Human Resources
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Marriott Exec Apts Bengaluru Names Rowena Rocha HR Director
Rowena Rocha assumed the role of Director of Human Resources at Marriott Executive Apartments Bengaluru UB City in 2026, tasked with shaping the core workforce from talent development to leadership gr
Long-term employees face loyalty tax wage stagnation vs new hires
A recent Gallup survey found 60% of long-term employees believe they are underpaid compared to new hires in similar roles, exposing a widespread penalty for company loyalty.
How to Develop a Comprehensive New Hire Onboarding Program
Nearly one in five new employees quit within their first 45 days, creating significant disruption and financial strain.
What are the ethical considerations of AI employee monitoring?
In the US, nearly three-quarters of employers now use tracking tools to monitor their staff.
What Is Skills-Based Hiring and Why Integrate It Into Talent Strategy?
For the first time, more companies (47%) are using skill assessments to select candidates than are relying on university degrees (45%), according to KPMG .
Boards Demand Deeper HR Insights Amid 2026 Human Capital Trends
83% of corporate board directors now access whistleblower data directly.
Culture Add vs. Culture Fit: Which Hiring Approach Builds Diverse Teams?
The vague phrase 'not a cultural fit' frequently rejects job candidates, often masking personal dislikes over objective qualifications.
How to Support Autistic Employees: A Guide to Workplace Accommodations
A new initiative is actively helping autistic workers find jobs in bustling restaurant kitchens, a setting traditionally perceived as highly challenging for sensory sensitivities.
NZ businesses face rising mental health issues, costing lost workdays.
New Zealand businesses are losing up to 94.
Authentic Leaders Boost Employee Performance: The Data Is In
New research involving 214 employees across diverse business sectors reveals a statistically significant positive relationship between authentic leadership and employees’ workplace performance.
How to Implement Effective Change Management Principles
More than 70% of organizational changes fail to achieve their objectives, often because companies overlook the human dimension of transformation.
What is skills-based hiring and why does it matter for talent acquisition?
The State of Washington has officially adopted skills-based hiring principles to recruit and retain qualified employees for its vital public services.
What Are Behavioral Interviewing Techniques for Employers?
Traditional, resume-driven interviews prove less predictive of job success than structured behavioral approaches, often leading to significant financial and operational costs for companies.
Essential HR Metrics for Talent Management in 2026
Despite HR's common perception as an administrative function, 31% of HR professionals identify employee turnover rate as their most important metric, directly linking talent stability to business outc
68% of LGBTQ+ workers would quit if their company cuts support
A striking 68% of LGBTQ+ employees would leave a company that stops supporting them, according to Inc .
What Is AI in Hiring, and Why Does It Risk Perpetuating Bias?
Homecare provider Cera launched its AI recruitment tool, Ami, in August, which now saves human recruiters an estimated two days a week.
EU AI Act: High-risk AI in hiring needs human oversight
In Italy, decisions concerning employment relationships, including dismissals, taken solely on the basis of automated processing by AI systems are now null and void, according to Il Sole 24 ORE .
AI's HR Talent Pipeline Risks: Boards Mismanage HR Skills
Despite widespread discussion of artificial intelligence's transformative power, corporate boards primarily view the technology as a cost-saving mechanism.
What Is Conscious Quitting and Why Does It Matter for Retention?
Nearly half (49%) of surveyed employees have quit a job specifically due to bad workplace culture, not just for a better offer, according to Culture Shift .
How to Implement Skills-Based Hiring for Talent Retention
When employees are hired based on their ability to perform specific tasks, they are more likely to succeed, perform better, and be more productive, according to Indeed .
Strategies for Managing Gen Z Employees
More than half of young professionals have delayed major life decisions—like buying a home or starting a family—due to financial situations, according to Deloitte .
How Competency-Based Interviews Boost Talent Attraction and Retention
When asking 'What are your greatest strengths?
Top 3 Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Gen Z Talent
More than half of Gen Zs (55%) and millennials (52%) are delaying major life decisions due to their financial situation, including marriage, buying a home, or having children, according to Deloitte .
What Are Best Practices for Effective Mentorship Programs in Organizations?
Nine out of 10 workers with a mentor reported job satisfaction, positioning mentorship as a critical, yet often underutilized, driver of workplace well-being.
How to Implement Skills-First Hiring Practices
Skills-based hiring is 2.
Silent resignation costs businesses, engagement strategies offer a path.
A single disengaged employee costs their employer roughly 18% of their annual salary in lost productivity, absenteeism, and turnover risk.
Critical HR Challenges in 2026 and Solutions
In Ghana, the CIHRM Act 2020 (Act 1020) now legally mandates that all HR practitioners, consultants, and firms must be registered and certified to operate.
How to Identify and Support Accidental Managers
A recent survey found that 60% of first-time managers received no formal training before stepping into their leadership role, often learning on the job through trial and error ( Harvard Business Revie
Diageo CEO Orders Headcount Reduction Amidst Company Culture Concerns
At global spirits giant Diageo, the CEO has ordered a reduction in headcount, signaling major layoffs are imminent.
AI Won't Replace HR, But It Will Transform Leadership Support by 2026
Despite 70% of HR leaders reporting increased efficiency from AI, 60% of new managers still receive no formal leadership training, leaving them unprepared for critical roles.