Today's Human Resources Pulse
Lateral Associates Now Dominate Biglaw Hiring
In 2025, lateral‑hired attorneys accounted for roughly 48% of associate hires, overtaking new law‑school graduates for the first time. The shift reflects firms’ growing appetite for experienced talent amid heightened client demand and billing pressures, tightening the market for recent graduates.
Liberty Stars Are Taking Major Pay Cuts to Chase a WNBA Title
Top New York Liberty stars—including Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, Sabrina Ionescu and Satou Sabally—agreed to contracts below the league's new super‑max levels to keep the team under the 2026 $7 million salary cap. Stewart and Ionescu signed three‑year deals worth $1.19 million each, while Sabally took a $815,000‑$855,750 contract to prioritize a championship run. The Liberty also added Betnijah Laney‑Hamilton and Rebecca Allen on sub‑cap deals, bringing total star salaries to roughly $4.23 million. Other teams are offering full super‑max contracts, highlighting a growing salary divide in the WNBA.
The Great Federal Flip-Flop? The Post-DOGE Trump Administration Is Quietly Hiring in Bulk for These 4 Sectors
A year after Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency slashed more than 300,000 federal positions, the Trump administration is quietly rebuilding staff. Bloomberg data shows federal job postings jumped 23% in March, with most openings in technology, legal and project‑management...
Filtering Out the Fraud: How to Recognize Fake Candidates During the Hiring Process
Recruiters face a growing threat of fraudulent candidates, with Gartner projecting one in four applicants could be fake by 2028. The article outlines ten red‑flags—from overly polished resumes and inconsistent contact details to video‑interview avoidance and weak assessment results—that signal...
Govt Revisits Plan to Raise Wage Cap for PF Coverage
India's labour ministry is re‑examining a proposal to lift the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) wage ceiling from the current ₹15,000 ($180) per month to as high as ₹25,000‑₹30,000 ($300‑$360). The move follows sharp wage hikes in the National Capital Region...
Deloitte to Slash Benefits For Non Client-Facing Staff
Deloitte announced it will trim several core benefits for employees classified under its “Center” talent model, which includes internal support roles such as admin, IT, and finance. Effective Jan. 1, 2027, parental leave will drop from 16 to eight weeks, annual...
Study Finds Supporting Caregivers At Work Benefits Employers
The 2026 Future of Benefits Report by CareBenefits reveals a stark gap between employees’ caregiving realities and employer perceptions. Only 37% of workers label themselves as caregivers, yet more than half report missed work or reduced productivity due to care...
Nearly Half of Job Seekers Admit to “Spray and Pray” Job Applications
Monster’s April 2026 Job Application Behavior Report reveals that 48% of U.S. job seekers rely on a “spray and pray” strategy, flooding applications to increase response odds. The survey of 1,006 candidates shows 76% would narrow their focus if employers...
Employee Sues Fidelity National, Alleges HR Ignored Complaints for Years
Former assistant vice president Joshua Bullock sued Fidelity National Management Services, National Title Insurance of New York, and Fidelity National Title Insurance Services, alleging a decade of ignored discrimination, harassment, and ADA accommodation complaints. He reported sexual harassment, homophobic slurs,...
Kroger Launches Pearl Street Academy
Kroger announced the launch of Pearl Street Academy, a unified career‑development platform for associates across its stores, supply chain and corporate functions. The academy bundles leadership training, skill‑building courses and links to Kroger’s tuition‑reimbursement program, which has already funded more...
Workers Sue Employer After Harassment Complaint Line Found Disconnected
Three former employees of Reno‑based restaurant CBOCS West filed a federal Title VII lawsuit alleging pervasive sexual harassment and retaliation. The complaint line provided by the employer was disconnected, forcing one worker to report the abuse to a shift lead who...
The Labor Agency Employers Worry Trump Might Break (Again)
Former President Donald Trump signaled a possible move to curtail the National Labor Relations Board’s authority, reigniting concerns among employers and unions. The NLRB, which adjudicates collective‑bargaining disputes and protects workers’ organizing rights, has faced legal challenges and political pressure...
Trump Picks DOL Workers' Comp Official For NLRB Seat
President Donald Trump has nominated the Department of Labor’s workers’ compensation director to fill a vacant seat on the National Labor Relations Board. The pick comes as the board struggles to maintain a quorum after several recent resignations and retirements....
DOL Wage Rulemaking Could Face Injunctions Complication
The Department of Labor’s upcoming wage rulemaking is likely to encounter legal obstacles after the Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. CASA Inc. The high‑court ruling left open procedural avenues for plaintiffs, allowing class actions to pursue relief despite the...
HR Teams Cautiously Experiment with Using AI to Help Set Workers’ Pay
Employers are piloting AI‑driven compensation platforms to inform wage decisions, but HR leaders stress that human oversight and regular bias audits remain essential. The technology promises faster benchmarking and data‑driven insights, yet legal teams warn of discrimination risks. Companies are...
When AI Becomes a Weapon: The Harassment Risk HR Leaders Might Miss
HR leaders are being warned that AI‑generated content, including deepfakes, is emerging as a potent tool for workplace harassment. Experts argue that digital fabrications can be weaponized to intimidate, blackmail, or defame employees, creating a new class of evidence that...
Netherlands: Employers Cannot Assess Whether Employees Are Sick
Dutch labor law mandates that employers accept an employee’s self‑declared sick leave and cannot unilaterally dismiss the report. When an employer doubts the validity of a sick note, they must refer the case to a qualified physician for assessment. The...
When Workers Refuse to Stay in or Travel to War Zones
Donald Dowling outlines how employers should respond when employees on business trips or expatriate assignments are asked to remain in or travel to a war‑torn country. He explains the legal duty‑of‑care, the role of risk assessments, and the options for...
American Flight Attendants Want More Pay On London Flights Due To Workload
American Airlines terminated its Heathrow catering contract with dnata, leaving flights to London double‑catered from the United States. The shift has cramped galley space, forced flight attendants to manage extra meals, and degraded economy‑class service. The Association of Professional Flight...
Niall Pelly: It’s Time for the Government to Be Transparent About the Pay Transparency Directive
Irish legal commentator Niall Pelly is urging the Irish government to publish clear guidance on the EU Pay Transparency Directive before the transposition deadline. The directive, which mandates pay‑gap reporting for firms with 250 or more employees, aims to close...
Closed Shop? Not for Long: How New Laws Are Opening Doors for Trade Unions
The UK is witnessing a surge in trade‑union activity as the Employment Rights Act of 2025 removes longstanding barriers to collective bargaining. The new legislation permits closed‑shop arrangements, simplifies union recognition procedures, and introduces stronger enforcement mechanisms. Employers will now...
Employment Tribunals Risk Being Swamped by Workers’ Rights Claims
The UK’s Employment Rights Act of 2025 expands the definition of unfair dismissal and introduces new procedural safeguards for workers. Legal commentator Ben Smith warns that these changes could flood employment tribunals with a surge of claims, potentially increasing caseloads...
Worker Sues Honeywell Alleging Racial Slur, Sham HR Investigations
A former Honeywell field service technician, Antonio Deaner, filed a lawsuit alleging race and disability discrimination, sham HR investigations, denial of ADA accommodations, and retaliatory termination. Dean claims he was passed over for overtime, subjected to a racial slur via...
AI Is Making Chief Tech Officers and Chief Human Resources Officers Work Together
Artificial intelligence agents are reshaping corporate structures, prompting chief technology officers and chief human resources officers to collaborate more closely than ever. Executives say the CTO‑CHRO duo must jointly decide which jobs will disappear, evolve, or be newly created as...
The Gainesville Regional Airport Partners with ADK to Recruit Chief Executive Officer
Gainesville Regional Airport has hired Paul Mehrlich, A.A.E., IACE, as its new chief executive officer through a search conducted by ADK Consulting & Executive Search. Mehrlich brings more than 15 years of aviation leadership, most recently overseeing a $49 million terminal...
TSMC Faces Class Action Alleging Systemic Gender Discrimination Across US
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is facing a class‑action lawsuit alleging systemic gender discrimination across its U.S. operations. The complaint cites a workforce that is 72.6% male overall and 85.4% male among managers, with women concentrated in low‑pay technician roles....
How Celebs Like Tom Brady and Lady Gaga Are Reshaping Employee Benefits
Celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez and Tom Brady are leveraging their platforms to spotlight mental‑health and weight‑loss solutions, prompting employers to reevaluate benefit offerings. Mental‑health advocacy from pop stars and athletes is driving demand for expanded therapy options, app subscriptions, and...
Healthcare Employer Burns $1.258M in Employee Solicitation Case, Wins $1,627
A Delaware court ruled that Colorado Treatment Services (CTS) spent $1.258 million pursuing former executive Perla Ramirez‑Groothuis but recovered only $1,627.59. Ramirez opened a competing opioid‑treatment clinic two miles from CTS’s Pueblo location after the company declined to expand amid severe...
AHLA Foundation’s FORWARD/26 Event Draws Over 1,000 Hospitality Professionals in Atlanta
The AHLA Foundation’s FORWARD/26 leadership summit convened more than 1,000 hospitality professionals in Atlanta for a two‑day program centered on advancing women in the hotel and lodging sector. Over 50 speakers delivered key‑stage presentations and 20 breakout sessions covering negotiation,...
Texas Court Enforces Non-Compete After Rival Employer Promises to Cover Fallout
A Texas Court of Appeals upheld a three‑year, 20‑mile non‑compete injunction against four Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists who left Anesthesia Associates for competitor EmergencHealth. The new employer had promised to cover legal fees and damages, but the court ruled the...
More Workers—And Employers—Are Looking Abroad for Jobs They Can’t Find at Home
Tight U.S. labor markets and a shortage of qualified candidates are prompting both workers and employers to look abroad for opportunities. A Preply survey of 1,500 multilingual professionals shows 82% are open to relocation, with 81% more likely to move...
Fourth Circuit Holds That “Contingent” Proof of Claim Did Not Trigger Statute of Limitations to Collect Withdrawal Liability
The Fourth Circuit affirmed that a multi‑employer pension plan’s “contingent” proof of claim filed in a debtor’s bankruptcy does not satisfy the statutory “notice and demand” needed to start the six‑year limitations period for collecting withdrawal liability. The court emphasized...
BLET, Utah Central Ratify New Agreement
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) ratified its first contract with Utah Central, the short‑line railroad that voted to unionize in December 2024. The agreement mirrors core provisions of other BLET contracts, including a seniority roster, general wage increases,...
Arctos-, Blackstone-Backed GeoComply Cuts About 15% of Staff
GeoComply, the Blackstone‑backed geofencing provider for sportsbooks, announced layoffs affecting fewer than 80 employees, roughly 18% of its global staff. The cuts are framed as a "deliberate strategic evolution" to adapt to shifting U.S. betting regulations and rapid AI advancements....
Big Tech Is Hiring Writers Now. No, Really.
Big tech firms such as Google, Microsoft, Notion and Anthropic are now creating dedicated storytelling teams and posting "storyteller" job titles. The surge reflects a broader corporate shift that treats narrative crafting as a revenue‑driving capability rather than a peripheral...
Latest Workforce Transition Comes with a Ton of Speed
Retail and wholesale sectors face a dual workforce transition as the last Baby Boomers retire while AI accelerates operational speed. The article highlights how the rapid pace of technological change adds stress to systems and creates talent gaps, especially in...
The Studio Behind Last Year’s Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 Remasters Hit With More Mass Layoffs As It...
Iron Galaxy, the Chicago studio known for high‑profile ports, announced a second wave of layoffs that could affect up to 90 employees. The cuts follow the positive‑reviewed release of the *Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4* remaster, but come after a prior...
Avoid Major Business Decisions While Stressed
Don't take action on major business decisions when you are frustrated or stressed. DON'T take action on major business decisions when you are frustrated. You will rush to hire, rush to build, rush to fire someone, all without a plan. Without...
AI Divide: Exec Praise vs Employee Anxiety
"Different realities are happening inside the same company. Executives are celebrating time saved and progress made. employees are quietly paying an AI tax through rework, uncertainty, and rising anxiety. When those realities drift apart, AI does not scale." https://briansolis.substack.com/p/the-ai-divide-is-a-leadership-crisis
FAA Sees Early Surge In Air Traffic Controller Applications
The FAA announced it received 6,000 applications for air‑traffic‑controller positions within the first 12 hours of a new hiring window, part of a federal effort to rebuild a dwindling controller pipeline. The agency currently operates with roughly 11,000 certified controllers...
Hire Juniors Without Experience—They Can Be Rockstars
The person we hired for this position turned out to be a rockstar. Strongly recommend other business owners consider opening up junior positions to promising people with no experience and/or no college.
GeoComply Trims 15% Staff Amid Industry Shift
Sportsbook geolocation provider @GeoComply laid off ~15% of its staff this week. It comes amid some changes in the industry re: competition and pricing. The company called the move a "deliberate strategic evolution". https://t.co/UlrlmnDUXq
Kenyan Firm Sacks More than 1,000 Workers After Losing Meta Contract
More than 1,000 low‑paid Kenyan workers were abruptly dismissed by Nairobi‑based outsourcing firm Sama after Meta terminated its content‑moderation and AI‑training contract. Meta had paused the partnership amid allegations that staff used smart‑glass devices to view private, user‑generated footage. Sama...
NASA Force: A Fresh Take on Federal Hiring
NASA and OPM have launched the NASA Force website. https://t.co/9rEOw3lBsv Not your typical government employment website...
Plan Change Strategically, Not Just With Training
Launching change without a solid strategy is a recipe for failure. Don't wait for resistance to hit—start early with a plan beyond just training and communication. Address the human side of change proactively. #ChangeManagement #Leadership https://t.co/53jphhfX9C
Citadel's Chief People Officer Leaves the Firm as Hedge Funds Battle for Talent
Citadel's chief people officer, Sjoerd Gehring, has left the $67 billion hedge fund after less than two years in the role. Gehring, who arrived from Apple in late 2024 after stints at Johnson & Johnson and Accenture, oversaw talent acquisition, development,...
Track Stress Early to Prevent Burnout
Don’t Wait for Burnout: Track Stress in Your Business Early - CX Journey™ https://t.co/fNEchIlLBp #burnout #employeeexperience #leadership #friction https://t.co/PWMP2STwp3
The Features Your Clients Actually Want in a White Label ATS
The article outlines the six core features staffing agencies and recruiters demand from a white‑label applicant tracking system (ATS). It stresses that intuitive branding, real‑time pipeline visibility, integrated communication tools, compliance reporting, mobile access, and robust analytics differentiate a platform...
FedEx Pilots to Vote on Tentative Contract After Union Endorsement
The Air Line Pilots Association board approved a tentative five‑year contract with FedEx and will present it to pilots for a ratification vote from May 12 to June 9. The agreement delivers a 40% increase in hourly pay, back‑pay up to $150,000...
Deel Asks Dario Amodei to Leave Payroll to Us
Oh great and powerful @DarioAmodei - builder of minds, father of Claude. I humbly request you leave payroll to us at Deel. We are but simple folk who process paystubs and chase compliance deadlines. But if you do come for...
ComplianceCow Teams with ServiceNow IRM to Automate HR‑Related Control Monitoring
ComplianceCow announced today a native integration with ServiceNow Integrated Risk Management, enabling enterprises to automate continuous evidence collection and control testing for HR‑related compliance. The middleware links cloud, identity and on‑prem systems to ServiceNow IRM, delivering real‑time risk insights without...