Today's Human Resources Pulse
Greenhouse completes acquisition of Ezra AI Labs, adding voice‑AI interviewing
Greenhouse announced the completion of its acquisition of Ezra AI Labs, a voice‑AI interviewing platform. The technology enables on‑demand, role‑specific conversations that are scored against a uniform rubric, delivering transcripts and explainable evaluations. The deal expands Greenhouse’s structured hiring methodology to the earliest stage of the recruiting funnel.
When Retirement Calculations Don’t Move on the Same Timeline
Federal retirement counselors face mounting pressure as OPM’s high‑3 calculations lag behind retroactive pay adjustments, sometimes taking up to a year to process. A recent case involving a postal worker illustrates the delay after the 2025 USPS contract added back‑pay and COLA increases. Meanwhile, the Postal Service announced it will suspend employer contributions to FERS annuities starting April 10, citing cash‑flow concerns despite a projected insolvency not occurring until early 2027. Legal and union leaders warn the move could set a risky precedent for federal retiree funding.
Hiring Across Borders: What HR Teams Need to Know About Legal Compliance
Hiring employees in another U.S. state opens talent pools but triggers a maze of state‑specific employment laws, tax obligations, and registration requirements. Missteps such as worker misclassification or failing to register as a foreign entity can lead to costly penalties...
Why Formal Training Matters for Construction Superintendents
Construction firms are turning to formal leadership training and certification to elevate superintendents, a move shown to boost productivity, safety, and client relations. Studies reveal 74 % of workers feel under‑developed, while 77 % of large projects suffer delays, underscoring the need...
From Legacy Processes to AI-Native Work
The article argues that AI adoption in knowledge work is hindered more by organizational design than by technology itself. Companies must replace legacy processes with AI‑native orchestration models that blend human roles and intelligent agents. A key obstacle is the...
CEO-Board Survey Finds Big Workforce Changes Ahead Due To AI
A new survey of 1,200 CEOs and board directors finds artificial intelligence will trigger the most significant workforce transformation in a decade. Over two‑thirds say AI will fundamentally alter job functions within three years, and 45% anticipate headcount cuts as...
Employer Branding & Recruitment: The Role of AI Video Content in Hiring
AI‑generated video models such as Sora 2 and Kling are reshaping employer branding, but their outputs often contain watermarks, noise, or color inconsistencies that can undermine professionalism. A suite of specialized tools—including Video Watermark Remover AI, Topaz Video AI, DaVinci Resolve,...
Green HR Practices: Why Branded Lunch Boxes Matter in Modern Recruitment
Companies are turning sustainable office habits into a recruitment advantage by gifting branded reusable lunch boxes. The initiative tackles the massive waste generated by single‑use packaging while offering employees a cost‑saving, health‑focused alternative to takeout. High‑quality containers—often stainless steel, bamboo,...
Why Generative AI Training Is Becoming the Next Tech Talent Battleground
New research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that only 39% of U.S. workers used generative AI tools at work in the past year, with adoption heavily skewed toward college‑educated and high‑income employees. While 66% of AI...
Poynter Names 20 Journalists Selected for Competitive 2026 Leadership Academy
The Poynter Institute announced a 20‑person cohort for its 2026 Leadership Academy, an intensive week‑long program in St. Petersburg, Florida. Participants, ranging from editors to producers across major news outlets, will engage in workshops on ethical decision‑making, generational management, and...
Turn AI Layoffs Into Your 2026 Career Comeback
🚨 Laid off in the age of AI? You’re not alone, and you’re not finished. The rules of work have changed overnight. Jobs aren’t just disappearing… they’re being redesigned. The question is, will you adapt fast enough to stay ahead? In this...
The Awkwardness Of Grief Coach Salary Conversations
Grief coaches often feel a sharp discomfort when quoting fees because the conversation blends deep emotional support with a commercial exchange. The article explains how body reactions—tight shoulders, longer pauses—stem from this tension, not from uncertainty about value. It argues...
This Resource Empowers Benefit Leaders to Support Caregivers
NEBGH launched a free microsite offering resources for benefit leaders to support employee caregivers. The platform compiles best‑practice guides, free external services, and benchmarking tools, drawing on input from senior benefit executives representing over nine million U.S. workers. It also...
Next CEO Pay Tops £7.4m
Next reported that chief executive Simon Wolfson’s total remuneration jumped to £7.4 million (≈$9.5 million) for the 2025/26 year, driven mainly by a £6.19 million variable component tied to performance. The retailer posted a 13.4% rise in operating profit to £1.24 billion (≈$1.6 billion) and...
Epic’s Head Of HR Is Out Less Than A Month After 1,000+ Layoffs
Epic Games announced that chief people officer Monika Fahlbusch will leave the company, with her last day on April 15, less than a month after the firm cut more than 1,000 jobs. The departure comes amid a second wave of...
Reveal Survey Identifies the Most In-Demand Technology Jobs and Skills
The Reveal 2026 IT Talent Survey released by Infragistics shows AI, cybersecurity and data analytics roles topping the demand list as talent shortages tighten. Eighty‑percent of tech leaders used AI in software development in 2025, and 91% will prioritize hiring...
Are Rising Costs Hitting Voluntary Benefits?
Rising healthcare premiums, inflation, and cost‑of‑living pressures are forcing U.S. workers to tighten budgets, prompting many to seek supplemental coverage. Voluntary benefits such as accident, disability, and supplemental life insurance remain a low‑cost safety net, but enrollment has stayed flat...
Engagedly Unveils AI Talent Mobility Platform to Bridge Workforce Readiness Gap
Engagedly announced the launch of AI Talent Mobility, an AI‑powered suite that identifies, develops, and prepares internal talent for critical roles. The platform aims to close the gap between talent identification and readiness, offering mid‑market firms enterprise‑grade workforce planning without...
Women-in-Cyber Training Model SHE@CYBER Spreads Beyond EU Funding as New Countries Adopt It Independently
ISACA’s SHE@CYBER, a women‑focused cybersecurity training program, has continued to grow after its Erasmus+ grant ended in November 2025. Organizations in Poland and North Macedonia have independently adopted the model, with more than 70 women completing training in Poland and...
Turn Tax Time Into a Wellness Win: A Simple Toolkit to Help Meet Employee Needs
HR leaders in Canada are turning tax season into a wellness opportunity by integrating financial health into employee benefits. A new toolkit from Intuit TurboTax Canada shows how digital tax‑filing software can be added to Lifestyle Spending Accounts, making tax...
Issa Rae Says Hollywood’s Identity Crisis Is Driving Creators to Own Their Platforms
Issa Rae told TheWrap that Hollywood’s “identity crisis” and recent DEI rollbacks are forcing creators to bypass studios and launch content on creator‑owned platforms, exemplified by her new TikTok micro‑drama “Screen Time.” She warned that representation has slipped from 29.2%...
Instawork Launches Robotics Lab, Shifts Gig Platform to AI Data Provider
Instawork unveiled the Instawork Robotics Lab and a certification program that has already credentialed more than 20,000 gig workers, positioning the company as a major supplier of real‑world training data for robots. The move tackles the industry’s “100,000‑year” data gap...
REC’s Neil Carberry to Head up CIPD
Neil Carberry, former chief executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, has been appointed chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), effective 28 September 2026. He succeeds Peter Cheese, who will retire after a 14‑year tenure,...
Recruitment: Four Things New Employees Want to Know About a Business Before They Start
The article outlines four key areas new hires want to understand before joining an agribusiness: core values, company culture, management style, and the team. It stresses that transparent communication helps candidates gauge fit and reduces mismatched hires. This guidance applies...
DHL Staff at Jaguar Land Rover Vote to Strike
Up to 300 DHL logistics workers at Jaguar Land Rover have voted for an indefinite strike starting May 7, citing the absence of a 2026 pay offer. The strike will affect staff delivering parts and finished cars to the Solihull factory,...
Relentless Hiring Standards Preserve Culture and Excellence
🚨🚨NEW EPISODE DROP Sally Kornbluth, President of MIT🚨🚨 "If you take a lick of the lollipop of mediocrity, you will suck forever." I love this. She was talking about how MIT sustains excellence after 150+ years. And it applies to founders and CEOs...
Culture Committees Mask Real Workplace Perks Inequality
Your company's Culture Committee has a charter, a meeting cadence, and a subcommittee for t-shirts. The actual PROBLEM has a corner office with a view and a covered parking spot. My latest musings over at @VelvetCubicle: ...
Lufthansa Shutters Short-Haul Airline Where Flight Attendants Have Been On Strike With Immediate Effect
German carrier Lufthansa announced the immediate shutdown of its short‑haul subsidiary Lufthansa CityLine, accelerating a pre‑planned phase‑out. The closure removes 27 CRJ aircraft and transfers crews to the lower‑cost Lufthansa City Airlines, where pay and benefits are reduced. The move...
CIOs Must Rethink Talent Pipelines for AI-First Era
#CIOChat Q4: Looking ahead, how should CIOs rebuild the talent pipeline in an AI-first world: Formal apprenticeships, simulation labs, AI-assisted learning, or something entirely new? What does the next generation of enterprise technologists look like? https://t.co/ERYwrw74Km
Entry-Level IT Jobs Vanish as Automation Takes Over
#CIOChat Q1: Entry-level IT work (troubleshooting, documentation, basic coding, ticket triage) is increasingly handled by copilots and IT automation. Are you already seeing the vanishing talent pyramid in action? What key junior roles are disappearing first in your org? https://t.co/TM6E5WJnrm
Ep. 4 - Cost-Plus Pricing: What Plan Sponsors Should Know
In this episode of Benefits Bites, hosts Madison and Mike unpack cost‑plus pricing, a model gaining traction through entities like Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drug Company and state legislation mandating reimbursements based on NADAC plus a dispensing fee. They explain...
Boosting Employee Engagement Drives Performance and Profitability
Despite a matrix of factors buffeting many orgs. right now, “there are lots of things employers can—and should—do to improve #employeeengagement.” If indeed they’ve “woken up to the positive impact on performance & profitability.” Via @FT #EX #leadership https://t.co/fpvfuM8yKj
Epic Games HR Chief Departs, Company Offers No Comment
The head of HR at Epic Games is no longer at the company. Her last day was April 15 but the Fortnite maker declined to elaborate further. https://t.co/pwzisIXP2c
EPA Launches Effort to Refresh Water Workforce Initiative
On April 16, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a refresh of its Water Workforce Initiative, originally launched in 2020, to combat growing staffing shortages in drinking‑water and wastewater utilities. The updated program will expand training, apprenticeships, and public‑awareness...
Co‑create Employee Experiences, Not Just HR Policies
#TimTalk - Stop designing HR policies. Start co-creating experiences with Dean E. Carter https://t.co/MnjkTjtMXV via @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Leadership #FutureofWork #HumanResources #HR #EX #Culture #WorkPlace #EmployeeWellbeing #EmployeeWellness #Wellness https://t.co/tZYMbbYHb1
Burnout Varies by Role—Spot the Signs
#Burnout Looks Different Across the Org Chart. Watch for These Signs @HarvardBiz https://t.co/6qnn9pGYDj #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #FutureofHR
Jacob Chase – Rethinking Performance & Pay: The Future Is Decentralized
Jacob Chase argues that traditional, centralized performance reviews are increasingly ineffective, plagued by bias and slow feedback loops. He proposes a decentralized framework that taps into collective intelligence, allowing peers to assess each other's contributions in real time. The model...
Gov. Kathy Hochul Challenges Businesses to Deepen Investments in Childcare
Governor Kathy Hochul urged New York’s business community to deepen childcare investments, citing Moms First and McKinsey research that quantifies a $70 billion annual loss from childcare disruptions. She highlighted Micron’s on‑site daycare at its Clay, NY semiconductor plant and referenced...
Four-Day Workweek Proves More Efficient Than Five
This study gets repeated over and over again with the same results: the 4 day work week is far more efficient than 5 days.
Deloitte Consulting Penalized Employees for Taking Pregnancy-Related Leave, Lawsuit Alleges
A proposed class‑action lawsuit filed in California alleges Deloitte Consulting penalized exempt employees who took protected pregnancy‑related, parental or family leave by evaluating them against peers who worked a full year. The complaint says performance ratings, which drive salary raises...
US Workers Say They Are Experiencing ‘Death by a Thousand Pings’
A new Isolved “Voice of the Workforce” survey of 1,300 full‑time U.S. employees reveals that more than six‑in‑ten workers face payroll or scheduling glitches, and nearly half lose at least five hours each week to broken systems—a phenomenon the firm...
DOL Issues Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2026-01 Signaling a Major Shift in ERISA Enforcement Priorities: What Plan Sponsors and Fiduciaries...
On April 14, 2026, the Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration released Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2026‑01, outlining four new enforcement priorities for ERISA plans. The bulletin emphasizes targeting egregious loyalty breaches and self‑dealing, especially where fiduciaries pursue non‑participant...
How Are Balance, Inclusion and Skills Critical to the Workforce of the Future?
Rent the Runway’s VP of engineering Stephanus Meiring warns that the speed of change, driven by AI, is reshaping the future workforce. He highlights that adaptability, continuous learning, and inclusive perspectives are essential as technology takes over routine tasks. Meiring...
Crazy Real: Stink Studios Reveals Rippling's HR Options
Stink Studios has been appointed the UK agency of record for Rippling, the San Francisco‑based HR and payroll platform, launching its first British brand campaign. Titled “The juiciest thing to happen to HR and Payroll,” the integrated effort uses real‑world, quirky...
Global Leaders Grow From Scratch, Not M&A
Building global leaders is not done via M&A. They are buildt from 0 - 1 and then go from 1 - 100
Doormen, Residential Building Service Workers Vote to Strike
Doormen and residential‑building service workers represented by 32BJ SEIU voted to authorize a strike after a rally on the Upper East Side. The union, covering roughly 34,000 employees in about 3,500 New York City co‑ops, condos and multifamily buildings, faces...
Roundtable: Recruiting in a Challenging Labour Market
HR leaders from Walmart, McCarthy Tetrault and Wajax convened to address recruitment challenges in today’s tight labour market. They highlighted the growing demand for pay transparency, flexible work arrangements, and the integration of AI tools into hiring processes. The executives noted...
Gen Z Workers Pick Human-Only Output Over AI-Assisted via @Sejournal, @MattGSouthern
A Gallup survey of employed Gen Z workers shows 69% prefer human‑only output over AI‑assisted work, while only 28% favor AI assistance and 3% accept AI‑only output. Compared with last year, the preference gap widened by four points in each direction....
Sama to Lay Off over 1,100 Kenyan Workers After Meta Contract Ends
Sama, a Kenya‑based data‑labeling firm, announced it will lay off 1,108 workers in Nairobi after Meta terminated a major content‑annotation contract. The redundancy notice complies with Kenya’s Employment Act and will take effect later this month. The cuts represent the...
Opinion: Rebuilding the Black Teacher Pipeline, for the Benefit of All Students
Pennsylvania’s public schools employ only 3.7% Black teachers while Black students comprise roughly 14.5% of the K‑12 population, a gap rooted in post‑Brown v. Board policies that dismantled the Black educator pipeline. Recent initiatives, such as the Freedom Schools Literacy...
Amid Oracle Layoffs, a Legal Grey Area in Algorithm-Driven Firing
Oracle is rumored to have laid off thousands of staff, possibly as many as 30,000, using an algorithm that targeted mid‑level managers with valuable stock options. The company has not confirmed the cuts or the role of AI, but former...