Should I Work From Home if I Have a Cold?
A reader with a cold wonders whether to exceed her hybrid schedule and work from home. The advice emphasizes that hybrid policies typically permit remote work for mild illnesses, allowing employees to stay comfortable and avoid exposing coworkers. Open communication with the manager is recommended to clarify expectations and avoid misunderstandings. While some managers may be stricter, proactively asking or simply informing the team can prevent contagion and maintain productivity.
FOMO on Economic Mobility
The Burning Glass Institute and Schultz Family Foundation released the Where You Work Matters index, rating 1,750 U.S. employers on job quality, career advancement and retention. Twenty‑two firms—including General Motors, Liberty Mutual and Procter & Gamble—earned platinum or gold badges,...
How to Spot Artificial Intelligence Recruiters Who Target Candidates From LinkedIn
Research firm Gartner predicts that by 2028 one in four job candidates worldwide will be fabricated, fueling a surge in AI‑generated recruiter outreach. Executives are receiving polished, generic emails that often originate from Gmail accounts and contain vague role descriptions,...
Volunteer Firefighters: Law Provides Protected Leave, No Time Limit
California’s Labor Code Sections 230.3 and 230.4 grant volunteer firefighters protected leave with no statutory time limit. Employers cannot prohibit the leave, retaliate, or demand advance notice of when the employee will be absent or return. Companies with 50 or...
What Do Frontier AI Companies' Job Postings Reveal About Their Plans?
Analysis of job postings at leading AI labs reveals a sharp shift toward go‑to‑market roles. At OpenAI and Anthropic, sales‑related positions have risen to roughly 30% of all openings, while research hires have fallen below 10%. The postings also expose...
Professionalism
The article outlines a comprehensive framework for building global professionalism, emphasizing six core capabilities—technical mastery, cross‑cultural intelligence, strategic thinking, ethical fluency, digital literacy, and agile leadership. It proposes a tiered assessment model (Foundational, Proficient, Strategic) with behavioral indicators, talent guides,...
ZIM Seeks Executive Bonuses as $4.2bn Sale to Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI Advances
ZIM is seeking shareholder approval for a $924,000 retention bonus for CEO Eli Glickman as part of its pending $4.2 billion sale to Hapag‑Lloyd and Israeli private‑equity fund FIMI. Thirteen other senior executives could receive up to $5.4 million in similar payouts,...
You Can’t Sue Your Staffing Agency to Cover Your Own Title VII Liability
A federal district court dismissed with prejudice a Title VII defendant’s third‑party indemnification claim against three staffing agencies. The employer had instructed the agencies not to refer women for laborer jobs and then tried to shift any resulting liability to...
Montserrat Puig on Barcelona, Talent, and the Real Work Behind Innovation Ecosystems
Barcelona is positioning itself as a leading European innovation hub, leveraging a deep‑tech and life‑science specialization that now supports over 130,000 digital professionals, 33% of whom are foreign. The city hosts more than 203 global tech hubs, 9,600 foreign companies...
The Global Payments Problem: Why Your Payment Infrastructure Is a Workforce Strategy Issue
The article argues that global payment infrastructure is a critical workforce strategy issue, not merely a finance function. It highlights how traditional wire transfers, currency conversion fees, and varied compliance requirements create costly friction for hiring contractors across borders. Modern...
How to Hire a Marketer Who Does Crazy Sh*t 📄
The post reveals how Kalshi is willing to pay up to $8,000,000 a year for a marketer who can deliver disruptive, viral growth, highlighting the failure of most firms to craft effective job descriptions. The author, a veteran hiring manager,...
PsyMetrics Launches Suite of Assessment Tools to Tackle Healthcare Attrition
PsyMetrics unveiled its Healthcare Behavioral Assessment Suite, an AI‑driven psychometric platform aimed at curbing the chronic turnover in hospitals, clinics, and medical support services. The tool leverages 30 years of industrial‑organizational psychology data to map candidates' behavioral traits to the...
Culture Amp: Strong Culture Drives 47% Higher Market Value
Culture Amp unveiled its Performance Culture Quadrant (PCQ), a diagnostic that maps a company’s engagement and performance confidence into four distinct culture states. Research covering 1,800 firms found that organizations in the "Peak Performance" state—high engagement and high confidence—outperformed peers,...
Everee Named to Fast Company’s 2026 Most Innovative Companies
Everee has been named No. 11 on Fast Company’s 2026 Most Innovative Companies list in the Human Resources category, highlighting its rapid rise in payroll technology. The company’s 2025 milestones include a pay‑cycle‑free payroll system, real‑time gross‑to‑net processing across all states,...
Study: Employees Build AI Skills Faster Than Firms Recognize
Litmos released the “From Ladder to Lattice” report highlighting an emerging “AI ceiling” in workforce development. While 80.5% of HR leaders say they prioritize skills‑based growth, only 28.5% report AI‑driven learning shortening promotion timelines. Employees feel their newly acquired capabilities...
Meta Puts CTO Andrew Bosworth in Charge of “AI For Work” As It Pushes to Become AI-Native
Meta has moved oversight of its internal “AI For Work” program to chief technology officer Andrew Bosworth, previously responsible for the company’s metaverse efforts. The initiative, formerly led by Guy Rosen, seeks to embed generative‑AI tools across Meta’s employee base...
The Psychological Safety Audit
Leadership coaches argue psychological safety cannot be mandated by policy; it emerges from a leader’s everyday demeanor. The new Psychological Safety Audit evaluates what leaders signal, how they react to challenges, and whether team members perceive genuine curiosity. By focusing...
The Feedback Mirror
The post introduces the “Feedback Mirror,” a leadership‑coaching approach that blends Jungian psychology with organizational behavior. It argues that formal feedback captures only what people are willing to say, while the gap between official statements and lived experience holds deeper...
How to Integrate PRN Staff Into Your Existing Care Team
Integrating PRN nurses into existing care teams requires more than ad‑hoc scheduling; it demands structured onboarding, clear role definitions, and robust communication channels. Facilities should assign permanent mentors, provide concise orientation, and grant access to electronic health records and equipment....
One Million Apprentices? The Math Only Works if Women Are Included
The Trump administration’s pledge to register one million apprentices hinges on expanding the pipeline to include women, who currently represent only 14% of apprentices and just 1.5% in construction trades. Persistent gender wage gaps cost women three extra months of...
DEI Is Very Much Alive in Michigan Public Schools
Plymouth‑Canton Community Schools in Michigan now require job applicants for a full‑time resource‑room teacher to submit a written Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) statement as part of their application. The statement must outline the candidate’s understanding of DEI, past experiences,...
Westgate Resorts Modernized Its L&D System to Be Optimized for Frontline Workers
Westgate Resorts, after acquiring VI Resorts’ portfolio and nearly tripling its footprint, replaced its home‑grown learning management system with Schoox, an AI‑driven LMS built for frontline staff. The new platform shifted training from paper and a fragmented system to a...
Why Firms Like Abbott and Land O’Lakes Let Workers Retire Gradually
Phased retirement programs, dubbed “flextirement,” are gaining traction as firms like HireClix, Abbott and Land O’Lakes let senior staff scale back hours while retaining full benefits. Only 7% of employers offered such options in 2025, but participants report smoother knowledge...
Hybrid Work Isn’t Working. Here’s How HR Can Help.
Hybrid work remains popular, with 72% of employees viewing it positively, yet only 7% of job listings now offer a hybrid option. Employers often label roles as in‑person to retain flexibility, creating ambiguity around hybrid definitions. HR leaders cite enforcement,...
California’s Workplace Know Your Rights Act Deadline Approaching: What Employers Must Do
California’s Workplace Know Your Rights Act mandates that by March 30, 2026 every employer must give employees the chance to name an emergency contact and specify if that contact should be alerted when the employee is arrested or detained on...
Finding the Right Hiring Support in Abu Dhabi Without the Usual Hassle
Hiring in Abu Dhabi is becoming increasingly complex as the city’s rapid growth fuels demand for skilled talent. Companies face challenges such as strict labour laws, visa requirements, and cultural fit, which can prolong recruitment cycles. Partnering with a local...
California’s Healthcare Shortage Has a Pipeline Problem for Women of Color
A new report by Black Women Organized for Political Action’s Training Institute and Hispanas Organized for Political Equality reveals that California’s healthcare workforce shortage is as much an equity problem as a staffing one. Surveying more than 800 Black women...
AI-Driven Performance Management Revolution: Strategies for 2027 Success
Artificial intelligence is reshaping performance management, replacing annual reviews with continuous, data‑driven feedback. AI platforms analyze communications, project milestones and sentiment to deliver real‑time coaching, while personalized learning recommendations boost skill development and reduce training costs. Bias‑detection tools and predictive...
Employment Reform in Motion – Why Additional Time May Not Heal the System
From 1 December Acas extended the early‑conciliation period from six to twelve weeks to ease administrative pressure. However, Acas data for April‑June 2025 shows 68 percent of notifications never progress to an ET1 claim, and tribunals remain back‑logged, with hearings sometimes scheduled years...
Cost of Learning
Learning and development (L&D) teams typically report only the direct expenses of training—room hire, facilitator fees, licences, and content creation. The article argues that this view omits the far larger opportunity costs borne by operations, such as lost productivity, deferred...
I've Worked for Some Bad Bosses. Here's What I Look For Now.
Tech professionals often overlook warning signs in manager interviews, leading to toxic work environments. The article outlines three key signals: managers who blame departing staff, lack of clear performance criteria, and shifting, undocumented policies. It advises candidates to ask targeted...
Millennium Doubles Down in High-Profile Talent War: Talent as Infrastructure:
Millennium Management has hired Erdit Hoxha, Goldman Sachs' co‑head of global equities, to join its Office of the CIO. The move underscores Millennium's strategy of building talent density at scale, treating top investment professionals as core infrastructure. It reflects a...
Phreesia Named One of Becker’s Top Places to Work in Healthcare
Phreesia has been named one of Becker’s Healthcare Top Places to Work for 2026, marking its second appearance on the prestigious list. The accolade recognizes the company’s fully remote structure, competitive compensation, flexible time off, home‑office support, generous parental benefits...
When Succession Goes Public: How NextGens Build Legitimacy Beyond the Boardroom
Family businesses are moving succession legitimacy from closed‑door negotiations to public platforms. Next‑generation leaders in markets like China are using short videos, livestreams, and behind‑the‑scenes content to showcase competence and generate measurable value. The article outlines four distinct pathways—narrative reformer,...
I Can’t Find a Job in the Bay Area, So I’ll Search in London
Revelio Labs data shows more U.S. tech workers moving to Europe than the reverse, but the shift isn’t driven by geography alone. Remote‑first policies and global R&D footprints have flattened opportunities, while cost‑of‑living adjustments diminish the Bay Area’s salary edge....
Geographic Solutions Named Finalist for 2026 Inspiring Workplaces
Geographic Solutions has been named a finalist for the 2026 Inspiring Workplaces Awards, marking its third consecutive year as a finalist. The company previously made the Top 50 North American list in 2024 and 2025 and earned global Top 100 recognition in...
Welliba: Top EX Firms Deliver 5% Higher Shareholder Returns
Welliba’s new Hidden Economics report finds that the 100 S&P 500 companies with the highest employee experience (EX) scores deliver 5 % higher total shareholder returns over five years than the rest of the index. The performance edge translates to roughly $13‑15...
From Listening to Leverage: Turning Employee Voice Into Business Advantage in the Age of Al
Employee listening initiatives are gaining momentum, with the 2026 State of Employee Listening Report by Perceptyx showing a 27% year‑over‑year increase in program adoption. The report highlights that 68% of leading firms now tie employee feedback directly to performance metrics,...
NINJIO Teams with Emtrain for Compliance, Culture Training
NINJIO, a cybersecurity awareness provider, has entered a strategic partnership with Emtrain, a leader in workplace compliance and culture training. The deal adds Emtrain’s behavioral‑science‑driven HR compliance, ethics, and inclusion courses to NINJIO’s existing platform. Together they offer video‑based modules...
Tenor Named to Fast Company’s 2026 Most Innovative Companies
Tenor, an AI‑driven leadership development platform, has been named to Fast Company’s 2026 World’s Most Innovative Companies list. The company’s solution combines voice‑AI role‑plays, personalized coaching, and real‑time feedback to help managers improve performance. Fast Company’s editors selected Tenor after...
Should We Stop Sending Interview Questions in Advance Since Candidates Are Running Them Through AI?
Sending interview questions 30 minutes before a remote interview aims to boost equity and candidate comfort, but generative AI enables applicants to produce polished, pre‑written answers, compromising authenticity. Hiring panels worry that AI‑generated responses mask true competence, prompting a debate...
Zelt
Zelt is an all‑in‑one workforce management platform that consolidates HR, IT, and finance tools into a single source of truth. Founded by Chris Priebe, the company aims to replace fragmented employee‑management systems with a unified interface. In July 2023, Zelt secured...
Zivy
Zivy is an AI‑powered co‑pilot that sits atop Slack and other messaging tools to filter manager notifications into three categories: Action Items, FYIs, and Others. By automatically generating thread summaries, suggesting instant replies, and handling follow‑ups, it promises to free...
How One People Leader Oversaw HR While Struggling with Addiction
Jessica Winder, chief people officer at Winder Law Firm, disclosed how she led HR while battling addiction, illustrating the hidden pressures many people leaders face. Research shows 54% of HR professionals experience moderate or severe burnout, higher than the broader...
New ‘Yardstick’ Aims to Help HR Teams Understand the Quality of Jobs Inside Their Companies
HR leaders now have a new benchmarking tool called the Where You Work Matters List, created by the American Opportunity Index, the Schultz Family Foundation, Burning Glass Institute, and Harvard Business School. The dataset analyzes career progression, compensation, and stability...
Flo Recruit Launches Performance Management Software Offering, Rebrands as Flo
Flo Recruit has rebranded as Flo and introduced a new performance management solution called Flo Performance Review. The software enables law firms to collect, analyze, and act on employee feedback within a single platform. By extending its recruiting technology into...
The Challenges of Representation Through the Eyes of a Casting Director
Casting director Marie‑France Michel highlights a persistent gap between industry‑wide diversity pledges and the reality of lead‑role representation. While supporting characters see increased scrutiny, headline parts remain dominated by traditional, often white‑male talent. She attributes this to entrenched hiring habits,...
Three Interviews. Three Different Tests.
The post outlines three distinct phases in a retained executive search—screening call, recruiter interview, and hiring manager interview—each demanding a unique preparation strategy. It warns that treating all stages alike leads to early disqualification, especially at the recruiter interview where...
English National Opera Fails to Recruit CEO
The English National Opera (ENO) announced the appointment of Paul Reeve, MBE, as interim chief executive after months of an unsuccessful search for a permanent CEO. Reeve, a former Covent Garden employee and ex‑head of the charity IntoFilm, will start...
Organizational Behavior Expert Makes The Case For A “Meeting Doomsday”
Organizational behavior specialist Rebecca Hinds argues that meetings persist because they are visible, not because they add value, creating a "visibility bias" that inflates calendar time. She labels the accumulated, low‑value schedule as "meeting debt" and proposes a "Meeting Doomsday"...