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.
The Workday Conversation Your Renewal Team Isn’t In
Workday completed its $1.1 billion acquisition of Sana in November 2025, expanding its learning‑technology portfolio beyond the corporate arena. While analysts framed the deal as a boost to enterprise workforce training, a deeper threat looms for higher‑education institutions that already rely on Workday for HR, finance and payroll. More than 650 colleges worldwide run Workday’s core systems but keep learning platforms separate, creating a nine‑year gap that Sana can now fill. This separation gives Workday a stealthy upsell path that bypasses traditional procurement cycles.
Agentic AI Is Removing the Work That Builds Managerial Judgment
Agentic AI systems that can plan and execute multi‑step workflows are now automating the analytical and coordination tasks traditionally performed by junior professionals in consulting, finance, law and tech. Companies such as McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, IBM, Google and...
BBC to Cut up to 2,000 Jobs in Biggest Downsize in 15 Years
The BBC announced up to 2,000 job cuts – roughly 10% of its 21,500‑strong workforce – as part of a £600 m (≈$750 m) cost‑reduction drive. The moves follow a February plan to trim £5 bn of annual operating costs amid falling licence‑fee...
Influence Over Control: Leading the AI-Driven Workplace
Rapid change is underway in the workplace. How will it impact you? In September, I’ll be giving a keynote address at MHR’s World of Work 2026, a day dedicated to exploring how AI, HR, finance, psychology and leadership are reshaping business. Taking...
People News: HNTB, TRB
HNTB announced that former New Jersey DOT commissioner Francis O’Connor has joined as Senior Vice President and Business Development Director, focusing on agency and tolling growth. O’Connor brings leadership experience from NJDOT, NJ Transit, and the Turnpike Authority. The firm...
A Practical Guide to Recruiting in Manufacturing
U.S. manufacturers face a volatile hiring pool as layoffs and a shrinking skilled‑labor supply intersect with rapid automation. Demand is moving from low‑skill roles to mechatronics technicians, robotics programmers, CNC and PLC specialists, and higher‑level supervisory positions. Employers must revamp...
Companies Just Learned a Brutal Lesson About Training AI to Do Human Jobs
Mercor, a San Francisco AI startup, hired underemployed contractors to train models for firms such as OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta. In late March the company disclosed a cyber‑attack linked to the open‑source LiteLLM project that exposed Slack data and recordings...
The 10-Second Feedback Mistake That Could Damage Employees for Years
Research by 5app shows 81% of employees recall damaging feedback for years, and only 20% stay fully engaged after poor feedback. The core mistake is conflating identity with behavior, turning constructive guidance into lasting judgment. Effective feedback must be specific,...
Entry-Level Hiring Drops 6% as Fewer Roles Open for New Grads
U.S. entry‑level hiring dropped 6% between December and February 2026, marking the steepest decline in recent years. The slowdown coincides with slower turnover as seasoned workers delay retirement and firms lean on AI to automate routine tasks. While traditional junior...
Legislative Lowdown: Virginia’s Minimum Wage Is Set to Increase to $15 an Hour
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed legislation that will raise the state minimum wage from $12.77 to $15 per hour by 2028, with an interim step to $13.75 in 2027. The same bill extends the state minimum wage to farm workers...
TA vs AI: The Truth About AI Recruiting Mistakes
A 2026 Talent Acquisition Trends Study of nearly 1,000 hiring leaders found that 82% experienced added friction after deploying AI, and eight‑in‑ten said the technology fell short of expectations. Only 22% blamed the tools themselves; the remaining failures stemmed from...
Smartwage Raises €2M to Scale AI-Driven Corporate Welfare Platform
Smartwage, an AI‑driven corporate welfare startup, closed a €2 million pre‑seed round led by Step Fund. The funding, roughly $2.2 million, will be used to expand platform architecture, security, and AI models. The platform lets employees spend welfare credits across any provider,...
Leadership 2.0: 9 New Ways to Harness the Power of AI
Artificial intelligence is reshaping executive leadership through nine practical applications, from data‑driven decision‑making to predictive scenario planning. AI tools such as analytics dashboards, chatbots, and sentiment‑analysis engines give leaders real‑time insights and automate routine tasks. The shift enables managers to...
Hire for Resilience and Agency, Not Just IQ/EQ
Most hiring conversations focus on IQ and EQ. But Tako co-founder Sebastian Mejia spends most of his time on 2 other corners: AQ ("adversity quotient" or resilience) and Agency. His framing: to build a global company, you need to attract...
Ulster University to Cut up to 450 Jobs
Ulster University announced plans to cut up to 450 jobs, representing roughly 15% of its 3,100‑strong workforce. The cuts are intended to generate savings of about £25 million (≈ $32 million) amid an operating deficit of £20.2 million (≈ $26 million) on revenues of £304 million (≈ $386 million)....
Inside Irwin Simon’s Leadership Philosophy: ‘Don’t Yes Me’
Irwin Simon, the venture‑backed entrepreneur behind BrewDog’s rapid expansion, outlines a leadership mantra he calls “Don’t Yes Me.” He argues that leaders should actively discourage automatic agreement and instead invite dissent to surface blind spots. Simon credits this approach with...
Labour Ministry to Look Into POSH Compliance by IT Services Firms, Says Employees Union
India's Ministry of Labour and Employment has instructed the Chief Labour Commissioner to audit POSH compliance across IT services firms after the NITES union raised concerns following a sexual assault case at TCS Nashik. The union’s letter demanded a review...
(Comic) The Work-Life Balance Connection
A comic released on April 15, 2026 satirizes the paradox of work‑life balance in hiring. The interviewer first asks a candidate if they have a life outside work; the candidate says no, then the interviewer asks if they let their...
Podcast Editor
History Hit, the UK’s largest digital history brand under Little Dot Studios, is hiring a full‑time Podcast Editor in Shoreditch. The role involves editing 3‑5 audio/video episodes weekly, producing promotional assets, and collaborating with producers and talent. Candidates must be proficient...
Britain May Extend Bans on Gagging Orders That Cover Up Workplace Abuse
Britain's Employment Rights Ministry has opened a 12‑week consultation to consider extending its ban on non‑disclosure agreements that silence workplace abuse to agency workers, freelancers and the self‑employed. The proposal would tighten the conditions under which any NDA is enforceable...
Up to 2,000 Jobs to Be Cut at BBC in Cost-Saving Drive
The BBC announced plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs over the next two years, aiming to save £500 million from its £5 billion operating budget. The cuts, the largest in 15 years, respond to falling licence‑fee revenue—down 24% in real terms...
FAA Targets Video Gamers in Bid to Fill Air Traffic Controller Shortage
The Federal Aviation Administration announced a new recruitment campaign aimed at video‑game players to help close a decades‑long air‑traffic‑controller shortage. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the effort leverages gamers' hard‑skill set and modern communication channels. The move signals a shift...
Citi’s Hiring Spree Pushes Banking Costs Up 20% to $1.2 Billion
Citigroup’s banking division reported a 20% rise in operating expenses to $1.2 billion in the first quarter, driven by aggressive hiring of senior dealmakers. The cost surge coincides with a 19% jump in investment‑banking fees to $1.3 billion, underscoring the trade‑off between...
Too Few Buzzwords? Recruiters Will Reject Your Resume
Meet Jessica, Sr. Technical Recruiter at AWS, who rejected your resume because you didn't have the optimized amount of buzzwords
Sixth Circuit Points Out Limits of NLRB Adjudicatory Rulemaking
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit invalidated the NLRB's new "Cemex" bargaining‑order standard, ruling that the Board overstepped its adjudicatory authority by creating a broad rule without notice‑and‑comment rulemaking. The decision, issued in Brown‑Forman v. NLRB, reaffirms...
Why AI Readiness Training Fails
Companies are pouring resources into AI readiness programs, yet Docebo’s 2026 AI Readiness Gap report shows most initiatives miss the mark. Eighty‑five percent of employees say they cannot translate training into everyday tasks, while 56% feel swamped by pre‑AI manual...
Opaque Hiring Process Prompts Job Seekers to ‘Spray and Pray,’ Monster Says
Monster’s April 10 survey of 1,006 U.S. job seekers reveals that nearly half now use a “spray and pray” approach, applying to many openings quickly due to a lack of employer feedback. Over 75% say they would be more selective...
How to Upgrade Cancer Support at No Additional Cost
The CancerBuddy app provides free, employer‑linked peer support and care‑navigation for employees facing cancer or caring for a loved one. By mimicking dating‑app filters, users can connect by diagnosis, symptoms, demographics, and even by workplace, creating instant community ties. The...
Sir Robert McAlpine Sees Strong Early Engagement Following Launch of Tusker’s Enhanced Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Sir Robert McAlpine launched an updated car salary‑sacrifice scheme, called Tusker, on 24 March. Within 48 hours, a quarter of its 1,300+ eligible employees logged on to explore the benefit, indicating strong pent‑up demand. The scheme focuses on making electric vehicles more affordable...
Why (and How) HR Needs to Lead Organizations From Process Engineering to Work Redesign
HR leaders must move beyond retrofitting AI into existing workflows—a practice Deloitte calls the “process trap”—and instead focus on work redesign that integrates humans and technology. In a UNLEASH America boardroom, Deloitte and Zoom highlighted that most firms view AI...
Common Mistakes When Estimating Workplace Injury Compensation
The article outlines how workers often miscalculate workplace injury compensation by overlooking key components such as future medical costs, long‑term wage loss, and non‑economic damages. It breaks down what typical compensation covers—medical expenses, lost wages, rehab, travel, and disability support—and...
From Intern to Leader with Skanska’s Dianna Barba
Dianna Barba, now a senior project engineer at Skanska, rose from an internship to leading the $1.6 billion LA Metro Purple (D Line) extension. Her career was accelerated by Skanska’s two‑year Core Competency Training Program, which rotated her through rail, bridge...
‘Canadian Experience’ Keeps Skilled Immigrants Out of the Labour Market
Canada markets itself as a destination for skilled immigrants, yet the pervasive "Canadian experience" requirement leaves many newcomers underemployed. Recent data show 34.7% of new immigrants feel over‑qualified, more than double the 18.5% rate for native‑born workers. International students often...
Snap Is Cutting 1,000 Jobs, 16% of Its Workforce
Snap Inc. is cutting about 1,000 jobs, representing 16% of its global workforce, as part of a restructuring announced by CEO Evan Spiegel. The company attributes the layoffs to rapid AI advancements that have reduced repetitive work and boosted product...
Mendy Friedman Joins Alliant Insurance Services’ Employee Benefits Group in Chicago
Mendy Friedman has been appointed First Vice President of Alliant Insurance Services’ Employee Benefits Group in Chicago. He will partner with a broad range of employers to craft data‑driven health and welfare strategies that balance cost, mitigate risk, and improve...
One in Four Workers Lose Free 401k Match
Shocking stat: 1 in 4 workers miss out on the full 401k match by not contributing enough. That’s literally free money lost forever. Sign up for the full match and figure out how to live on the rest
AI Rejects AI‑crafted Resume for AI‑written Job
got rejected by AI after using AI to tailor my resume for a job posting written by AI https://t.co/E3icHbCq9t
When Creating an AI Strategy, Don’t Overlook Employee Perception
Executives face a fork in AI strategy: automate to cut costs or augment to boost growth. Recent high‑profile moves—from Jack Dorsey’s mass layoffs to Fiverr’s call for employee upskilling—illustrate both paths. A survey of 1,294 desk workers across the U.S.,...
Meetings: White‑Collar's Unexpected Shield Against AI
I have a piece up about white-collar workers' most reliable defense against AI: meetings. Lots and lots of meetings. https://t.co/fVOxBCGBcy
Aerospace Skills Crisis Sparks New Free Position Paper
With aerospace facing a global skills crisis - New free Position Paper from @aerosociety 'Addressing Civil Aviation Engineering and Maintenance Personnel Shortages' Free download of this PDF here. #avgeek https://t.co/yOXs4X2gKS https://t.co/YQ2G3Qkebl
Accountability Is Leadership’s Greatest Weakness
Gallup’s latest survey finds that creating accountability is the lowest‑rated leadership competency, with less than half of leaders rating themselves as outstanding. Managers rate their leaders even lower, trailing self‑assessments by at least 20 percentage points on six of seven...
Organizational Design: The Overlooked Key to AI Change
Organizational design is the most underrated aspect of change management. Implementing new tech, especially with AI, means automating jobs and changing roles. #ChangeManagement #OrganizationalDesign https://t.co/WQnaJ0Xh98
Half of Employees Plan to Quit Despite Reported Engagement
Despite being ‘engaged’ at work, nearly half of employees plan to quit @HR_Exec https://t.co/7rsdPXZwrI #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #FutureofHR
AMA Launches New Surveys to Pinpoint Physician Burnout Drivers
The American Medical Association has unveiled a new suite of well‑being surveys designed to uncover the specific drivers of physician burnout. The initiative, part of the AMA’s Organizational Biopsy® program, seeks to give health systems granular insight into stressors affecting...
Let an LLM Review Your Taxes Before Signing
Happy almost tax day. FYI: The most dollar-denominated impactful thing I've ever done for geeks, by sum of claims in my inbox, is the piece on salary negotiation. The second most impactful, rising fast, is "Have an LLM review your taxes before...
UKG Cuts 950 Jobs, yet Software Stays Top‑tier
Yikes...@UKGInc is letting 950 people go. But their workforce planning software is still world class... https://t.co/r7CLadgxlj
Reconnecting HR and Real Estate to Shape Work Experiences
some interesting points to consider in here --->>>> HR has forgotten where work happens: How to reunite HR and Real Estate around work experiences https://t.co/NszDaUZcYj
Blue Origin's Revised Stock Plan May Finally Fix Mess
I wrote about Blue Origin's new employee stock plan. The previous plan was such a mess it has raised concerns the new one will be no better. But if Bezos is serious about course correcting, this plan could do so....
Make Your Experience Clear, Not Just Impressive
Strong experience is only impressive if it’s easy to understand. If it’s not, you probably won't get an interview.
Resume Clarity, Not Qualifications, Blocks Interview Calls
If you’re qualified but not getting interviews, it’s confusing. Most of the time, it’s a resume clarity/alignment issue.