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Jul 1, 2026

 
Talent acquisition strategies

Korn Ferry has acquired AMS for $1.1 billion, signaling a significant investment in recruitment process outsourcing.

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Should Korn Ferry's $1.1 billion acquisition of AMS signal a major shift toward recruitment outsourcing?

L'Oréal's annual Brandstorm competition functions as an effective talent acquisition program, leveraging creative challenges to identify and attract potential hires.

Read at HR Brew→

 
AI adoption in HR

Two HR executives are leveraging artificial intelligence tools with their people operations teams, demonstrating practical applications of AI in human resources.

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PageUp has introduced Paige, a new conversational assistant designed to streamline the recruiting process.

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AI tools in HCM systems are hampered by poor data and workflows, not the models themselves, leading to predicted project abandonment, according to Gartner.

Read at HR Morning→

Handshake acquires Uplimit, a pioneer in AI-native corporate learning, to develop an AI skills academy and job network for early career professionals.

Read at Josh Bersin→

Cyndra AI has introduced a new platform that empowers businesses to deploy artificial intelligence employees within their operational frameworks.

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Workforce regulation and compliance

An analysis of fair workweek laws indicates that their implementation improves employee scheduling and even health insurance coverage without necessitating cuts to wages or benefits.

Read at HR Dive→

 

Do fair workweek laws positively impact workers without harming businesses?

Attorneys recommend maintaining EEO-1 reporting processes, even if federal requirements are removed, as some states mandate the submission of workforce demographic data and political winds may shift.

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HubEngage and Zynq have partnered to integrate employee experience with intelligent workplace management solutions.

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An expert suggests that tracking artificial intelligence usage in performance reviews alone is insufficient for encouraging desired behaviors within the workplace.

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Chatter
The view from Reddit
“Struggling with quality of hire…”

A solo recruiter at a tech startup with 15+ years of experience is perplexed by a recent surge in poor hires, where new employees are terminated within months due to performance or cultural fit issues, despite teams approving candidates during interviews.

Read at r/recruiting→

“Who knew small hiring shortcuts could cost so much [N/A]”

A seasoned HR professional reflects on how initially time-saving hiring shortcuts, like skipping reference checks or rushing onboarding, led to significant future problems, and now emphasizes thoroughness with freelancers and remote workers.

Read at r/humanresources→

 

Should hiring shortcuts ever be prioritized over thorough vetting processes?

“Group Health Insurance is $600+/month per employee. What are you actually doing for your team life security? [TX]”

A company grapples with the exorbitant cost of group health insurance for low-wage workers, seeking innovative solutions that genuinely support employee well-being without disrupting ACA subsidies or escalating administrative burdens.

Read at r/humanresources→

 

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