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.
CBP Announces March Virtual Recruitment Events
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced five virtual recruitment events for March, covering roles from Marine Interdiction Agents to Border Patrol officers. The webinars target veterans, military spouses, and candidates interested in the San Diego field office, among others. CBP highlights competitive pay, comprehensive training, and benefits, with incentive payments up to $60,000 for certain locations. Registration is open now, offering applicants direct insight from current officers and agents.
5 Stories on the Skills Evolution
A recent HR Dive roundup highlights five emerging trends in workplace skill evolution. Leaders now view AI competence as fundamental as basic writing, and ManpowerGroup reports AI talent is harder to find than traditional IT or engineering expertise. Meanwhile, training...
Elsevier Celebrates Award-Winning Inclusive Workplace Culture
At Elsevier, inclusion is embedded in the culture, the processes, and the products they create alongside their communities. This recognition reflects the experiences of the people who make Elsevier what it is, a workplace where everyone can feel valued, supported, and...
Shaver: How to Retain Newly Hired Drivers and Reduce Early-Tenure Turnover
Leah Shaver outlines how the first 120 days of a truck driver’s employment are pivotal for long‑term retention. She highlights that early pay gaps and unmet expectations drive most turnover, making transparent earnings essential. Consistent check‑ins, milestone recognition, and data‑driven...
Would You Fight for Your Job?
The article challenges the effectiveness of Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), noting that most employees would rather quit than fight to keep their jobs. It highlights a personal anecdote where a senior VP broke down during a PIP, illustrating how the...
Snelling: Decades of Recruiting Show Today’s Labor Market Isn’t ‘Unprecedented’
Snelling’s 75‑year anniversary survey of more than 100 U.S. markets reveals that soft‑skill attributes—adaptability, reliability, work ethic, emotional intelligence—are now the primary predictors of long‑term employee performance, with 50 %‑75 % of recent hires driven by attitude and growth potential rather than...
Middle East Crisis: The 4 Most Important Employment Law Questions for HR in Germany
The Middle East escalation forces German employers to reassess travel, duty‑of‑care and compensation policies. Employees can lawfully refuse business trips to regions flagged as dangerous by the Federal Foreign Office. Companies must intensify monitoring of staff on overseas assignments and...
A Sex Offender (Related to the CEO) Is Moving on to My Team
A senior employee, related to the CEO, was arrested for soliciting a minor and is slated to join the reader’s team. The employee has not been terminated, raising concerns of nepotism and inconsistent enforcement of past policies. The manager seeks...
The Trump Administration Is Loosening Gig Worker Rules. What Does that Mean for HR?
The Department of Labor has announced a proposed rule that would rescind the Biden‑era “multifactor economic reality” test and return to a narrower test focused on control and profit opportunity. The change would give employers greater leeway to classify workers...
These HR Leaders Messed up Delivering Bad News to Employees. Here Are the Lessons They Learned.
HR leaders RC Whitehouse and Colin H. Mincy recount painful missteps when delivering layoffs and terminations, highlighting how excessive empathy and unclear delivery turned sensitive conversations into grievance sessions. Both realized that overly emotional or rambling communication confuses employees and...
EU, Thailand Must Address Migrant Worker Rights in Trade Talks
The European Union is fast‑tracking free‑trade agreements with Thailand, but migrant‑worker rights remain a critical blind spot. Thailand relies on millions of migrant laborers—many undocumented—and bars them from forming unions while still not ratifying core ILO conventions. EU trade deals...
How to Turn Stories Into Inclusive Evidence
In this episode, Dr. Jonathan explains how to transform anecdotal stories about inclusion into rigorous, evidence‑based insights. He distinguishes claims, assumptions, and hypotheses, urging listeners to treat anecdotes as testable starting points rather than conclusions. He introduces the Peacock method...
HRForecast 2026: Skills Mobility Will Become FMCG’s Core Capability – Tarun NP Varma, CHRO, Tata Consumer Products
Tarun N.P. Varma, CHRO of Tata Consumer Products, warns that by 2026 the FMCG sector’s competitive edge will hinge on rapid internal skill mobility rather than external hiring. He outlines three signals: talent marketplaces as strategic infrastructure, AI serving as...
Virginia General Assembly Sends Bill Limiting Non-Competes to Governor’s Desk
The Virginia General Assembly approved Senate Bill No. 170, which restricts the enforceability of non‑compete agreements for employees laid off without severance or other monetary payment, unless terminated for cause. The bill requires employers to disclose any severance benefits at the...
Mass-Apply Fail: Smarter Targeted Job Search Wins
Why Applying to 1,000 Jobs Won't Work (And What Will) This podcast brought to you by: "Career Intelligence Weekly" - the newsletter that tracks the invisible job market for smarter career decisions. https://t.co/vTpz3eKWaJ In this episode: At a recent conference,...
Warehouse Quota Notice Laws: Connecticut Joins the Club
Connecticut enacted a warehouse quota notice law effective July 1 2026, joining California, New York, Minnesota, Washington and Oregon. The statute applies to non‑exempt employees in large warehouse distribution centers—those with at least 250 workers at a single site or 1,000 across the...
Empower, Recognize, and Reward: Define Your Leadership Style
"I never give a score of 5." This is what one of my managers told me once as we started our annual review. Not exactly the motivation that I was expecting, and the more she tried to justify it, the...
Defra on Track to Cut 21% of Its Headcount by 2029, Perm Sec Reveals
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is on track to reduce its workforce by more than one‑fifth by the end of the 2028‑29 fiscal year, cutting roughly 1,500 jobs from its current 5,800 staff. The cuts follow...
Imre Names Fred Hickman III as Executive VP to Lead Account Services
Imre announced Fred Hickman III as executive vice president and group account lead, heading its Account Services division. Hickman arrives with 19 years of pharmaceutical marketing experience across rare disease, pediatrics, dermatology, ophthalmology, autoimmune, neurology and medical devices, most recently...
Scale by Orchestrating, Not by Doing Everything Yourself
One of my students made $74K last year and burned out. This year, he’ll clear that by the end of Q1. How? He‘s not working harder. He’s directing three projects right now where he’s not doing the work. He came to me a...
Ep 730: Is AI Creating a Great Recession for White Collar Workers? Inside Anthropic’s Labor Report
In this episode, Jordan breaks down Anthropic’s new AI labor report, which shows that while AI hasn’t yet caused mass unemployment, a hidden threat looms for white‑collar workers. The study reveals a large “capability gap” – AI could theoretically automate...
“The Industry Doesn’t Have an Entry Problem, It Has a Mid-Career Retention Problem”
Sarah Bull, a managing partner at KJ Harrison Investors, says the financial‑advice sector has solved its entry‑level gender gap but now faces a mid‑career retention problem for women. Parenting leave and fee‑based compensation often derail advisors during the crucial transition...
Rethinking TA: Myths, Misalignment, and the AI Reality Check
The latest Recruiting Community Podcast episode challenges common talent‑acquisition myths by examining how AI reshapes entry‑level hiring. It argues that AI isn’t eliminating junior roles but is changing screening methods and skill‑validation processes. The discussion highlights a growing misalignment between...
Nike Pulls the Plug on 411 Jobs at European Logistics Hub
Nike announced the elimination of 411 jobs at its European logistics hub in Laakdal, Belgium. The cuts include 330 weekend positions and 81 logistics support roles. The move is part of a broader cost‑reduction program that also saw more than...
India, Finland Explore Stronger Cooperation in Skills and Workforce Mobility
India’s Minister of State for Skill Development met Finland’s Employment Minister to deepen cooperation on vocational training and workforce mobility. The dialogue emphasized linking India’s large, youthful talent pool with Finland’s advanced vocational education system. Both sides pinpointed healthcare, construction,...
Neurodivergence and the Workplace: 5 Must-Watch Trends
Neurodiversity is emerging as a strategic business advantage, with roughly one‑in‑five Americans identifying as neurodivergent. Companies that embed inclusive design and AI‑driven accessibility see up to 28% higher revenue and stronger shareholder returns. Five key trends—AI‑powered tools, evolving ERGs, preventive...
Interpreneurs: The Key to Successful Global Growth
The article introduces the term “Interpreneur,” a hybrid role that combines an international outlook, entrepreneurial agility, and intrapreneurial alignment to drive global expansion. Interpreneurs translate proven business models across borders, rally teams around scaling initiatives, and embed a “Global Class”...
AI Spurs Hiring Surge: 55% CEOs Plan to Expand Workforce
KPMG just surveyed CEOs of large U.S. companies on their 2026 hiring plans. Here's what it says: • Only 9% plan to cut jobs because of AI. • 55% plan to INCREASE hiring because of AI. • 36% plan on no change in...
Everywhen Joins Global Employee Benefits Network, Asinta
Everywhen announced its exclusive partnership with Asinta, becoming the UK’s sole representative and one of three board members of the global employee benefits network. Asinta operates in more than 140 countries through 43 partners, serving 172,600 client companies and 16.3 million...
From Petrified Forests to Living Systems – Why Identity-First Workplaces Provide the Antidote to Workforce Crises
The article argues that today’s workforce crisis—burnout, disengagement, quiet quitting—is rooted in a design flaw rather than effort. It proposes an identity‑first workplace, where work structures, performance metrics, and development paths explicitly account for employee identity. By treating identity as...
What I Learned Failing to Make Small Talk at the School Gates – Beckie Taylor, Tech Returners
Beckie Taylor, co‑founder of Tech Returners, discussed her HR background and how the conversation around diversity has shifted toward AI’s impact on hiring. She highlighted the challenges women face when re‑entering tech after a career break and argued that traditional...
Second Chances Matter: The Inspiring Journey of an Ex-Offender in Business
Singapore’s Yellow Ribbon Project, launched two decades ago, aims to reintegrate ex‑offenders into society, yet many still face a glass ceiling in white‑collar roles. The article shares a personal journey from gang‑affiliated youth to a sales leader, highlighting how a...
Tech Employees Are Losing Confidence Faster than Workers in Any Other Sector
Glassdoor’s Employee Confidence Index shows tech workers’ optimism slipping sharply, with confidence dropping 7.1 percentage points year‑over‑year to just 44.3% in February. The sector now records the steepest decline among all industries, trailing behind broader market improvements. Despite booming AI...
What 2026 Open Enrollment Reveals About Cost Pressures Ahead
The latest open‑enrollment cycle shows advisers moving beyond price‑only negotiations toward tackling the underlying drivers of rising medical‑cost risk. Employers are pulling senior leaders—including C‑suite and board members—into benefits decisions, a practice once limited to the public sector. Off‑cycle renewals...
New myGwork Research: LGBTQ+ Gen Z and Millennial Talent Demand Action, Not Just Optics, as Political Climate Reshapes Career Choices
myGwork’s 2026 LGBTQ+ Student & Graduate Survey of more than 2,000 Gen Z and millennial respondents shows that political backlash against DEI is reshaping career decisions. One‑third of participants have reconsidered their career path, industry or location, while 84% say visible...
The Hidden Cost of Bad Hiring Decisions and How to Avoid Them
Startups lose up to 30% of new hires within the first 90 days, despite a six‑month break‑even horizon. Replacing a mismatched employee can cost roughly 33% of the annual salary, eroding cash‑flow and morale. The article highlights how overstated culture...
Big Questions as WNBA Labor Negotiations Heat Up
WNBA owners and players are deep in collective bargaining talks as the 2026 season looms, with proposals exchanged this week and a disputed deadline of Tuesday versus a quality‑of‑deal standard. The core impasse centers on revenue sharing – owners suggest...
Corelink Hire Introduces New Hiring Manager Dashboard to Improve Recruitment Visibility and Efficiency
Corelink Hire unveiled a hiring manager dashboard that consolidates candidate video responses, application activity, and key performance metrics into a single interface. The tool lets managers review submissions, monitor engagement rates, and compare applicants using structured interview data. By centralising...
Is Your Firm Ready for Your First (or Next) Associate? Four Questions
The article advises law firm owners to rigorously assess readiness before hiring an associate, outlining four key questions: the strategic purpose of expansion, profitability of the hire, affordable compensation, and whether a full‑time attorney is truly needed. It emphasizes that...
9 Key Leadership Skills for 2026
The article outlines the nine leadership competencies essential for 2026, emphasizing that modern talent seeks purpose, growth, and a supportive environment beyond pay. It argues that effective leaders must drive change, foster collaboration, and align personal and community goals. The...
Enhancing Employee Well-Being and Retention in Southeast Asian Businesses
Southeast Asian firms are confronting a mental‑health crisis, with half of surveyed employees reporting burnout at least monthly and over 40% unable to disconnect from work. The pandemic‑driven shift to remote and hybrid models has amplified the need for robust...
Evri Driving Academy Opens Its Doors to External Candidates
Evri, the UK’s leading parcel delivery firm, has opened its Driving Academy to external candidates seeking HGV licence training. In 2025 the academy helped drivers earn 113 new HGV licences, addressing a market where the Road Haulage Association forecasts a...
How Not to Elevate a Colleague to a Leadership Role
Leaders aiming to build a performance culture must carefully elevate colleagues into leadership roles. The article outlines five common mistakes: applying pressure, ignoring workload, overlooking career goals, skipping training, and failing to recognize achievements. It advises open dialogue, workload assessment,...
Neurovirse Bridges Hiring Gap for Neurodiverse Talent
Neurovirse is tackling a problematic gap in the recruitment space: making it easy to hire neurodiverse talent
Hiring for Impact: Aligning Culture Fit and Values
Reserve your spot at Friday's Coffee with Digital Trailblazer. Our topic this week: Determining "Culture Fit" - Hiring for Impact, Partnering on Values https://t.co/w6RE2OKuen #CitizensDevelopment https://t.co/9VeVhdW9CL
Women’s Perspectives Drive Creativity and Solutions in Tech
The tech and cybersecurity industry thrives on ideas. And the best ideas come from diverse voices. Amplifying women’s perspectives makes teams more creative and better at solving complex problems. Diversity is what allows tech to serve everyone. https://t.co/RgjeIvlGNS
Labor Shortage: Pipeline Issue or Workforce Design Flaw?
Is the labor shortage a pipeline problem or a workforce design issue? Tasha Jones, Espire Collective, answers on The Peggy Smedley Show. Tune in live at 12 pm CT at: https://t.co/ykUbRecWPm #TPSS #IoT #sustainability #AI #5G #cloud #digitaltransformation #PeggySmedley #podcast...
HR Leaders Must Own AI Sprawl Talent Challenge
#AI sprawl is a #talent problem: Ownership must belong to HR leaders says EY @UNLEASHgroup https://t.co/vYutnlxyhM #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #FutureofHR
Transformation Succeeds When Employees Embrace the Vision
RT Driving transformation requires more than technology - it demands engaged employees who understand the vision and their role in achieving it. Hear strategies from digital leaders. #EmployeeEngagement #Leadership #Transformation @Star_CIO https://t.co/7PLi7KH9Ub
Southwest Restricts Jumpseat Rides to Specific Staff
Southwest Airlines has updated its policy regarding which type of employees can fly in jumpseats. There's an interesting backstory to this policy change. https://t.co/Z9VIBO9xn0