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.
STFC News Release: Hartree Centre and Alder Hey to Tackle NHS Challenges with AI
The Science and Technology Facilities Council’s Hartree Centre has partnered with Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust to pilot an AI‑driven staff scheduling platform. The system automatically creates balanced on‑call rotas by factoring in leave, skills and working patterns, replacing manual spreadsheets and cutting clinician admin time. The first phase targets on‑call planning, with plans to extend to full workforce scheduling and potential NHS‑wide rollout. The collaboration builds on a decade of joint AI projects, including the UK’s first cognitive hospital.
Cezanne HR Launches Cezanne Expenses, Giving Businesses Up to Three Hours Back Per Claim
Cezanne HR has introduced Cezanne Expenses, an integrated expense‑management module that promises up to three hours saved per claim. The solution combines mobile OCR receipt capture, mileage calculation and real‑time dashboards within the existing HR platform. Powered by Webexpenses, it...
The Secret Workplace Benefit Your Employees Didn’t Know Existed
Electric‑vehicle salary sacrifice in the UK surged 51% in 2024, now covering 40% of new EV registrations. While employees enjoy tax‑free vehicle costs, many still face high public‑charging fees, especially renters without home chargers. Extending salary‑sacrifice to cover charging can...
Axis Bank to Launch HTD Programme for Commercial Banking Relationship Managers
Axis Bank has teamed up with a job‑focused edtech firm to launch a Hire‑Train‑Deploy (HTD) programme aimed at creating a specialised cadre of relationship managers for its Commercial Banking Group. The curriculum blends real‑world simulations, product knowledge and regulatory training...
Agility | Job Architecture Transformation: Why This Should Happen in Weeks, Not Years
Job architecture redesign has long been a multi‑year, document‑heavy effort that leaves organizations lagging behind fast‑moving business needs. The article argues that the bottleneck is the outdated, sequential method rather than resistance to change. By swapping manual workshops for AI‑driven...
One in Three Workers ‘Dissatisfied in Jobs as Disengagement and Stress Rise’
Recent research of 2,000 UK employees shows that nearly one‑third are dissatisfied and equally disengaged, with 20% having contemplated quitting in the past year. Productivity and wellbeing have slipped, as more than a third report stress or burnout. The study...
What Kind of Incentives Could Slow the Spring Exodus?
Employee turnover spikes in the first quarter as workers seek change, but many firms cannot dramatically increase pay or flexibility. A recent Uber for Business‑commissioned study shows that 25% of employees value expanded perks when making job decisions. Offering free...
IIM Lucknow Placement 2026 Hits Rs 1 Crore Mark
IIM Lucknow wrapped up its 2026 placement season with 559 students receiving more than 580 offers. The highest domestic package hit Rs 1 crore per year, while the top international offer was Rs 65 lakh. Average compensation stood at Rs 33.2 lakh and median at Rs 32.9 lakh,...
False Timesheet Explanation "Wholly Unconvincing", Dismissal Fair
The Fair Work Commission ruled that a Hansen Corporation database manager was fairly dismissed after falsifying timesheets. The employee, employed since 2019, claimed manager approval and a long‑standing pattern excused the false entries, but the Commission called his explanation wholly...
NZ to Launch Clearer, Safer Rules for Open Work Visa Holders
New Zealand will overhaul open work visa rules on 20 April 2026, dividing them into two streams: unrestricted visas that allow any employment, self‑employment or business activity, and employer‑only visas that limit holders to a single employer. The change targets visas such as...
Logistics Giant WiseTech Cuts 2000 Coding Jobs as AI Takes Over
WiseTech Global announced the elimination of roughly 2,000 coding positions, representing more than a quarter of its 7,000‑strong workforce, as it pivots toward artificial‑intelligence‑driven solutions. The company posted a 76% surge in first‑half revenue to US$672 million, while net profit slipped...
High-Performing Leadership Teams Are Built, Not Bought
In this episode of So What from BCG, Georgie Frost talks with Khadija Benhamada, former Chief of Staff and now Chief People Officer at Merck, and Judith Wallenstein, Global Leader of BCG’s CEO Advisory Practice, about how to deliberately build...
MSME Workers Deliver Just 14% of Large-Firm Output; Informality Is Costing India Billions
India’s MSMEs employ 330 million workers, accounting for 62 % of non‑agricultural jobs and about 30 % of GDP, yet their workers generate only 14 % of the output of large‑firm employees. The productivity gap stems from widespread informality, low formal skill training, and...
HR Perspectives by Ishita Medhekar: “Context Is Something Algorithms Still Can’t Read”
Ishita Medhekar, CHRO of Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust, argues that hiring for learning agility outweighs static technical expertise in a sector where assets outlive the technologies they carry. She frames attrition as a lagging indicator of past disengagement, urging firms...
4 Health Tech Trends Startups Can’t Ignore, Per an Oak HC/FT Partner
Oak HC/FT partner Vig Chandramouli highlighted four health‑tech trends that startups must address to win investor confidence. First, labor management for nurses and allied professionals—who comprise 70% of the workforce—is a largely untapped market. Second, investors are scrutinizing margins, finding...
Develop Leaders Who Don't Try to Be the Hero, but Build Heroes Instead
The article argues that leaders should stop positioning themselves as the "hero" and instead focus on cultivating other heroes within their organizations. Drawing on Dara Simkin and Tane Hunter’s book *Full Stack Human*, it calls for a rewrite of the...
DWP Offers up to £136k for Digital Delivery Director to Help Transform UC and More
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is hiring a senior director for its Digital and Transformation Group, offering a salary of up to £136,000. The role will steer the digital delivery of working‑age services, including Universal Credit, the jobs...
Klook’s Gen Z Strategy: Agility Is the New Loyalty
Klook is redefining its people strategy to harness Gen Z as a strategic advantage, shifting from attendance‑based management to outcome‑focused work. The travel tech firm operates a four‑day‑in‑office, one‑day‑remote hybrid model that emphasizes intentional collaboration and deep‑work time. Its "vocation" program...
Bari Weiss Offers Big Contracts, Still Can't Lure Talent
Scoop: As Bari Weiss works to recruit high-wattage stars to CBS News, she's dangling lucrative contracts in front of potential hires. They're still turning her down. Details in @get_status: https://www.status.news/p/bari-weiss-cbs-news-recruiting-hiring-struggles
Remote Svelte Engineer Wanted: $9k/Mo, Fast‑Growth Startup
Hiring: engineer who loves Svelte 💪 → UK, Europe or East Coast North America → Small, remote team → $9,000 a month → PLG, shipping fast and often Help us grow from 3,000 to 10,000 paying customers Job description in reply https://t.co/5GVRQ6Y8aN
Legal Leaders Say Finding Talent with Right Skills Harder Today than It Was a Year Ago: Survey
A recent Robert Half survey of 138 Canadian legal leaders finds hiring skilled talent is harder than a year ago. Two‑thirds report shortages, especially in legal technology, operations, research, and data privacy. 58% say they must train existing staff, while...
Business Psychologists Must Understand LLMs for HR
What #BusinessPsychologists Need to Know When Working with #LLMs @ABPsychologists https://t.co/qeA8OABheB #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator
Fixing Burnout, Funding and Public Perception in Nursing Homes: AAPACN’s New Blueprint
The American Association of Post‑Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN) unveiled a multi‑year blueprint to tackle nursing‑home workforce burnout, funding volatility, and negative public perception. Its strategy centers on culture change, leadership development, and technology‑driven documentation tools to ease staff burdens. AAPACN...
Mandatory Retirement Program for NY Employers Deadlines Begin in March 2026
Effective March 2026, New York’s Secure Choice Savings Program obligates private‑sector employers with ten or more New York employees and at least two years in business to either register for the state‑administered Roth IRA or certify an exemption. Registration requires using a unique...
Workday Caps Off Strong Year with Multi-Billion Dollar Revenue Boost
Workday reported $9.55 billion in total revenue for fiscal 2026, a 13 % year‑over‑year increase, driven primarily by subscription growth. The fourth quarter delivered $2.53 billion in revenue, up 14.5 %, and left the company with $5.4 billion in cash. CEO Aneel Bhusri credited artificial‑intelligence...
MIW Releases 25th Gender Analysis Study
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) released its 25th annual gender analysis, tracking female leadership in U.S. commercial radio. The study shows women holding 22 % of general‑manager roles nationwide, up from 15 % in 2004, and 24 % in the top‑100...
Why Diversity and Inclusion Gets Cut First in Budget Reviews
In this episode, Dr. Jonathan explains why diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives are often the first to be cut during budget reviews, highlighting that finance teams target work perceived as discretionary. He identifies three red flags: lack of measurable outcomes,...
Discover How WalkMe for SAP SuccessFactors HCM Can Help You Empower Employees to Adopt AI Seamlessly
WalkMe’s digital adoption platform now integrates with SAP SuccessFactors HCM to streamline AI rollout across HR functions. The solution delivers in‑app guidance, step‑by‑step tutorials, and real‑time support, helping employees build confidence with new AI tools. By embedding contextual help directly...
Telework as a Reasonable Accommodation After the EEOC’s New Guidance: What Actually Changes for Employers?
The EEOC and OPM released new guidance on February 11 2026 clarifying when telework qualifies as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA and Rehabilitation Act. The agency stresses that remote work is required only if it effectively enables participation in hiring, performance...
AI/R’s AI Agent for Recruitment Ops Available in Microsoft Marketplace
AI/R announced that its Llia AI agent for recruitment operations is now available in the Microsoft Marketplace. The solution integrates directly with Azure and other Microsoft services, allowing customers to deploy the agent with minimal friction. Llia uses large language...
How Real TA Leaders Are Navigating the Rise in Candidate Fraud
Candidate fraud has surged as AI tools make resume spoofing, deep‑fake interviews, and credential fabrication increasingly accessible. Recruiters now juggle traditional talent matching with fraud detection, a shift highlighted in a round‑table hosted by Employ’s VP of Customer Success, Sara...
Talentis Surges 67% as Dillistone Plans 2026 Boost
Talentis, the executive‑search CRM rated 4.9 ★ on G2, reported a 67 % increase in exit ARR for the second half of 2025, positioning it as the fastest‑growing platform in its niche. The growth coincides with a $2 million equity raise by its...
Young Bearing the Brunt of UK Tax and Wage Changes, Says BoE Economist
Bank of England chief economist Huw Pill warned that recent hikes in National Insurance contributions and the accelerated rise in the national living wage have hit young workers hardest. Youth unemployment rose to 16.1% in Q4 2025, the highest level...
My Employee Complained About Me to HR
A manager overseeing three staff members handled a new hire’s personal‑issue‑related performance lapses informally, while a seasoned employee raised concerns to HR during the manager’s vacation. HR urged formal documentation, prompting the manager to wonder if the complaint was justified...
AI Is Killing the Cover Letter
Generative AI is eroding the traditional value of cover letters by dramatically lowering the cost of producing tailored applications. A Freelancer.com working paper shows AI‑generated letters improve interview rates but diminish their predictive power as a quality signal. Researchers find...
NABA and TSCPA Partner on Accounting Pipeline
The National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) and the Tennessee Society of CPAs (TSCPA) have formed a partnership to combat the accounting talent shortage. The collaboration will coordinate student‑focused programs, mentoring, networking, and professional‑development initiatives. TSCPA becomes the first state...
The Shadow Ledger: Uncovering the Financial Cost of Nursing Turnover
A new analysis reveals the massive hidden cost of nursing turnover, dubbed the “shadow ledger,” with replacement expenses averaging $61,110 and annual hospital losses up to $5.7 million. The piece quantifies related waste, including $18.27 billion in workplace‑violence costs and billions in...
EqualityMD’s Pre-Insurance Strategy to Reduce Care Avoidance and Lower Healthcare Costs
In this episode, Unity Stokes chats with Justin Ayers, CEO of EqualityMD, about the company’s shift from a direct‑to‑consumer, membership model to a B2B/B2B2C platform that offers employers an insurance‑free telehealth solution with culturally competent clinicians and free prescriptions. Ayers...
Everything You Need to Know About Snow Days at Work
Recent eastern U.S. snowstorms have raised common questions about employee rights and employer duties during weather‑related office closures. Employers can legally require staff to report to work, but many opt for safety‑first policies. Pay rules differ: nonexempt workers are not...
The Nova Scotia Case of the Unionized Employee Who Didn’t Work a Single Day: Gentleman V. Kings (County)
The Nova Scotia Supreme Court ruled that accepting a union‑covered job makes a person an employee under the collective bargaining agreement, even if they never start work. Beverly Margaret Gentleman’s rescinded offer was deemed a termination of a probationary employee,...
Lean Teams and Outsourcing Drive Higher Profits
One store owner in @ecomfuel had 35 people on payroll. He made some hard calls. Hired a 3PL. Replaced most full-timers with freelancers. Today he has one employee and eight contractors. His profits have never been higher. And his management stress is...
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Working on my self-eval. I know what I've done. My boss knows what I've done. If any manager doesn't know what their team's contributions have been over the past year, then they're a shit manager. I will forever be against...
My Company Doesn’t “Do” Raises, Ever
A small firm with 40 employees openly states it "doesn't give raises," keeping salaries between $80K and $95K static despite inflation. Long‑tenured, highly qualified staff often earn less than newer hires who negotiated higher starting pay, and only a few...
Overtime Tax Break Is More Complex than It Appears
One of the OBBBA's signature provisions aims to let some hourly employees keep more of the pay earned during their most grueling workweeks. Although the White House has characterized this provision as "no tax on overtime," experts say it's "not...
One‑Third of Managers Keep Secret Flexible Work Deals
Microshifting trend: 33% of managers have ‘covert’ #flexibleworking agreements with employees @HRZone https://t.co/t3F1l5DxkH #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator
SuccessFactors Business Rules: Understanding Modulo Function
The article spotlights the Modulo() function within SAP SuccessFactors Business Rules, explaining that it returns the remainder after division. It demonstrates how Modulo can streamline validation of full‑week absence requests by replacing nested IF statements. By leveraging this hidden function,...
Assess Need: Core S/4HANA Often Suffices Over Add‑Ons
Do you really need those extra tools like SuccessFactors or Ariba? Often, the core functionality of S/4HANA might be enough. For sales reps, consider if your purchasing and HR processes are complex enough to warrant these add-ons. #SAP #ERP #BusinessTech...
AI Now Powers Half of All Jobs
A year ago, 1 out of every 3 jobs had at least 25% of their job showing up in Claude conversations … now it’s 1 out of 2 jobs. https://t.co/uqD3SD1cqQ
Centro Benefits Research Integrates with Unum to Enhance Broker-Carrier API Platform
Centro Benefits Research announced a new real‑time API integration with Unum, adding the insurer to its broker‑carrier platform. The integration enables straight‑through processing of RFPs and quotes, dramatically accelerating ancillary benefits quoting. By automating data exchange, brokers can reduce turnaround...
CIOs and CHROs Must Co‑Lead AI Literacy for Scale
AI democratization is a change management problem. CIOs must partner with CHROs on AI literacy, "vibe then verify" cultures, and on-the-job learning that turns pilots into scaled outcomes. #ChangeManagement #AI #CHRO #CIO #AIDemocratization https://t.co/8OLLAWNSNL