I Got a B in 3rd Grade—And It Quietly Sabotaged My Leadership
Mike Sharrow recounts how a third‑grade B, reframed as an F by his mother, seeded a self‑critical narrative that later sabotaged his leadership. Decades later, a candid exchange with his boss exposed the internal "tape" driving his fear of failure and over‑performance. He argues that many executives carry similar hidden stories that distort perception, fuel burnout, and stifle innovation. By surfacing and rewriting these narratives, leaders can shift from survival mode to grounded, sustainable influence.
These Are the Fastest-Growing Jobs for New College Graduates — Even in Th...
New college graduates face a tough post‑inflation job market, with the unemployment rate for 22‑27‑year‑olds rising to 5.6% in Q1 2026—well above the 4.2% overall rate. AI adoption and higher interest rates have slowed entry‑level hiring, cutting the seasonally adjusted hiring...
Alona Talykova: How Multicultural Experience Drives Business Performance
Alona Talykova leverages her Eastern European, Western European, and U.S. experience to turn underperforming projects into profit drivers. She reclaimed a lost client with a $3.5 million program and boosted conversion rates by up to 26 % while lifting customer retention 35 %....
Layoff Watch ’26: RSM Trims Down in Audit
RSM, the fourth‑largest U.S. audit firm, announced a wave of layoffs that began in early May, primarily affecting employees hired in 2023. The term “Business Update” meetings was used to deliver termination notices, a practice that has become industry shorthand...
Celebrating the Success of Restaurant Industry Apprenticeships
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation marked National Apprenticeship Week by highlighting its registered apprenticeship programs for the restaurant sector. The initiative, run through the Restaurant & Hospitality Leadership Center, blends on‑the‑job training with classroom instruction, culminating in nationally recognized...
The 3 Questions I Use to Audit My Leadership — and Keep My Team Moving Forward
University of Nevada, Las Vegas president introduced a three‑question Leadership Impact Audit to gauge real‑time effectiveness. The framework focuses on trust‑building relationships, elevating team members, and generating genuine momentum instead of busywork. By mapping stakeholders, publicly crediting contributors, and pruning...
Culture Is Built in the Field, Not the Boardroom
The piece contends that corporate culture is forged in the field, not in boardroom declarations. While executives craft values and mission statements, real culture emerges when frontline staff make decisions under pressure. Consistent standards, reinforcement, and accountability translate abstract values...
HCA’s Mission Health to Pay Hourly Workers in $1.56M Wage Settlement
HCA Healthcare’s Mission Health agreed to a $1.56 million settlement to resolve a class‑action lawsuit alleging time‑rounding and automatic meal‑break deductions that shortchanged hourly staff. The settlement, approved by U.S. District Judge Max O. Cogburn, covers current and former non‑exempt employees...
Investigations Key as Employers Navigate Rising Psych Comp Claims
Workers‑comp claims for mental injuries are climbing as more states adopt pure "mental‑mental" coverage, expanding employer exposure. The shift is driven by new legislation—such as Kentucky’s 2025 law—and a changing workforce, with Gen Z poised to become one‑third of employees by...
A Shift in Retirement: Why More Companies Back Guaranteed Income
Employers are increasingly redesigning 401(k) plans to include guaranteed lifetime income options, reflecting a broader shift away from lump‑sum withdrawals. MetLife’s 2026 Lifetime Income Poll shows 90 % of defined‑contribution sponsors view income generation as the plan’s core purpose, with 59 %...
14th Annual Brewers Briefing
Littler Milwaukee is hosting its complimentary 14th Annual Brewers Briefing, a half‑day conference at American Family Field that runs from 8:15 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. on a day when the Milwaukee Brewers face the San Francisco Giants. The agenda covers employment and labor‑law...
HR Tech Asia Awards 2026: Celebrating Innovation, Inclusion, and the Future of Work in Asia
The HR Tech Asia Awards 2026 recognized leading HR innovators across the region. The ceremony in Singapore saw Changi Airport Group and Cambridge University Press & Assessment Philippines each win three categories, highlighting culture, wellbeing, diversity, talent retention, and hybrid...
An IBM Settlement Is Reshaping How Contractors Look at DEI Compliance
IBM agreed to a $17 million settlement with the Department of Justice over its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, marking the first enforcement action under the Trump-era Civil Rights Fraud Initiative. The deal, which spans conduct back to 2019, includes...
After Coinbase, Prediction Market Traders Forecast More Tech Layoffs Ahead
Coinbase announced a 14% workforce reduction, blaming AI and a crypto price slump, marking the latest wave of tech layoffs. Prediction‑market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket now assign 92% and 87% probabilities, respectively, that 2026 layoffs will exceed the 447,000 cuts...
REI Reports Flat Sales, Narrower Losses as Store Workers Call for a Boycott
REI reported flat net sales of just over $3.5 billion for 2025 while cutting its net loss by 65% to $54.3 million, aided by a $122 million boost in profit‑sharing and employee incentives. The retailer now serves more than 26 million members after adding...
March 2026 JOLTS Report: Stable, Depending on What You Do
The March 2026 JOLTS report shows job openings steady at 6.9 million, while the hires rate rose to 3.5% and quits edged up to 2%. Layoffs ticked higher to 1.2%, driven largely by a surge in the tech sector where the layoff...
Rethinking Global Hiring: Choosing the Right Remote Alternative for Modern Teams
Global hiring has moved beyond simple Employer of Record services toward comprehensive remote‑work platforms that combine compliance, payroll, and HR technology. Companies now seek partners that can deliver rapid, scalable onboarding while maintaining transparent pricing and local legal expertise. Multiplier,...
How to Avoid ‘Skillfishing’ Traps
Employers are grappling with a surge of AI‑generated résumés that game applicant‑tracking system keywords, a phenomenon dubbed “skillfishing.” Dice president Paul Farnsworth warns the volume problem will persist, forcing recruiters to rethink screening. Experts recommend rebuilding hiring pipelines with skill‑based...
Coinbase Layoffs Today: Crypto Giant Cuts Hundreds of Jobs as CEO Says AI Is ‘Changing How We Work’
Coinbase announced a 14% workforce reduction, laying off roughly 700 employees, as part of an AI‑driven restructuring. CEO Brian Armstrong said volatile crypto markets and rising operating costs forced the cuts, but emphasized that artificial intelligence will offset labor expenses....
Salomon Further Strengthens Its Ranks with Talent From New Horizons
Salomon, the Amer Sports‑owned outdoor brand, announced three senior hires to accelerate its shift toward a broader lifestyle positioning. Valérie Loh joins as senior vice‑president of brand and marketing, bringing luxury experience from Moncler, Bottega Veneta and Dior. Olivier Benon is appointed director...
IFS Connect - How Poka Connects the Shopfloor Workforce, Improves Quality and Saves Time at Trivium Packaging
Trivium Packaging has rolled out the Poka shop‑floor communication platform to 45 manufacturing sites across its 57 global locations, saving thousands of labor hours each year. The digital solution replaces paper forms, PowerPoint work instructions and Excel checklists with real‑time,...
Creator Economy Job Radar – May 5, 2026 – Nintendo, 2K Games, and Kraken Lead Hiring as Gaming, Crypto, and...
The Creator Economy hiring boom is spreading across gaming, crypto, beauty and live‑commerce firms, with Nintendo of America, 2K Games, Kraken, Apollo.io and SharkNinja posting senior influencer and brand partnership roles. Salaries range from $60,000 for entry‑level creator coordinators to...
AI and ‘the Art of the Possible’: HR Leaders From BC Hydro, CBC Weigh In
HR leaders at BC Hydro and CBC are exploring AI to sharpen strategic workforce planning, close emerging skill gaps, and boost productivity. Both executives stress the need for robust data architecture and data‑literacy training to empower HR business partners. They...
VensureHR Launches New Benefits Advisor Program to Reduce Out-of-Pocket Healthcare Costs
VensureHR, the HR technology arm of Vensure Employer Solutions, has introduced Pathway to Care and Wellness, a free benefits‑advisor program for clients on a master health plan. The service pairs employees with dedicated advisors who guide them through coverage choices,...
Built In Launches the First Employer Intelligence Platform for AI Search
Built In unveiled the Employer Intelligence Platform, the first solution that lets companies monitor and shape how they appear in AI‑driven search tools like ChatGPT, Claude and Google AI Overviews. The platform delivers analytics, content creation and distribution across a...
The Federal Safety Net Isn’t Ready for Artificial Intelligence
The article warns that the U.S. unemployment insurance system, limited to 26 weeks of benefits, is ill‑suited for potential AI‑driven job displacement. Existing job‑retraining programs are outdated or have lapsed, and recent Republican legislation has tightened eligibility for food and...
Charity Workers End Nine Months of Strike Action
After nine months of industrial action, more than 40 Unison members at the National Coal Mining Museum have voted to accept a new pay agreement. The charity will raise guide wages by 10.5%, lifting the hourly rate from £12.86 to...
4 Ways HR Uses AI in Hiring, According to Talent Professionals
Talent acquisition teams are increasingly deploying artificial intelligence, with screening emerging as the top use case, according to a May 2026 iCIMS and Aptitude Research report. The same study shows AI is also applied to candidate communication, assessments and sourcing, but...
New Rule Could Allow Park Service Job Cuts Based On Performance
The Office of Personnel Management has issued a proposed rule that would let the National Park Service cut jobs through a Reduction in Force (RIF) process based on four criteria: tenure, military preference, length of service, and performance rating. Advocacy...
Companies and Schools Are Trying Virtual Reality for Skilled Trades Training
Southern Home Services turned to Interplay Learning’s virtual‑reality simulations to expand HVAC, plumbing and facilities‑management training across its 27 locations. The VR modules let technicians practice tasks such as filter changes and breaker safety on Meta Quest headsets, while traditional...
Woodthorpe Joins Atlas Air as Chief People Officer
Atlas Air Worldwide announced Emma Woodthorpe as its new chief people officer, joining the executive leadership team. Woodthorpe will steer the global talent and culture agenda, covering talent acquisition, leadership development, total rewards, and employee engagement. She brings more than...
Crossing the Chasm: Onboarding Executives From Adjacent Industries for Non-Traditional Roles
Stahl Recruiting outlines a cross‑industry hiring framework that targets executives from adjacent sectors for non‑traditional roles. The approach emphasizes defining roles, broadening searches, and valuing differentiators over direct industry experience, while acknowledging onboarding length and credibility risks. Benefits include fresh...
AeroFarms Avoids Shutdown
Indoor agriculture firm AeroFarms, which warned of a shutdown at its Pittsylvania County facility, has rescinded its WARN notice and announced it will stay open while seeking a buyer. The company secured short‑term financing, averting layoffs for roughly 120 workers....
How to Conduct Workplace Investigations: 10 Important Steps
Employers must follow a clear, step‑by‑step process when handling workplace complaints, especially as AI tools introduce new confidentiality and bias challenges. The article outlines ten essential actions—from thanking the reporter and selecting an impartial investigator to gathering evidence, documenting findings,...
'Non-Taxable': CRA Audit Reveals Workers Told They Weren't Being Taxed
The Canada Revenue Agency has launched an audit of Arden Professional Client Care, a Nova Scotia provider of care services that has received more than C$184 million (≈US$135 million) in government funding over eight years. Workers were told their hourly wages were...
Jobmatch Accelerates Its Global Expansion Through Strategic Partnership with Lugera – Entering Seven New Markets
Jobmatch Sweden AB announced a partnership with international HR group Lugera to launch operations in seven new countries—Romania, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Cyprus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Morocco. The deal gives Jobmatch immediate access to Lugera’s 500‑employee network and tens of...
15 Recruitment Methods You Need to Know About in 2026
The guide outlines 15 recruitment methods grouped into internal, network‑based, external, and modern categories, explaining when each is most effective. It stresses that relying on a single channel like LinkedIn limits candidate diversity and slows hiring. By deliberately mixing methods—such...
Origin Partners with ServiceNow to Bring Benefits Intelligence Directly to Employees
Origin has partnered with ServiceNow to embed its Cuido™ AI engine into the ServiceNow HR Service Delivery platform. The integration lets employees ask benefits questions in the ServiceNow Employee Center and receive instant, context‑aware answers without opening a ticket. By...
Top Takeaways From Deel’s Latest Acquisition Of Sastrify
Deel, known for its global payroll and HR services, has acquired SaaS procurement platform Sastrify, extending its reach into IT operations. The deal adds software‑lifecycle management—procurement, renewals, and spend optimization—to Deel’s existing hardware provisioning and compliance tools. By unifying HR,...
HR’s Next AI Hurdle: Scaling Beyond TA
HR departments are now the front‑runners in corporate AI adoption, with talent acquisition leading the charge. A 2026 CHRO Survey from the CHRO Association shows that 91 % of respondents view AI as a critical strategic factor. While recruiting has benefited...
HR’s Next AI Hurdle: Scaling Beyond TA
HR leaders are rapidly deploying AI in talent acquisition, with 91% of CHROs citing AI and digitization as top priorities, according to the 2026 CHRO Survey. Recruiting shows the highest adoption rate—almost twice that of HR service delivery—thanks to abundant...
FCDO Faces New Strike Ballot over Restructure
The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union will re‑ballot staff at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) from 18 May to 22 June after a March‑April vote fell short of the 50 % turnout needed to legalise strike action. While 76.9% of...
Bridging the Governance Gap Is the Next Great Challenge for the Borderless Organization
The war for talent has gone borderless, pushing companies to hire in emerging hubs faster than governance structures can keep up. A 2026 State of the Workplace survey shows 72% of HR leaders say worker expectations are at record highs,...
The Best Leaders Embrace the Role of Supporting Character
Paul Graham’s 2024 essay warned that "founder mode" encourages leaders to act as the main character, a trend that has spread across Silicon Valley. This mindset fuels naïve realism, lowering trust, performance, and manager engagement. Researchers show that humility, curiosity...
Gauhati HC Bars Recovery of Excess Gratuity From Retired Employee
The Gauhati High Court ruled that excess gratuity paid to a retired forest officer cannot be reclaimed without proof of fraud or misrepresentation. The officer received roughly $10,000 in total gratuity, including a $1,855 addition after a retrospective promotion, while...
Benefit Brokers Consider Efficacy of Medical Cannabis
Benefit brokers are evaluating employer reimbursement of medical cannabis as a new health‑benefit option. Platforms such as EM2P2 already provide $100‑$175 per month stipends to cover physician‑authorized cannabis purchases. The recent federal downgrade of cannabis to Schedule III and HHS’s wellness...
AI-Led Job Cuts Don’t Always Mean Stronger ROI — Gartner
Gartner’s survey of 350 global leaders using AI agents reveals that 80% have cut staff, some by as much as 20%, yet those reductions show no link to higher return on AI investment. The firm stresses that ROI is driven...
Coinbase Slashes Headcount, Sees "Fleets of Agents" Instead
Coinbase announced it will lay off roughly 14% of its staff—over 690 employees—as it pivots toward AI‑driven development. CEO Brian Armstrong said AI now lets engineers ship weeks‑long projects in days, prompting a shift to "AI‑native" talent that can manage...
Microsoft Report Claims AI Agents Will Reshape Organisations and Redefine Knowledge Work
Microsoft’s latest Work Trend Index, based on a survey of 31,000 workers in 31 countries, predicts that AI agents will become embedded participants in everyday workflows, giving rise to a new “frontier firm” model. The report says most knowledge workers...
Coinbase to Cut 14% of Staff over Impact of AI and Volatile Markets
Coinbase announced it will eliminate roughly 14% of its workforce, about 1,200 jobs, citing the dual pressures of artificial‑intelligence automation and a volatile cryptocurrency market. The layoffs are part of a broader cost‑cutting initiative aimed at stabilizing earnings after a...