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• September 16, 2025 16 Sep'25

  Workday previews a dozen AI agents, acquires Sana

  Workday previews 12 agents, with a 13th pending completion of Paradox acquisition.

• August 04, 2025 04 Aug'25

  SAP hopes SmartRecruiters buy will bolster SuccessFactors

  SAP is betting that acquiring SaaS talent acquisition provider SmartRecruiters will revive SuccessFactors in the agentic AI era.

• May 29, 2025 29 May'25

  Workday adds seven agents to Illuminate platform

  Workday expanded its Illuminate platform, adding new automation features for HR, finance and workforce management.

• March 14, 2025 14 Mar'25

  AI in the workplace: Businesses brace for new rules

  States are tightening rules on AI in the workplace, while the federal government pushes for deregulation, setting up a battle over hiring and bias laws.

• March 05, 2025 05 Mar'25

  Trump's DEI policy crackdown meets corporate resistance

  President Donald Trump has delivered a blistering attack against DEI policies. But data shows diversity helps businesses succeed, not flounder.

• February 26, 2025 26 Feb'25

  Study: Workers will trade 25% of pay for remote, hybrid jobs

  Tech workers would take a pay cut for hybrid or remote jobs, but employers aren't lowering wages, suggesting that high demand isn't driving pay down.

• February 13, 2025 13 Feb'25

  Trump actions could undermine EEOC AI bias efforts

  The Trump administration has removed EEOC AI bias guidance. Experts say states and courts might take the lead in regulating AI hiring practices.

• February 07, 2025 07 Feb'25

  Cybersecurity workforce bill faces Trump's cuts, freezes

  Trump's hiring freezes raise concerns as Republicans push to expand the cybersecurity workforce with candidates who've earned two-year degrees, aiming to fill critical job gaps.

• February 05, 2025 05 Feb'25

  Workday layoffs nearly offset last year's hiring

  Workday cut 1,750 jobs to shift focus to AI growth. The HR software vendor calls it a strategic move, as vendors ramp up AI-related competition.

• January 31, 2025 31 Jan'25

  Federal employee exodus threatens operational stability

  If federal employees resign in large numbers, U.S. government operations could face disruptions, affecting essential services, public programs and national stability.

• January 29, 2025 29 Jan'25

  Trump's buyout might increase H-1B visa delays at USCIS

  The Trump administration's overhaul of government jobs and operations will affect H-1B processing for employers. Slowdowns and extra paperwork seem likely.

• January 27, 2025 27 Jan'25

  Trump DEI ban puts HR software, training in limbo

  Trump's ban on DEI programs is forcing federal agencies and HR vendors to reevaluate diversity tools and training, with potential legal challenges ahead.

• January 17, 2025 17 Jan'25

  TikTok ban is a hiccup for social recruiters, not a disaster

  A TikTok ban in the U.S. won't crush recruiting efforts. While the platform has reach, employers still prefer LinkedIn, Instagram and niche tools to find top talent.

• January 15, 2025 15 Jan'25

  Trump nominates AI in HR advocate to Department of Labor

  A proponent of AI's use in HR, Keith Sonderling has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for the No. 2 position in the Department of Labor.

• January 10, 2025 10 Jan'25

  Workforce planning lags behind rising climate disasters

  Natural disasters are causing more damage and increasing costs, but they aren't playing a major role in how employers approach workforce planning, such as remote work.

• January 06, 2025 06 Jan'25

  Trump's H-1B dilemma: Musk vs. MAGA

  Few government programs have affected U.S. IT workers as deeply as H-1B. As Trump takes office, his administration must weigh worker concerns against Elon Musk's agenda.

• December 20, 2024 20 Dec'24

  Trump's stance on E-Verify checks shifting over time

  Employers remain cautious about how immigration policies will change under Trump, given his waffling over E-Verify checks and the potential for a DACA repeal.

• December 19, 2024 19 Dec'24

  Biden secures H-1B rule changes before Trump takes over

  Biden is instituting a series of H-1B regulatory changes that might not please Trump, a longtime critic of the visa program.

• December 16, 2024 16 Dec'24

  Trump's restructuring plan risks federal brain drain

  Trump's plan to restructure the U.S. government with layoffs, office relocations and RTO mandates could potentially drive skilled workers to quit.

• December 05, 2024 05 Dec'24

  Ping fatigue sparks push for right-to-disconnect laws

  The fight for right-to-disconnect laws is heating up as workers push back against after-hours pings. The U.S. lags, but global momentum is at full-speed.

• December 03, 2024 03 Dec'24

  Apple's BYOD practices draw fire in lawsuit

  Apple's BYOD policies spark a fiery lawsuit, accusing the tech giant of turning employee personal devices into 'prison yards' that blur work-life boundaries and breach privacy.

• November 25, 2024 25 Nov'24

  Researchers: AI could polarize jobs, reshape future of work

  AI is driving an economic transformation that might be one of the biggest ever seen, a new National Academies study warns.

• November 22, 2024 22 Nov'24

  Trump's federal cuts could undo diversity gains

  Trump's plan to slash federal jobs could threaten the government's efforts to build a diverse workforce.

• November 15, 2024 15 Nov'24

  AI workplace adoption comes bundled with fear, guilt

  The adoption of AI is surfacing very human emotions for some employees, according to new survey data. Managers need to encourage its use to ease some of that discomfort.

• November 13, 2024 13 Nov'24

  Apple Vision Pro's deluxe price hinders enterprise adoption

  The VR/AR market is becoming crystal clear: Companies don't want to spend thousands on headsets, as Microsoft and Apple have discovered.

• November 07, 2024 07 Nov'24

  Experts brace for tougher H-1B crackdown in Trump's new term

  Getting an H-1B visa in President-elect Donald Trump's second term might be difficult, but advisors such as Elon Musk could help tap the anti-immigration brakes.

• November 05, 2024 05 Nov'24

  Gartner: AI isn't replacing HR workers

  It turns out AI needs humans -- especially in HR, where complex systems might thwart CEOs who want to replace humans with tech.

• November 01, 2024 01 Nov'24

  As AI expands in HR, user caution grows

  Users don't want their next AI in HR deployment to be career ending, so they are rolling out new features with caution.

• October 30, 2024 30 Oct'24

  GM's automated recruiting goal: From 60 days to 60 minutes

  General Motors is using an AI-enabled chatbot to handle tedious work in vetting candidates for recruiters. A big assist comes from automated scheduling.

• October 29, 2024 29 Oct'24

  Gartner: AI, generational divide hurt work collaboration

  Work collaboration is on the decline due to a variety of issues, from remote work to AI chatbots, that reduce reliance on peers and managers, Gartner says.

• October 23, 2024 23 Oct'24

  ADP expands HR tools with Lyric HCM and WorkForce buy

  ADP has upgraded its HR enterprise platform with a new system, Lyric, that it says adapts to new management approaches.

• October 15, 2024 15 Oct'24

  Researchers: Work from home is key to business continuity

  Researchers detail advice to companies about work-from-home readiness in disaster-prone areas. On their list? Remote and hybrid work readiness.

• October 10, 2024 10 Oct'24

  Hurricane Milton makes a case for remote work

  Hurricane Militon and other powerful storms are a test of business resilience. One way to ensure continuing operations is to have the systems in place to support remote work.

• October 04, 2024 04 Oct'24

  Dockworkers' fight a warning about the future of work

  Dockworkers are fighting for the future of work, fearing automation will take their jobs. Even those who stay employed worry that the tech will strip their work of its worth.

• October 01, 2024 01 Oct'24

  Ex-EEOC commissioner: AI in HR could cut bias in hiring

  Keith Sonderling, a former U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission member, argues at the HR Technology Conference that properly implemented AI can reduce bias in hiring.

• September 26, 2024 26 Sep'24

  AI helps to spark skills vs. seniority debate at HR Tech

  Skills emerged as a major topic for debate at the HR Tech Conference this week, where discussions focused on the effects of this AI-enabled change in hiring.

• September 25, 2024 25 Sep'24

  At HR Tech, experts consider future of human judgment

  The role of AI versus human judgment is being debated at this week's HR Tech Conference. HR managers see a dividing line, even if they are unsure about where it is.

• September 20, 2024 20 Sep'24

  Amazon's return-to-office order bucks job flexibility trend

  Despite Amazon's return-to-office order, remote and hybrid work significantly helps recruitment and retention -- and remain popular options in tech.

• September 18, 2024 18 Sep'24

  Workday update takes AI in HR in new directions

  Workday says it is advancing AI in HR with a series of platform upgrades that handle complex problems and build answers that capture the context around the data.

• September 13, 2024 13 Sep'24

  Oracle upgrades skills management as U.S. workforce shifts

  Oracle has upgraded its skills management platform, making it industry-specific where needed and giving management and employees more control over their skills needs.

• September 11, 2024 11 Sep'24

  Lawmakers take aim at employee monitoring software

  AI-enabled employee monitoring software's role in measuring performance is raising concerns that it might help automate hiring, firing and promotion decisions.

• August 29, 2024 29 Aug'24

  U.S. losing STEM war due to immigration policy, global fight

  As global competition for STEM students intensifies, other nations are improving foreign talent recruitment. A new report faults U.S. immigration policy for this outcome.

• August 21, 2024 21 Aug'24

  Over 50% of job decline from high-tech employment sectors

  Job occupations that lead in high-tech employment take the largest hit in the U.S. government's revision of employment data.

• August 21, 2024 21 Aug'24

  STEM education challenged by rapid technological shifts

  As technology changes with increasing speed, so is the evolution of STEM education. Workforce demands are shifting toward interdisciplinary skills and lifelong learning.

• August 16, 2024 16 Aug'24

  AI breaks ageism barriers for older entrepreneurs

  AI and demographics are transforming entrepreneurship, according to VC Katerina Stroponiati, whose new firm focuses on funding startup founders ages 50 and older.

• August 14, 2024 14 Aug'24

  For workers, AI's chief impact might be distress

  Early evidence suggests AI is reducing the need for some workers, such as those in customer service, and concern about AI's impact is evident in an ongoing survey.

• July 30, 2024 30 Jul'24

  Workday, Salesforce to integrate data with AI by year's end

  Workday, the first SaaS provider in the Salesforce Zero Copy Partner Network, will integrate data with Salesforce, allowing AI-driven queries across HR, financial and CRM platforms.

• July 19, 2024 19 Jul'24

  U.S. continuous security clearance vetting hits IT disaster

  U.S. continuous security clearances system faces severe delays and budget overruns. The now $1.7B project is years behind schedule, affecting millions of federal workers.

• July 15, 2024 15 Jul'24

  Judge allows AI lawsuit against Workday to proceed

  A court partially allows a lawsuit against Workday to advance, raising questions about AI's role in hiring. The case may set precedent for applying discrimination laws to AI tools.

• July 12, 2024 12 Jul'24

  Humans in the loop won't prevent AI disasters, experts say

  National Academies workshops reveal skepticism that humans in the loop could prevent an AI mishap. Experts highlight human flaws and AI's disarming nature as concerns.

• July 09, 2024 09 Jul'24

  Amid layoffs, UKG is hiring, especially in India

  UKG, citing a need to redirect its spending, cut more than an estimated 2,000 employees. But its hiring continues, with many jobs based in India, some with U.S. support roles.

• July 02, 2024 02 Jul'24

  SCOTUS ruling shifts H-1B visa landscape

  The H-1B visa program could face more legal challenges and pressure for congressional reform following a Supreme Court ruling that limits federal agencies' regulatory power.

• June 28, 2024 28 Jun'24

  Trump's liberal green card plan faces skepticism

  Donald Trump's plan to issue green cards to all college graduates exceeds Hillary Clinton's 2016 proposal and raises skepticism about the likelihood of it ever being adopted.

• June 26, 2024 26 Jun'24

  SHRM warns of HR polycrisis from AI, incivility, DEI backlash

  SHRM CEO Johnny C. Taylor Jr. highlights a polycrisis facing HR managers, as political discord, AI's effects on the workplace and DEI battles challenge HR and workers.

• June 24, 2024 24 Jun'24

  Workday GenAI upgrade aims to speed and simplify app dev

  Workday speeds up creation of apps with AI-powered Developer Copilot and Visual UI Mode. Low-code improvements aim to help citizen developers.

• June 21, 2024 21 Jun'24

  Job security is redefined by layoffs and generative AI

  A global study reveals that in the age of GenAI, workers are redefining job security to emphasize upskilling, adaptable skills and opportunities for growth.

• June 12, 2024 12 Jun'24

  Amazon expands free AI training, part of a vendor rush

  Amazon extends its free training initiative with new AI trainings, offering more than 100 free AI and machine learning resources. The move is part of a trend among tech giants to offer training around AI.

• June 06, 2024 06 Jun'24

  Catastrophic AI risks highlight need for whistleblower laws

  Developers want AI-specific laws to protect them if they need to expose potential risks from AI systems. Legal experts say existing whistleblower laws may offer little protection.

• June 03, 2024 03 Jun'24

  Judge weighs arguments in Workday AI bias case

  A judge in San Francisco is considering whether existing laws apply to AI bias claims in hiring, amid allegations that Workday's software discriminates against certain applicants.

• May 30, 2024 30 May'24

  Individualism, self-reliance influence high U.S. WFH rate

  A new study suggests that America's high work-from-home rates, especially among college-educated men, are influenced by the cultural values of individualism and self-reliance.

• May 23, 2024 23 May'24

  Trump's return could shake up H-1B visa system

  Immigration attorneys warn clients to prepare for stricter H-1B visa policies if Trump wins the 2024 election, advising immediate action.

• May 17, 2024 17 May'24

  CEOs see business case for creating AI-powered chief execs

  CEOs consider AI virtual counterparts to handle routine tasks and provide feedback, boosting efficiency and supporting strategic decisions.

• May 14, 2024 14 May'24

  HR vendors give managers more upskilling control

  New tools from Oracle and ServiceNow focus on giving business leaders more control over upskilling and reskilling in an effort to address the AI skills gap.

• May 09, 2024 09 May'24

  FTC's noncompete ban could increase turnover in tech

  The FTC noncompete ban could drive higher quit rates, affecting innovative sectors like technology. Experts say HR managers must balance talent gains with potential staff losses.

• May 06, 2024 06 May'24

  Judge overseeing Workday AI lawsuit has questions

  Judge Rita Lin seeks clarity on Workday's liability in an AI lawsuit alleging hiring discrimination. The case could set a precedent for AI vendors' responsibility.

• May 03, 2024 03 May'24

  Microsoft, Google seek green card rule change

  Tech companies struggle with green card sponsorships amid job cuts, but a proposed rule change, sought by the industry, could exempt certain tech jobs from labor market tests.

• April 15, 2024 15 Apr'24

  Employee productivity is top priority but comes at a cost

  RedThread Research's Stacia Garr discusses how the rapid shift toward prioritizing employee productivity is affecting performance reviews, trust and long-term growth in organizations.

• April 12, 2024 12 Apr'24

  White-sounding names have edge in hiring, bias study says

  A recent study exposes ongoing racial bias in hiring practices, showing that white-sounding names are often preferred, with a notable overall discrimination rate of 10%.

• April 05, 2024 05 Apr'24

  As AI expands, big tech to upskill, reskill 100M people

  Cisco, Google, IBM, Microsoft and others will work to train 100 million people in digital skills by 2032. Details are lacking, however, including how this effort will be deployed.

• April 05, 2024 05 Apr'24

  AI reduces the need for humans in talent acquisition

  AI is reducing staff at many companies, but it's also raising questions about how far automation can go in interacting with job applicants. Recruiters bring the human element.

• April 03, 2024 03 Apr'24

  Frontline worker jobs at risk from AI surge

  Experts warn that AI's ascent could disproportionately affect frontline jobs, worsening mental health and deepening the skills divide. Some workers fear obsolescence due to AI.

• March 27, 2024 27 Mar'24

  Workday's AI lawsuit defense puts responsibility on users

  Workday faces an AI lawsuit that's raising questions about HR software responsibility and liability in AI-driven recruitment. A federal judge is considering a dismissal motion.

• March 21, 2024 21 Mar'24

  Dell's plan to restrict remote worker promotions might backfire

  Dell's new plan to restrict promotions for full-time remote workers may lead to employee turnover. But research says remote workers have always been at a disadvantage.

• March 20, 2024 20 Mar'24

  A bad tech job market wants good AI skills

  Tech layoffs are on the rise, yet AI skill demand grows, creating a split tech job market that values specialized AI roles amid general employment challenges.

• March 14, 2024 14 Mar'24

  Oracle advances generative AI and HR into the unknown

  Oracle's new generative AI tools for HR aim to reduce costs and help candidates self-select. But some users may remain hesitant to adopt the new tech.

• March 08, 2024 08 Mar'24

  Workday partnership pushes vendor into new area: PEO

  Workday partners with Insperity to offer professional employer organization services to SMBs, aiming to expand its platform's reach to smaller, high-growth companies

• March 05, 2024 05 Mar'24

  Rising temps, heat shocks, influence job relocations

  Climate-change risks are still less influential than labor and taxes for selecting an office location, but heat shocks appear to be prompting subtle labor force relocations.

• March 01, 2024 01 Mar'24

  US labor shortage, needs of younger workers, worry DOD

  Amidst a labor shortage, the U.S. Senate committee responsible for the Department of Defense is grappling with strategies to improve civilian personnel recruiting.

• February 21, 2024 21 Feb'24

  HR tech market now more competitive with HiBob's acquisition

  HiBob acquires U.K.-based payroll provider Pento for $40 million, signaling competitive HR SaaS market growth and platform evolution. It plans an integration.

• February 15, 2024 15 Feb'24

  Employer power over H-1B workers could create financial risk

  A new study says H-1B visa holders hired into accounting positions might be fearful of losing their jobs and could face pressure to perform unethical tasks.

• February 15, 2024 15 Feb'24

  ADP deploys GenAI for payroll, HR customer service

  ADP adopts GenAI to refine HR functions, targeting improved efficiency and upgrading HR to more advisory roles.

• February 08, 2024 08 Feb'24

  GenAI's job threat turns up in job ads, not layoffs

  Adoption of generative AI is akin to offshore outsourcing, where low-level tasks are shifted elsewhere. Instead of work going to India, it's now going to the machine.

• February 01, 2024 01 Feb'24

  New H-1B visa rule promises fairer play, but higher stakes

  A U.S. H-1B lottery rule change aims to reduce fraud by allowing only one lottery entry per candidate, potentially putting some beneficiaries in a strong position.

• January 31, 2024 31 Jan'24

  Former Workday co-CEO takes helm at Eightfold

  Former Workday co-CEO Chano Fernandez joins Eightfold AI in a similar role, advocating for unbiased, skills-based hiring and navigating new AI regulations.

• January 29, 2024 29 Jan'24

  In Congress, remote work policy debate hides facts

  U.S. House Republicans criticize the Interior Department's remote work policy, saying it lowers productivity. Selective omissions of data challenge these claims.

• January 18, 2024 18 Jan'24

  In Davos and Washington, AI warfare and AI skills are linked

  Lawmakers are discussing AI's effects on national defense and the economy as well as considering ways to develop a workforce that can meet the challenge.

• January 17, 2024 17 Jan'24

  At Davos, a warning that AI is coming for white-collar jobs

  White-collar workers need critical thinking skills and a willingness to learn to remain competitive in a workplace with AI, business leaders at the World Economic Forum say.

• January 12, 2024 12 Jan'24

  Automation has significant role in Citi's big layoff

  Citigroup plans to lay off 20,000 over three years due to increased technology spending and automation improvements. This aims for productivity savings.

• January 11, 2024 11 Jan'24

  White House H-1B visa proposals spur controversy

  H-1B regulatory reforms risk legal challenges, while industry and critics debate the necessity. Proposed rules favor technical skills, but face pushback from various groups.

• January 05, 2024 05 Jan'24

  4-day workweek bills use tax breaks to win HR support

  Four-day workweek initiatives in some U.S. states faced early setbacks, but now seek to gain traction through voluntary business pilots incentivized by tax credits.

• December 21, 2023 21 Dec'23

  Apple's spatial computing could make offices less relevant

  Apple's upcoming Vision Pro, a spatial computing platform, could revolutionize virtual collaboration, potentially making traditional offices less important.

• December 20, 2023 20 Dec'23

  Compound natural disasters emerge as new HR risk

  Compounding natural disasters is something businesses will need to plan for. Employees face physical recovery and mental health issues, affecting work performance.

• December 08, 2023 08 Dec'23

  Recruiting tech glitch adds to military's recruiting struggles

  The U.S. Navy, Army and Air Force all faced recruiting shortfalls this year thanks to labor market competition. But challenges include inadequate recruiting technology.

• December 06, 2023 06 Dec'23

  Plants, natural light in office environments boost well-being

  Studies show that adding natural elements to office environments can reduce stress and boost productivity. They might also help attract workers back to the office.

• December 01, 2023 01 Dec'23

  Republican skepticism over federal telework gets airing

  House Republicans put federal agencies on the defensive over federal telework, with two lawmakers suggesting that working from home is equivalent to sitting on a couch all day.

• November 28, 2023 28 Nov'23

  VMware layoffs a familiar Broadcom story

  Broadcom has started laying off VMware employees this week, a move that reminds some of how it proceeded when it acquired CA Technologies in 2018.

• November 22, 2023 22 Nov'23

  Altman to return after OpenAI employees threaten mass exodus

  OpenAI employees have some of the most in-demand skills in tech. When a majority threatened to resign over Sam Altman's firing, they had and used that leverage.

• November 17, 2023 17 Nov'23

  Lawmakers look at how policy hurts employee retention

  The U.S. is coming to a crossroads in its quest to maintain a healthy economy. Experts suggest expanding child care support and parental leave policies to boost labor supply.

• November 15, 2023 15 Nov'23

  Equipping hiring managers to spot GenAI job candidates

  The use of generative AI in crafting resumes and cover letters poses challenges to hiring managers, as it could exaggerate qualifications and influence interview responses.

• November 02, 2023 02 Nov'23

  Biden seeks H-1B work visa changes as 2024 politics heat up

  Biden's administration proposes H-1B visa changes to curb fraud and redefine specialty occupation criteria, which could increase costs for employers.