US Department of Education Voluntarily Dismisses Appeal in DEI Guidance Litigation
The U.S. Department of Education has voluntarily dismissed its appeal in the Fourth Circuit case challenging its February 2025 diversity‑related Dear Colleague Letter. The district court’s ruling—finding the guidance unconstitutionally vague and in violation of the Administrative Procedures Act—remains in force, preserving the injunction against enforcement. While the DEI guidance is halted, the administration continues diversity initiatives through the DOJ, EEOC, grant rescissions, and investigations. Colleges must now navigate a fragmented enforcement landscape that blends lingering federal constraints with aggressive state‑level DEI restrictions.
GM Fills Cadillac CMO Role With Longtime Uber Exec
General Motors has appointed David Mogensen, former Uber global marketing chief, as Cadillac’s new chief marketing officer, ending an eight‑month vacancy. Mogensen brings experience leading Uber and Uber Eats across 30 markets and a prior stint at BMW, aligning with...
Morgan Stanley Bumps Saperstein’s Pay to $34 Million for 2025
Morgan Stanley increased co‑president Andy Saperstein's 2025 compensation to $34 million, a 26% rise from the prior year. The package includes a $1 million salary, $11.2 million cash bonus and roughly $22 million in long‑term incentives tied to performance. The board highlighted his role...
Interior Incentivizes More Staff Departures After Already Cutting 20% of Its Workforce
The Interior Department, after cutting about 20% of its workforce over the past 15 months, has launched a new Deferred Resignation Program that lets most full‑time employees take paid leave through September before exiting government service. The program, which previously...
Intel CEO: Hiring Zoom’s COO To Lead HR, Legal Affairs Is ‘Central’ To Our Transformation
Intel announced that Aparna Bawa, former Zoom COO and chief legal officer, will assume the combined role of chief legal and people officer in May. The move consolidates Intel's legal, human resources, ethics, and compliance functions under a single executive,...
Interior Department Planning More Changes To National Park Service Staffing
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced a new reorganization that will shift more National Park Service employees into visitor‑facing roles. The move follows a prior reduction that eliminated roughly a quarter of the 70,000‑person workforce through retirements, firings, and attrition. Critics...
Drinks With The Deal: Cooley’s Proffitt on Leading Through Change
Rachel Proffitt, Cooley’s partner and CEO, sat down on the Drinks With The Deal podcast to outline her leadership philosophy for navigating rapid change. She highlighted the importance of flexible organizational structures, proactive talent management, and the strategic use of...
Florida Poker Business Wrongfully Ousted Pregnant Workers, EEOC Alleges
The EEOC filed a lawsuit against BestBet Jacksonville, alleging the casino‑style poker venue violated the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act by refusing reasonable accommodations for multiple pregnant employees. One worker with low‑blood‑pressure issues and a subchorionic hematoma was denied a doctor‑recommended...
It’s Not Just the Pay Gap. This Disparity Also Holds Working Women Back
A new meta‑analysis of 88 studies on gender, time, and organizations reveals that women’s unpaid domestic labor creates a hidden time gap that hampers career advancement, especially in Africa, with similar patterns worldwide. The study links this time scarcity to...
Will Tech Layoffs Increase in 2026? Kalshi and Polymarket Think So—Here’s What the Data Really Says
Prediction markets are signaling a sharp rise in tech layoffs for 2026. Kalshi shows an 85 percent probability, while Polymarket pushes that figure to 92 percent. The odds are based on a broad Information Sector benchmark of 447,000 cuts, compared with roughly...
Burger King to Hire Up to 60,000 Team Members Nationwide
Burger King announced a nationwide hiring drive to add up to 60,000 new team members across its roughly 6,500 U.S. restaurants. The recruitment spans entry‑level positions through management roles and responds to higher guest traffic after recent restaurant modernizations. Most...
Benefit Leaders, Consider These 6 Old-School Perks
Benefit leaders are urged to replace trendy amenities with proven, old‑school perks that drive long‑term retention. Data from an ADP 2025 report shows only 17 % of employees feel their firms invest in skill development, while flexibility and clear career paths...
The Unspoken Office Hierarchy Everyone Understands but Nobody Admits
The article reveals that every workplace runs on two parallel structures: the formal org chart and an informal hierarchy driven by trust, relationships, and early‑stage conversations. Influence is signaled by who gets invited to pre‑meeting chats, whose emails receive instant...
Traveling Soon? What Federal Health Plans Actually Cover
Federal employee health plans, including FEHB and related options, provide varying levels of overseas medical coverage as travel season peaks. Most plans reimburse at in‑network levels but require members to pay upfront and submit claims with translation and currency conversion....
Startups Are Paying AI Talent Up to $400,000—And Equity Is No Longer the Main Lure
Startups are now offering base salaries between $170,000 and $400,000 to attract AI‑focused talent, a jump of roughly 25% since 2022. The higher cash component has pushed total compensation up 18% when equity is added, reducing the traditional reliance on...
Why Restaurants Should Consider Second-Chance Hiring
Restaurants face a tightening labor market and immigration constraints, prompting many to consider applicants with criminal histories. Over 150 U.S. cities and counties now enforce Fair Chance or Ban‑the‑Box ordinances that limit blanket exclusions. The Department of Labor has allocated...
Burger King to Hire 60K Workers as Part of Turnaround
Burger King announced a nationwide hiring campaign to add up to 60,000 employees across its roughly 6,500 U.S. restaurants. The effort supports the “Reclaim the Flame” turnaround program that has delivered comparable sales growth in three of the last four...
Are Your Staff First Aid Certified? A Retailer’s Guide to Canadian Compliance
Canadian retailers face a complex web of provincial first‑aid regulations that, if ignored, can lead to steep penalties and costly injury claims. A recent CAD 100,000 (≈US 73,000) fine underscores the financial risk, while national injury costs top CAD 26 billion (≈US 19 billion) annually. Compliance...
EEOC Sues Butterball for Firing Employee Undergoing Cancer Treatment
The EEOC has filed a lawsuit against Butterball, alleging the turkey‑processor fired a long‑tenured employee undergoing breast‑cancer treatment after improperly handling her leave request through third‑party administrator Voya Financial. The employee, Marie Marc, reported her diagnosis in August 2023, but...
EEOC Sues Trucking Firm for Allegedly Refusing to Hire Women Drivers
On March 31, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a federal lawsuit against Central Transport, LLC, alleging the trucking carrier has systematically refused to hire female drivers since 2016. The complaint details multiple incidents at terminals nationwide, including Phoenix, Detroit and...
Fortune’s 2026 ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ Includes Several Accounting Firms
Fortune released its 2026 “100 Best Companies to Work For” list on April 1, highlighting six accounting firms—Plante Moran, Deloitte, EY, PwC, KPMG and BDO USA. Plante Moran earned the highest accounting‑firm rank at #15, marking its 28th consecutive appearance, while...
Harvard Was Once 25% Jewish. Now It's 7%. What's Going On?
Harvard’s undergraduate Jewish population has dropped from roughly 25% in the mid‑20th century to about 7% today, the lowest among Ivy League schools. A Harvard Jewish Alumni Alliance report flags the decline but offers no definitive cause, while constitutional law...
First National Hospitality Industry Survey: The Time to Hire an IDD Workforce Is Now
A new national survey of 633 U.S. hospitality leaders reveals an "inclusion paradox": most managers believe hiring people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) improves reliability and culture, yet actual hiring remains low. The Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s pilot training...
Staten Island Showdown: NLRB Orders Amazon to Bargain with Union
The National Labor Relations Board, now operating with a full three‑member quorum, ordered Amazon to recognize and bargain with the union at its JFK8 warehouse on Staten Island. The board affirmed the union’s certification as the exclusive bargaining representative, despite...
HRForecast 2026: Wisdom, Not Knowledge, Will Define the Workforce – Ruhie Pande, Group CHRO & CMO, Serentica, Resonia and Sterlite...
Ruhie Pande, CHRO & CMO of Serentica, Resonia and Sterlite Electric, warns that AI will push the workplace from a knowledge‑driven model to a "wisdom economy" where human judgment, empathy and ethical reasoning become core assets. She identifies five signals:...
Lawmakers Renew Push for Labor Department-Backed Cyber Apprenticeship Grants
Lawmakers introduced the bipartisan Cyber Ready Workforce Act, directing the Department of Labor to launch a grant program that expands registered cybersecurity apprenticeship programs. The legislation adds House co‑sponsors to revive a previously stalled Senate effort and targets the estimated...
National Minimum Wage Rises This Week
The UK government announced a rise in the National Minimum Wage effective this week, lifting the rate for workers aged 23 and over to £10.42 per hour. The increase also adjusts rates for younger age brackets, with the 21‑22 bracket...
Should the Greyhound Industry Get Compensation Following Ban?
New Zealand’s Racing Industry (Closure of Greyhound Racing) Amendment Bill, backed by Minister Winston Peters, passed its third reading in April 2026 and will ban greyhound racing from July 31 2026. The ban eliminates over 1,000 regional jobs, yet the government offers no...
DOL Issues Guidance on Eligibility Requirements for States that Offer UI Benefits for Striking Workers
The U.S. Department of Labor released a Q&A guidance clarifying that states which permit unemployment insurance (UI) benefits for striking workers—currently New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Washington—must enforce federal eligibility criteria. Claimants must be able, available, and actively seeking work, with...
Wizehire Launches Jobs App in ChatGPT as Job Search Moves From Job Listings to Conversations
Wizehire has launched “Jobs by Wizehire,” an app that brings local small‑business job listings into ChatGPT, enabling candidates to search and apply through conversational prompts. Industry research from Qualtrics and Gartner indicates that over 60 % of job seekers now use...
Debra Weiss Ford Named Recipient of 2026 Ry Perry HR Hero Award
Jackson Lewis announced that Debra “Deb” Weiss Ford, managing principal of its Portsmouth office, has been named the 2026 Ry Perry HR Hero Award recipient. The award, presented at the Granite State Human Resources Conference, honors a New Hampshire professional...
Housing Charity Workers Strike over Pay Dispute
On April 1, social‑care and housing support staff at Scotland’s Blue Triangle Housing Association walked out, protesting a "pitiful" pay offer of 2 percent for 2024/25 and 1 percent for 2025/26. The strike, backed by Unison, spans 36 services across 12 local authorities,...
New Graduates Say They Would Sacrifice Pay for Job Stability
Monster’s 2026 State of the Graduate Report shows 67 % of new graduates would accept lower pay for greater job stability, while 68 % still list salary as their top consideration. Confidence in landing a role within three months slipped to 79 %...
Tuckernuck and Renfold Brands Are Hiring on BoF Careers
Fashion platform BoF Careers announced two new partners, Tuckernuck and Renfold Brands, each launching multiple hiring initiatives. Washington, DC‑based Tuckernuck, an omnichannel lifestyle retailer, is recruiting a technical sweater designer, a junior e‑commerce art director, and a UX designer. London‑headquartered, B‑Corp‑certified Renfold...
How Schneider Electric Is Streamlining Onboarding with WalkMe
Schneider Electric has expanded its use of WalkMe, a digital adoption platform, from a pilot in North America to a global solution that embeds on‑screen guidance across its SaaS tools such as SAP S/4HANA and Salesforce. The rollout, backed by...
Score Big: The ROI of Workplace Rec Sports Teams
Workplace recreational sports teams are emerging as a low‑cost strategy to break down hierarchical barriers and boost employee engagement. Companies can launch a softball or basketball league for under $2,000 annually, covering league fees, uniforms and basic equipment. The shared...
TNQTech, a Lumina Datamatics Company, Certified as a Great Place to Work®
TNQTech, the publishing‑technology arm of Lumina Datamatics, earned the Great Place to Work® certification for 2025‑26, joining only 615 of roughly 25,000 large Indian firms. The award reflects an 83% employee participation rate and underscores the company’s people‑centric culture. The...
CUPE Members Preparing for Province-Wide Action After Negotiations Stall at the Extendicare Central Table
CUPE’s central negotiation table with Extendicare stalled, prompting plans for summer actions. Extendicare posted a 2025 profit of roughly $96.6 million CAD—about $70 million USD—showing capacity to meet wage demands. The dispute covers eight CUPE locals representing over 1,100 long‑term‑care workers across...
7 Tips for Better HR Software Selection
The article outlines seven practical steps for CHROs to select the right HR software, starting with building a cross‑functional buying team and adopting a people‑centric mindset. It stresses the importance of probing implementation details, feature depth, and vendor transparency before...
CodeSignal Launches Industry-First Agentic Coding Assessments for AI-Era Engineering Hiring
CodeSignal, an AI‑native skills platform, introduced agentic coding assessments that evaluate engineers’ ability to build solutions using AI tools such as Claude Code, Cursor and Codex. A March 2026 survey of 450 U.S. developers showed 91% use these tools and...
Learnovate Urges Organisations to Bridge Digital Skills Gap by Joining Work Ready Graduate Programme
Learnovate Centre at Trinity College Dublin is inviting employers to become host organisations for its Work Ready Graduate Programme, a 12‑month AI and data‑analytics placement co‑funded by Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland. The scheme offers graduates a stipend of up...
Relativity, Hermeus, Astrion and Divergent Executives Join Fortastra C-Suite
Fortastra, a Los Angeles‑based space startup, has bolstered its leadership team by hiring senior executives from Relativity Space, Hermeus, Astrion and Divergent Technologies. Josh Jetter joins as chief technology officer, Sahil Desai as vice president of product, and Arnold Nowinski...
India Moves to Strengthen Aviation Workforce with Revamped AME Training
India’s aviation sector is launching a three‑year BSc programme in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) through a partnership between Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The curriculum will fuse academic theory, regulatory standards and hands‑on...
How Your Career Page Is Driving Candidates Away
The article highlights how a poorly managed career page can silently repel qualified candidates. Outdated listings, vague job descriptions, jargon, unrealistic requirements, and broken links undermine trust, while slow load times and mobile‑unfriendly designs increase friction. Weak employer branding, unclear...
How North Korean Operatives Get Hired, and How HR Can Stop Them
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned six individuals and two entities linked to North Korean IT worker fraud networks that generated nearly $800 million in 2024. Threat‑intelligence firms Flare and IBM X‑Force detailed how operatives infiltrate U.S. firms using fabricated LinkedIn profiles, tailored...
Alibaba Workforce Shrinks as Company Shifts Focus to AI and Core Businesses
Alibaba announced a 34% reduction in its workforce, ending 2025 with 128,197 employees compared with 194,320 a year earlier. The cuts followed divestments from offline retail units such as Sun Art and Intime, as the group refocuses on AI, cloud...
Your Life’s Path Named Wiley Platinum Partner for DiSC Assessment and Everything DiSC Workplace Training Solutions
Your Life’s Path has been named a Wiley Platinum Partner for 2024‑2025, placing it among the top ten authorized providers of Everything DiSC assessments worldwide. The company, celebrating its 20‑year anniversary, delivers official DiSC, PXT Select and The Five Behaviors...
Home Office Staff Vote to Accept Three-Year Pay Deal
Home Office staff, represented by the PCS union, voted 93.7% in favor of a three‑year pay deal that delivers at least 6% pay growth in 2025‑26, 5.5% in 2026‑27 and 4% in 2027‑28. The package exceeds the Cabinet Office’s 3.25%...
Executive Compensation: Too Many Advisors, Not Enough Ownership
Executive compensation has become increasingly layered, blending salary, bonuses, stock options, RSUs, deferred pay and retirement benefits. While the complexity itself isn’t the core issue, the lack of a single owner to coordinate tax, equity, cash‑flow and estate decisions creates...
Starbucks Is Adding New Incentives for Its Baristas
Starbucks announced a new incentive program allowing baristas to earn quarterly bonuses up to $300, potentially adding $1,200 to annual earnings. The plan also expands tipping to card and mobile channels and shifts payroll to weekly disbursements. Additional leadership roles,...