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IBM settles DOJ DEI probe with $17.1M payment
IBM agreed to pay $17.1 million to resolve a Department of Justice false‑claims act investigation into its diversity, equity and inclusion practices on federal contracts. The DOJ alleged the tech giant linked bonus compensation to demographic targets and restricted certain training programs based on race or sex. IBM cooperated early and disclosed relevant facts to the agency.
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Franklin Templeton’s sixth Voice of the American Workplace Survey reveals that employers and employees share the same financial priorities—higher pay, stronger retirement benefits, and long‑term security—but a communication gap is eroding confidence. While 88% of workers want benefits explained in plain language, many feel overwhelmed by complex options. Employers report rising talent‑attraction challenges and a need to increase benefit budgets, yet the lack of clear guidance limits the impact of those investments. The study calls for simplified, personalized benefit communication to turn alignment into actionable confidence.
The Defense Department is allowing DoD Education Activity schools to hire military spouses as soon as they receive official change‑of‑station orders, removing the previous 30‑day waiting period. Undersecretary Anthony Tata also urged hiring managers to consider spouses for non‑competitive appointments...
The Congressional Budget Office projects U.S. labor‑force growth to shrink from 0.9% annually to just 0.1% by mid‑century, dragging potential GDP growth below 2% this decade. With fewer workers, productivity becomes the sole engine of economic expansion, a shift highlighted...
Friday Five: ownership culture + why speed wins👇 🎵Three songs to start with: Bamboula 2000 ❔ Questioning your principles 🛒 Sam Walton on an employee ownership culture 🚀 Elon Musk 🎙️ Patrick O’Shaughnessy on helping others https://michaelwmchugh.com/friday-five-no-327-april-10-2026/
The article highlights how high‑performing women are often tasked with invisible, nonstop work that goes beyond their formal roles, creating a hidden cost for both the individual and the organization. Over time, this “reliability trap” erodes strategic capacity, leads to...
OneTen has rebranded as SkillsRight, shifting from advocacy to delivering execution‑focused, data‑driven skills‑first hiring solutions. The change responds to AI, automation and persistent talent shortages across sectors such as healthcare, cybersecurity and advanced manufacturing. SkillsRight will provide an AI‑powered workforce...
Companies that treat succession planning as a continuous leadership discipline avoid costly vacancies and preserve enterprise value. The article outlines a practical 1‑3‑5 year talent mapping framework that categorizes ready, stretch, and pipeline candidates for C‑suite roles. It emphasizes distinct...
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) posted a simple, actionable framework to help HR leaders identify burnout before it spirals. At the same time, members of the Neville Goddard Mastermind group warned that inflammation, brain fog and chronic fatigue are...
Kansas City’s City Council approved an additional $3 million to double the Tri‑Share childcare pilot for police and fire personnel, cutting participant costs by up to two‑thirds. At the same time, a new commentary warns that many families still depend on...
Ginnie Carlier, EY Americas' chief talent and culture officer, announced that AI is being embedded across the employee lifecycle—from skills‑based hiring to AI‑augmented performance reviews—marking a strategic pivot for the firm and its advisory services.
Anjuna Security expanded to roughly 75 employees in 2021 before slashing its headcount in two rounds of layoffs during 2022’s market slowdown. CEO Ayal Yogev says a culture built on “care” and a shift to demand‑driven hiring allowed the company...
When you apply online with your resume and the next page is 37 empty fields asking you to type it all in again
China Southern terminated veteran chief flight attendant Guo after she posted lingerie selfies on WeChat during a delayed flight in October 2019. The airline cited misuse of work time and violation of online conduct rules, while Guo argued the post...
London’s National Gallery announced it will save roughly $2.5 million a year through a voluntary exit scheme, helping to address an anticipated $10.3 million deficit. The scheme delivers $1.9 million in savings from departing staff and $625 k from a recruitment pause, but the...
A new Economist Enterprise Benefits 2.0 survey of more than 2,000 full‑time U.S. workers shows that stability now outweighs pay. Over half (51%) have taken lower‑pay jobs for better benefits, while 62% would choose long‑term job security over higher wages or...
The U.S. Navy has partnered with advertising firms VML and WPP Media to launch an integrated recruitment campaign for early‑career physicians, nurses and dentists. The effort focuses on Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and San Diego, using digital out‑of‑home, connected TV, paid social,...
The fifth annual Hiring Insights Report from GoodTime reveals that 90 percent of companies failed to meet their 2025 hiring goals, with only about 10 percent coming close to staffing targets. Recruiters faced unprecedented strain as AI‑generated fake applications surged, becoming the...
Microsoft’s chief people officer Amy Coleman announced a sweeping HR reorganization aimed at embedding artificial intelligence across the function. The memo details the departure of chief diversity officer Lindsay‑Rae McIntyre and the consolidation of engineering‑focused HR under CVP Melanie Simpson....
The FDA published its quarterly hiring updates for fiscal years 2023‑2027 under PDUFA VII and BsUFA III. FY2023 staffing was almost complete—CBER filled 99% of its 132 positions and CDER 90% of 77—while FY24 reached only 71% of 79 targeted FTEs. FY25...
HR leaders must move beyond planning and give managers the structures, skills, and motivation needed to execute. I/O psychologist Kamaria Scott argues that managers are the primary conduit for employee experience and often operate without the support they themselves require....
A. Stucki Company has consolidated its diverse brands into a single Stucki identity, aiming to deliver a seamless end‑to‑end rail component experience. The strategy includes the recent acquisition of Wheelworx, one of North America’s largest wheel reconditioning shops, expanding capacity...
A wave of AI tools that can write, analyze, code, and design is prompting a rapid contraction in traditional job functions. Tasks that once required entire teams are now handled by a single person or an algorithm, creating a perception...
Tech hiring is edging up, with CompTIA forecasting a 1.9% rise in overall tech employment and Indeed showing 2‑4% monthly gains in developer listings. However, the niche of relocation‑friendly positions—those offering visa sponsorship and moving costs—has only modestly rebounded, now...
Job openings for blue‑collar trades such as plumbers, electricians and factory workers have dropped 40% since 2022, bringing hiring levels down to the 2009 recession peak. The decline is driven by higher tariffs, rising interest rates that have stalled the...
Workday announced a new vaccine‑management solution that integrates real‑time HR data with immunization records for its 45 million‑worker customer base. The offering adds dashboards that show vaccination rates, status by location and role, and supports scenario planning for office space, PPE...
Rain, a global stablecoin card and payments platform, announced a partnership with compliance specialist Toku to launch the first real‑time, compliant stablecoin payroll system. The integrated solution lets employers fund and settle payroll instantly in stablecoins across more than 100...
Lidl will cut up to 550 administrative jobs in France, about 1.2% of its 46,000‑employee base, through a voluntary severance plan. The retailer will simultaneously create roughly 150 new positions—100 at headquarters and 50 regionally—to reshape its French operation. In...
Evelyn Partners hired Emma Arnold as its North West business development manager, strengthening its adviser outreach in Liverpool. Investment Trends announced a leadership change, with Harry Mitchell replacing departing CEO Eric Blewitt after a three‑year tenure. Jersey‑based Oakglen Wealth Planning...
Gallup’s 2025 State of the Global Workplace report shows employee engagement slipping to a post‑COVID low of 20%, marking the second consecutive year of decline after a 2022 peak of 23%. While overall engagement has risen since 2009’s 12% baseline,...
Starbucks announced the appointment of Stephen Piacentini, former chief development officer at Chipotle, as executive vice president and chief coffeehouse design and development officer. Piacentini will steer the company’s "Back to Starbucks" initiative, which aims to refurbish thousands of stores...
Regulatory filings show Miami’s eight biggest multistrategy hedge funds trimmed 20 investment professionals in 2026, even as the sector’s total investing headcount grew 11%. The decline underscores a growing talent‑migration hurdle for the city that has marketed itself as a...
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued a rule requiring insurers that cover federal employees and retirees to submit detailed, identifiable medical and pharmacy claims for roughly 8 million people. Critics say the move threatens privacy, could enable political targeting,...
Employment tribunal data shows whistleblowing detriment claims more than doubled last year to 1,546, yet none of the 519 cases heard in Q2 2025‑26 resulted in a win. The steep rise reflects heightened employee awareness and the expanding scope of...
Managers are finding their roles redefined as AI tools become integral to daily operations. Executives overseeing remote teams of 200+ employees report a tension between AI theory and practical deployment, requiring new hybrid skill sets. Consulting work across hundreds of...
Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace report shows employee engagement slipped to 20 percent in 2025, down from a 23‑percent peak in 2022 and the lowest level since 2020. Despite rapid AI investment, only 12 percent of workers say AI has fundamentally...
Leaders often feel disproportionate irritation when employees make routine requests, a reaction rooted in personal history rather than the request itself. Research cited in the article shows that childhood stress makes adults 2.6 times more likely to experience anxiety, while...
An unfair performance review isn’t just “bad feedback.” It can be the setup. As an employment lawyer, I see this all the time—sudden criticism that doesn’t match your work is often masking bias and building a record to push you out. The...
We *drastically* underpay residents Being a doctor is not only tremendous financial cost, but also practically means you have to delay all family decisions by often being forced to live in the most expensive cities near teaching hospitals The human cost isn’t...
Women in Solar+ Europe highlighted Ilse Cappelle, Libra Energy’s Head of Marketing & E‑commerce, who stepped onto the management team the day after returning from maternity leave. Her story showcases the company’s commitment to career growth, work‑life balance, and gender‑inclusive...
Are Your Employees Makers or Takers? - CX Journey™ https://t.co/kLx2Zs6t7l The distinction between makers and takers is about more than individual behaviors; it plays a significant role in shaping the entire company #culture. #employees #employeeexperience https://t.co/NECAWjqUxs
The future workforce won’t be replaced by AI. It will be elevated by it. As repetitive tasks are automated, employees can focus on innovation, strategy, and delivering better experiences. https://t.co/AWnHGNmOyJ
This #book isn’t theory. It’s a blueprint for turning understanding into organizational advantage. EMPLOYEE UNDERSTANDING https://t.co/6dANPEOjGZ #employeeexperience #employeeunderstanding #leadership #culture https://t.co/9DKw08oG4l
Is hiring about finding the best person for the job or finding the best AI optimized resume?
Apple plans to close its first unionized store, one of only two union sites in the US: https://t.co/Ghh3HZA3n4 @markgurman Union says it's "exploring all legal options and will work with elected officials and allies to hold Apple accountable."
AI elevates gig work, flexible work, and enables job-seekers to connect with companies at all times of day and night. My chat with Cliff Jurkiewicz, head of strategy at Phenom, at the company’s recent annual conference in Philadelphia. via...
The metric defining hiring just changed. Outcome data. Predictive validity. Scientific rigor. A good DJ always knew which record would work. Now you can prove it before you play it. Adapt the standard, or get replaced by the metric itself.
This is what it's about. Hire good people, do good work and watch the rest unfold. https://t.co/wJp7sUsSVd
The eternally-wise @arindube has an important new book out on why wages have stagnated over the past generation or two, and what we can do to un-stagnate them. Check out his essay in Time unpacking this https://t.co/OoEwnOrBXe
Access to talent is becoming a national strategic factor shaped by policy choices as much as market dynamics. In this context, treating human capital as a core asset guides decisions on skills and mobility, as AI leadership depends on where expertise...
Every conversation is an opportunity but most people miss it. Listen carefully. Suspend judgment. Crystallize the learning. The best leaders don’t take minutes to learn - they do it in seconds. https://t.co/fUU3FsJbX7
