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Dec 26, 2025

 
Enterprise AI implementation strategies

A five-part framework is proposed for the ethical adoption of artificial intelligence technologies within human resources functions.

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Manulife has selected Adaptive ML to serve as the reinforcement learning engine for scaling its enterprise-level artificial intelligence capabilities.

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GLP-1 Direct Sales

As demand for weight loss medications rises, Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk are shifting strategy by allowing employers to purchase their drugs directly at a fixed price, bypassing Pharmacy Benefit Managers.

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Should pharmaceutical manufacturers bypass PBMs entirely to negotiate GLP-1 coverage directly with large employers?

 
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The view from Reddit
“Looking for talent is also hell...”

A software entrepreneur details the frustrating reality of trying to hire a mid-level engineer, encountering hundreds of AI-generated applications and candidates who rely on AI assistants during technical interviews, leading to a significant salary increase offer.

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“A person who works for a company that we contract with and they are not technically our employee reported abuse [United States]”

An HR Generalist is grappling with how to address serious allegations of wage theft, excessive workload, and forced early return to work against a contractor's abusive agency owner, complicated by their own boss being on medical leave.

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“Quietly starting search for new HR role in 2026- advice welcome [N/A]”

An HR generalist, despite enjoying their current flexible, well-compensated role, is initiating a discreet job search due to a hostile manager who is allegedly sabotaging their efforts and taking credit for their high-level work.

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