HR & Talent Management
Trump pledges order addressing patchwork of state AI laws Summary President Donald Trump said he will sign an executive order this week to create a national, “one-rule” approach to artificial intelligence regulation, aiming to prevent companies from having to navigate differing state laws. The White House offered no further details beyond Trump’s Truth Social post, […]
Generative artificial intelligence – ITSAP.00.041 – Canadian Centre for Cyber Security Summary This Canadian Centre for Cyber Security awareness guide (ITSAP.00.041, December 2025) explains what generative AI is, where it’s being used across industries and the cyber risks it introduces. It outlines common applications (image, video, language, robotics, entertainment) and sector use-cases (healthcare, software development, […]
FLSA misclassification is common, costly and completely avoidable Summary Sid Lewis of Jones Walker argues that misclassifying employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) — most often treating nonexempt workers as exempt — is a frequent, expensive and entirely preventable mistake. The piece walks through the main exemptions (executive, administrative, professional, certain computer employees […]
Firing Your Future: Why Letting People Go For AI Is The Ultimate Strategic Mistake Summary The author argues that large AI-driven layoffs are a strategic error. Rather than freeing organisations to become more innovative, replacing people who operate in the “live sphere” with AI shifts the centre of gravity to a static, documented world that […]
ESD Malaysia to open portal for 2026 expatriate projection submissions on 15 December 2025 Summary The Expatriate Services Division (ESD) will open its online portal on 15 December 2025 for companies to submit their Projection of Expatriates for 2026. Registered companies may apply for projections covering both Employment Pass (EP) and Professional Visit Pass (PVP) […]
Why Every Organization Needs a Corporate Legacy Strategy Summary A corporate legacy is a strategic narrative that records an organisation’s origins, defining moments, culture, contributions and long-term ambitions. When treated as a deliberate strategy rather than mere corporate history, legacy work becomes a living tool that strengthens leadership continuity, guides decision-making, aligns culture, builds stakeholder […]
Jury hits SHRM with $11.5M verdict in racial bias, retaliation trial Summary A Colorado jury found in favour of a former SHRM employee in a racial discrimination and retaliation suit, awarding the plaintiff $1.5 million in compensatory damages and $10 million in punitive damages, a total of $11.5 million. The case centred on claims that […]
SCOTUS poised to deal blow to federal agency independence Summary The U.S. Supreme Court appeared likely to weaken long-standing protections that stop presidents firing leaders of independent regulatory agencies at will. During oral arguments in Trump v. Slaughter, several conservative justices criticised the 1935 decision Humphrey’s Executor — which underpins removal protections for multi-member agencies […]
The Board Diamond: The Blueprint for Future-Ready Governance Summary Boards today confront rapid digital acceleration, AI, geopolitical friction and shifting social expectations — conditions that demand governance move from periodic oversight to an active partnership in shaping the future. Based on interviews with over 100 chairs, directors, CEOs and investors, Marianna Zangrillo presents the “Board […]
Essential lessons from 2025’s employment tribunals: What HR needs to know before 2026 Summary Tribunal activity surged in 2025, with the open caseload of single claims up 32% and almost half a million open employment cases. The article outlines five practical lessons HR teams must act on now as the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) begins […]
