Aon’s Blain
Aon’s Louisa Blain reports that 97% of insurers are accelerating automation, with 43% of tasks expected to be automated by 2030. The industry faces a widening capability gap that recruitment alone cannot close, prompting a shift toward hybrid talent that...
Securian: Workers Risk Finances Amid Benefits Affordability Trap
Securian Financial’s fourth workplace benefits study reveals an emerging “affordability trap” where employees opt for lower‑premium, high‑deductible health plans to boost take‑home pay, only to face costly out‑of‑pocket expenses later. Nearly two‑thirds of respondents prioritize premiums, and 22% reported surprise...
‘Greedy’ Corporation Slammed Over Planned Job Cuts
Encirc, a UK glass bottle maker for major beverage brands, faces strikes after announcing plans to cut 28 jobs despite reporting £191 million (≈$242 million) profit for 2025. Unite union members at the Elton, Cheshire plant scheduled walkouts March 28‑30 and April 3‑7, warning...
Elsevier Hires Global Tech Talent for AI Products
🚀 Elsevier is hiring software engineers, data scientists, prompt engineers, and tech leaders to join its growing tech hubs in Mexico, India, the Netherlands, and beyond. 💡 Work on AI-driven products, global data platforms, and scalable solutions used by millions 🌍...
People, Not Just Tech, Drive Successful Digital Transformation
Transforming businesses requires more than just tech. Engage people: subject matter experts, process owners, and middle management. They hold the key to successful implementation and realizing true benefits. #DigitalTransformation #Leadership https://t.co/5RXzO4UdVQ
Indigo Appoints Aloke Singh as Chief Strategy Officer
Indigo appointed Aloke Singh, former MD and CEO of Air India Express, as its new Chief Strategy Officer to drive strategic planning, operational efficiency, and international expansion. Singh brings over three decades of aviation experience and will report to Managing...
ABVX Hires Entyvio Creator, Silencing CCO Doubts
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Start by Questioning Your Own Assumptions
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Traliant Transforms Harassment Training with TV-Style Learning
Traliant unveiled a fully redesigned Preventing Workplace Harassment course that uses a cinematic, TV‑style narrative to teach anti‑harassment laws. The platform offers industry‑specific and international editions, automatically tailoring content to a learner’s role and location, and meets mandates across U.S....
AI in HR Frees Teams From Paperwork, Boosts Focus
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Identify and Remove Barriers to Employee Development
Addressing the Barriers Blocking Employee Development - https://t.co/Zr5vNySH4O - https://t.co/NcdrIyeMNU by Corey Tatel and Megan Mulherin
Official Statistics: MOD Civil Servant Diversity Statistics: April 2026
On 21 May 2026, the UK Ministry of Defence released its April 2026 civil servant diversity statistics, outlining the gender, ethnic, disability and sexual‑orientation composition of its civilian workforce. Women now represent 45% of MOD civilian staff, ethnic minorities 12%,...
Build a Listening Culture with Feedback and Coaching
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No Raise, More Work: The Unfair Tradeoff
my boss explaining the company can’t afford to give me a raise but I’m being rewarded with more responsibility https://t.co/OgnwtbwdCL
Jooble: 68% Remote Workers Report Higher Productivity
Jooble’s survey of 1,756 U.S. job seekers finds that 68% of remote workers report higher productivity, despite 71.5% admitting to handling personal matters during the workday. While 42% say they work longer hours, most (52.5%) still keep a standard eight‑hour...
Systems, Not Apathy, Cause Organizational Failure
Check out the latest article in my newsletter: Issue #11: Root Rot – What Burnout, Friction, and Bureaucracy Are Really Telling You https://t.co/3U2dB33aSg Orgs don’t fail when people stop caring; they fail when the system makes it impossible for people...
Starbucks Challenged by Labor-Friendly Activist Investors
Starbucks faces a proxy fight as activist investors, led by the Strategic Organizing Center Investment Group, seek to oust lead director Jørgen Vig Knudstorp and nominating committee chair Beth Ford for dissolving the Environmental, Partner and Community Impact (EPCI) committee that oversaw labor...
Harriet Taylor Appointed ZGEBS Head
Zurich has named Harriet Taylor as head of its Global Employee Benefits Solutions (ZGEBS) unit, succeeding Arnau Vila Llavina who has left the firm. Taylor brings more than two decades of experience at Zurich, spanning global proposition development and underwriting....
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Aptitude Test: Definition, How It's Used, Types, and How to Pass
Aptitude tests assess an individual's innate ability to perform in specific domains without prior training, and are widely used in education, hiring, and career counseling. Schools employ them for gifted placement, language potential, and curriculum guidance, while employers use them—especially...