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.
Why Shaping Company Culture Needs a Focus on Opportunity, Not Fear
Liberty IT’s senior director of talent, Emma Mullan, argues that transformation succeeds when organisations replace fear with certainty. By treating large‑scale change as a collaborative exercise, the company embeds a people‑first mindset through its Culture Playbook and Culture Stars programme. The Playbook codifies purpose, behaviours and collaboration standards, while Culture Stars recognises employees who model those values. This framework gives staff the psychological safety to ask questions, experiment and share insights, which is essential as AI accelerates the pace of change.
What Remote-First Companies Lose when People Are Never in the Same Room
Remote‑first companies excel at flexibility and talent acquisition, yet they miss the informal trust that builds when people share a physical space. A recent 300‑person gathering in Barcelona showed that in‑person dialogue sharpens focus, speeds decisions, and creates a deeper...
UiPath Fusion 2026 - if Your Data Isn't Ready, Your Agents Aren't Either
Chris Ashley of UiPath warned that agentic AI can only succeed when companies truly understand how decisions are made. Organizations that invested in cross‑functional process modeling and data maturity are deploying bots faster than peers still mapping workflows. He emphasized...
Isolved CPO: Stop Measuring HR on Speed
isolved's chief product officer argues that HR should stop being judged solely on speed. A recent isolved report shows nearly 70% of HR teams use AI, primarily for payroll and recruitment, while two‑thirds cite a persistent talent crisis. The CPO...
Leadership | Beyond Productivity: How Leaders Can Drive Real ROI With AI
Workday’s new research shows AI is saving employees time, yet 40% of that saved time is lost to reviewing and fixing AI outputs, equating to roughly two weeks per employee annually. Only 14% of workers consistently experience clear, positive results...
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How To Change Yourself To Change Your Company
"Reinventing the Leader" by Walmart executive Gui Loureiro and coach Carlos Marin argues that personal transformation is a prerequisite for corporate change. The book chronicles how Loureiro’s data‑driven, customer‑centric overhaul of Walmex—Walmart’s largest Latin‑American division—revitalized growth and culture. It offers...
The Rise of AI-Assisted Workplace Complaints: What HR Needs to Know
Employees are increasingly using generative AI to draft internal workplace complaints that resemble formal legal filings. These AI‑assisted grievances cite statutes, include detailed timelines, and sometimes contain fabricated case citations, making them harder for HR to assess and increasing verification...
ICE May Be Quieter, but Immigration Compliance Risks Remain
ICE has quietly reduced its Minneapolis field presence, yet its enforcement activities remain robust. The agency continues to coordinate with federal partners to target workplaces employing undocumented workers. Media attention has faded, but the risk of audits, I‑9 violations, and...
My First Performance Review After Maternity Leave Was Disappointing. It Was Difficult to Be a Great Mom and a Great...
The author returned from maternity leave to find her annual performance rating fall from "Exceptional Contributor" to "Successful Contributor," despite maintaining the same output. Heavy postpartum complications, including severe blood loss and ongoing medical care for her newborn, forced her...
Failure to Confront Poor Performance for Fear of Demotivating a Critical Team Member
Leaders often avoid confronting indispensable team members for fear of demotivating them, creating a double standard where poor behavior goes unchecked. This avoidance erodes credibility, fuels resentment among other staff, and raises turnover risk. Research shows that small, frequent feedback...
Benefits Lessons to Learn From a Brutal Flu Season
The 2024‑2025 flu season has been unusually severe, with the CDC reporting 78 million cases, over a million hospitalizations and 67 000 deaths. Antiviral prescriptions are up 24% compared with the previous year, and Evernorth’s MD Live saw a 400% surge in flu‑related...
The United States Isn’t That Bad, Is It? United Airlines Tells Every Flight Attendant They Are Moving to London
United Airlines mistakenly emailed its entire flight‑attendant workforce of about 30,000, announcing a transfer to its London Heathrow base. The error was corrected within 30 minutes, relieving most crew members who were not slated for the rare overseas move. United...
Accenture Signals Hiring Recovery with Steady Workforce Growth in Q2
Accenture added 2,741 employees in Q2, bringing its global headcount to 7.86 million and surpassing 7,000 hires in the first half of fiscal 2026. Revenue reached $18 billion, up 8% year‑over‑year but missing analyst forecasts, while new bookings rose to $22.11 billion. The...
STC Bahrain Grants Employees 10-Day Extended Eid Holiday
STC Bahrain announced a ten‑day extended holiday for all staff in celebration of Eid Al‑Fitr, beginning on the first day of the festival and running through 28 March. The company framed the move as a token of appreciation for employee contributions and...
Meta's Mass Layoffs Signal HR Tech Disruption
HR Tech and AI Work Notes #9: Meta to Lay Off Thousands https://t.co/x8u9XJOF9P #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #FutureofHR
New Nexus Move Enables Selective SAP Payroll Migration
Selective Workbench Migration to Employee Central #Payroll with #Nexus Move https://t.co/wu8LcGXzCO >important new capability in @TIKNexus for #SAP Payroll to #SuccessFactors ECP migrations. #HRTech #EnSw
Mentorship That Matters: Strengthening Educator Growth & Retention
Mentorship programs are increasingly recognized as a critical lever for educator development, yet many districts still rely on informal buddy systems. A recent Education Week webinar highlighted how structured mentorship can evolve into a strategic initiative that supports teacher growth,...
Neurodiverse Workers Could Have an Edge in the AI Economy
Neurodiverse workers possess cognitive strengths—focus, pattern recognition, and unconventional problem‑solving—that align with the rapid growth of AI technologies. Josh Hough, founder of CareLineLive, argues that many employers overlook this talent pool while the AI economy demands fresh thinking. His own...
Buccaneers GM Says Team Offered More Than $60M to Keep Mike Evans
Tampa Bay general manager Jason Licht told reporters the Buccaneers dangled a contract that exceeded the San Francisco 49ers' three‑year, $60 million offer to keep wideout Mike Evans. Evans ultimately signed with the 49ers, leaving the Bucs after 11 seasons.
Two Nonsolicitation Mistakes That Can Cost Employers an Injunction
Pennsylvania Superior Court upheld a trial court’s denial of a preliminary injunction against former wealth advisors, citing two common drafting errors in nonsolicitation agreements. The court found the mid‑employment covenants lacked new consideration and the client restriction was overly broad,...
After 20 Years of Watching Startups Win and Fail, 1 Skill Matters More Than All the Others
Founder emphasizes that relationship skills, not product tech, are the decisive competitive edge for startups. Over two decades of observing hundreds of ventures, he found companies that prioritize genuine client and employee care outperform better‑funded rivals. The author’s own experience...
Lead Better - Failure to Confront Poor Performance for Fear of Demotivating a Critical Team Member
In this episode, hosts Scott and Mikey discuss the common leadership dilemma of avoiding confrontation with a high‑performing but problematic team member for fear of demotivating them. They explore the tension between performance‑focused and relationship‑focused leadership styles, emphasizing that even...
Agentic Healthcare Platform Flexzo AI Raises £9m
Flexzo AI, an agentic workforce platform for hospitals, closed a £9 million ($12 million) Series A round led by Octopus Ventures with participation from Fuel Ventures. The funding will fuel a rollout across NHS Trusts and support expansion into the United States. Founded in...
Hospitality HR Pivots to Cross-Training Amid Talent Shortage
Hospitality operators across Asia are overhauling HR structures to address a deepening talent shortage, shifting focus from external hiring to retaining existing staff. Marriott International has launched an integrated cross‑training program that enables employees to work across multiple departments and...
When Should Employers Seek a Protective Order
Each year more than 57,000 workplace violence incidents are reported, prompting leaders to move beyond traditional disciplinary actions. When threats become credible, employers can seek a court‑enforced protective order to convert internal policy into a legal barrier. OSHA’s 2026 enforcement...
Tamil Nadu Expands Maternity Leave Rules After Court Push
The Tamil Nadu government issued a new order on March 13 expanding maternity leave to up to 365 days for a third childbirth, even when the employee’s first pregnancy produced twins and she already has two surviving children. The amendment...
Civilian Workforce Challenges for the Department of the Air Force Air Operations
The Department of the Air Force (DAF) reports acute recruiting and retention problems for civilian air‑operations roles such as pilots and air‑traffic controllers. A limited talent pool, remote duty stations, a cumbersome General Schedule hiring process, and pay disparities with...
EEOC Rescinds 2024 Workplace Harassment Guidance: What Employers Need to Know
The EEOC voted 2‑1 on Jan 22, 2026 to rescind its 2024 Enforcement Guidance on Harassment, its first major policy reversal since regaining a quorum in late 2025. The original guidance modernized Title VII interpretation, incorporated Bostock, remote‑work issues, and gender‑identity protections. The rescission...
Supreme Court to Decide Timing of Actuarial Assumptions in Withdrawal Liability Calculations
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted certiorari to resolve a split among federal circuits over whether multi‑employer pension plans must use actuarial assumptions fixed at the end of the plan year or may adopt new assumptions after year‑end based on...
'Surge in Demand' | The Race for HR Talent Is Heating up as Employment Rights Act Looms
Employment Hero’s February Jobs Report shows HR and accounting employment in SMEs surged 9.9% year‑on‑year, the fastest growth among small‑business sectors. The rise follows a 7.1% month‑on‑month jump in January, reflecting mounting compliance pressures ahead of the Employment Rights Act....
Technological Developments Continued to Drive Demand for Skilled Workers in 2025: MOM
Singapore’s job market tightened in 2025, with vacancies rising to 77,700 by December and the vacancy‑to‑unemployed ratio climbing to 1.58. Technology roles, especially software, web, multimedia and game developers, ranked third among all PMET openings, while data scientists and AI...
Progression Paradox | Why Workers Want Higher Pay & Influence, but Have No Interest in Becoming Managers
The Reward Gateway | Edenred report uncovers a "progression paradox" where 44 % of workers want higher pay and greater influence without becoming managers. This marks a departure from the traditional ladder that tied compensation to headcount. Simultaneously, 95 % of HR leaders plan...
Atrium Strengthens Property Business Group with Key Appointments
Atrium, a Lloyd’s‑based specialty insurer, announced senior appointments to boost its Property Business Group. Natalie Dubois and Thomas Hobbs were promoted to joint Head of US & Canada Property Binders, while Emily Lambert joined as an underwriter on the Property...
Podcast | HRD, Goughs: The Legal Profession Has Changed - Our Talent Strategy Is No Longer Transactional
Victoria Nash, HR Director at Goughs, says the legal sector’s talent approach is evolving. Historically, law firms prioritized endurance and technical excellence, treating HR as transactional. Today, firms are building relationships based on trust, wellbeing, and long‑term development. Goughs’ shift...
Salesforce Administrator Salary in 2026 (India, US, Experience Wise Guide)
Salesforce Administrator compensation in 2026 varies widely by geography and experience, with Indian salaries ranging from ₹4 LPA to ₹20 LPA and U.S. pay spanning $70,000 to $130,000 annually. Experience level, certifications, and specialized skills such as Flow automation and Apex basics...
Aon Appoints Fabio Martinez as Head of Health & Talent, Brazil
Aon has appointed Fabio Martinez as Head of Health & Talent for Brazil. Martinez brings over 25 years of insurance and health sector experience, including a decade at Aon where he served as Client Management Director and Chief Broking Officer....
AI Gave Employee "False Sense of Security" About Workplace Communications
An Australian Fair Work Commission upheld the dismissal of a senior Java developer at Fujifilm Data Management Solutions after he used AI to draft workplace complaints and responses. The commission found the AI-generated messages gave the employee a false sense...
How JazzHR Helps You Track the Recruiting Data That Actually Matters
JazzHR’s platform now emphasizes customizable data fields, allowing recruiters to capture the specific metrics that matter to their organization. By enabling custom fields for items such as business unit, work‑authorization status, or internal project codes, the system adapts to varied...
Positive Leadership Turns Post‑Trauma Survival Into Thriving
@EnergizersLLC Thanks for the repost, from @HRCurator From Surviving to Thriving: Positive #Leadership in the Aftermath of Trauma @ABPsychologists https://t.co/Hf1Xgv5lfH #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #FutureofHR
Nestlé Employee Wins Rs 27 Lakh After Washroom Vaping Row
A UK employment tribunal ordered Nestlé to pay £22,000 (approximately Rs 27 lakh) to Luke Billings, a technical operator dismissed for allegedly vaping in a disabled toilet that set off a fire alarm and halted production. Billings denied vaping at work but admitted...
New Cloudflare Hires Showcase Inspiring Diverse Backgrounds
Sitting at a bar in Bentonville, Arkansas sending offers to new @Cloudflare employees. So incredible and inspiring to read all their backgrounds. #thefuture
GP Amendments 'Under Consideration'; Consultation "Trigger" Stays, for Now; and More
The Australian government is reviewing amendments to the General Protections (GP) provisions of the Fair Work Act. A consultation “trigger” that would require employer‑employee input on certain changes has been postponed until 2027. Meanwhile, the Minister is weighing broader Fair...
Supply Chain Salaries Are Rising in 2026: What Supply Chain, Procurement and Logistics Leaders Should Expect
Supply chain salaries are set to rise sharply in 2026 after years of underpayment, as firms scramble to secure logistics, procurement and analytics talent. Demand for these roles has grown 22 percent year‑over‑year since 2020, outpacing the modest expansion of the...
Redefine 'Performance' To Address Discretionary Pay Gaps
Australia’s latest Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) report reveals a median 29.7% gap in discretionary payments, meaning half of employers give men nearly thirty percent more in bonuses, overtime and other variable pay. The analysis links the disparity to entrenched...
Skill Development and Incentives Drive Business Outcomes
Helping employees learn new skills and offering incentives to accelerate the delivery of business outcomes should be two drivers of the partnership. #CIO https://t.co/IkMrUQXpxe
When a Crisis Decides Your WFH Policy
Asian governments in Vietnam, the Philippines, Pakistan and Thailand abruptly mandated flexible work for public‑sector employees after the Strait of Hormuz closure threatened oil supplies. The move, driven by energy scarcity rather than employee surveys, highlights how external shocks can...
Survey: 61% of Manufacturing Workers Are Thinking About Leaving
Manufacturers are confronting a new talent crisis as 61 % of current workers say they are contemplating leaving the industry, according to a Criteria survey of over 2,500 respondents. The sentiment mirrors a broader labor trend, with more than half of...
C2HR Calls for Participation
The Content & Connectivity Human Resources Association (C2HR) is inviting content and connectivity professionals to join its 2026 Compensation Surveys, which open later this month. Submissions must be received by April, with full results slated for September, covering roughly 1,500...
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U.S. Bank announced the appointment of a new global investment services head, aiming to strengthen its cross‑border capabilities. At the same time, Fortress Capital reshuffled senior executives across its investment platforms, reflecting a broader strategic realignment. Both moves underscore heightened...
Cindy Rose to Net A$26.5m Payday for Successful WPP Turnaround
Cindy Rose, WPP's chief executive, could earn up to A$26.5 million by 2030 if the ad‑tech group meets its financial targets and its share price climbs 50%. The remuneration package dwarfs her predecessor's, with a base of £2.13 million already paid for...