HR & Talent Management
Too Little, Too Late? Why Cultural Integration Must Start At Day One Of M&A Summary Mergers and acquisitions routinely prioritise financial and operational plans, yet cultural integration is frequently underestimated — and that often costs deals their value. A 2023 Bain report found culture is a stated focus in many integrations, but three quarters of […]
Awareness around menopause isn’t enough–it’s time employers take action – HR News Summary Conversation and awareness of menopause have grown considerably, helped by public figures and research, but awareness alone isn’t solving the problem for working women. A 2022 Fawcett Society study revealed that menopausal symptoms push many women to reduce hours, move to part-time, […]
What HR should watch as the Supreme Court begins its new term Published: 2025-10-06T19:41:00+00:00 Summary The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear — or is considering — several cases this term that could materially affect employment law and HR practice. Key matters include challenges to the removal protections for officials at independent agencies (Slaughter), […]
Four progressive stages of male allyship – and how HR can support the journey Summary New research from Hult International Business School maps a clear developmental pattern in how men move towards allyship on gender equity. Drawing on survey and interview data from over 500 male employees across two global organisations, the study identifies four […]
DOL clarifies overtime pay requirements in new opinion letters Summary The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division issued a fresh set of opinion letters clarifying how overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act must be calculated in two scenarios. First, an employee who worked across two apparently separate but operationally integrated businesses (a hotel […]
Executives eye job changes, putting succession planning in the spotlight Summary Nearly 60% of executives say they intend to change role within the next three years, according to an LHH report — a shift that could disrupt leadership pipelines and retention. Research from the HR Policy Association and the University of South Carolina’s Center for […]
Global ADHD conference: insights for HR – HR News Summary Emma Thompson, a leading neurodiversity lawyer, previews the fourth annual Global ADHD Conference (running 2–3 October across time zones) and sets out what HR and people leaders need to know about ADHD at work. The piece explains ADHD as a behaviour‑defined neurodevelopmental condition that can […]
Amazon, Apple, Meta probed by Senate panel over H-1B visa hiring Summary Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley and Ranking Member Dick Durbin have sent information requests to 10 major U.S. companies — including Amazon, Apple, Meta, Google, Microsoft, Walmart, JPMorgan Chase, Deloitte, Cognizant and Tata Consultancy Services — seeking details about their recruitment and H-1B […]
Taiwan to raise monthly minimum wage to NT$29,500 from 1 January 2026 Summary Taiwan’s Basic Wage Commission reached consensus on 26 September 2025 to raise the monthly basic (minimum) wage to NT$29,500 and the hourly basic wage to NT$196, effective 1 January 2026. The increase represents a 3.18% uplift. The Ministry of Labor will forward […]
‘Disgusted’: Aces star backs Collier’s criticisms of WNBA commissioner Summary A’ja Wilson publicly supported Napheesa Collier after Collier accused WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert of negligent leadership. Collier, a players’ union vice‑president, released a blunt statement saying the league has the “worst leadership in the world” and alleged Engelbert made dismissive remarks — including that players […]
