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.
Peer Influence Can Make or Break Your AI Rollout
Microsoft researchers surveyed 557 U.S. information workers on AI usage. They found that peer influence is the strongest driver of heavy generative AI adoption, increasing the likelihood of daily use by 8.9 percentage points, surpassing formal training and leader messaging. Facilitating conditions also matter but only indirectly, while leader encouragement primarily boosts peer influence. Fear and lack of psychological safety suppress adoption, highlighting the need for visible, bottom‑up learning.
Elsevier Seeks Senior AI, Data & MLOps Talent Worldwide
Elsevier is hiring across Data, AI & MLOps roles in the Netherlands, Mexico, India, and other locations. Hiring: • Senior Data Discovery & Enrichment Experts • Senior Knowledge Representation Specialists • Senior Data Scientists • Senior MLOps Engineers • Data Science Team Lead •...
AI Is Now Executing Work, Reshaping SaaS and Ops
🚨 In the last ~10 days, the AI future of work essentially arrived. We just got a new class of products: AI that directly carries out work for us, instead of just chatting. It’ll rewrite SaaS, ops, governance faster than most orgs...
Google, Meta, Amazon: The Companies Making AI Use a Job Requirement
Major tech firms such as Google, Meta and Amazon are moving beyond encouraging AI experimentation to making it a formal job requirement. They now track employee AI tool adoption, embed usage metrics into performance reviews, and in some cases reject...
AI Expertise Transfer Platform Aims to Solve the Shipping Talent Crisis
Dolgo has launched an AI‑enabled expertise transfer platform to help maritime firms retain critical know‑how as an aging workforce retires. The system captures formal SOPs and informal troubleshooting dialogues, then delivers just‑in‑time guidance while rewarding the original knowledge contributors. Early...
What Is Digital Employee Experience — and Why Is It More Important than Ever?
Digital employee experience (DEX) measures how workers interact with the myriad digital tools they rely on, from devices to cloud services. By aggregating telemetry, sentiment data, and AI‑driven analytics, DEX platforms identify and remediate digital friction that hampers productivity. Gartner...
The Biggest Mistake Leaders Make when Rolling Out AI to Knowledge Teams
In this brief episode, host Jordan Cooney talks with Steve Wonker, Managing Director at New Markets Advisors, about the biggest mistake leaders make when rolling out AI to knowledge teams: launching without solid data and governance frameworks. They explain that...
A Simple Way to Cut Employee Turnover: Federal Child‑Care Tax Credits Explained
A new LendingTree study shows families need over $400,000 in income to afford child‑care for two children, far above the average $145,000 household. The federal Employer‑Provided Child Care Tax Credit was expanded in January 2026, tripling the credit limit to...
Hindustan Zinc Emerges as Metals Sector’s Most Gender-Diverse Employer
Hindustan Zinc announced that women now represent 26.3% of its total workforce, making it the most gender‑diverse employer in India’s metals and mining sector. The company employs more than 745 women, including over 314 engineers and technical specialists working in...
TestGorilla Launches New AI Readiness and AI Fluency Assessments to Help Companies Hire for the Skills That Matter Now
TestGorilla unveiled seven AI‑focused assessments built on its five‑pillar AI Fluency Framework, giving hiring teams a science‑backed way to gauge candidates' AI readiness. The launch follows data showing 70% of companies now embed AI in core functions and 71% of...
AI in Construction for Business Leaders to Fix Broken Processes & Avoid Deskilling - Jonathan Marsh
In this episode, hosts Jonathan Marsh and Travis Voss explore how AI can address broken processes in construction while warning against deskilling the workforce. They discuss the concept of "context graphs"—linking decision traces across systems like Salesforce, Slack, and email—to...
Microsoft Employee’s ‘Dream Come True’ Moment with Parents Goes Viral
Microsoft employee Taneya Soni posted an Instagram video of her parents touring the Hyderabad campus, describing it as a “dream come true” moment. The clip quickly went viral, drawing thousands of comments praising the family’s pride and the company’s inclusive...
MP Raises Dearness Allowance by 3%; over 10 Lakh to Benefit
The Madhya Pradesh government announced a three‑percent rise in dearness allowance, lifting the rate to 58% for more than seven lakh state employees and three lakh pensioners. The increase, effective from April salaries, will add between Rs 500 and Rs 4,300 to...
Opensity Solutions Bolsters Executive Leadership Team with Appointment of Chief Legal Officer Matthew Cates and Chief Human Resources Officer Kathleen...
Opensity Solutions announced two senior executive appointments: Matthew Cates as Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary, and Kathleen Pearson as Chief Human Resources Officer. Both bring extensive experience from leading legal and HR functions at major firms, positioning Opensity to...
YAROOMS Introduces Yarvis: Not an App. A Colleague.
YAROOMS has launched Yarvis, an AI‑powered workplace assistant that lives inside Microsoft Teams and email, turning natural‑language requests into coordinated actions such as desk and room booking, visitor management, and facility tickets. The tool aims to cut through the average...
AI Reshapes Finance Jobs as Entry-Level Roles Come Under Pressure
Artificial intelligence is reshaping finance employment, pushing digital and technical skills to the forefront while diminishing the perceived value of traditional accounting tasks. Only 14% of finance leaders consider classic accounting abilities essential for new hires, and 41% prioritize AI...
Revealed: Workers ‘Spend £48bn a Year’ Just to Stay Awake at Work
A UK study by retailer Hillarys estimates workers spend £48 billion each year on caffeine, snacks and other quick fixes to stay awake at work. Sixty‑four percent of employees report weekly spending, averaging £6.23 per day, with finance and tech staff...
Practo’s New VP & Head of AI Is Cijo George
Practo has hired Cijo George as vice‑president and head of artificial intelligence, after a four‑and‑a‑half‑year stint at Observe.AI. George brings a decade‑plus track record in machine learning, data science, and platform engineering from roles at NetApp, Belong.co, and Nokia Siemens...
Zero-Hour Contracts Hit Record High as Pressure Builds on Employers Ahead of New Rights
A record 1.23 million workers are now on zero‑hour contracts, up 91 000 in the past year and 181 000 since mid‑2024. The surge is driven primarily by young workers and those outside full‑time education, with women slightly over‑represented. Employers face growing uncertainty...
Retail’s Gender Pay Gap Is Shrinking – but Fashion Has a Problem
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency’s 2026 report shows Australia’s overall employer gender pay gap narrowing, with the private‑sector midpoint falling to 11.2% and the median to 8.0%, each down 0.9 points year‑on‑year. More than half of employers reduced their gaps,...
Feedback Meeting Was Reasonable Despite Employee's "Palpable Outrage"
A Queensland Industrial Relations Commission ruled that a temporary teacher at Tagai State College is not entitled to workers' compensation for a psychological injury claimed after a feedback meeting. The commissioner described the employee's reaction as driven by personal perception...
Recruitment Budget ROI: Turning Hiring Spend Into Business Impact
The article reframes recruitment budgeting as a strategic investment rather than a line‑item expense. It argues that every key business outcome—revenue growth, innovation, customer experience, and employee retention—originates from hiring decisions and the support those hires receive. Instead of asking...
How AI Coaching Data Helps Talent Leaders Prove Leadership Readiness
Talent development leaders are shifting from completion‑based metrics to AI‑driven behavioral coaching data that captures how managers apply leadership skills in real work situations. Continuous AI coaching records patterns such as delegation, feedback delivery, and style adaptation across teams, providing...
Tech Mahindra Employee Faces Backlash over Alleged Hate Comment on LinkedIn
Tech Mahindra employee Dhanraj Khandagale faced intense online criticism after a LinkedIn comment, shared under a Hindustan Times article about Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was deemed hate speech. The remark called for the “whitewashing” of an entire religious community and was...
Why Startup Culture Must Outgrow Founder Instinct
Startup culture often begins as an extension of the founder’s temperament, delivering the speed and grit needed to launch a venture. As companies scale, the initial instinct‑driven environment clashes with the need for governance, equity and sustainable processes. HR leaders...
Employers Can Fire You for Controversial Political Posts
Whether you’re posting about Iran, Gaza, or Epstein — your employer can fire you for it. Here’s what you need to know. 🧵
AI Pushback Reflects Natural Human Instincts, Not Hostility
Employee resistance to AI often stems from good human instincts, not a negative place. It's a natural response to change, fueled by basic human needs. #AI #ChangeManagement https://t.co/FTl7j0C1Bo
Understanding How to Retrieve only the Right Employee Records in Variable Pay
SAP SuccessFactors Variable Pay consultants often struggle to build precise eligibility rules that pull only the correct employee records. Inaccurate data can cause proration errors, especially for terminated, leave‑of‑absence, or rehired staff within the same fiscal year. To overcome these...
AI Workloads Reshape the Future of HR Operations
The future of AI workloads (and more) @McKinsey https://t.co/6GX9k6FbRS #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator
Employees Becoming More Open to AI in Pay Decisions
Employees are growing more comfortable with artificial‑intelligence tools influencing compensation, with 67% of job seekers more likely to accept offers from firms that use AI in pay decisions. The Resume Now poll shows 90% would accept AI‑driven compensation if clear expectations...
Reasons for WFH Request Were "Understandable", But Not Valid Under FW Act
The Fair Work Commission ruled that a University of New South Wales employee’s request to work exclusively from home while relocating interstate was not valid under the Fair Work Act. Although the employee’s reasons were deemed understandable, the Commission found...
Proximus to Axe 1,200 Jobs in AI Drive
Proximus, Belgium’s telecom operator, will cut 1,200 jobs – roughly 15% of its workforce – by 2030 as it leans on artificial intelligence and automation to slash staff‑related expenses. The restructuring targets €180 million in cost savings and includes a €25 million...
White News Anchor Fired for Quoting Snoop Dogg Claims Racial Discrimination
White news anchor Barbie Bassett was terminated after quoting Snoop Dogg’s phrase “fo shizzle, my nizzle” on air. Bassett, a 20‑year veteran at WLBT in Jackson, Mississippi, sued the station under Title VII, alleging racial discrimination. A district judge granted...
Skills-Based Organisations: What HR Needs From L&D in 2026
Business leaders face accelerating capability gaps as new technologies, regulations and restructurings demand faster reskilling. The CBI estimates nine in ten employees will need new skills by 2030, and 87% of firms already see gaps. A skills‑based organisation replaces static...
Dismissal Ruled Fair After Employee "Took Leave on His Own Initiative"
The Fair Work Commission ruled that the dismissal of the Crispy Bakehouse Co head baker was fair after he travelled to Nepal without approved leave. Although the employer’s record‑keeping had shortcomings, the commissioner emphasized the employee’s poor attendance record and...
AI May Draw Talent to Mining, Not Replace Jobs
Q&A: #Artificialintelligence could attract new #talent to #mining rather than replace #Jobs – @geologic_ai #CEO | S&P Global Market Intelligence https://t.co/btVF3UiT1h
JOY Grows Team Following Client Wins
JOY announced nine new hires—including activation directors, coordinators, a manager, a business director, and an activation executive—following recent wins in the automotive and sports apparel sectors. The appointments are designed to reinforce the agency’s integrated growth model that spans strategy,...
Mass Media and Tech Layoffs Threaten Economic Stability
Genuine q as I’m no economist: seems like plenty more media/tech layoffs incoming — Paramount/WBD, big tech w/AI, decline of trad media, etc — so an abundance of well paid people fighting for no jobs in markets that don’t want...
From Co-Pilots to Superagents: HR’s 2026 Shift
HR is expanding 60% faster than the broader workforce, now encompassing over 250 job titles and nearly a hundred capabilities. The proliferation of AI tools has shifted HR from isolated “co‑pilot” agents to integrated “superagents” that automate entire workflows, a...
WA Gov’t Targets Manufacturing and Key Industries in New Workforce Strategy
The Western Australian Government announced a new WA Workforce Strategy aimed at bolstering priority sectors such as advanced manufacturing, defence, clean energy, construction, tourism, hospitality and the care economy. Six industry‑focused roundtables and an online consultation running until 30 April 2026 will...
Frontline Honors Award Winner: Ashley Lott, Certified Nursing Assistant, Litchfield Health & Rehab Center
Ashley Lott, a Certified Nursing Assistant at Litchfield Health & Rehab Center, has been named to the Frontline Honors Awards Class of 2025 by Skilled Nursing News. The award, driven by peer nominations, recognizes frontline workers who deliver exceptional resident...
Empyrean Benefit Expands Globally via HelloBenifex Partnership
.@empyreanbenefit partners with @hellobenifex to extend its benefits administration capabilities beyond the U.S., enabling support for multinational employers. A new #NelsonHall vendor assessment analyzes its #BenAdmin offerings and capabilities: https://t.co/EGmu9S5oKQ #HRTech https://t.co/HDqaPu41Ui
March 2026 HR & Talent Newsletter: Research, Vendor M&A Updates
The March 2026 edition of our #HR & #Talent Transformation Newsletter has been published. It includes updates on our research and happenings in the world of HR. It also features important vendor financial results & M&A news: https://t.co/o7mIWElBbi https://t.co/SloDMyQnta
Washington State Moves to Ban Forced Employee Microchips
Washington state lawmakers introduced HB 2303 to prohibit employers from requiring or coercing employees to receive subdermal microchip implants. The bill cleared the House and a Senate Labor and Commerce Committee with bipartisan backing and now heads toward final enactment....
ADP Marketplace Adds AI Agents From Partners
ADP has opened a new AI Agents destination within its Marketplace, the world’s largest digital HR storefront, allowing clients to discover and deploy partner‑built agents that integrate directly with ADP’s payroll and talent systems. The agents can orchestrate multi‑step workflows,...
Global Focus on Workplace Hotline Programs Grows
Mitratech’s GRC division released its 2026 State of Ethics Hotlines Report, analyzing nearly 50,000 anonymous reports from 2025. Hostile work‑environment filings surged from 2% to 18%, while safety reports rose 64% and AI‑privacy concerns grew 34%. Digital channels now dominate...
Kahuna, Skillcentrix Bring Skills Data to Workday
Kahuna Workforce Solutions and Skillcentrix have formed a strategic partnership to feed validated, role‑specific skills data for frontline healthcare positions, starting with nursing, into Workday’s Skills Cloud. The collaboration combines Skillcentrix’s clinical competency definitions with Kahuna’s continuous, in‑field skill validation,...
New Data May Change What We Know About Staffing, Stability, and Capacity on Capitol Hill
Hill Climbers, founded by former House staffer Omar Awan, consolidates decades of congressional staff salary and role data into a single, searchable platform. The tool introduces the Hill Climbers Index, which rates offices on capacity, stability, and structure, offering benchmarks...
Block’s 40% Cuts Dwarfed by Bigger Tech Layoffs
To put Block's 40% layoff in perspective... Here are the largest single layoffs by a public tech company: https://t.co/RIuZwREhhC
ServiceNow Deploys AI Agents for Autonomous Workforce
.@ServiceNow integrates Moveworks, launches Autonomous Workforce, EmployeeWorks https://t.co/Hhj0Ly3qNT ServiceNow launches AI agents designed for specialized roles in service desk, employee service, and security operations. @ldignan #FutureofWork