Talent sourcing is evolving beyond simple clicks: three major shifts—toward proactive relationship-building and employer branding, skills- and experience-focused assessment, and integrated human-plus-AI workflows—are reshaping how teams find and hire quality candidates. To succeed, talent acquisitio
ATD-sponsored research finds 96% of Fortune 500 CEOs rank business impact as the top measure for talent development (with ROI second), highlighting executives’ expectation that learning programs drive organizational performance. The article urges practitioners to “start with why”—define the business
The EEOC filed an amicus brief backing a FedEx worker’s appeal, arguing that severe hemorrhoid pain can qualify as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The agency says such pain may impose a substantial limitation on major life activities, challenging narrower judicial interpretat
A court has ruled that a jury must decide whether Rochester Institute of Technology’s hiring was improperly influenced by diversity goals after a White former associate director sued, alleging she was passed over for a promotion in favor of a Black candidate selected using race‑based criteria. The d
DHS has proposed ending the 60-day grace period for H‑1B visa holders after employment termination, describing the allowance as a "burden." If implemented, the change would remove the temporary cushion that lets some workers find new sponsors or prepare to leave the U.S., potentially leaving individ
A Gallagher report finds poor talent retention continues to hinder company growth. Despite employers’ stated desire to improve retention, many remain unable to prevent attrition, creating a persistent gap that constrains organizational performance.
AI isn't just a productivity tool — it’s reshaping the nature of work itself, changing how tasks are imagined, designed, and valued and altering decision-making and human contribution. Drawing on four past disruptions (the internet, the 2008 recession, digital transformation and COVID-19), the autho
Korn Ferry consultants warn that leaders must rethink how work gets done, because high activity does not equal high productivity. Organizations should shift focus from busyness to measurable outcomes and redesign roles and processes to drive real impact.