Know What's Happening in Human Resources
Know What's Happening in Human Resources
UK government rolls out sweeping workers‑rights reforms
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced day‑one statutory sick pay and paternity leave, raised the state pension and scrapped the two‑child benefit cap. The changes are projected to lift about half a million children out of poverty.
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, activities without tangible results, and misalignment with executive priorities. To protect D&I budgets, he advises framing initiatives around specific business problems, demonstrating concrete impact, and aligning with the organization’s growth, risk, or margin goals. He also promotes his new Inclusion Business Case X-ray tool to help leaders build defensible cases.
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...
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 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...
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, 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
AI robots could outnumber human workers within a few decades, according to a former Citi executive. Humanoids are already on the market with a payback period of under 10 weeks compared to human labor. McKinsey expects its own workforce to reach parity...
Everest Group’s new whitepaper reveals that automation cannot fully resolve the complexities of global hiring, emphasizing the need for human judgment alongside technology. The report categorizes Employer of Record (EOR) providers into three maturity levels, highlighting a shift toward strategic...
South Korea’s headline unemployment rate hovers around 4%, but a hidden youth recession is emerging as roughly 470,000 young adults are “resting” – neither employed nor job‑searching. Hiring for entry‑level positions has fallen for three consecutive years, with large firms...
Aspect introduced Aspect Intelligence™, an AI‑driven suite that embeds predictive, policy‑aware intelligence directly into workforce forecasting, scheduling and real‑time operations. The platform shifts enterprises from static, reactive planning to continuous, automated control, starting with automatic schedule updates that adjust for...
HRLocker’s Irish SME HR Report reveals that a majority of Irish small and medium‑size enterprises are at risk of GDPR and Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) violations due to chaotic HR document storage. Sixty‑six percent of respondents keep employee records in...
A new webinar targets HR and business leaders, teaching them how to craft a responsible AI policy. It highlights the rapid adoption of AI in HR and the regulatory risks from EEOC, ADA, DOL, and emerging state laws. Participants will...
A recent Lance Surety Bonds survey shows 85% of women truck drivers would recommend the profession, citing high pay, independence and work‑life balance. Despite strong satisfaction, safety concerns linger, with 30% reporting sexual harassment and only 31% feeling safe sleeping...
Halfpricesoft.com unveiled a restaurant‑focused upgrade to its ezPaycheck payroll platform, adding built‑in tip, qualified overtime, and multi‑location processing tools to meet 2026 labor‑law requirements. The solution eliminates manual calculations, reduces costly errors, and operates without subscription fees, offering unlimited paycheck...
The global labor market is split, with layoffs in some sectors while major firms aggressively recruit abroad. Visa restrictions and talent shortages at home are driving companies to expand overseas hiring hubs. Google announced a 20,000‑employee campus in Bangalore, effectively...
The Genius Act, effective July 2025, reclassifies stable‑coin payroll such as USDC as a standard wire transfer, ending offshore‑wallet tax evasion. The IRS now requires reporting via the new 1099‑DA form, creating an automatic data trail that triggers matching reviews....
Entrepreneurs: NEVER give “equity” to an employee without a 4-year vesting schedule and 1-year cliff. IDGAF who it is!
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...
Motive announced an expanded AI‑powered Workforce Management suite that automates driver qualification, compliance documentation, and records management. The new modules consolidate motor vehicle records, AI‑driven document capture, qualification walkthroughs, and a unified hub, delivering real‑time alerts and eliminating manual spreadsheet...
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
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...
In a recent Amazing Business Radio episode, Stephen Baer explains how internal employee engagement directly fuels external customer experience. He argues that genuine, relationship‑focused interactions outperform surface‑level personalization and pure convenience. Baer highlights that companies investing in their people see...
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
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
Placer.ai’s January 2026 Office Index shows that winter storm Fern dented foot‑traffic but did not derail the broader return‑to‑office (RTO) recovery. Adjusted for working days, office visits reached the highest January level since the pandemic began, even as overall traffic stayed...
The future of work is a balance between human judgement, intelligent agents and machines. Understanding how activities are evolving helps organisations prepare skills, redesign processes and invest wisely. Source @McKinsey Link https://t.co/Ej5vRN7zb4 via @antgrasso https://t.co/CEjj64wRaa
Al Tamimi & Company, the leading full‑service law firm in the MENA region, has deployed Xapien’s AI‑powered due diligence platform to streamline its client onboarding and compliance workflows. The solution aggregates publicly available data, enabling faster assessment of sanctions exposure,...
Employers can lawfully terminate an employee who fails to return required FMLA certification forms if the employee was reasonably able to comply and did not follow the employer’s notice procedures. The FMLA mandates 30‑day advance notice, or “as soon as...
UK employers are rapidly adopting hybrid work models to boost productivity and employee satisfaction, but the shift introduces complex legal obligations. Key areas of concern include data protection under GDPR, health and safety responsibilities for both remote and office settings,...
HighRadius, a provider of AI‑driven autonomous finance solutions, has hired Abhinav Mishra as Vice President of Talent Acquisition. Mishra arrives with 17 years of recruitment experience across technology, e‑commerce, and AI startups, most recently leading talent acquisition at Icertis for...
Workplace violence toward frontline staff is surging across the UK, with retail alone reporting over 2,000 daily abuse incidents and a 50% year‑on‑year increase. The Crime Survey for England and Wales logged 689,000 work‑related violent events in 2024/25, making aggression...
Resilient Leaders Elements (RLE) and the Global CIO Forum (GCF) have forged a strategic partnership to deliver leadership development programmes to GCF’s community of more than 48,000 CIOs. The collaboration aligns with GCF’s conference theme “The next CEO is in...
UK ministers are consulting on amendments to the Employment Rights Act that would embed a “reasonableness test” for flexible‑working requests, making it harder for employers to refuse work‑from‑home arrangements. Under the proposals, refusals must be justified as reasonable and feasible,...
Graduate hiring in the UK has slumped to its lowest level since 2013, with leading employers cutting entry‑level positions by almost a quarter over the past three years. Applications have doubled since 2023, creating a crowded market where even top...
5 ways to build a #workforce that will outlast the tech @HR_Exec https://t.co/dVWOHvT9VI #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator
Culture Amp’s latest benchmark reveals that roughly one‑third of employees are reluctant to voice their feelings at work, even as stress levels remain high. Women report significantly lower confidence in taking risks, managing workload, and accessing time off, highlighting a persistent...
Commonwealth Bank of Australia announced the elimination of 300 positions, primarily within its technology division, as part of a broader workforce reshaping. The cuts coincide with a $90 million, three‑year upskilling initiative designed to ready staff for an AI‑driven shift over...
