Pets at Work? How Benefit Teams Can Prep to Accommodate Service Animals
Employers are increasingly encountering requests to bring service or emotional‑support animals to the office, a practice recognized as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA. Legal experts note a post‑pandemic surge in such inquiries, spanning dogs, miniature horses and even less common species. Companies must evaluate each request individually, gathering details on training, behavior and workplace fit, while also addressing allergies or phobias among other staff. When an animal cannot be accommodated, alternative solutions must be explored to maintain equal support.
Recent Grads Are Settling for Jobs They Plan to Leave, Says ZipRecruiter
A new ZipRecruiter survey of 3,000 recent and rising graduates reveals that many are accepting positions below their qualifications, with 20% feeling overqualified and 18% deliberately applying for lower‑level roles. Only 26% say they are on their ideal career path,...
How Luxury Retail Actually Works: Retail Staff
Luxury retail’s success hinges on staff, not just marble floors or curated lighting, according to former Dior VP Douglas Mandel. He argues that an employee‑centric culture translates directly into a client‑centric brand, especially in Canada’s competitive luxury corridors. Empowering associates,...
SAP SuccessFactors 1H 2026 Release Makes Connections Seamless Across HR and the Business
SAP announced its SuccessFactors 1H 2026 release, adding suite‑wide agentic AI that spans recruiting, payroll, learning and talent development. The update also introduces a workforce knowledge network and AI‑driven Q&A within Learning, delivering expert guidance and instant answers inside the flow...
DOL Proposes New Joint Employer Rule
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a proposed rule to create a single, nationwide definition of joint‑employer status under the FLSA, FMLA, and MSPA. The rule relies on a four‑factor test for vertical joint employment and narrows the scope...
DOL Proposes New Joint Employer Rule
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has issued a proposed rule to create a single nationwide standard for joint‑employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker...
Dead Air Silencers Hires Senior Product Manager for Accessories
Dead Air Silencers announced the hiring of Cris McRae, a veteran from Magpul Industries, as senior product manager for accessories. McRae brings over a decade of firearms‑industry experience in product development, commercialization, and market analysis. In his new role, he will...
Ask for Angela: Addressing Intimate Partner Violence with Supports
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a hidden but costly issue in Canadian workplaces, driving absenteeism, performance drops and safety risks. Toronto‑based Victim Services Toronto reports that employers collectively lose about $77.9 million CAD (≈$58 million USD) annually, with 54% of affected workers...
5 Ways to Take Your Leadership Skills From Good to Great
Beverly Flaxington, a practice‑management consultant, shares five actionable leadership habits for middle‑management professionals in the financial advisory sector. She stresses the need to articulate clear, measurable goals, understand each team member’s motivations, and proactively remove obstacles. The piece also highlights...
Why AI Efficiency Can Lead to Burnout in Recruiting
AI-driven automation is stripping recruiters of routine tasks, leaving them with a higher proportion of cognitively demanding work. This shift raises the intensity of mental effort without reducing total hours, creating what practitioners call “AI burnout.” Research on cognitive load...
AME Church Clergy Could Recover $44M More in Retirement Scandal Settlement
A federal judge gave preliminary approval to a settlement that could add $44.4 million to the recovery pool for African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church clergy and staff who lost retirement savings. Combined with earlier partial settlements, the total recovery for roughly...
When “Be Human” Isn’t Enough
The article argues that simply telling leaders to “be more human” is insufficient; they need concrete skills and coaching to translate empathy, curiosity, and psychological safety into daily actions. As organizations invest heavily in AI and automation, the demand for...
Should I Give Job Candidates a Way to Contact Me?
Interviewers debate whether to share personal contact details with candidates. Some managers prefer a conference‑room line to avoid harassment, while others argue a direct work email or phone lets candidates withdraw applications, update information, or send thank‑you notes. The question...
MetLife CHRO: 3 Ways HR Can Lead Through Uncertainty
MetLife’s new workforce report shows American employees’ financial confidence has slipped to a 14‑year low, echoing pandemic‑era anxieties. The study warns that workers are prioritizing security over growth, which could curb long‑term innovation. To counter this, MetLife CHRO Shurawl Sibblies...
Why a High Salary Couldn’t Stop a One-Week Resignation
A newly hired employee quit after just one week despite receiving a salary double their previous earnings. The departure was triggered by a cultural clash: management questioned the employee’s early departure, emphasizing office presence over productivity. The employee perceived this...
PwC Tells Remote Tax Staff to Get Their Butts Into the Office
PwC announced that its tax practice will move to a consistent hybrid model beginning July 1, 2026, requiring professionals to be in a PwC office or client site at least three days per week. The change ends the “virtual profile”...
Shared Services Canada Drops Desk ‘Hoteling’ Amid Tightening RTO Rules
Shared Services Canada is ending its desk‑hoteling system and will move Ottawa‑Gatineau staff to a neighbourhood‑based seating arrangement effective Sept. 8. The change follows a federal mandate that most public servants work on‑site four days a week, with executives required to...
On Capitol Hill, a Debate over Who AI at Work Is Really Working For
The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee held its sixth hearing on AI in the workplace, pitting employer advocates who want a federal override of state AI‑employment laws against worker groups demanding state‑level protections. Witnesses from the CHRO Association, Ogletree Deakins,...
On Capitol Hill, a Debate over Who AI at Work Is Really Working For
The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee held its sixth hearing on artificial intelligence in the workplace, chaired by Rep. Ryan McKenzie. Titled “Building an AI‑Ready America,” the session examined AI’s economic impact on both workers and employers. Lawmakers heard from CEOs,...
Women’s Status in Economics: Evidence From Africa, Asia, and Latin America
The International Economic Association’s Women in Leadership in Economics initiative released the first comparable, country‑level evidence on women’s representation in economics across Argentina, Colombia, Ghana, India, Mexico and South Africa. The study finds stark variation in where women drop out...
How to Turn Everyday Employees Into Your Most Confident Leaders
Jotform chose to promote a junior employee rather than hire an external superstar for a senior product role, demonstrating the power of internal talent development. The article argues that hiring for long‑term potential, offering transparent career pathways, and delegating responsibilities...
Apple CEO Shake-Up: 3 Succession Lessons
Tim Cook announced he will step down as Apple’s chief executive on September 1, handing the reins to John Ternus, the senior vice president of hardware engineering who has spent 25 years at the company. Cook will transition to an executive‑chairman role, pledging...
What Cisco Is Doing to Avoid ‘Compliance Theater’
Cisco’s Chief People Officer Kelly Jones says the company’s AI rollout is driven by continuous employee sentiment measurement and leadership modeling. Over 18 months of surveys and focus groups revealed that AI‑using staff are more engaged, confident, and likely to...
What Cisco Is Doing to Avoid ‘Compliance Theater’
Cisco is shifting from superficial compliance checks to a robust AI governance framework that embeds risk assessment, transparency, and continuous monitoring across its HR and product teams. The company has launched an AI Ethics Council, mandatory model‑impact reviews, and a...
Air France-KLM CEO Schools Lufthansa Group CEO On Labor Relations
Air France‑KLM CEO Ben Smith is using his carrier’s eight‑year record of labor peace to differentiate the group from Lufthansa, which has endured back‑to‑back pilot and cabin‑crew strikes and even shut down a subsidiary to pressure staff. The contrast comes...
RECLAIM Part III: Equity and Clarity Are the Foundation of a High-Performing Law Firm
The third installment of the RECLAIM model spotlights equity and clarity as twin pillars of high‑performing law firms. It argues that clear expectations, transparent processes, and consistent feedback reduce guesswork and boost productivity, while fair hiring, work allocation, and compensation...
Telangana Opens One-Month Window for Employee Transfers Across Departments
The Telangana government has opened a one‑month window, May 1‑31 2026, for inter‑departmental employee transfers. Employees who have completed three years in a posting as of Jan 1 2026 are eligible, except when the request is based on a spouse’s posting, and no staff...
The Post Tries to Regroup
In February the Washington Post cut roughly 350 newsroom jobs, offering severance to those laid off. By March, editors began contacting a subset of the displaced staff with a "delayed layoff" proposal, allowing them to return temporarily through July while...
Employers Face ‘Patchwork’ of Heat Regulations for Workers
Virginia has become the latest state to mandate heat‑illness prevention rules, directing its Safety and Health Codes Board to finalize regulations by May 1, 2028. The new law requires water, rest breaks, training and emergency protocols for indoor and outdoor...
Which Tech Startups Have the Best Perks?
European tech startups are turning perks into a competitive talent weapon, with fintech leaders Wise, Revolut and Bunq topping the list. Companies range from offering unlimited paid time off (Veed, Mews, Rohlik) to generous sabbaticals—Wise adds six weeks plus £1,000...
One-Third of Managers Unsure About Neurodiversity Adjustments
A VinciWorks survey of 495 HR, L&D and compliance professionals found that 35% of managers lack confidence when discussing reasonable adjustments for neurodivergent staff, with 30% “not very confident” and 5% “not confident at all.” Tribunal data from Irwin Mitchell shows...
McDonald's Boss on Abuse Claims: 'I Don't Want to Talk About the Past'
Lauren Schultz, the new chief executive of McDonald’s UK and Ireland, told the BBC she will not discuss the chain’s past abuse allegations, calling the incidents “unacceptable” and emphasizing a forward‑looking agenda. The company has already agreed with the UK...
Raymond Appoints Sarita Tripathi as CHRO for Aerospace & Precision Engineering Business
Raymond has appointed Sarita Tripathi as chief human resources officer for its aerospace and precision engineering business. Tripathi brings more than 25 years of HR leadership across manufacturing, telecom, consulting and global industrial firms. She most recently served as CHRO and president...
Expanded HSA Eligibility Creates Need for Employee Education: 4 Critical Tips
Recent legislation expands Health Savings Account eligibility to bronze and silver Affordable Care Act plans, opening HSA participation to a broader employee base. Employers can now tap this tax‑advantaged tool to help workers manage current medical costs and build retirement...
New Employee Benefits Developments for New York Employers
New York’s Secure Choice Savings Program, launched Oct. 8, 2025, obliges private‑sector employers with 10 or more NY employees to either register for a Roth‑IRA‑based retirement offering or certify exemption by mid‑2026, with staggered deadlines based on workforce size. The federal...
‘Get Back to Work’: Amazon Faces Fresh Scrutiny over Workplace Safety Record
Amazon’s workplace safety record is again under fire after a recent fatality in Oregon and a lawsuit alleging a back injury and subsequent termination at its San Bernardino sortation center. Internal documents reveal pressure to keep AmCare utilization high and to...
Workers Protest at Carl's Jr. In North Hollywood for Protection From Violent Customers
On Tuesday, about 30 members of the California Fast Food Workers Union and two Carl’s Jr. employees walked out of a North Hollywood location to protest unsafe conditions, including violent customer attacks and lack of paid sick leave. Workers cited multiple...
SME Names CoorsTek Training Award Recipient
SME has awarded CoorsTek the 2026 Excellence in Manufacturing Training Award, recognizing its robust workforce development program. The company’s CoorsTek Academy delivers structured onboarding, technical training, and career pathways for new hires. A Train‑the‑Trainer model certifies employees as on‑site instructors,...
Google Research Shows Building a Great Team Requires Focusing on How, Not Who
Google’s People Operations analyzed 180 cross‑functional teams and discovered that who sits on a team matters far less than how the team operates together. The study examined variables such as personality mix, tenure, and background diversity, finding no consistent link...
Paper Maternity Leave Certificates to Be Replaced with Electronic Versions From 24 April 2026 in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority will replace paper maternity‑leave certificates with digitally signed electronic versions starting 24 April 2026. The new certificates, issued by doctors and midwives, will be stored automatically in the HA Go mobile app and feature an encrypted QR code for...
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Plans Gradual Workforce Reduction by 2030
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced a phased workforce reduction of up to 20 percent, affecting roughly 500 roles by 2030. The plan stems from its 2026 financial planning process and aims to align staffing with long‑term program and funding priorities....
Recfindr Has Rebranded to Rylo - and the Product Has Grown to Match the Name
Rylo, formerly Recfindr, launches as a dedicated digital deal‑room platform for recruitment agencies handling retained and executive searches. The solution consolidates candidate shortlists, proposals, and progress updates into a single, shareable client workspace, replacing disjointed email chains and calls. Integrated...
Redesign Work Using Job Enrichment and Job Enlargement
Organizations facing new technology or shifting priorities are turning to job redesign to keep work flowing without layoffs. Two primary tactics—job enlargement, which adds similar tasks, and job enrichment, which adds responsibility—help mitigate boredom and build employee skills. By assigning...
QUBA Solutions: UK Recruitment Market Snapshot - April 2026
QUBA Solutions’ April 2026 snapshot shows the UK recruitment market entering a slow‑stabilisation phase. Permanent placements index slipped to 49.2 and temporary billings to 48.4, marking the mildest declines in three years and month‑on‑month respectively. Candidate availability rose at the...
Women in Construction Apprenticeships Have Tripled Since 2018: Now We Need to Retain Them, Says CITB
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) reports that women starting construction apprenticeships have risen from 1,450 in 2018 to 2,410 in 2025, effectively tripling the entry pipeline. Completion rates also grew, with female graduates increasing from 340 to 910 over...
Payroll Data Gaps Exposed Ahead of JSL, with 60% of Professionals Demanding Greater HMRC Data Visibility
Finity’s latest research of 342 payroll professionals shows unanimous confidence that organisations are ready for HMRC’s Joint and Several Liability (JSL) reforms, yet 60% flag insufficient visibility of payroll data from HMRC as a critical gap. Larger firms (250‑1,000 staff)...
Snapshot: Cathay United Bank’s Quek Li Ling on Why Culture Isn’t Built by HR Alone
Cathay United Bank Singapore’s Quek Li Ling, who heads Human Resources, General Affairs and Marketing Communications, argues that culture cannot be built by HR alone. By overseeing three distinct portfolios, she connects policy, branding and workplace experience into a holistic...
UK Employment Market Grinds to Near-Halt as Labour Costs and Regulatory Fears Mount
New CIPD research shows UK hiring intentions have fallen to their lowest level since the pandemic, with the net employment balance slipping to just +7. Around 74% of employers anticipate the Employment Rights Act will significantly increase operational costs, prompting...
Hong Kong Expands Financial Talent Pipeline Through Training, Migration and Sector Programmes
Hong Kong is bolstering its financial services workforce through overseas recruitment, local training, and sector‑specific programmes. The accounting profession was added to the Talent List in March 2025, resulting in 63 approved applications by March 2026. Parallel initiatives target green...
US Business Group Warns ‘Anti-Endo’ Law Could Hurt Philippine Jobs
The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) cautioned that the Senate’s proposed Anti‑Endo and Magna Carta for Workers in the Informal Economy bills could unintentionally curb foreign investment and erode the country’s competitive edge in Southeast Asia. While...