Flexible Work in Demand as Employees Try to Dodge Rising Fuel Costs
A new Indeed Flex report shows 78% of workers have taken on more flexible or temporary jobs to offset rising gasoline prices caused by the global fuel crisis. The survey also reveals that 66% of employees now limit their commute distance, while 71% rely on flexible work for primary or secondary income, with 42% citing it as their main earnings source. Over two‑thirds use gig work to cover essential costs such as groceries, fuel, and housing. Employers are urged to prioritize pay, proximity, and flexibility to attract talent in this environment.
NLRB Maintains McLaren Severance Agreement Standard for Now, But Board Nomination Signals Potential Shift
On April 7, 2026 the National Labor Relations Board upheld the 2023 McLaren standard in the Prime Communications case, confirming that overly broad severance‑agreement confidentiality or non‑disparagement clauses can violate the NLRA. The Board could not overturn the precedent because it lacked...
New York Bars Employers From Considering Consumer Credit History in Employment Decisions
Effective April 18, 2026, New York State will prohibit employers from requesting or using consumer credit history in hiring, compensation, promotion, or retention decisions, mirroring New York City’s 2015 ban. The amendment to the State Fair Credit Reporting Act applies...
Top 5 Popular HRMS Software for Manufacturers in Singapore
Manufacturers in Singapore are grappling with a severe technical‑labor shortage, tighter foreign‑worker quotas and rising levies under the COMPASS framework, while digital‑integration gaps hinder Industry 4.0 adoption. These pressures demand HRMS platforms that can handle 24/7 shift rotations, biometric attendance, and...
Is Better Communication the Solution to Application Overload?
Monster’s new report finds nearly half of jobseekers rely on “spray and pray” mass applications. Forty‑eight percent apply to many roles quickly, driven largely by silence from employers. Fifty‑one percent say lack of feedback makes them broaden applications, and 45%...
The Wait Is Over: Meet the Finalists of the Employee Experience Awards 2026, Malaysia
Human Resources Online announced the finalists for the 2026 Employee Experience Awards in Malaysia on 14 May, highlighting organisations that have turned bold people strategies into measurable employee outcomes. The sixth edition reflects a shift toward integrated, end‑to‑end experience programs that...
We’re Looking for a Writer
Our World in Data (OWID) is hiring a senior writer to translate complex global‑scale data into accessible articles for its large audience. The full‑time role offers a salary of £80,000‑£120,000 (approximately $100,000‑$150,000) with flexible hours and remote work, requiring overlap...
Key Takeaways From Oregon’s 2026 Legislative Session
Oregon’s 2026 legislative session enacted a suite of labor‑focused statutes, most notably HB 4089, which escalates criminal penalties for wage‑theft and unlicensed construction contracting. HB 4111 and SB 1570 tighten immigration‑status protections, barring its use in civil litigation and treating it as protected...
California Employment News: Considerations for Employee Termination
Weintraub Tobin attorneys Nikki Mahmoudi and John Slavik explain California’s employee‑termination landscape, stressing the legal risks of careless dismissals. They outline the state’s at‑will doctrine nuances, required documentation, and compliance steps employers must follow. The episode offers practical guidance on final‑pay timing,...
Maryland FAMLI Program Rules, Part I: Online Account and Notices
Maryland’s Department of Labor released final regulations for its Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program, mandating online employer accounts and detailed notice requirements. Payroll contributions from both employers and employees start on January 1 2027, with benefits becoming available by January 3 2028....
UPDATE—Texas Senate Bill 17
In March 2026 the Texas Attorney General released proposed rules to implement Senate Bill 17, dramatically widening the statute's reach. The draft guidance treats indirect and beneficial interests in real property as covered, adopts a look‑through approach to entity ownership,...
White House Proposed Budget Targets OFCCP, Section 503, and VEVRAA
The White House’s FY 2027 budget proposal again calls for defunding the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), aiming to cut the Department of Labor’s discretionary budget by 25.9 percent. It would shift the agency’s limited disability and veteran compliance duties...
Can a New Pact Help Higher-Ed Workers Secure Better Pay?
Labor unions at 125 Northeastern campuses have signed the Amherst Compact, a regional agreement that coordinates bargaining strategies across nine states and multiple institution types. The compact outlines common goals such as cost‑of‑living wage adjustments, pathways to permanent employment, enhanced...
3 Years After a Landmark Law, Some Pregnant Workers Still Don’t Get Basic Accommodations
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, effective June 2023, guarantees reasonable accommodations for pregnant employees, yet many firms still refuse basic requests such as seating. Recent EEOC complaints highlight Amazon and Speedway denying medical documentation and forcing pregnant workers to stand,...
Jack Dorsey Wants to Have 6,000 Direct Reports
Block, the fintech arm of Square, slashed 4,000 jobs—about half its staff—earlier this year to accelerate its AI strategy. In a recent podcast, CEO Jack Dorsey said he wants to flatten the hierarchy, cutting middle‑management layers from five down to...
Redwire – UAS Operator/Instructor II
Redwire Defense Tech in Huntsville, Alabama is hiring a UAS Operator/Instructor II with an anticipated salary of $80,000 to $96,000. The role blends advanced uncrewed aircraft system operations, technical troubleshooting, and instructor‑led training for internal staff and external clients. Candidates...
Eventbrite's New Owner Cuts Staff After Takeover
Italian tech firm Bending Spoons completed its March acquisition of Eventbrite, valuing the ticket‑selling platform at roughly $11 billion. Within weeks, the new owner cut a large portion of the U.S. workforce and rolled out product upgrades aimed at faster event creation,...
CACI Earns 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Award
CACI International announced it has earned the 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award, marking its sixth straight appearance on the list. The company ranked first in its sector and sixth overall in Virginia, while also receiving regional honors in Colorado,...
Tulsa Medical Center only Let Workers Pump if ‘Sufficient Staffing’ Was Available, DOL Says
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division determined that Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa violated the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers (PUMP) Act by restricting lactation breaks to periods when staffing was deemed sufficient. The hospital...
With Health Costs Ballooning, Workers Turn to Wellness and the Internet, ADP Finds
ADP’s 2026 employee benefits survey shows rising medical costs are prompting workers to skip needed care, cut medication use, and even forgo vision or dental coverage. Twenty‑six percent delayed care and 22 percent reduced prescriptions, while 68 percent rely on...
With Health Costs Ballooning, Workers Turn to Wellness and the Internet, ADP Finds
ADP’s latest employee benefits survey shows soaring health‑care costs are prompting workers to delay or forgo treatment. Twenty‑six percent skipped needed care and 22% cut medication use, both up from 2020 levels. To cope, 68% of employees now seek medical...
EEOC Settles with Republic Services for $200K in Sex Discrimination Case
The EEOC settled a sex‑discrimination lawsuit against Republic Services' Missouri subsidiary for $200,000, ending claims that the firm repeatedly rejected qualified female driver applicants since early 2020. The case stemmed from a May 2020 interview where interviewers suggested the applicant discuss...
Payscale CFO Calls for ‘Always on’ Comp Talks
Payscale CFO Philip Watson says the rise of Gen Z, ubiquitous salary data and expanding pay‑transparency laws are driving a shift toward “always on” compensation conversations. He argues that waiting for an annual review to discuss pay leaves employees under‑informed and...
CSAF, CMSAF Empower Next Generation Leaders to Lead with Character at WildWestCon 2026
The U.S. Space Force’s top leaders – Chief of Space Operations (CSAF) and Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force (CMSAF) – addressed the WildWestCon 2026 audience to inspire the next generation of space professionals. Their remarks centered on the...
CISA Cancels CyberCorps Summer Internship Hiring Amid DHS Shutdown
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has scrapped all CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service summer internships after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) entered a two‑month funding lapse. The program, which funds tuition and provides stipends in exchange for future...
Helping Healthcare IT Teams Do More and Avoid Burnout
UVA Health’s chief technology officer, Zeb Elliott, used the HIMSS Executive Connect program to redesign how his IT department engages staff. By adopting agile sprint cycles, mental‑health check‑ins, and automation tools, the team lifted output while curbing overtime. The changes...
Executive Coaching Helps Leaders Grow Through Discomfort
UVA Health Chief Technology Officer Zeb Elliott credits executive coaching from the Healthcare Leadership Institute, delivered via HIMSS Executive Connect, for surfacing uncomfortable but honest feedback that highlighted gaps in his leadership style. The coaching program prompted Elliott to confront...
Cornerstone Capital Bank Adds Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Cornerstone Capital Bank announced a qualified employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) that gives staff a direct stake in its privately held parent company. The plan, limited to internal employees and affiliates, follows years of preparation and is positioned as a...
Southwest CEO Reveals the Surprising Reason Why a Top Job Candidate Didn’t Make the Cut
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan disclosed that a senior‑level candidate was turned down after being rude to the company receptionist, despite strong credentials. He said the airline’s "low‑ego, serve‑first" culture demands consistent respect for every employee. Southwest historically hires fewer...
As Pay Transparency Rules Expand, Companies Scramble to Keep Up
Pay‑transparency legislation is rapidly expanding across the United States and the European Union, with 16 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. already enacting rules and the EU requiring gender‑pay reporting for firms of 100+ employees starting June. A recent Aon survey...
LinkedIn CEO Says AI Is Boosting the Value of These 4 Soft Skills
LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky told the Tools and Weapons podcast that as AI takes over routine work, four soft skills—curiosity, courage, communication, and compassion—are becoming more valuable. He argues that AI reshapes jobs into task buckets, freeing time for human‑centric...
10,000 by 2030: How Nonprofit's New Executive Director Aims to Kick-Start Financial Careers
Wall Street Bound, a nonprofit that trains underrepresented youth for finance careers, has appointed Walter Rendon as its new executive director. The organization, founded by Troy Prince, aims to guide 10,000 students into the financial services industry by 2030 and...
Wells Fargo Touts Success of Multi-Channel Approach
Wells Fargo Advisors highlighted its multi‑channel model in Q1, marking a third straight quarter of hiring advisors who generate $100 million or more in production. The independent Financial Network unit added teams overseeing roughly $9 billion in client assets, and a recent...
PenCom, TUC Deepen Collaboration to Secure Dignified Retirement for Nigerian Workers
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have formalized a bi‑annual dialogue to accelerate the “Pension Revolution 2.0” agenda. The partnership targets health‑insurance coverage, a minimum‑pension safety net, expanded investment options and a push for...
‘300 Employees Laid Off without Notice’: Zoho Responds to Viral Post Alleging Mass Layoffs
Zoho, the cloud‑based enterprise software firm, refuted a viral claim that it had laid off 300 employees without notice. The post, which appeared on the Blind app, mistakenly conflated the company’s internship program with full‑time employment. Zoho reiterated its three‑decade...
Booking CEO Glenn Fogel Took Pay Cut in 2025 After 2 Big Years
Booking Holdings chief executive Glenn Fogel saw his 2025 total compensation drop 21% to $35.4 million, primarily because stock awards were reduced after two exceptionally lucrative years. The decline was not tied to performance lapses; the company still outperformed revenue and...
What to Expect in Advisor Pay in 2026
Compensation grids for 2026 reveal regional wealth managers are reshaping pay to push advisors toward larger accounts. Janney and RBC have lowered payouts for advisors generating $400K‑$1M, while rewarding $2M producers with top‑tier compensation. Wirehouses such as Merrill, Morgan Stanley and...
What Makes a Culture of Learning?
A new Association for Talent Development (ATD) report shows that while most firms claim a learning‑focused culture, three‑quarters report insufficient staff or time to sustain it. Sixty‑two percent provide dedicated learning hours—about 40 per year—63% use public recognition, and 68%...
The Impact of Caregiving on Talent and Leadership in CPA Firms
The Accounting MOVE Project has launched its 2026 study, titled “Caught in the Middle,” to examine how caregiving responsibilities affect mid‑career accountants, especially women, and the firm’s leadership pipeline. Prior data showed 63% of firms list burnout as their top...
Williams-Sonoma Names President of Rejuvenation
Williams‑Sonoma promoted longtime executive Aujsha Taylor to president of its Rejuvenation division. Taylor, who joined the company in 2003 and most recently served as senior vice president of the brand, will steer merchandising, product innovation and growth initiatives. CEO Laura...
Up the Ranks: Tapaswee Chandele Named Global CPO at The Coca-Cola Company, Succeeding Lisa Chang
The Coca‑Cola Company announced that Tapaswee Chandele will assume the role of Global Chief People Officer on May 1, 2026, succeeding Lisa Chang after a seven‑year tenure. Chandele, a 25‑year Coca‑Cola veteran, most recently served as Senior Vice President and Executive Assistant to CFO...
How to Get Better Candidate Applications in 7 Steps
Misaligned role definitions and vague screening criteria flood recruiters with high‑volume, low‑relevance applications, slowing hires and inflating costs. The article outlines a seven‑step framework—starting with hiring‑manager alignment and candidate profiling, then refining job ads, screening questions, sourcing channels, structured evaluations,...
Trustume Launches AI-Powered Verified Talent Platform to Combat the $600 Billion Cost of Resume Fraud in the U.S.
Trustume, an AI‑driven talent platform, launched its verified‑candidate service for U.S. and Indian staffing firms, aiming to eliminate resume fraud that costs American businesses roughly $600 billion each year. The solution adds a “trust layer” by requiring candidates to submit a...
How Smart Employers Treat Summer Hires Like Future Employees
Employers such as Fairmont Hotels, Canada’s Wonderland and Peel Region are treating summer hires with the same rigor as permanent staff, starting recruitment in late fall and offering contracts before students return to school. They use a mix of early...
New Pearson and AWS Global Research: 53% of Employers Struggle to Find AI-Ready Graduates
Pearson and Amazon Web Services released a global study of 2,700 respondents across six countries revealing a widening gap between AI skill demand and graduate readiness. The research shows 53% of employers cite difficulty finding AI‑ready talent, while only 14%...
The Cobra Effect: Why Managing by Metrics Backfires
The article revisits the classic Cobra Effect—where incentives backfire—using the British‑Raj bounty on cobras as a cautionary tale. It then applies the paradox to modern protest metrics, specifically the 3.5% rule that claims movements succeed once they mobilize that share...
WIA Launches First U.K. Collective With May 28 Locksmith Kickoff Mixer
WIA announced the launch of its first United Kingdom Community Collective, WIA UK, and partnered with Locksmith Animation for a members‑only mixer on May 28 in London. The collective is led by Tanya J. Scott, Lauren Orme and Amy Ashton, who previously ran...
Rising Tide of Workplace Violence Takes Its Toll
Workplace violence now costs U.S. businesses roughly $300 billion a year, affecting over 2 million workers and resulting in 5,000 fatalities. Standard workers’‑comp and liability policies often exclude attacks driven by personal motives, leaving employers exposed. Tailored workplace‑violence insurance, championed by experts...
Eventbrite Makes Layoffs Following Bending Spoons Acquisition
Eventbrite announced significant layoffs after its $500 million acquisition by Milan‑based Bending Spoons. The cuts primarily target the pre‑acquisition workforce, with many employees in India affected, as the new owners integrate their product development team. Bending Spoons plans to accelerate innovation...
How This Master’s Programme Is Building Tech Leadership Talent
Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet celebrates 20 years of its MSc in Leadership, Innovation and Technology by offering four fully funded places, each valued at €20,000 (approximately $21,800) per year. The two‑year part‑time program, delivered at Technological University Dublin, targets experienced...