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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.
The article outlines seven practical steps for CHROs to select the right HR software, starting with building a cross‑functional buying team and adopting a people‑centric mindset. It stresses the importance of probing implementation details, feature depth, and vendor transparency before committing. Stakeholder involvement and a controlled, requirement‑driven demo are highlighted as critical to avoiding costly surprises. Together, these tips aim to streamline procurement, ensure user adoption, and protect ROI.
CodeSignal, an AI‑native skills platform, introduced agentic coding assessments that evaluate engineers’ ability to build solutions using AI tools such as Claude Code, Cursor and Codex. A March 2026 survey of 450 U.S. developers showed 91% use these tools and...
Women’s employee resource groups (ERGs) are being defunded, disbanded, or rebranded as companies slash DEI staff, with one in six firms cutting resources in 2025. The retreat comes as women hold only 29% of C‑suite positions, unchanged from the prior...
Fidelity has issued a warning that nearly 32 million abandoned 401(k) accounts, representing about $2.1 trillion in assets, may be costing workers thousands of dollars. The firm outlines four rollover options and urges HR and payroll teams to educate employees on handling...
Learnovate Centre at Trinity College Dublin is inviting employers to become host organisations for its Work Ready Graduate Programme, a 12‑month AI and data‑analytics placement co‑funded by Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland. The scheme offers graduates a stipend of up...
Fortastra, a Los Angeles‑based space startup, has bolstered its leadership team by hiring senior executives from Relativity Space, Hermeus, Astrion and Divergent Technologies. Josh Jetter joins as chief technology officer, Sahil Desai as vice president of product, and Arnold Nowinski...
India’s aviation sector is launching a three‑year BSc programme in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) through a partnership between Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The curriculum will fuse academic theory, regulatory standards and hands‑on...
Before the Fair Labor Standards Act was passed in 1940, employees regularly worked 60-80 hours a week. If workers unionized and pushed back they could advocate for shorter hours. This is why corporations spend millions on lobbying and union-busting.
I used to wonder why I kept hearing leadership repeat themselves as though they’d never said it before. Amnesia? Just… really passionate? Shouldn't we be moving on now? No. It's just what it takes to get groups of humans aligned. Repeat...
The article highlights how a poorly managed career page can silently repel qualified candidates. Outdated listings, vague job descriptions, jargon, unrealistic requirements, and broken links undermine trust, while slow load times and mobile‑unfriendly designs increase friction. Weak employer branding, unclear...
😳😲🤷🏽♀️ Something big is shifting in tech. Oracle is reportedly rolling out major layoffs, with employees across regions receiving the same message at the same time. Scale, speed, synchronisation. Not final confirmed numbers, but the direction is clear. 📊 Tech layoffs already exceeded...
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned six individuals and two entities linked to North Korean IT worker fraud networks that generated nearly $800 million in 2024. Threat‑intelligence firms Flare and IBM X‑Force detailed how operatives infiltrate U.S. firms using fabricated LinkedIn profiles, tailored...
The Level Up post outlines 15 practical compensation‑negotiation secrets, stressing that lasting pay growth comes from increasing personal value rather than clever tactics. It highlights the need for clear visibility of contributions, data‑driven communication, and alignment with senior advocates. The...
The "Canadian experience" requirement is one of the laziest gatekeeping tactics in the market. Canada is 40 million people concentrated in four cities. The country is 150 years old. Why exactly is Canadian experience the gold standard? If you're new...
Alibaba announced a 34% reduction in its workforce, ending 2025 with 128,197 employees compared with 194,320 a year earlier. The cuts followed divestments from offline retail units such as Sun Art and Intime, as the group refocuses on AI, cloud...
Your Life’s Path has been named a Wiley Platinum Partner for 2024‑2025, placing it among the top ten authorized providers of Everything DiSC assessments worldwide. The company, celebrating its 20‑year anniversary, delivers official DiSC, PXT Select and The Five Behaviors...
Sometimes you aren't promoted because you make something easy where you are. And sometimes you just aren't ready - but your manager doesn't know how to say what you need to your face. I've been in both spots. "Maybe next time" can be...
Home Office staff, represented by the PCS union, voted 93.7% in favor of a three‑year pay deal that delivers at least 6% pay growth in 2025‑26, 5.5% in 2026‑27 and 4% in 2027‑28. The package exceeds the Cabinet Office’s 3.25%...
Executive compensation has become increasingly layered, blending salary, bonuses, stock options, RSUs, deferred pay and retirement benefits. While the complexity itself isn’t the core issue, the lack of a single owner to coordinate tax, equity, cash‑flow and estate decisions creates...
The latest episode of the "From Lawyer to Employer" podcast features veteran HR leader Jeanine Reckdenwald discussing her transition from pure HR to an operations‑focused role. The conversation highlights how HR decisions intersect with finance, customer experience, and overall business...
Employers in the UK must treat bank holidays as ordinary working days unless a contract expressly grants time off or premium pay. The Working Time Regulations provide no statutory right to holiday leave or extra rates for work on public...
The future of work isn’t Human vs. Machine. We’re moving toward a "tripartite" workforce: People + Agents + Robots Despite AI’s ability to automate 57% of tasks, the human element remains the competitive edge. See why: https://t.co/akYPtsI3GU @McKinsey_MGI #AI #MWC26 #IoT #5G #FutureOfWork
Employee engagement remains a critical challenge, with Gallup reporting only 23% global engagement in 2023. Companies are turning to AI to analyze performance data, personalize learning, and streamline HR interactions. KellyOCG showcases how AI‑driven profiling, OKR tracking, flexible work policies,...
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the labour market, with new research suggesting that up to a third of routine, low‑skill roles could be automated within the next decade. The Financial Times analysis warns that non‑graduate workers are likely to bear the...
Canada has launched a National Employment Equity Council to move equity from rhetoric to practice. The council is urging organizations to adopt the ISO‑30415 standard, which provides a structured framework for governance, hiring, supplier diversity and outcomes. By treating equity...
Data Center Frontier, in partnership with recruiting firm Pkaza, released a roundup of current data‑center job openings across major U.S. hotspots. The list features more than a dozen roles—from power applications and commissioning engineers to sales engineers, architects, and facility...
European institutions repeatedly promote remote work during crises—pandemic, energy shortages, or logistics disruptions—presenting it as a quick fix. While the approach reduces commuting and fuel use, the article argues remote work has become a lasting preference for many professionals seeking...
On World Autism Awareness Day, Dr. Steve Briggs highlights how UK universities can make staff policies, processes and services more inclusive for autistic employees. With over 4,000 higher‑education staff likely on the spectrum, he urges targeted training, proactive onboarding, and...
Just got this email out of the blue. Didn't know ghost workers was a thing. https://t.co/zl7IrKQEw3
The article argues that while delegation is essential for senior leaders to focus on strategy, it must be executed without turning lieutenants into mere mouthpieces. Empowered team members who own projects develop talent and drive results, whereas using a senior’s...
Pregnancy and maternity discrimination remains widespread in the UK, with a 2023 survey showing half of expectant mothers experience unfair treatment and one in five leave their jobs because of it. The Equality Act 2010 protects pregnant workers from dismissal,...
The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in Robbinsville, New Jersey – the largest modern Hindu mandir outside India – was built between 2015 and 2023 using hand‑carved stone from Rajasthan. Workers, mostly Dalit artisans from India, allege they were paid as little...
A recent VinciWorks poll of 464 HR professionals reveals that 12% of UK employers still provide no sexual‑harassment training, and only 5% rate their programs as excellent. From 6 April 2026, the Employment Rights Act classifies sexual‑harassment disclosures as protected whistleblowing, with...
The Indian central government has mandated that all civil servants complete competency‑linked courses on the iGOT (Integrated Government Online Training) portal each year, with results feeding directly into their annual performance appraisal reports. Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra...
The 2026 iGaming Talent Trends report shows the sector shifting from rapid growth to operational maturity, prompting firms to favor senior technical talent as AI automates routine work. Companies are scaling back entry‑level hires and focusing on experienced engineers in...
Leadership expert Jimmy Collins argues that true leadership starts with the ability to follow. He emphasizes humility, learning from experienced mentors, and aligning with a larger vision as essential steps before assuming a title. The article outlines four practical ways...
Hudson Talent Solutions announced a strategic partnership with AI hiring intelligence specialist Maki People, integrating the latter's platform into Hudson's worldwide recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) services. The move aims to shorten time‑to‑hire, improve shortlist quality, and deliver a more consistent...
The InterContinental San Francisco turned its Luce Room into a high‑stakes kitchen for the annual Culinary Clash, pairing City College of San Francisco culinary students with the hotel’s chefs. The competition, now in its second decade, showcases how hotels are becoming...
Oracle announced the termination of about 30,000 employees worldwide via a single 6 a.m. email, a move tied to its $8‑$10 billion cash‑flow boost for AI infrastructure. The abrupt method has ignited a firestorm over HR practices and employee treatment.
Constantine Law, a consultant‑led employment and regulatory specialist, announced the addition of two senior partners, James Baker and Julie Goodway, expanding its employment team to 20 partners and 27 fee‑earning staff. Baker arrives from Lee & Thompson after more than two decades...
The Institute of Directors and the University of St Andrews Business School are relaunching their Global Certificate in Company Direction programme for 2026 after a successful 2025 pilot. The six‑and‑a‑half‑day residential course runs from 10‑16 October at the Fairmont Hotel, with...
Canada is a global AI leader, yet women face disproportionate risk from automation. ILO data shows 29 % of women’s jobs are AI‑exposed versus 16 % for men, and women are three times more likely to fall into the highest‑risk category. The...
Starbucks is rolling out a new partner incentive program that adds quarterly micro‑bonuses, expands digital tipping, and shifts hourly staff to weekly pay. Baristas can earn up to $1,200 a year by meeting sales and service targets, while digital tip...
SAP has introduced an Early Adopter Care program to pilot a lightweight, role‑based attachments experience within its Latest People Profile. The new feature creates a central, unified repository where employees, managers, HR professionals and other stakeholders can easily locate and...
British Standards Institution (BSI) has been commissioned to create a voluntary standard aimed at reducing sickness absence and boosting productivity, with a target launch by 2029. The standard follows the Keep Britain Working review’s recommendations and will be drafted for...
236 - Big Tech Is Laying People Off Because of AI. What to Do to Keep Your Job #ArtificialDecisions #MCC https://t.co/A5wbadStM5
Meta’s Org Change Management lead Chelsea MacMullan shared how the tech giant is preparing its workforce for an AI‑driven future at SPARK HR 2026. She highlighted three core themes: closing the leadership‑employee expectation gap, demanding a deep, purpose‑first understanding of...
Gillian McKenna serves as Chief People Officer for Generation, a fully remote, nonprofit that places people into careers, yet she has never met the company’s CEO in almost five years. The organization operates with a 95‑person global workforce spread from...
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New Eurostat figures reveal Luxembourg leads Europe with the highest average net hourly wage at €49.7 (≈ $55). Iceland, Norway and Denmark trail closely, while Latvia, Romania and Bulgaria sit near the bottom at roughly €12 (≈ $13). From 2021 to 2025,...
