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News•Feb 18, 2026
Are AI Agents Worth the Investment?
DigitalOcean’s February 2026 Currents report shows that more than half of organisations deploying AI agents have observed productivity and time savings, with 53% reporting gains. Around a third (32%) say agents reduce the need for additional hires, while 44% note new business capabilities emerging. Despite these benefits, only 10% of firms are scaling agents or treating them as core to strategy, and 40% still keep agents under human control. The report predicts continued momentum, with 38% of non‑adopters planning experiments in 2026.
By HRD (Human Capital Magazine) US
News•Feb 18, 2026
HR's AI Ambitions Clash with Employees' Demand for Human Touch
HR leaders are accelerating AI adoption, with 38% targeting administrative tasks and 35% focusing on employee self‑service, according to Conduent’s latest study. While AI promises efficiency, 86% of employees still view HR relationships as personal and crucial to loyalty. The...
By HRD (Human Capital Magazine) US
News•Feb 17, 2026
Papa John's Franchisee Loses Power to Compel Arbitration After Missing AAA Payment
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit ruled that Papa Texas, a Papa John’s franchisee, cannot compel arbitration after it failed to pay its share of the American Arbitration Association fees. The company missed multiple payment deadlines despite settlement...
By HRD (Human Capital Magazine) US
News•Feb 17, 2026
Seventh Circuit Strikes Down Religious Accommodation Claim Lacking Specific Beliefs
The Seventh Circuit upheld the dismissal of religious‑accommodation claims by three Illinois school employees who refused COVID‑19 vaccination and weekly testing. The court ruled that invoking a vague moral conscience without linking the objection to a specific religious belief does...
By HRD (Human Capital Magazine) US
News•Feb 17, 2026
TEKsystems Loses Overtime Battle: Court Says Recruiters Are Producers, Not Admins
A Pennsylvania federal judge ruled that TEKsystems misclassified its recruiters as exempt, finding they perform core sales functions and are therefore entitled to overtime. The decision highlights that actual job duties, not titles, determine exemption status under the Fair Labor...
By HRD (Human Capital Magazine) US
News•Feb 17, 2026
Court Rules Medicare Compliance No Defense Against OSHA Workplace Violence Citations
A Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals decision rejected Cedar Springs Hospital's claim that Medicare compliance shields it from OSHA workplace‑violence citations. The Colorado psychiatric facility was cited for seven safety deficiencies and fined $13,494. The court clarified that CMS regulations...
By HRD (Human Capital Magazine) US
News•Feb 17, 2026
Law Professors Sue EEOC to Expose Secret BigLaw DEI Settlement Terms
Two law professors have filed a lawsuit against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission seeking the release of secret settlement agreements the agency reached with several major law firms over their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. The settlements, signed between...
By HRD (Human Capital Magazine) US