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.
Video Editor (Podcasting)
Magnificent Noise, a leading New York‑based podcast production house, is hiring a part‑time Video Editor to translate long‑form audio conversations into compelling visual narratives. The role offers $65‑85 per hour for 15‑20 hours weekly, with a hybrid schedule that blends remote work and occasional on‑site collaboration. Candidates need 3‑5 years of professional editing experience, strong editorial instincts, and proficiency in tools like Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro. The position emphasizes craft‑focused video that enhances podcast launches and audience growth rather than high‑volume social‑media content.
House-Building Apprentices Step up as Sector Faces 239,000 Worker Shortfall
The National House Building Council (NHBC) hosted its Apprentice of the Year Awards in Milton Keynes, recognizing standout apprentices such as Jack Hart, Bailey Johnson and Corree Lamb for excellence in bricklaying, groundworks and site supervision. The event highlights NHBC’s...
Championing Inclusion in the City: A Conversation with Debbie Crosbie
Debbie Crosbie, Group CEO of Nationwide and Women in Finance Champion, discussed her career and the ongoing push for gender parity in UK financial services. She highlighted that women occupy only 18.6% of senior leadership roles, while over 400 firms...
Joy Fuels Authentic Leadership and Sustainable High Performance
Did you know that *joy* can be a strategic advantage? We often think of professional success as the result of grit alone, but Amy Leneker argues that both leaders and employees need joy to sustain high performance. When we find...
Breeze Wellbeing Launches “Insights” Feature to Address Workplace Loneliness
In February 2026 Breeze Wellbeing introduced “Insights,” a curated knowledge‑base of specialist articles and peer stories aimed at reducing workplace loneliness. The feature links directly to self‑discovery assessments, delivering personalized content on topics such as relationships, ADHD and emotional awareness....
Confirm Launches AI Agents Platform for Performance Management at Transform 2026
Confirm announced the full launch of its Unified AI Agents HR Platform at Transform 2026, offering a single system that handles onboarding, performance management, manager coaching, and employee service desk functions. The solution replaces a patchwork of single‑purpose HR AI...
Accurate’s Identity Verification Helps Employers Combat Rising Candidate Fraud
Accurate has launched an enhanced Identity Verification service that matches a government‑issued ID with a real‑time selfie in seconds, eliminating the need for a download‑required app. The solution covers more than 200 countries and is built for remote‑first, global employers....
Navigating Global Background Checks- Key Insights for Employers
Employers expanding globally face diverse restrictions on background checks. Criminal record inquiries are heavily limited, with many countries prohibiting access to spent convictions, while drug testing rules differ widely, often illegal in Europe and requiring consent elsewhere. Education verification remains...
IBEW Calls for Scrutiny of Skydance-CBS Layoffs and Proposed CNN Merger
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) has publicly demanded greater transparency after Skydance Media’s merger with CBS triggered a second round of layoffs and the shutdown of CBS News Radio. The union warned that the rapid changes, announced only...
Remote Jobs Weekly List (Mar 23, 2026)
The Remote Jobs Weekly List (Mar 23, 2026) publishes over 100 remote openings across engineering, product, data, sales, marketing, and support functions. High‑profile tech firms such as GitLab, Canonical, and Mercury dominate the roster, offering roles in the United States, Canada, Europe,...
Injunction Against Further Leafletting by Union Organizer at CEO's Front Door
The New Mexico Court of Appeals upheld a permanent injunction that bars union organizer Adrienne Enghouse from entering CEO Jamie Silva‑Steele’s private residence after she left a union‑related flyer at the front door. The court found Enghouse intended to trespass,...
Donohoe Hospitality Services Promotes Two Executives
Donohoe Hospitality Services promoted Jeremy Huvard to vice president of sales and marketing and Malcolm Mitchell to vice president of restaurants and bars. Huvard, a 25‑year sales veteran, will now steer portfolio‑wide sales, revenue and marketing strategies. Mitchell, a chef‑author...
The Future of the CA Age-Appropriate Design Code Act- What Remains, What’s Still Open to Be Contested, and What Companies...
The California Age‑Appropriate Design Code Act (CAADCA) faces ongoing constitutional challenges after NetChoice’s lawsuits. In March 2026 the Ninth Circuit ruled that the law’s broad coverage definition and age‑estimation requirement likely survive facial challenges, but found data‑use and dark‑pattern provisions unconstitutionally...
Why some Decisions Need a Human in the Room—Even when AI Gets It Right
In August 2025 ANZ Bank informed staff of layoffs via an automated email, prompting public outrage and an apology that framed the incident as a scheduling error. The episode illustrates a broader shift as companies embed AI into decisions traditionally...
Why Pharma Is Exploring Direct-to-Employer Benefit Models
Pharmaceutical manufacturers are re‑examining traditional PBM‑centric distribution by offering direct‑to‑employer drug purchasing models. Companies like Andel charge a per‑prescription transaction fee and eliminate administrative or per‑member fees, aiming to lower drug spend for employers. Their platform centralizes prescription intake, routes...
Big Deel? EOR Platform Adds ATS
Deel unveiled its biggest platform upgrade at Big Deel 2026, adding a fully integrated applicant tracking system (ATS) that connects hiring, compensation, and workforce planning to its global payroll engine. The company, serving over 40,000 firms, highlighted AI‑driven sourcing, real‑time budget...
Salary Restructuring to Nudge More Employees Towards New Tax Regime From 1 April
From 1 April, companies are revamping compensation structures to meet a revised wage definition that mandates basic pay and linked components constitute at least 50 percent of total salary. To comply, firms are boosting basic pay while trimming flexible allowances such as...
Healthcare Recruiting Platform Lands $14.5M
Carefam, a conversational AI platform for healthcare staffing, emerged from stealth with a $14.5 million Series A led by Pitango HealthTech and backed by Emerge. The solution automates candidate outreach, interview scheduling, and credential verification, escalating only complex decisions to human HR...
Elsevier Shortlisted for Two Internal Communications Awards
Elsevier has been shortlisted at the 2026 Internal Communications and Engagement Awards in two categories: 🏆 Best Use of Data 🏆 Best Engagement of Employer Brand Ambassadors These awards celebrate organisations that are redefining how they connect, inspire, and engage their people, recognising...
AI Candidates Are Already Here. Your Interviewers Aren’t Ready.
Enterprise talent leaders are confronting a surge of AI‑assisted candidates who can produce flawless résumés, cover letters and interview answers. Fabric’s analysis shows AI‑driven cheating jumped from 15% to 35% of candidates between June and December 2025, and Gartner forecasts...
When Full-Time Headcount Isn’t the Answer: How Contract Talent Is Closing Execution Gaps
Organizations are feeling the strain of leaner teams and expanded responsibilities, creating execution gaps that full‑time hiring can’t quickly fill. Role compression overloads top performers and leaves hidden skill gaps. Meanwhile, contract and freelance talent now represents 7.4% of U.S....
Shift Changes, Miscommunication Push Employee to Quit
A per‑diem clinic worker quit after her morning shifts were gradually moved to late‑night hours, clashing with her upcoming semester. The schedule shift, coupled with vague communication, pushed her to accept a remote position offering higher pay and predictable hours....
OpenAI to Double Workforce, Highlights Growing Demand for Enterprise AI Talent
OpenAI plans to increase its workforce from roughly 4,500 to 8,000 employees by the end of 2026, targeting enterprise‑focused ChatGPT products. The expansion follows a “code red” memo from CEO Sam Altman and aims to outpace rivals such as Anthropic...
SBI Cards Issues ESOP Shares to Employees
SBI Cards and Payment Services allotted 5,530 equity shares to eligible employees under two ESOP schemes, approved on March 22, 2026. The 2019 plan issued about 3,350 shares at an exercise price of roughly $1.83 per share, while the 2023...
Chinese Workers Face AI‑driven Survival Race
“It feels like Squid Game”: China’s workers scramble to keep up in the AI race Employees are rushing to learn new tools as layoffs and automation fuel widespread AI anxiety. On RedNote: “Trying to keep up with AI is more exhausting than...
Future-Proof HR: Skills Needed for Next Five Years
#TimTalk – What new skills do HR and Payroll professionals need to develop today to be relevant in 5 years? with Simon Noble https://t.co/VaBE1Zp55e via @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Payroll #HR #HumanResources #Leadership #Strategy #HRTech #FutureofWork #WorkPlace #Culture
Ottawa Extends EI Tariff Relief for Affected Workers
The Canadian government has extended three temporary Employment Insurance measures aimed at workers hit by U.S. tariff disruptions until October 10, 2026, adding six months of enhanced income support. The extensions include waiving the one‑week EI waiting period, suspending the treatment of...
Invest in Men for HEAL Professions: Health, Education, Administration, Literacy
People usually call nurses, teachers, therapists, & social workers "caring” or "helping” professions. My acronym for them: HEAL—Health, Education, Administration, and Literacy. These HEAL jobs matter just as much as any other profession, and are essential. Getting men into these...
Rethinking Whether Culture Can Actually Be Managed
Unpacking #Culture: “Culture Can’t Be Managed” – Or Can It? @ABPsychologists https://t.co/rxEZyunTGm #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #FutureofHR
Pay Transparency Laws Surge: How to Turn Compliance Into Strategy
Pay transparency regulations are accelerating, with 16 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. already enacting laws and the EU Pay Transparency Directive set to take effect in June. Mercer’s research shows 81% of U.S. firms have begun a transparency strategy, yet...
Automate HR Paperwork, Focus on Your People
Stop digging through the paperwork pit. HR is about people, not forms. Factorial automates the boring stuff so you can focus on your team. 👥 #HRTech #Factorial #PeopleOps #HRAutomation https://t.co/vMM8SckLCh
Four Decision Gates for Renewing Your LMS
Do you use an #LMS for #training? Eventually, you'll face contract renewal. But what should you do before that? Take a beat. Check my advice as a longtime consultant: "Should You Renew Your LMS? Navigating 4 Decision Gates" ➡️https://t.co/DQ4MXQo5oG #B2B #hrtech #onlinelearning https://t.co/TZZA7y1O34
Tracker Expands Recruitment Platform with Payroll Integrations and Additional Back-Office Capability
Tracker, an AI‑native recruitment platform used by over 1,000 staffing agencies, has broadened its offering to include back‑office operations and payroll integrations. The new suite links candidate sourcing, placement, timesheets, billing, expense management, compliance, onboarding and payroll into a single...
New Work Counters Automation by Creating Premium Expertise
New @nberpubs: "What Makes New Work Different from More Work?" https://t.co/UTizy5J0Tr "new work serves as a countervailing force to automation-driven job displacement not merely by creating additional employment, but also by generating new domains of human expertise that command market premiums"
Personality Assessments For Financial Advisors: How To Choose The Right Tools And Apply Insights To Improve Fit, Productivity, And Retention
Financial advisory firms are turning to personality and aptitude assessments to boost team satisfaction, productivity, and retention. The article emphasizes selecting tools that are psychometrically sound, contrastable, and focused, such as Insights Discovery, CliftonStrengths, Kolbe A Index, and Working Genius....
Talk People Out of a New Role Before Talking Them Into It
Leaders who first disclose a role’s toughest challenges before highlighting its benefits help candidates form realistic expectations. By candidly outlining potential obstacles, they avoid the “reality shock” that often follows a glossy recruitment pitch. Once the negatives are acknowledged, leaders...
Measles Is on the Rise. Have You Reviewed Your Vaccine Policies Since Covid?
Measles cases in the United States are climbing sharply, with 2025 recording over 2,200 infections—the highest in two decades—and 2026 already reporting nearly 1,500 cases across 27 states. The CDC has identified 14 new outbreaks this year, and the nation...
It Takes a Village — but as Parenting Support Fades, Employers Are Asked to Step In
The traditional “village” that once supported working parents is eroding, leaving 81% of parents with fewer informal caregivers. Child‑care costs now range from $6,552 to $15,600 per child annually, driving stress and turnover risk for employers. Bright Horizons reports that...
Only 7% of Leaders Get This Right—And Their Teams Outperform Everyone Else
The FranklinCovey Institute’s new survey reveals that only 7 % of managers are rated highly on both demanding performance and caring for their people. Those “Expect a Lot, Care a Lot” leaders generate dramatically higher engagement, with 43 % of their reports...
Artificial Intelligence | Can AI Really Coach Like a Human? This Live Experiment Put It to the Test
Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman predicts most white‑collar tasks will be automated within 12‑18 months, sparking debate over AI’s ability to replace human coaches. HR Grapevine witnessed a live experiment where myAgentsAI’s AI avatar "Maya" coached an actor‑played manager alongside...
Training Room Partners UBU to Launch AI-Powered Training Platform
Training Room Online (TTRO) has teamed with AI‑driven metaverse firm UBU to launch Red Horizon, an immersive 3‑D simulation platform for corporate leaders, university students and early‑career programs. The system combines TTRO’s simulation pedigree with UBU’s virtual environment, featuring an...
Parliamentary Group Warns Misuse of NDAs Undermines Workplace Trust
A cross‑party parliamentary roundtable warned that non‑disclosure agreements (NDAs) are being misused to conceal workplace harassment and discrimination, eroding trust and accountability. While NDAs can have legitimate uses, evidence showed 79% of employees who report misconduct face retaliation and 43%...
The Hidden Cost of Restaurant Turnover and How to Stop the Revolving Door
Restaurant turnover now exceeds 75 percent, with quick‑service locations sometimes topping 150 percent. Replacing a front‑line employee costs roughly $5,864, meaning a midsize eatery can lose over $100,000 annually to churn. Operators cite low pay, erratic schedules and limited growth...
“Focus on Your Health” Is Not a Lawful Reason to Fire Someone
The EEOC has filed a lawsuit against a Mississippi restaurant, alleging an Americans with Disabilities Act violation after the employer fired an employee with a seizure disorder nine days after a seizure. The termination letter told the worker to “focus...
Triggered at Work: How to Keep Your Influence When Emotions Run High
The article explains how workplace triggers can instantly undermine a leader’s influence, especially when a senior figure uses provocative language in front of peers. It outlines five practical tools—naming the trigger, slowing the body, using dignity‑preserving phrases, redirecting to purpose,...
A Look At The Salaries Of Commercial Widebody Captains At Major US Airlines
In the United States, seniority remains the primary driver of pilot compensation, culminating in widebody captain salaries that range from $300,000 to over $400,000 annually. Only five major carriers—Delta, United, American, Hawaiian, and Alaska—operate scheduled passenger widebody fleets, totaling 576...
Is Leadership Dead? 7 Ways to Revive Its Branding in Your Organization
Traditional leadership titles are losing appeal among Gen Z and younger millennials, with only 6 % prioritizing senior roles and 74 % favoring autonomy over people‑management. This shift reflects their observation of previous generations enduring relentless work cycles, economic downturns, and stagnant pay,...
Bringing ‘Big Food’ Energy to a Travis Kelce-Backed Cult Brand
Valerie Oswalt took the helm of Kodiak, the protein‑packed pancake and snack brand, in November 2022 after its 2021 acquisition by L Catterton. Drawing on senior roles at Campbell’s and Mondelēz, she introduced corporate‑grade performance reviews, equity incentives and disciplined...
BHP Appointment Revives Mining Diversity Concerns
BHP announced Brandon Craig as its new chief executive, surprising investors and sparking renewed debate over gender diversity in mining leadership. The decision passed over two senior female executives—Australia president Geraldine Slattery and CFO Vandita Pant—who were seen as strong...
Brewdog Accused of Using ‘Fire and Rehire’ to Reopen Bars
Brewdog entered administration this month, resulting in the loss of 500 jobs and the closure of 38 pubs. Its new owner, Tilray Brands, has announced plans to reopen a handful of locations in Glasgow and Aberdeen, inviting former staff to...