Samsung Workers Demand Bigger Slice of Surging AI Profits
Samsung Electronics faces a labor standoff as unions demand 15% of each division’s operating profit and a 7% wage hike, threatening an 18‑day strike starting May 21. The chipmaker posted a record Q1 net profit of Won 47.2 tn (≈$32.6 bn), driving its market value above $1 trn. Management has offered about 13% of profit, but unions want a permanent, contract‑based bonus formula. The dispute comes amid soaring AI‑driven demand for memory chips and could ripple through global supply chains and Korea’s economy.
South Australia Police Activates All Units in Latest Recruitment Campaign via NATION
South Australia Police (SAPOL) has launched the "Find Where You Belong In Blue" recruitment drive, activating every unit—from mounted officers to divers—across TV, cinema, radio, outdoor and digital channels. The campaign, produced by NATION for the Government Advertising and Insights...
No Evidence of Racism in P&C Leader's Conduct Findings
Queensland Industrial Relations Commissioner Daniel Pratt concluded there was no evidence that a people‑and‑culture leader mischaracterised a hospital manager’s conduct using the “angry black woman” stereotype. The commissioner said the leader’s evidence was strong and her reasoning clear and logical....
Self-Inquiry a "Powerful" Tool for Men's Mental Health and Leadership
Positive psychology specialist Tess Brouwer warns that men’s loneliness is eroding both wellbeing and leadership effectiveness. She cites that leaders are the most isolated workers, struggling to ask for help while expected to have all answers. In Australia, suicide remains...
2045 Appoints Three Senior Hires From Leading Agencies Amid Agency Growth
AI‑driven creative shop 2045 announced three senior hires as it scales. Charlie Brookes joins as Associate Creative Director from DDB/Clemenger BBDO, Connie Platania becomes Senior Business Manager from Dentsu, and Stella Tsakiris is added as Senior Designer from Sunday Gravy. The trio...
Workvivo Launches Seer to Close the Employee Listening Gap
Workvivo by Zoom introduced Seer, a standalone platform built on its Employee Insights engine, to turn employee feedback into measurable outcomes. The product addresses the “listening gap” highlighted in a new survey where only 49% of workers see meaningful change...
How AI Bots Hired over 260 Candidates at Piramal Finance
Piramal Finance, the non‑bank arm of the Ajay Piramal Group, used an artificial‑intelligence bot to interview and select 262 entry‑level sales executives over a three‑month period ending March 2026. The AI system evaluated candidates’ responses, tone, and fit, with human...
The Performance Illusion: Why Smart Teams Still Underperform
The article argues that assembling highly capable individuals does not guarantee team excellence because performance depends on how well those talents are integrated. Smart teams often operate as parallel silos, producing adequate output but falling short of exceptional results. The...
#OnTheRadar: New McCann COO, BUD
McCann Joburg elevated Brendo‑lee Tobias to chief operating officer and promoted Malefa Motutswe to business unit director, reinforcing its “Truth Well Told” positioning. The South African advertising community mourned the deaths of veteran producers Iris Vinnicombe, Oliver Nurock and marketer...
Private Sector Pay Awards Steady at 3% in Quarter to March
In the three months to March 2026, private‑sector pay awards held steady with a median increase of 3.5%, while the upper‑quartile rose to 3.8% as higher‑end raises of 4% or more grew to over 20% of the sample. The national...
What Canada's Brain Drain Means for Workforce Strategy
Canada is experiencing an accelerating brain drain as native‑born talent and highly educated immigrants leave for higher‑paying roles abroad. New analysis shows one‑in‑five immigrants exit within 25 years, with doctorate holders twice as likely to depart within five years. Housing...
OPM to Relaunch FEVS to Better Measure a Performance-Based Culture
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced it will relaunch the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) within the current fiscal year, shifting the instrument toward granular, real‑time feedback. Director Scott Kupor said the revamped survey will focus on micro‑level questions...
'On the Precipice': Is Your Organization Close to a Culture Collapse?
A Cambridge University study warns that corporate culture in large, complex firms behaves like a fragile public good, teetering on a critical edge. Even modest disruptions—such as a merger, CEO turnover, or rapid workforce shifts—can trigger an abrupt collapse in...
FanDuel to Give Exiting CEO Amy Howe $4.37M Severance
FanDuel’s parent Flutter announced the termination of CEO Amy Howe, awarding her a $4.37 million severance package—more than four times her base salary. Howe, who led FanDuel since 2021, will also receive vested stock options and a year of health coverage....
Why the AI-Workforce Dilemma Looks Different for Health System CEOs
CEOs are split between cutting jobs or using AI to make existing staff do more, with no near‑term hiring plans. While tech firms like Coinbase are slashing headcount, many health system leaders are choosing the opposite path, leveraging AI to...
Greene, Slagle Take On New Roles At Food City
Food City announced two senior leadership moves in its Knoxville division. Joe Greene, a Knoxville native with over 45 years in retail, was promoted to executive vice president of operations, taking charge of 51 stores. Bucky Slagle, who has served...
How a Health System Can Reduce Premium Labor While Building a Sustainable Workforce
Health systems are grappling with rising premium labor costs, which now account for nearly 10% of direct labor expenses. Montefiere Einstein tackled the issue by deploying real‑time dashboards, financial‑literacy programs, and streamlined onboarding, achieving a 68% reduction in contract labor...
In the Eleventh Hour: Implementation Status of the EU Pay Transparency Directive
The EU’s Pay Transparency Directive (2023/970) faces a looming June 7 2026 transposition deadline, yet most member states remain without final legislation. Sweden, Estonia, Belgium and other countries are pushing for delays, but the European Commission has signaled no extensions. Only Slovakia...
Tacoma ILWU Local Attempting to Block Husky Technology Effort
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union’s Tacoma Local 23 is filing a complaint to stop Husky Terminal from installing optical character recognition (OCR) technology on its gantry cranes. The union claims the system, which automatically reads container numbers as they are...
ING Worker Quits Mid-PIP, Claims Forced Resignation: Fair Work Rules
Long‑serving ING tech lead Gaurav Mudgal quit in February 2026 while under a second performance improvement plan (PIP), alleging forced resignation. The Fair Work Commission ruled the resignation was voluntary, finding ING’s performance management actions were legitimate and not intended...
AI Can Make Work More Meaningful
A recent Gallup poll shows AI boosts productivity while employee engagement has slipped to a historic low of 20% for a second consecutive year. CEOs argue that AI’s true value lies in freeing time for work that matters, not merely...
Lost in Translation: Was a WhatsApp Message a Dismissal?
The Fair Work Commission ruled that Emma Day was not dismissed by Minoba Pty Ltd, finding the WhatsApp group message about her "no longer working" was ambiguous and not a formal termination. Day, a casual therapist, believed the message and...
ATO Staff Receive New Wage Rise Claim
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) staff, represented by the Australian Services Union, have filed an enterprise‑bargaining claim seeking a minimum 18% wage increase plus an extra 2% each year for three years to recover pay lost under earlier wage caps....
Maine Revises Workplace Drug Testing Law
Maine Governor Janet Mills signed legislation that overhauls the state’s drug‑testing regime, banning arbitrary testing and limiting tests to random selection, reasonable‑suspicion, or criteria‑based triggers. The law introduces a contestability process for non‑negative results and requires employers to offer a...
Employers ‘Still Playing Catch-Up’ on AI Risk Management, Littler Report Finds
Artificial intelligence has become the top workplace policy concern for U.S. employers in 2026, overtaking immigration and DEI issues. More than half of surveyed firms now use AI in HR functions, and 68% have formal AI governance policies, up from...
Fasten Your Seatbelt: Türkiye Payroll Is Ready for Takeoff — Join the Yeni Pilot Program
The Yeni Pilot Program launches a revamped payroll engine for Turkey, replacing a legacy system riddled with hard‑coded paths and exceptions. The new architecture keeps existing compliance rules intact while introducing a cleaner, reusable codebase. By simplifying the payroll workflow,...
Forget the Metaverse. Spatial Computing Is the Next Workplace Reality
Spatial computing, a blend of AI, AR, VR, mixed reality, sensors and 3D engines, is moving beyond hype to real‑world deployments in high‑stakes sectors. It enables surgeons to guide remote procedures, gives factory workers visual diagnostics, and lets teams simulate...
Senior Writer Says Coaching Plan Followed Her Return From FMLA Leave at Hospital
Senior writer Sandra Clark sued Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, alleging she was forced into retirement after returning from FMLA leave. She claims the hospital placed her on a 60‑day performance coaching plan that immediately turned into a performance‑improvement plan, while...
Westinghouse Fired Her over a Line Dance, Manager's Lawsuit Says
Rucha Kale, a senior manager at Westinghouse Electric Company, filed a federal lawsuit alleging she was fired after participating in a line‑dance at a company‑sponsored event, while male coworkers who engaged in more overtly inappropriate behavior kept their jobs. The...
Darden Faces ADA Lawsuit From Former Director of Operations
Ryan McDonald, a former director of operations at Darden Restaurants, filed a federal ADA lawsuit on May 4, 2026, alleging failure to accommodate his back and neck injuries, disability discrimination, and retaliation. He claims Darden’s HR ignored his accommodation request,...
'Your Time Is Up': Longtime Bloomberg Manager Sues over Alleged Age Bias
Heather Bodell, a Bloomberg Industry Group veteran since 1995, filed a federal age‑discrimination and retaliation lawsuit alleging she was passed over for a team‑lead role in favor of a younger colleague, subjected to hostile remarks, placed on a Performance Improvement...
Just Half of U.S. Workers Making Living Wage as Costs Rise
A Dayforce study finds only 51% of full‑time U.S. workers earn a living wage, a 5‑point decline since 2021. Women, Black and Latino employees fall far behind, with 44%, 31% and 33% respectively meeting the benchmark. Regional gaps persist, Texas...
ICPF and PMMI Foundation Partner at SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference to Strengthen Workforce Pipeline
The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) and the PMMI Foundation will jointly participate in the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference starting June 1, 2026. ICPF is a Silver Sponsor, giving it access to SkillsUSA’s network of more than 444,000 career‑technical education...
Napheesa Collier Admits Cathy Engelbert Rant Was For CBA Leverage
Five‑time WNBA All‑Star Napheesa Collier has walked back her September claim that the league had "the worst leadership in the world," acknowledging the remarks were intended to add pressure during collective‑bargaining talks. In a recent NPR interview, Collier said the...
NFL Nears Referee Deal to Avoid Another ‘Fail Mary’ Disaster
The NFL is on the brink of a new collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Referees Association, with a ratification vote slated for Thursday, well before the current pact expires on May 31. The proposed deal emphasizes performance‑based pay, stricter...
Small-Business Hiring Grows in April
Small businesses with fewer than 50 employees added jobs in April, pushing Paychex's Small Business Jobs Index to 99.16, the strongest two‑month gain since February 2023. All four U.S. regions posted higher employment growth, led by the Northeast and West, while...
There Is Such a Thing as a Human Algorithm
A new study by Clari + Salesloft and Workplace Intelligence finds rising friction between baby boomers and Gen Z, with 19% of boomers planning early retirement due to the clash. The generational divide over AI adoption is driving productivity losses estimated at $56 billion...
Collective Agreement: Town of Pincher Creek
The Town of Pincher Creek and CUPE Local 927 signed a four‑year collective agreement covering April 1 2026 through March 31 2030. The contract guarantees a uniform 3% wage increase each year and adds a comprehensive slate of 12 paid holidays, including the National...
Tips HR Teams Need To Better Support Neurodiversity Accommodation Requests During Return-To-Office Transitions
As companies push employees back to the office, HR leaders must redesign return‑to‑office (RTO) policies to address neurodiversity accommodation requests. The article outlines practical steps for creating transparent request processes, training managers, and adapting physical workspaces. It emphasizes the need...
Building a Mothership Platform, One Location at a Time
Littler Mendelson’s senior partner Stephan Swinkels outlines the firm’s "mothership" platform, a strategy that layers regional hubs into a unified global employment law practice. The model centralizes expertise, technology and client services while allowing each location to retain local market...
AI Mandates May Stir up Religious Objections. HR Should Prepare Now.
Employers are encountering an uptick in religious objections to corporate AI mandates, ranging from generative‑text tools to automated monitoring. HR leaders are being urged to treat accommodation requests for AI‑related concerns with the same rigor as medical or disability accommodations....
How US In-House Teams Can Stop ADA Risk Before It Starts
U.S. employers are facing a rise in ADA accommodation disputes, prompting in‑house teams to rethink their compliance approach. Jeff Nowak advises that legal counsel need not be involved in every request; instead, companies should establish clear escalation points within the...
Path Looks Narrow for Bill To Speed First Union Contracts
The Faster Labor Contracts Act, introduced to accelerate the negotiation of first contracts after a union election, is encountering significant legislative resistance. Proponents argue the bill would reduce prolonged bargaining periods and lower litigation risk for employers. Critics, including major...
Collective Agreement: Windsor Women Working with Immigrant Women
Unifor Local 240 ratified a three‑year collective agreement for Windsor’s women‑focused immigrant workforce, effective April 1 2026 through March 31 2029. The contract delivers a 5% wage increase in 2026 followed by 2% annual raises, and expands vacation to five weeks after ten years...
EAT Rules Rail Worker’s Drug Test Result Was Disability Discrimination
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) overturned an employment tribunal ruling that dismissed a disability discrimination claim by rail worker Mr. Truman, who was denied a safety‑critical role after a drug test flagged his prescribed medical cannabis. The EAT held that...
Wakefern Restructures Its Sales and Marketing Operations, Impacting 79 Jobs
Wakefern Food Corp. announced a sweeping restructuring of its sales and marketing organization, replacing 79 existing positions with 73 newly created roles split between the cooperative and external media agency Quad. The redesign introduces four banner‑focused teams, brand managers for...
The Pendulum May Be Swinging Back in Favor of the Trades: JLL
JLL’s new skilled‑trades talent report warns that demand for electricians, HVAC technicians and other trades will outpace supply through 2034, driven by complex building systems, AI infrastructure growth and a looming retirement wave. Annual trade job postings have doubled in...
Is Personal Security the New Must-Have Benefit?
Employers are adding 24/7 personal‑security platforms such as Our Bond as voluntary benefits to address a three‑decade high in U.S. safety fears. The mobile app connects employees to live agents, shares location, dispatches emergency assistance and can add services like bodyguards...
Upskilling, Digital Infra Investments to Sustain IT-BPM Growth – ADB
The Asian Development Bank’s 2026 Development Policy Report urges the Philippines to keep investing in digital infrastructure and upskilling to sustain its IT‑BPM sector. The report highlights that broadband costs and talent shortages threaten competitiveness, even as the industry accounts...
PayPal Is Slashing 20% of Its Workforce as New CEO Unveils Turnaround Plan
PayPal announced a restructuring that will eliminate roughly 20% of its workforce, about 4,760 jobs, over the next two to three years. The cuts are part of a $1.5 billion run‑rate savings program unveiled by new CEO Alex Lores, who took...