News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
World Cup HR Lessons from the Global Workplace The World Cup isn’t just a celebration of football. It’s also a fascinating reminder that high-performing teams come in all shapes, sizes, cultures, and styles. As HR professionals know, the strongest organizations aren’t built from clones. They’re built from diverse individuals who bring different perspectives, strengths, experiences, […]
Safeguarding Healthcare Staffing in a Changing Labor Market By Jason Putnam, CEO, Vetty Healthcare organizations are entering 2026 facing a difficult reality: demand for care continues to grow while the workforce needed to deliver it struggles to keep pace. The industry is still feeling the effects of pandemic-era staffing shortages. At the same time, regulatory […]
Why Digital Identity Will Shape the Future of Workforce Screening One of the most thought-provoking presentations at the recent Professional Background Screening Association’s Europe & Africa Summit came from David Crack, Chair of the Association of Digital Verification Professionals, who explored the rapidly evolving world of digital identity and what it means for employers, screening providers and […]
The world’s largest gathering of HR professionals is set to return this month as the annual SHRM conference and expo welcomes thousands of workplace leaders, people professionals, and business executives to Orlando, Florida. Hosted by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), SHRM26 will take place from June 15 to 19 at the Orange County […]
Workplace bullying is often treated as a worst-case scenario — something leaders hope good culture and strong policies will prevent. But new data suggests a different reality. In HRchat Podcast episode 893 – due for release next week – Bill Banham interviews Mary Cullen, Founder and Managing Director at Insight HR, about the Irish Workplace […]
What Happens When HR and TA Lack AI Savviness? Jason Putnam, CEO, Vetty Artificial intelligence is no longer theoretical for employers. It’s already embedded in the hiring process, just not always on the employer’s side. Job candidates are rapidly adopting AI tools to write resumes, prepare for interviews, and accelerate applications. Meanwhile, many organizations are […]
The Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) has announced the rollout of its internationally recognised Accreditation Programme in the UK and Europe, marking a significant milestone in its mission to advance excellence across the screening profession. Following its proven success in the United States the programme’s expansion reflects growing demand for consistent, transparent, and high-quality standards […]
A Taxonomy of EOR, PEO, Global Payroll, and Contractor of Record I’ve spent over a decade watching companies pick the wrong global hiring model. Not because they don’t care. Because the terminology in this space is a mess. EOR, PEO, global payroll, contractor of record. Vendors use them interchangeably. Advisors mix them up. Even some […]
AI is delivering efficiency, but not relief AI is finally delivering on its promise. Across HR, payroll, financehr, and operations, automation is reducing manual work, simplifying complexity, and accelerating processes that once required constant human intervention. In HR and payroll, especially, tasks that once took days now take minutes. Compliance checks are faster. Errors are […]
The Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) will bring together background screening leaders, compliance professionals and HR decision-makers in London this May as its Europe & Africa Summit returns for an expanded two-day edition. Taking place on 18–19 May 2026 at the Barbican Centre, the Summit is widely recognised as the region’s leading forum for the […]