Know What's Happening in Human Resources
Know What's Happening in Human Resources
Workplace Harassment Persists as Silence Undermines Policies
A study of over 3,700 employees across five nations identified three core silence behaviors—staying silent, silencing others, and not listening—that strongly predict rising harassment levels. Despite widespread anti‑harassment policies, these silence signals keep misconduct entrenched, urging leaders to tackle cultural barriers to reporting.
A new Fortune study, conducted with Zoom and Morning Consult, reveals that 76% of knowledge workers using AI tools save at least 30 minutes each workday, and 43% save an hour or more. Employees are channeling that reclaimed time into exercise, errands and genuine lunch breaks, signaling a shift in workplace motivation and habit formation.
Huckleberry announced a $20‑per‑seat, voice‑first AI coaching platform at Transform 2026, promising every employee a private, encrypted coach. The service, built on persistent memory and deep HR integrations, seeks to close the gap in a $20 billion industry that currently serves...
The University of Oklahoma has installed James Dobson as its new head of strength and conditioning, while longtime coach Jerry Schmidt shifts to an elite performance liaison role. The change, announced ahead of the 2026 season, reflects a broader push...
Epic Games confirmed a workforce reduction of over 1,000 employees, citing a slowdown in Fortnite engagement. The move underscores mounting pressure on live‑service publishers to trim costs while maintaining revenue streams.
Members of the 32BJ SEIU, representing 34,000 residential building workers in New York City, voted to authorize a strike on April 15 after their four‑year contract expires on April 20. More than 2,000 members approved the vote, signaling strong support...
Australian public service unions are urging the Albanese government and APS leadership to increase work‑from‑home days as petrol prices spike. The demand comes amid a national fuel shortage and rising costs that threaten employee commuting expenses. Unions have raised the...
If you're a Black person you should look to network with other Black people. If you reach out to Black professionals at companies you're targeting, skip the pitch. Lead with something real. Ask how their experience has been as a...
Salesforce will forgo salary raises for directors and above, shifting compensation to larger stock grants and higher bonus pools tied to performance. Merit increases will focus on lower‑level staff. The change aligns with a broader trend, seen at Meta, of...
Uptime Institute’s latest research reveals a deepening data‑center staffing crisis, with 46% of operators reporting difficulty finding qualified talent and 37% struggling to retain existing staff. Poaching accounts for roughly a quarter of departures, while the industry faces a looming...
A small team member notices coworkers frequently disappearing for hours, sometimes without explanation, prompting concerns about hidden workplace hierarchies. The article advises a respectful, direct inquiry to clarify absences while noting the risks of breaching tacit cultural norms. It stresses...
Construction firms are promoting high‑performing tradespeople into supervisory roles to fill gaps caused by a tightening labor market, yet many lack formal leadership training. This mismatch can create new skill vacancies on the job site, lower overall productivity, and trigger...
A reader with a cold wonders whether to exceed her hybrid schedule and work from home. The advice emphasizes that hybrid policies typically permit remote work for mild illnesses, allowing employees to stay comfortable and avoid exposing coworkers. Open communication...
A candidate used AI to ace the coding test. The team couldn't tell the difference. This is the new hiring reality for SaaS founders 👇 On this week's SaasRise Mastermind, we broke down the biggest challenges SaaS CEOs are facing...
The Burning Glass Institute and Schultz Family Foundation released the Where You Work Matters index, rating 1,750 U.S. employers on job quality, career advancement and retention. Twenty‑two firms—including General Motors, Liberty Mutual and Procter & Gamble—earned platinum or gold badges,...
After a year‑long hiring freeze, the Interior Department has authorized the National Park Service to recruit seasonal interpretive rangers for nine‑month assignments this summer. A recent USAJobs posting suggests about 200 positions will be filled, though the agency has not...
I call this the “PDP test”. Purpose, direction, and progress. One’smce you answer these for yourself, it’s good practice brings question to your whole team to pinpoint areas in need of improvement. if you want to read my full article on this...
Thordon Bearings announced two strategic appointments: Anthony Hamilton as Vice President of Engineering and Product Development for the Thomson‑Gordon Group, and Martin Linder as Merchant Fleet Marine Business Development Manager for Northern Europe. Both hires aim to expand the company’s...
Origin Secures $30 Million Series A+ to Scale AI‑Powered Global Benefits Platform Origin’s financing highlights a growing consensus that AI can unlock efficiency in traditionally manual HR functions. By centralising disparate benefits data, the platform not only cuts costs but also...
Solicitor Joseph McNally is suing Ferrys Solicitors LLP for an alleged sham redundancy after his Dublin practice was merged into the firm in early 2023. McNally claims staff left the Ballymun office when remote‑work requests were denied, forcing him into "firefighting" to retain upset...
Research firm Gartner predicts that by 2028 one in four job candidates worldwide will be fabricated, fueling a surge in AI‑generated recruiter outreach. Executives are receiving polished, generic emails that often originate from Gmail accounts and contain vague role descriptions,...
The article warns that many companies operate on a dopamine‑driven “reward‑now” model that fuels urgency but erodes deep focus, creativity and sustainable performance. It contrasts this with a serotonin‑based culture that emphasizes connection, deep work, and steady satisfaction, citing examples...
In this episode of the HR Chat Show, Bill Barnum talks with Ingo Pirroff, CRO of MAPTA, about building high‑performing offshore teams using a 90‑day blueprint. Ingo emphasizes the importance of clear roles, a minimum viable workflow, and embedded leadership...
Employee referrals remain a popular hiring tool, but new research from the University of Maryland and Texas Christian University reveals a hidden "referral penalty." Even when referred candidates clear rigorous interviews and outperform peers, coworkers often view them as less...
LendingPlate, the digital‑first lending arm of Unifinz Capital India, announced the grant of 40.5 lakh (4,050,000) employee stock options under its UCIL ESOP 2025 scheme. Each option carries a face value of Rs 10 (≈ $0.12) and can be exercised at the same price,...
The Transportation Security Administration warned that soaring callout rates and unpaid staff could force airport closures if the Department of Homeland Security funding impasse continues. Acting administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill cited a 40% callout rate, 480 officer resignations and a 500%...
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a federal complaint on March 23 accusing Roundy's Supermarket Inc. of unlawfully terminating a nursing employee who requested pregnancy‑related accommodations. The lawsuit claims the retailer denied a water bottle at the worker’s workstation...
HackerOne confirmed that a supply‑chain attack on its benefits provider Navia exposed the personal data of 287 employees, including Social Security numbers and health‑plan details. The breach, discovered in early 2026, adds to a larger Navia incident that impacted roughly...
You're in your weekly 1:1. You're already stretched thin covering for the senior manager who abruptly quit last month. Your director slides their entire remaining project portfolio onto your plate and calls it a "stretch opportunity." Director: "I need you to...
Leaders facing AI-driven change risk losing their strongest employees unless they provide clear direction, purpose, and trust. The article outlines a four‑conversation playbook—covering strategic direction, individual relevance, ownership boundaries, and personal benefit—to keep top talent engaged. By articulating why AI...
The article explains how small team appreciation gifts—especially pecan snack boxes, pies, and chocolate treats—boost workplace culture by making employees feel valued, fostering informal connections, and turning recognition into memorable experiences. It highlights that thoughtful, varied treats create inclusive moments,...
California’s Labor Code Sections 230.3 and 230.4 grant volunteer firefighters protected leave with no statutory time limit. Employers cannot prohibit the leave, retaliate, or demand advance notice of when the employee will be absent or return. Companies with 50 or...
Leaders in international education are increasingly recognising that their talent pipelines focus too heavily on student recruitment while neglecting internal leadership development. The article argues that structured programmes, especially modern apprenticeships, provide a formal, inclusive route to equip managers with...
A lot of this comes down to poorer kids just not knowing what to do. I didn't know that I had to apply for an internship in the WINTER of my sophomore year to get a sophomore summer internship to...
BiznusSoft announced that its HR platform has been named a Preferred Alliance Payroll Provider by LCPtracker, the leading certified‑payroll compliance tool for public‑sector construction projects. The Salesforce‑native solution now offers one‑click generation of LCPtracker‑ready payroll files, automating Davis‑Bacon and prevailing‑wage...
Analysis of job postings at leading AI labs reveals a sharp shift toward go‑to‑market roles. At OpenAI and Anthropic, sales‑related positions have risen to roughly 30% of all openings, while research hires have fallen below 10%. The postings also expose...
The article outlines a comprehensive framework for building global professionalism, emphasizing six core capabilities—technical mastery, cross‑cultural intelligence, strategic thinking, ethical fluency, digital literacy, and agile leadership. It proposes a tiered assessment model (Foundational, Proficient, Strategic) with behavioral indicators, talent guides,...
It was a privilege sitting down with @servicenow's Chief People & AI Enablement Officer, Jacqui Canney, at Transform Monday. She shared real examples of what AI transformation and enablement look like at scale. My biggest takeaway from this and other...
Endologix announced the closure of its Milpitas, California production facility, resulting in 31 layoffs. The plant was acquired in 2021 when Endologix bought PQ Bypass, adding the Detour peripheral arterial disease device to its portfolio. Layoffs will occur primarily on...
Diamond Consultants released its 2025 Advisor Transition Report, revealing a sharp increase in advisor mobility. In 2025, 11,172 experienced advisors changed firms, a 16% jump from 2024’s 9,615 moves. The accompanying podcast analyzes drivers such as AI, firm attractiveness, and...
Callum Borchers, WSJ: "'It’s a wonderful way of looking like a genius when job cuts are something you might have to do for other operational reasons,” Peter Bell says. “It’s great smoke cover if you just need to goose your...
Aptia is focused on expanding its U.S. benefits administration business to enhance delivery capacity and support sustained long-term growth. A new #NelsonHall vendor assessment analyzes its #BenefitsAdministration offerings and capabilities: https://t.co/skVuwkULyY #HRTech https://t.co/N7xAuZGt23
Horizon Media has appointed veteran Bhavana Smith as chief operating officer to eliminate billable‑hour billing and pivot toward performance‑based contracts as artificial intelligence reshapes agency economics. The move is part of an early‑stage overhaul that ties compensation directly to client...
The background noise in open offices, in multiple experiments, decreases the ability to do analytical work, increase bugs in software, and decrease the ability to find bugs. Open floor plans are just a bad idea for any solo work. https://t.co/Y2KX5HjIEd
Contributor Spotlight: LaJoi McClendon — AI-powered benefits moving beyond enrollment to year-round support, with the right guardrails. Read LaJoi's take on p. 26 of our eBook. https://t.co/x6mbQ6zZKz #AI #Talent https://t.co/udEnGmVMon
United Flight Attendants Reach Deal — Top Pay Would Exceed $100 An Hour After 5.5 Years Without A Raise - View from the Wing https://t.co/kKjjYrMT4u
The Job Posting Is Often the Last Step — Not the First. https://t.co/8r2IEt8qUW #JobSearch #JobHunt #JobHunting #Career #Careers https://t.co/UaVR5YgZHq
Workforce Transformation in the Age of Intensification @degreed https://t.co/cVaVY7zhCS #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #FutureofHR
“When managers/executives get the leadership thing terribly wrong, the organization that put them in the role without ensuring their bandwidth and proficiency is as much at fault as the managers themselves—if not more so.” 🔗 https://t.co/gNw3MlEKqF #leadership #management #HR https://t.co/spRiN27VqG
"For the first time, women are less interested in being promoted than men, according to the Women in the Workplace December 2025 report"
Recruiters Decide Quickly. Here's What They're Actually Looking At. https://t.co/bVc5EoyVio #JobSearch #JobHunt #JobHunting #Career #Careers https://t.co/y04c1bYNLw
