HR & Talent Management
Inside xAI’s tumultuous month of job cuts and a leadership exodus Summary xAI experienced a chaotic month marked by waves of layoffs, senior staff departures, and confusing internal communications. The Human Data team, which trains the Grok chatbot, saw more than 500 roles cut, Slack access revoked for many employees, and last-minute changes announced at […]
‘It goes too far’: Robby Starbuck SHRM panel legitimizes anti-DEI stance, stakeholders say Summary SHRM has named conservative influencer Robby Starbuck as a panelist for its upcoming Blueprint conference, drawing strong criticism from DEI professionals and stakeholders. Critics say platforming Starbuck — who has publicly called DEI “poison” and taken credit for companies scaling back […]
Kenya’s central bank blames hackers for mobile banking fraud, but insiders may be the real threat Summary Customers across Kenya report receiving calls or texts immediately after deposits or payments, followed by unauthorised withdrawals. While the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) frames the problem as a rising cyber-threat, victim accounts, former bank compliance staff and […]
Ben & Jerry’s cofounder Jerry Greenfield quits over ‘silenced’ activism Summary Jerry Greenfield, cofounder of Ben & Jerry’s, said he is resigning after 47 years, accusing parent company Unilever of silencing the brand’s activism. Greenfield said the independence promised when Unilever bought Ben & Jerry’s in 2000 — including the brand’s ability to speak on […]
Five truths for public sector HR: The kind of activism we actually need now Summary The PPMA’s reflection as it marks 50 years sets out five practical, people-centred principles for public sector HR to turn constant change into real progress. The authors argue that repeated reorganisations have often been theatre, not transformation, and call for […]
The double prejudice facing Disabled older workers – HR News Summary New research from the Centre for Ageing Better, published during National Inclusion Week and produced with The Policy Institute at King’s College London, shows Disabled people aged 50–66 face markedly worse treatment in the labour market than their non-disabled peers. The Supporting Disabled Older […]
The Washington Post Fires Its Last Black Opinion Columnist For Directly Quoting A Bigot Summary The Washington Post has dismissed Karen Attiah, the paper’s last Black opinion columnist and its founding Global Opinions editor, after she posted criticism on Bluesky that included directly quoting conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Post leadership labelled her social posts “gross […]
How Can CEOs Perfect Onboarding for Remote & Hybrid Teams? Summary This article sets out a practical, nine-step onboarding checklist designed for remote and hybrid teams. It treats onboarding as a strategic process — not a paperwork chore — linking hiring, job descriptions and interviews to a structured start-to-90-days plan. Key areas covered include pre-boarding, […]
From HR Director to Chief People Officer: Mapping the career journey to the top Summary Progressing to the Chief People Officer (CPO) role requires more than functional HR expertise. The piece argues CPOs must bring commercial fluency, a strategic mindset that aligns people with business performance, and ideally board-level exposure. Key building blocks include early […]
Amid a confidence crisis, Gen Z workers lack career mentorship, report finds Summary A new report from Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and The Harris Poll finds many Generation Z workers are experiencing a confidence crisis as they enter the labour market. In a survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults aged 18–25, around […]
