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.
India's Supreme Court ruled that compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act cannot be reduced by employer‑provided group insurance or other social‑security payouts. The bench dismissed appeals against Kerala and Karnataka High Court judgments that had already rejected such deductions. Judges emphasized that insurance benefits stem from independent contracts, not the accident itself, and therefore do not constitute double recovery. The decision also mandates that awarded compensation be paid within six weeks, reinforcing the statute's social‑justice purpose.
Employers can punish you for your off-duty speech. That’s the reality. But when that speech is about human rights—about genocide—that shouldn’t be allowed. That’s not politics. That’s conscience. A law that claims to protect human rights but fails to protect the voices defending...
Sanjay Rastogi, former CHRO of Olectra Greentech, has been appointed vice president‑human resources and administration at Visaka Industries. He brings more than 25 years of HR experience, including oversight of a 2,200‑plus employee lifecycle and extensive industrial‑relations work. At Visaka—a...
Healthcare providers are increasingly turning to remote staffing firms to offload non‑clinical tasks such as scheduling, billing, and insurance verification. Companies like Remote Scouts, MedVA, and Scribe America supply pre‑trained, HIPAA‑compliant virtual assistants that can be onboarded within days, reducing...
A top engineer quit after his company imposed a strict 1.5 % salary‑raise cap, far below his expected $2,000 (about 3 %) increase. He quickly secured a new role offering roughly 10 % higher pay and left with minimal notice, creating a knowledge...
HSBC is weighing a medium‑term AI‑led restructuring that could eliminate up to 20,000 roles, roughly 10% of its staff. The cuts would focus on non‑client‑facing middle and back‑office positions as the bank pursues a $1.5 billion cost‑savings target ahead of schedule....
Los Angeles Unified School District’s two largest unions – teachers and Service Employees International Union Local 99 – announced a joint strike set for April 14 if a new contract isn’t reached. The walkout would involve roughly 60,000 teachers, counselors, nurses, bus...
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) has teamed up again with Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) to launch the third‑annual Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Country Radio program. Applications are open until April 17, 2026, and only one full‑time female professional...
The World Economic Forum’s 2026 Global Lighthouse Network report flags talent as a fourth pillar of manufacturing excellence, alongside productivity, resilience, and sustainability. Leading factories are moving from AI pilots to "cognitive networks" that require a workforce capable of real‑time...
The future of work is not realizing you're working. We spend hours a day doing that already. https://t.co/zauZvHDOLj
France’s Ministry of Labour released a preliminary draft law on pay transparency on 6 March 2026, replacing the current Professional Equality Index with seven new remuneration indicators for firms with 50+ employees. The draft mandates detailed reporting, publication of indicators, and stronger...
International Women’s Day sparked a look at women’s contributions in western Canadian agriculture, where many farms already judge ideas on merit rather than gender. The author observes that most conversations stop at “equality” – simply giving women a seat at...
Qualiphi, an Egypt‑based AI career services platform, completed a six‑figure acquisition of Career Club from iCareer in the second half of 2025. The deal expands Qualiphi’s AI‑powered ecosystem across Egypt and the GCC, adding virtual career centre tools and strengthening...
Authentic leadership has moved from buzzword to business imperative as employees demand genuine connections. It centers on self‑awareness, transparency, and aligning actions with core values, even when choices are difficult. The approach strengthens trust, boosts engagement, and supports long‑term strategic...
The power sector faces a looming workforce crisis as an aging labor pool retires faster than new talent arrives, even as billions flow into energy infrastructure. A partnership between Stony Brook University and Haugland Group has created a multi‑tiered training...
Former Transamerica Regional Vice President Chad Butler filed a federal lawsuit alleging the insurer retaliated after he disclosed depression and suicidal thoughts. He claims his new supervisor imposed unprecedented in‑person meeting quotas and sales targets not applied to peers, then...
A Black Sam's Club cashier in Tuscaloosa alleges she faced religious‑based harassment and discrimination after coworkers mocked her Holiness Christian faith. She says supervisors laughed when she reported the behavior and the company failed to investigate. After a year of...
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a performance improvement plan (PIP) does not automatically constitute age discrimination under the Supreme Court’s relaxed bias test from Muldrow v. City of St. Louis. In Walsh v. HNTB, the plaintiff, a...
The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a district court’s summary judgment for the City of Tulsa, ending a senior Chinese engineer’s age and race discrimination lawsuit. The engineer claimed the city bypassed him for a superintendent role in...
A recent study in Personality and Individual Differences examined how situational factors affect the unethical behavior of grandiose narcissists. Using a two‑part experiment with 350 full‑time employees (164 analyzed), researchers found that narcissists were more likely to cheat when a...
Littler’s 2026 legislative outlook highlights a surge of state‑level bills affecting employment law, from expanded E‑Verify mandates and new tip‑and‑overtime tax deductions to stricter job‑posting transparency. Lawmakers are also advancing portable benefit accounts for gig workers, curbing TRAP and stay‑or‑pay...
Gray Media announced a company‑wide training program for interns that will operate across all of its broadcast stations. The initiative, spearheaded by VP of Recruiting Jennifer Dale, offers a 12‑week rotational curriculum paired with senior mentorship. It aims to enroll...
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 2345, revising the allocation of Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) premiums without altering the total amount. Employers can now fully deduct the employee‑share of the medical‑leave premium, while deductions for the family‑leave premium...
New Jersey’s Supreme Court in Rutgers v. AFSCME Local 888 held that collective‑bargaining grievance procedures cannot override Title IX obligations. The ruling forces higher‑education employers to align CBAs with federal gender‑equity mandates, rejecting any contract language that conflicts with Title IX. Littler’s...
The NSW Premier’s Department has instructed government agencies to prioritize flexible work arrangements over higher pay when recruiting for hard‑to‑fill positions. This guidance follows the August 2024 “workplace presence” edict that forced more staff back to offices. Agencies face chronic skills...
The best salesperson I ever hired never got promoted, and it’s because he was too good at his job. But leadership didn’t want to lose him where he was. Skills get you noticed, but strategy gets you out of the role you’re...
A good heuristic for whether your company is moving fast enough for AI: Append "engineering" to every function. Then rate it. GTM → GTM Engineering ✅ | Product → Product Engineering ✅ | Talent → Talent Engineering ❌ Talent is where it breaks....
Companies are pouring roughly $100 billion a year into U.S. upskilling programs, yet many initiatives fall short because they assume a one‑size‑fits‑all learner. Research shows that relevance to an individual’s cognitive style is the top predictor of training effectiveness, and a...
The biggest lie corporate tells you about "Promotions". You are told to wait for the year-end self-assessment. You think a perfect review form guarantees a step up. THE BLACK BOX REALITY:
Are 1x1 meetings still relevant? Yes. 1 on 1 meetings are one of the most important tools you have as a manager. But most people get them dead wrong. Wasting so much time and money... With a calendar full of useless...
Camille K. Manaois, a 25‑year‑old social‑media strategist, mailed her résumé to six firms after months of fruitless online applications. Four companies replied, and a sports‑betting firm forwarded her materials to a communications agency, leading to an interview and a senior...
A new study by Portland State University professor Liu‑Qin Yang examined workplaces in the United States and China and found that abusive managers trigger “organizational dehumanization,” making employees feel like interchangeable cogs. This loss of humanity fuels emotional exhaustion, burnout,...
The article outlines eleven LinkedIn headline mistakes that prevent executives from appearing in recruiter searches, emphasizing that the headline drives algorithmic visibility more than any other profile element. It highlights five fatal errors—missing standard titles, abbreviations, vanity titles, using "Head...
International professionals with strong technical backgrounds often fail leadership interviews in Europe despite impressive CVs, MBAs, and extensive preparation. The article explains that leadership hiring hinges on cultural fit, communication style, executive presence, and trust, not just qualifications. Misalignment in...
Rippling launched its AI analyst today. I'm not just the CEO - I'm also the Rippling admin for our co, and I run payroll for our ~ 5K global employees. Here are 5 specific ways Rippling AI has changed my job,...
Productive Flourishing is hosting a paid Leadership Strategy Session on April 1, 2026, at 11 a.m. PDT. The monthly virtual meetings provide no‑fluff, peer‑driven coaching for leaders dealing with shifting priorities and capacity constraints. April’s theme, “Leading Against Inertia,” will help participants...
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed HB 2303, prohibiting employers from requiring or coercing employees to receive sub‑skin microchip implants. The law, effective June 11 2026, protects bodily autonomy while still allowing voluntary implantation. Washington joins a growing list of states—Arkansas, California, Missouri and...
A Littler survey shows 65% of U.S. businesses say recent Trump administration immigration rules have affected operations, with 24% reporting moderate staffing challenges. The Census Bureau estimates the domestic workforce shed roughly 1.2 million immigrant workers in the first half of...
Paycom was recognized by Investing.com for its workforce management technology, a signal that AI‑enabled HR platforms are gaining traction amid widespread data‑integration challenges and rising compliance pressures across the sector.
You are a manager now. You cannot fix someone who does not want to be fixed. Know when to cut your losses. THE HARSH REALITY:
Speed is one of the best tools a leader has. But I’ve seen it work against many of them. (Often before we even realize it.) CEOs are fast & decisive for a reason: It helps them get results. But when...
The Presidential Emergency Board’s second review of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) contract dispute sided with the five‑union coalition, recommending a 14% wage increase over four years and retroactive pay. The board deemed the union’s final offer more reasonable...
RT AI isn't just changing senior roles - it's quietly erasing the "learn by doing" years. If we hollow out entry-level jobs now, we'll face a talent debt later. #AI #Hiring #CIO #CHRO @Star_CIO https://t.co/W7YbwP6jrL
Employee engagement 101: Rethinking EX in the age of declining trust https://t.co/xdbYxFC31N @CX_Network #EmployeeEngagement & #trust have stagnated, even declined. This 3-pillar framework helps reorg operations, shift from profit-first #culture to experience-first & drive profit https://t.co/BXgJE2sLyg
On March 6, 2026, the Third Circuit in Massey v. Borough of Bergenfield held that New Jersey’s “background circumstances” rule— which required majority‑group plaintiffs to prove employer intent— is incompatible with the NJ Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD). Citing the U.S....
Founders: Example ROI math that makes prospects pay attention: You have 10 recruiters at $125k fully loaded cost = $1.25M annual spend Our tool makes them 30% more efficient = $375k value created We charge $50k = 7.5x ROI Make the math dead simple.
Gemba Walks Don’t Fail. Leaders Do. https://t.co/nqZ1wbhGKm Executed correctly, #Gemba walks are one of the most powerful tools #leaders have to understand reality, surface friction, drive meaningful change. When executed poorly, they become expensive theater. #employeeexperience https://t.co/Gkk0VGdoBe
TalentNeuron unveiled Synappy, an AI‑driven conversational assistant that translates massive labor‑market data into instant, evidence‑based answers for workforce decisions. Built on a platform that ingests more than 3 million job postings daily across 200+ markets, the tool tracks 65,000 skills and...
The way we measure performance is changing. Now, it's how much is each person's surface area growing week over week? This will be the biggest challenge for people and managers. How are you measuring your team's output right now?
6 Questions to Find Out How Your Employees Are Really Doing - https://t.co/wT6361bf7V - https://t.co/1oObzNjeuR by Rebecca Knight
