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A new Workhuman study suggests that putting real monetary value behind employee recognition may be one of the most effective, and overlooked, levers for boosting belonging, motivation, and organisational advocacy in 2025. The 2025 Workhuman Global Research Study: The Tangible Value of Appreciation – surveying more than 2,500 employees across the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Canada, […]
Lando Norris clinched his first Formula 1 drivers’ championship yesterday in Abu Dhabi, edging Max Verstappen by just two points at the end of a year‑long three‑way fight with Verstappen and teammate Oscar Piastri. His season was defined less by dominant wins and more by consistency, mental reset after setbacks, and the ability to execute […]
Vensure Employer Solutions (Vensure), a leading provider of HR/HCM technology, managed services and global business process outsourcing, recently announced the completion of its 100th acquisition with the purchase of CreAI, an HR technology company specializing in artificial intelligence solutions for workforce management. This milestone marks another step in Vensure’s strategic growth plan. Since its first […]
Uncertainty has become one of the defining features of modern workforce planning: hiring freezes one quarter, urgent ramp-up requests the next, new technologies transforming skills requirements overnight, budget scrutiny rising, and candidate expectations shifting just as quickly. As internal teams struggle to keep pace, HR leaders are rethinking whether their existing recruitment structures are built […]
The Next Chapter of Screening When I recently spoke at an industry event on the future of pre-employment screening, I joked that our industry isn’t usually known for excitement. We deal in data, compliance and risk, not exactly the stuff of a TED Talk. But the truth is, right now, screening is going through one […]
What 25 Recruiters Reveal About Resume Screening In today’s fiercely competitive job market, job seekers frequently encounter alarming claims about Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). The oft-repeated statistic—“75% of resumes are rejected by ATS before a human ever sees them”—appears across social media, career blogs, and videos, yet it rarely cites any credible source. To separate […]
Author: Julius Probst, PhD A longer version of this article was initially published on Recruitonomics. After the post-pandemic boom, advanced economies are now in a synchronized economic downturn that is hitting young workers hardest. Central banks, reacting to the inflation surge in 2021 and 2022, hiked interest rates from near zero to above 4% in […]
By Miranda Zolot, General Counsel, Oyster When the administration announced a $100,000 H-1B petition fee in September 2025, HR leaders had the same reaction: What now? The answer isn’t simple, but it’s also not hopeless. While these reforms fundamentally change H-1B economics, they also create opportunities to build more resilient global talent strategies. Here’s what […]
Starting a business has always been both exciting and challenging in equal measure, but in 2025, the rules of engagement have definitely changed. Technology is evolving at such an incredible pace, new markets and opportunities almost evolve overnight, and customer expectations are higher than ever before. Today’s entrepreneurs need more than just a great idea, […]
Recognition from Inspiring Workplaces and TSC highlights Harbinger’s people-first approach to AI, employee experience, and the future of work Harbinger Group has been recognised as one of the Top WorkTech Vendors in the world for 2025 by Inspiring Workplaces, in partnership with TSC, reinforcing the company’s growing influence in shaping people-centred workplace technology on a […]