Yesterday · Thursday 5 November
283 briefs · US Eastern time
- United States·Policy & Law
Can Democrats reverse Trump's H-1B policies? Midterm results do not automatically undo them
India Today reports the US midterms changed Congress's political balance but do not automatically reverse H-1B policies. Restrictions introduced via executive orders, federal regulations and administrative decisions are not undone by a change in congressional leadership. Lasting relief requires lawful administrative action or a negotiated reform bill.
- Europe·Policy & Law
UK government launches consultations on Guided Retirement and other pension reforms
According to Mayer Brown, the UK government is consulting on Guided Retirement, which will require both trust- and contract-based pension schemes to offer it. Further consultations cover collective defined contribution pension schemes and related regulations amendments.
- Asia-Pacific·Policy & Law
NSW tribunal: probationary worker's disability discrimination complaint fails after dismissal during performance plan
A New South Wales tribunal heard a disability discrimination complaint by a claims agent against Greenstone Financial Services. She joined in April 2026 on a six-month probation and was on a PIP from 3 to 31 August; on 19 August she disclosed endometriosis and asked for remote work and a flexible roster. The employer requested medical evidence, which she never provided, and the tribunal noted she led no evidence on discrimination.
- Asia-Pacific·Policy & Law
Safe Work Australia to develop national strategy on WHS impacts of climate change
Safe Work Australia CEO Marie Boland announced at the Research Connect Forum in Brisbane that the agency will develop a national strategy on the WHS impacts of climate change. The strategy will strengthen research, evidence and data and consider how the model WHS framework protects workers. It was recommended by the 2026 Best Practice Review, which found rising temperatures and heatwaves pose the most significant risk of mortality and injury.
- China·Research
Hong Kong study: flexible work and WFH help ease working caregivers' stress
The Hong Kong Working Caregivers' Mental Well-being Survey, led by Prof Bobo Lau of Tung Wah College, covered 566 working caregivers aged 21–73. 59% reported a heavy caregiving burden; 82% said caregiving gave them purpose. Flexible hours were most used (33%), followed by part-time (17%), WFH (13%) and compressed weeks (12%); flexible hours and remote work were most effective in reducing depression and stress.
- China·People
Longi Green Energy power operations head Liao Yu leaves after under eight months, appears as Yuanli Energy GM
According to Digital New Energy (DNE), Liao Yu spoke on Nov. 1 at a China Southern Power Grid forum as general manager of Yuanli Energy. He became general manager of Longi Green Energy's power operations center in March and has left in under eight months. He previously led virtual power plant and digital energy at Trina Solar.
- China·Policy & Law
Qiqihar bureau responds after out-of-province veteran's bonus-point eligibility rejected following initial approval
A Shandong-registered veteran, Mr Gao, passed initial review for a Qiqihar parks center job but was told on 3 November he did not qualify for exam bonus points as an out-of-province veteran. Qiqihar's human resources and social security bureau said the policy applies only to veterans meeting Heilongjiang resettlement conditions and has always been applied that way.
- China·Policy & Law
Man who got jobs at 25 Hangzhou firms on fake credentials convicted of fraud over RMB 130,000 in pay; related cases involve 66 people
Lü (pseudonym) used a fake résumé from 2019 to get hired at 25 Hangzhou companies, obtaining over RMB 130,000 in pay. On March 30, 2026, Yuhang District Court sentenced him to three years with a three-year suspension and a RMB 30,000 fine. Prosecutors say related cases total 66 people and tens of millions of yuan as of July 2026.
- Asia-Pacific·People
Kalpataru Projects International appoints Amit Uplenchwar Joint MD and CEO from 1 January 2027
Kalpataru Projects International said its board, on the Nomination and Remuneration Committee's recommendation, approved elevating Amit Uplenchwar to Joint Managing Director and CEO. The five-year term starts 1 January 2027, and he will also be appointed Additional Director. He has over three decades of experience across sectors.
- Europe·Policy & Law
British employers must now state salary in job advertisements
British employers must now state the salary in their job advertisements, Belgian outlet Nieuwsblad reports.
- Asia-Pacific·Policy & Law
WA Industrial Appeal Court dismisses worker's third appeal despite 2,936-page filing in unfair dismissal case
The Western Australian Industrial Appeal Court dismissed a safety advisor's appeal on 4 November 2026, finding he had every reasonable opportunity to be heard despite filing thousands of pages. Employed by the Public Transport Authority and dismissed on 18 October 2024, he missed a 25 March 2025 evidence deadline carrying a springing order. His unfair dismissal claim was dismissed on 31 March 2025.
- Asia-Pacific·Policy & Law
Singapore MOM to introduce two interim relaxations to New Dormitory Standards for migrant worker dormitories from 1 January 2027
Singapore's Ministry of Manpower will introduce two interim relaxations to the New Dormitory Standards (NDS) from 1 January 2027, as part of efforts to build up the supply of dormitory beds for migrant workers.
- United States·Research
Josh Bersin: CodeSignal evolves from skills testing to agentic skills intelligence application
Josh Bersin writes that CodeSignal has evolved from a skills testing system into an agentic application for real-time skills intelligence, coaching and development. He notes founder Tigran Sloyan built Cosmo, an AI tutor, and says Techwolf was recently sold to SAP.
- Asia-Pacific·Policy & Law
Thailand's wage board to review 2027 minimum wage proposals from all provinces; no increase approved
Thailand's national wage committee will review 2027 minimum wage proposals after all provinces, including Bangkok, submitted recommendations, Labour Ministry deputy permanent secretary Somchai Morakotsriwan said on 5 November. No increase has been approved. The tripartite board will keep its existing formula, weighing cost of living, economic conditions, production costs and employers' ability to pay.
- Asia-Pacific·Policy & Law
Singapore MOM: 166 age discrimination complaints in hiring received Jan 2025–Sep 2026, enforcement in 122 cases
Singapore's MOM said TAFEP received 166 age discrimination complaints on job ads and hiring practices between January 2025 and September 2026; 162 were referred to MOM and enforcement was taken in 122 cases. Measures included suspending employers' access to foreign workers and directing them to fix HR process lapses. The figures came in a written parliamentary reply on 4 November 2026.
- China·Policy & Law
Changsha publishes 2026 catalogue of talents urgently needed in key industries
China's national human resources market website reports that Changsha has officially released its 2026 catalogue of talents in short supply and urgently needed in key industries.
- China·Product
Qingdao Shinan District sets up 'AI + human resources and social security' task force for job matching and case handling
Qingdao's Shinan District has formed an 'AI + human resources and social security' task force, applying AI to job matching, career guidance, mock interviews, and professional title review and labor arbitration handling. Per interim statistics, its Zhibangbang platform has served over 5,000 job seekers with a match success rate above 60%, and a screening tool has checked over 7,000 job postings. A July contest produced 29 applications.
- Europe·Research
France's vocational training system: a good performer in Europe but still complex and unequal
Syndicalisme Hebdo reports that since France's September 2018 reform, apprentice numbers have surged, employees use the personal training account (CPF) and firms have raised training spending. France now performs well in Europe, but the system remains complex and unequal, with qualification level still discriminating. Insee data show 47% of 18-69-year-olds out of initial education took at least one training in 2022.
- Asia-Pacific·Research
foundit survey: 68.4% of Indian professionals plan to change jobs in 2027, over half seek 31%-plus pay rise
foundit's Career Reset Survey 2027, based on 9,951 professionals across India, found 68.4% plan to actively seek new jobs in 2027, and 94.1% are confident of finding a good job if needed. Career growth was the top motivation (40.3%), followed by higher salary (29.7%) and work-life balance (20.3%).
- United States·News
Encore Boston workers reach new contract, end strike
Encore Boston workers have reached a new contract with the resort, ending their strike.
- China·Research
Chinese cross-border e-commerce firms cite AI cost savings in Q3 reports as Huakai Yibai profit jumps 877.10%
Per Cifnews, Huakai Yibai's Q3 2026 revenue fell 1.71% to RMB 2.167 billion while net profit attributable rose 877.10% to RMB 124 million. Jihong's first-three-quarter cross-border social e-commerce revenue rose 14.85%. Both cited AI-driven cost savings. Jihong claims its AI platform cut labor costs by over 30%; Saiwei Times said it is using AI to restructure back-office staffing.
- China·Policy & Law
China's revised Housing Provident Fund Regulations take effect Sept 20; localities roll out rules widening withdrawals
The State Council's decision amending the Housing Provident Fund Regulations took effect Sept 20, extending fund use beyond home purchase. Jinan allows withdrawals for renovating owner-occupied homes without invoices, while Shenzhen on Oct 10 issued a draft for comment adding renovation and property-fee withdrawals.
- China·Research
Fosun Pharma tops 100 listed pharma firms in Q1–Q3 2026 employee pay cash outlay at 9.065 billion yuan
Per Saibailan's analysis of iFinD data, Fosun Pharma paid 9.065 billion yuan in cash to and for employees in the first three quarters of 2026, the most among 100 pharma firms. Baiyunshan, CR Sanjiu and Huadong Medicine followed at 4.489, 4.425 and 4.285 billion yuan. WuXi AppTec's outlay rose 4.95% versus 38.6% revenue growth, while Sinopharm Accord's fell about 11.04%.
- Asia-Pacific·Research
Japan's nominal wages post biggest rise in nearly 30 years
Japan's nominal wages posted their biggest rise in nearly 30 years, Mezha.net reported.
- Europe·Policy & Law
UK Autumn 2026 budget announces immigration changes, including lower Skilled Worker salary thresholds from Spring 2027
Per law firm Lewis Silkin, the UK budget unveiled on 28 October 2026 adopts Migration Advisory Committee recommendations on Skilled Worker salary requirements from Spring 2027. Occupation-specific thresholds fall from the median to the 25th percentile, the general threshold is uprated, new entrant discounts are merged and the PhD discount is removed. The government also promised up to six months' visa curtailment for the highest skilled workers in 2027.
- United States·Policy & Law
Two Republican lawmakers urge ending H-1B after DHS finalizes rule ending automatic work-permit extensions
DHS published a final rule in the Federal Register on Oct. 14, effective that day, finalizing an interim rule that ended automatic extensions of work permits (EADs). Rep. Greg Steube urged ending H-1B entirely and backed his EXILE Act (H.R. 7451), which would set the H-1B cap at zero from fiscal 2027 but has seen no action. Rep. Riley Moore also attacked H-1B and OPT.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Argentina's Supreme Court applies Article 55 of labor reform, limiting indexation of severance payments
Argentina's Supreme Court ordered application of Article 55 of the labor reform law, which sets a limit different from the usual CPI-plus-3%-annual-interest indexation of severance claims. The court said the cap can cut amounts by up to 67% versus the general scheme, which it found incompatible with equality and property rights. The Ministry of Human Capital called the ruling 'auspicious'.
- China·Research
Overseas Chinese reportedly begin paying into China's social insurance, via a company set up in Guangdong
Creaders.net reports that some overseas Chinese are starting to pay into China's social insurance. It profiles a Mr. Chen, abroad for 16 years, who co-founded a company in Guangdong to make contributions.
- United States·Policy & Law
Democrats win Congress, but H-1B and PERM restrictions came from White House and agencies, so rules may not change
Democrats won both chambers in the November 3 midterms, but nearly every H-1B and PERM restriction since September 2025 came from the White House and agencies. Trump extended the $100,000 H-1B payment to September 21, 2027; DOL and DHS have proposed higher prevailing wages and a $103,265 fee. USCIS received 211,600 FY2027 registrations, down 38.5%.
- Asia-Pacific·Research
HR leaders flag governance and ownership gaps in scaling AI adoption
The Conference Board research found 60% of organisations are still at early AI maturity stages, with only 11% reporting more advanced integration. Deloitte's State of AI in the Enterprise 2026 report identified the AI skills gap as the biggest barrier. HR leaders urge focus on data quality, governance, ownership and employee readiness.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Canada announces new immigration targets
Canada has announced new immigration targets.
- Asia-Pacific·Research
Japan average wages climb at fastest pace in 29 years in September
Japan's average wages climbed at the fastest pace in 29 years in September, Investing.com reported.
- Europe·Policy & Law
Ireland to legislate in 2027 to ban job ads without salary and questions on current pay
Ireland's Department of Equality says legislation will be enacted "as soon as possible in 2027", requiring employers to disclose salary ranges in job ads and banning questions about applicants' current pay. Obligations will be phased in. Ireland missed the EU Pay Transparency Directive deadline; the Commission urged swift implementation.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
IRCC to hold media technical briefing on immigration levels; 90-day hold limit removed for some LMIA-linked work permit applications
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will hold a media technical briefing on immigration levels. ImmigCanada Immigration Consulting Services reports that IRCC has removed the 90-day hold limit for some LMIA-linked work permit applications.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Argentina's Supreme Court orders labor reform interest rules applied to pending dismissal lawsuits
Argentina's Supreme Court ruled on 5 November that labor claims in pending lawsuits must be updated under Article 55 of Law 27.802, the labor reform. It applies to cases without final judgment when the law took effect on 6 March 2026. Interest follows the central bank passive rate, capped at inflation plus 3% a year with a floor of 67% of that figure.
- United States·Policy & Law
Bipartisan House bill would allow tax-free, penalty-free 401(k) withdrawals for home purchases
Reps. Greg Steube and Jimmy Panetta introduced the Homeownership Opportunity Act in the House on Oct. 29, with Rep. Mike Carey as original cosponsor. It would allow penalty-free early distributions from 401(k), 403(b) or 457(b) plans for down payments and closing costs on a primary residence, excluded from gross income. Withdrawals would be capped at $40,000 or 40% of the vested balance.
- China·News
Taiyuan primary school's teacher recruitment lists no pay; labor bureau says it is non-compliant
A netizen posted that a primary school in Wanbolin District, Taiyuan, Shanxi, listed no pay for teaching recruits who must arrange their own food and lodging. A school recruiter said that after a roughly one-semester assessment, hires could sign with a labor dispatch firm at about 1,900 yuan a month. The district labor arbitration office said unpaid hiring is non-compliant and it would contact the education bureau.
- United States·News
Unionized Portland city workers set to strike Nov. 9
Unionized Portland city workers are set to strike on Nov. 9, KGW reports.
- United States·Policy & Law
Democrats win both chambers of Congress and key statehouses; Fisher Phillips outlines 5 things for employers
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections, flipping at least seven Senate seats and building a House majority, according to Fisher Phillips. The law firm's article outlines five things employers need to know.
- Asia-Pacific·Research
Not-for-profit HR leaders on what differs from corporate HR: purpose-driven, leaner budgets
Two not-for-profit people leaders, Stacey Dawes of the National Breast Cancer Foundation and Jeremy Caird of Kia Puāwai, say purpose rather than profit drives HR decisions, though core HR disciplines barely change. ACNC's 2026 report says Australian charities employed 1.6 million people (11% of the workforce), employee expenses rose about 10% to A$128 billion, and 53% had no paid staff.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Canada's Express Entry job offers no longer need an LMIA from November 3, 2026
From November 3, 2026, a qualifying Canadian job offer no longer needs a labour market impact assessment to count in Express Entry. IRCC is reintroducing job-offer points, with high-wage occupations earning 100, 70 or 50 points by wage tier. Federal Skilled Worker and Federal Skilled Trades candidates invited on or after that date are exempt from LMIA requirements under a temporary public policy, if conditions are met.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Canada announces major change to immigration policy
Aboluowang reports a major change in Canada's immigration policy.
- United States·News
Wynn says it reached framework deal with unions to end Encore Boston Harbor strike; 1,300 workers to vote
Wynn Resorts CEO Craig Billings said on an earnings call the company reached a framework for resolution with union leadership, who recommended it to members for a ratification vote. Approval would end a strike by 1,300 Encore Boston Harbor workers that began Sept. 4. Terms are undisclosed; unions sought higher wages, job security and better health benefits.
- Europe·Policy & Law
UniCredit ends default right to work from home; managers affected now, staff from January, unions object
UniCredit SpA said it will end a policy that gave staff the right to work from home. An internal memo said remote work is not an automatic right for anyone and the office is the standard place. The new rules apply to managers now and to staff from January. Several trade unions voiced complete opposition to what they called a unilateral decision.
- United States·News
Fired NLRB chair Wilcox says Supreme Court ruling undermines board's independence
Former NLRB Chair Gwynne Wilcox said the Supreme Court's decision allowing President Trump to fire her without cause will harm the board's independence. Speaking at the ABA Labor and Employment Law Conference in Washington, she said members face pressure to rule in ways favoring the president or his donors, and fear of losing their positions will greatly affect decisions.
- Global·Research
Quartz ranks 18 tech companies by share of workforce cut in 2026 layoffs
Quartz published a list of 18 tech companies ordered by the share of their workforce cut in 2026 layoffs.
- Europe·Policy & Law
UK government announces plan to legally require employers to publish salaries in job adverts
The UK Prime Minister announced plans to legally require employers to publish salaries in job adverts. The government estimates only 41% of employers always publish salary ranges and 18% always publish specific salaries. It said the change would help young jobseekers and address pay inequalities that can disadvantage women.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Brazil cuts workweek to 40 hours and ends 6x1 schedule under Constitutional Amendment 141, phased in through December 2027
Brazil's Constitutional Amendment 141 sets two paid rest days a week and reduces the workweek to 40 hours from the current 44-hour limit, per LexLatin. Implementation is progressive until December 2027. Companies will need to reorganize shifts, review collective agreements and assess cost and operational impact.
- United States·Policy & Law
US plans H-1B visa fee above $100,000; major tech companies jointly oppose
The US plans to charge more than $100,000 for H-1B visas, and major tech companies have collectively voiced opposition.
- Global·Research
qz.com lists 10 sectors hit by 2026 tech layoffs, from Oracle and Meta to Nike
A qz.com article reviews 10 sectors affected by 2026 tech layoffs, citing companies including Oracle, Meta and Nike.
- United States·Research
Group disability claims surge in Q3, insurers report
BenefitsPRO reports that insurers say group disability claims surged in the third quarter.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Canada Budget 2026: up to C$10,000 for hiring first-year apprentices, aims for 100,000 new Red Seal trades workers by 2031
Canada's federal government tabled Budget 2026 on Thursday. Its Team Canada Strong plan aims to recruit, train and hire up to 100,000 new Red Seal trades workers by 2031, with employers receiving up to $10,000 for hiring a first-year apprentice. The budget also announces intent to amend the EI Act to temporarily raise minimum regular EI weeks for full-time apprentices from 14 to 18, from 2027–28.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Canada plans up to 622,000 new permanent residents in 2027, including up to 200,000 temporary-to-PR transitions
Canada plans to welcome up to 622,000 new permanent residents in 2027, per Budget 2026 and the 2027–2029 Immigration Levels Plan published Nov. 5. The total combines a 422,000 top-of-range admissions target with up to 200,000 in-Canada temporary residents transitioning to PR, 100,000 of them earmarked for skilled workers via Express Entry and the PNP.
- United States·Policy & Law
Law firm warns two federal immigration changes could create work authorization gaps for employers
A Dickinson Wright guide says two federal changes could leave some employees unable to work or without lawful status on short notice. The first concerns most timely filed Employment-related applications.
- United States·Policy & Law
New Jersey Department of Labor activates portal requiring employers to report employee separations electronically
New Jersey's Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has activated an online portal requiring employers to electronically report employee separations.
- United States·Policy & Law
Pittsburgh paid sick leave amendments took effect January 1, 2026, expanding the rules
The Pittsburgh Paid Sick Days Act has been in effect since March 15, 2020. Amendments that took effect on January 1, 2026 have expanded the rules.
- United States·Policy & Law
Treasury and IRS release latest Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System update on October 22, 2026
On October 22, 2026, the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service released the latest version of the Employee Plans Compliance retirement plan correction program.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Canada outlines immigration levels plan to return immigration to sustainable levels
The Government of Canada said it tables an immigration levels plan each year setting targets for temporary and permanent resident admissions over the next three years. It said it committed last year and through Budget 2025 to taking back control of the system and returning immigration to sustainable levels.
- Canada & Latin America·Research
Mexico's cut from 48 to 40 weekly hours reduces manufacturing ordinary hours per worker by 16.7%
Mexico's reduction of the workweek from 48 to 40 hours means 16.7% fewer ordinary hours per worker weekly, forcing manufacturers to review production schemes, Portal ERP reported. Options include reorganizing shifts, hiring more staff or raising productivity. INEGI data show manufacturing output rose 4.1% year on year and 1.7% month on month in August 2026 (seasonally adjusted).
- Europe·Policy & Law
UK government plans mandatory human rights due diligence legislation; Ropes & Gray assesses impact on US multinationals
The UK government announced it plans to introduce mandatory human rights due diligence legislation. Ropes & Gray discusses what the announcement means for US-based multinationals.
- United States·Research
WTW survey: U.S. employers expect healthcare costs to rise 11.1% in 2027, shifting more to workers
WTW's 2026 Best Practices in Healthcare Survey, released Oct. 28, found employers expect costs to rise 11.1% in 2027 before plan changes and 9.7% after. 85% plan or consider shifting costs to employees via premium contributions by 2028, versus 44% today. GLP-1 weight-loss coverage fell from 57% to 53%. The survey covered 471 employers with at least 100 employees.
- United States·Research
LHH study: 66% of U.S. HR leaders expect layoffs over the next 12 months
LHH's U.S. Severance and Separation Benefits Benchmark Study found 66% of HR leaders expect layoffs in the next 12 months, nearly double 2024. 56% of organizations offer more generous severance (76% in 2024), while 38% cut packages (9% in 2024). The survey covered 600 U.S. HR and business leaders; 72% of business leaders and 80% of CEOs expect layoffs.
- Europe·Policy & Law
Spain approves paid menopause leave measure, effective December 1
Spain became the first European country to enshrine workplace menopause protections, Euro News reported via HR Brew. From December 1, women diagnosed with a secondary menopause disorder limiting their ability to work can take tailored medical leave with a doctor's order. Employers pay the first day's salary, then social security takes over; workers need 180 days of contributions in the prior five years.
- Global·News
Canva restructuring hits 1,271 people, 22% of workforce, with at least six months' salary severance
Canva announced a restructuring affecting 1,271 people, or 22% of its workforce. In a note to staff, CEO Melanie Perkins said affected employees would receive at least six months' salary regardless of location, plus career support, and may keep their laptops. Some HR leaders called the package generous by industry standards.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Buenos Aires labor ministry steps in after Papelera del Sur announces plant closure and dismissal of all staff
The Buenos Aires provincial labor ministry intervened on its own initiative after Papelera del Sur announced the definitive closure of its Tornquist plant and the dismissal of all its staff. The firm is part of Grupo HZ, with operations in Brazil and Uruguay. A regional delegate went to Tornquist, and a hearing is set for the following day.
- United States·Earnings
Paylocity reports fiscal Q1 2027 revenue of $451.7 million, up 10.7%
Paylocity reported fiscal Q1 2027 total revenue of $451.7 million, up 10.7% year over year, with recurring and other revenue of $424.5 million, up 12.0%. Net income was $57.6 million ($1.07 per share); adjusted EPS was $2.09, topping Zacks analyst estimates of $1.93. It completed its acquisition of Aidora Inc. in July 2026.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Argentina's Supreme Court rules pending labor claims must be updated under Labor Modernization Law
Argentina's Supreme Court ruled in a decision signed Thursday that claims from individual employment relationships still in litigation must be updated using the parameters of the Labor Modernization Law. It set aside several National Labor Appeals Court rulings that had applied CPI plus 3% annual interest.
- United States·Policy & Law
Trump administration launches first major H-1B visa fraud investigations, report says
A LINE TODAY post reports that the Trump administration has launched its first major H-1B visa fraud investigations under an 'America First' banner.
- United States·Policy & Law
Democratic trifecta in Michigan may bring new employment laws and regulations for employers
Warner Norcross + Judd says Michigan employers may face new employment-related laws and regulations following this week's election, based on unofficial results.
- Europe·Policy & Law
UK Government consults on whistleblowing framework under Employment Rights Act 1996, including proposed incentivisation
On 12 October 2026, the UK Government published a consultation on the operation of the whistleblowing framework in the Employment Rights Act 1996. Ashurst Perkins Coie reviews the proposed whistleblowing incentivisation.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Paraguay's Labor Ministry inspects firms linked to ueno bank and Grupo Vázquez
Paraguay's Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security (Mtess) began inspections on Thursday of companies linked to ueno bank and Grupo Vázquez. Special commissions were set up in Asunción and the interior to check working conditions, employer obligations, and the contractual, salary and benefit situation of workers who lost their jobs.
- United States·News
Netflix lists new jobs at Fort Monmouth studios, with management salaries of $181,000-$323,000
Netflix has posted new jobs at its Fort Monmouth studios, including studio administrative manager and logistics manager roles with salary ranges of $181,000 to $323,000. Hourly roles such as stage, safety and logistics positions pay $34.13 to $72.12 an hour. The first of four sound stages is projected to open at the end of next summer, per Netflix.
- Canada & Latin America·Research
Arhitac says 3-days-on, 4-days-off work schedules are disappearing due to Mexico's labor reform
Arhitac says work schedules of three days on and four days off are disappearing because of labor reform, according to El Sol de México.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Mexican transport operators ask for flexibility as workweek is cut to 40 hours
Mexican transport operators are asking for flexibility in the face of the reduction of the workweek to 40 hours, El Comentario reported.
- United States·M&A
Dayforce closes deal to acquire AI interviewing platform Ribbon
Dayforce has closed a deal to acquire recruiting startup Ribbon, founder Arsham Ghahramani confirmed to HR Brew. Ribbon's conversational AI voice and video interviews will be added to the Dayforce suite. The AI interviewer holds two-way conversations with candidates at any time and targets high-turnover industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, food service and retail.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Ontario tribunal dismisses worker's creed discrimination claim over Halloween and Christmas events
Ontario's human rights tribunal dismissed a worker's application against Quadient Canada Ltd. on Oct. 30, 2026, finding no reasonable prospect of success. She had alleged 2018 Halloween and Christmas events conflicted with her creed. The tribunal found she participated willingly, never raised concerns, and the employer did not know her beliefs.
- United States·Policy & Law
Betterment urges federal officials to digitize 401(k) rollovers, says nearly half go unfinished
Digital investment platform Betterment sent a letter to federal officials arguing for fully digital processing of 401(k) rollovers. The company says nearly half of rollovers initiated at Betterment go unfinished and that standardized electronic transfers could reduce delays and administrative work. Legacy providers still require paper forms and checks, the report says.
- United States·News
EPIC benefits president says pharmacy costs are central challenge for employer health plans
Adam Okun, president of Employee Benefits Organization at EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, says pharmacy spending is now the dominant cost driver in employer health plans. He says pharmacy is approaching about 35% of total healthcare budgets for 2027 renewals among middle-market employers his firm works with. He says PBMs capture profits through spread pricing, rebates and contract terms.
- United States·Research
Berkshire: Uniform Guidelines at a crossroads, validation and adverse-impact monitoring still matter for employers
Berkshire says validation, job relatedness and adverse-impact monitoring still matter for employers in a changing regulatory environment. The Uniform Guidelines have existed for nearly five decades.
- Global·People
Quintus Technologies appoints Maria Samuelsson as Chief Human Resources Officer
Quintus Technologies has appointed Maria Samuelsson as Chief Human Resources Officer.
- United States·News
Goldman Sachs bars non-engineers from advanced AI coding tools, Bloomberg reports
Goldman Sachs has banned traders, bankers and other staff from using advanced AI coding tools such as Anthropic's Claude Code over risk and productivity concerns, Bloomberg reported. Access is limited to engineers and strats. A Goldman spokesperson said staff can experiment with certain tools, which are later given to those best suited to use them long term.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Nova Scotia Labour Board rejects consultant's $160,000 salary claim after his text to father cited monthly stipend
The Nova Scotia Labour Board, in a November 4, 2026 decision, rejected a consultant's $160,000 salary claim against Halifax AI startup B-Line Technologies. It found a May 7, 2024 letter citing that salary was created to support an immigration application, not an employment offer. He had no employment contract and, in a January 2025 text to his father, described a $3,000 CAD monthly stipend.
- United States·Policy & Law
Pennsylvania federal court grants summary judgment to Deer Meadows Home Health on part-time HR coordinator's FLSA retaliation claim
A Pennsylvania federal district court granted summary judgment to Deer Meadows Home Health & Support Services on an FLSA retaliation claim by a part-time HR coordinator. The court found the restructuring of her role from part-time to full-time predated the employer's knowledge of her protected activity, and she declined to apply for the full-time role.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Arbitrator rules Stedman Community Hospice nurses must be paid like hospital nurses
Arbitrator William Kaplan ruled hospice nurses doing the same palliative work as hospital nurses cannot be paid less due to employer funding. The decision settled the first collective agreement between Stedman Community Hospice in Brantford and the Ontario Nurses' Association, covering Nov. 30, 2023 to March 31, 2025. The employer said ONA's demands amounted to roughly 40% over two years.
- United States·Research
Employer family health premiums top $28,000 as workers shoulder greater share
SHRM reported that premiums for employer-sponsored health coverage have grown past $28,000, with employees shouldering a greater portion.
- Global·People
AFRY appoints Petter Torgersen as Global Head of Talent Acquisition
AFRY has appointed Petter Torgersen as Global Head of Talent Acquisition.
- United States·Policy & Law
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo sued by former employee alleging discrimination and retaliation
According to the Houston Chronicle, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has been sued by a former employee who alleges discrimination and retaliation.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Ontario arbitrator dismisses six Unifor grievances over restricted manager at Ventra Group
An Ontario arbitrator has dismissed six union grievances against auto parts maker Ventra Group, finding a restricted manager's workplace interactions did not breach a 2024 settlement. Unifor Local 1987 represents workers at the Peterborough plant. The May 2, 2024 settlement barred the manager from supervising bargaining unit staff; the grievances were filed between July 2024 and January 2025.
- United States·Product
Nursa launches Central Staffing, a centralized workforce platform for healthcare organizations
Nursa has launched Central Staffing, a workforce management platform that lets healthcare facilities organize, schedule and engage staff at all levels, from part-time to full-time. It gives administrators, schedulers and finance leaders real-time information on staff availability and cost.
- United States·Research
US hiring holds steady as October announcements hit highest since 2009, mostly temporary roles
US jobless claims have reportedly fallen to a 57-year low and Q3 productivity grew faster than expected. October hiring announcements were the highest for the month since 2009, but largely temporary and seasonal; planned layoffs rose slightly from September but were well below a year earlier. Opportunities for Indian job seekers may remain limited.
- Canada & Latin America·News
Canada's big banks to block AI agents from accounts as expert urges payroll teams to set similar limits
BMO, Royal Bank of Canada, CIBC and TD Bank have all said they will block AI agents from directly accessing online bank accounts and financial information, according to CBC News. Privacy consultant John Wunderlich argues most Canadian workplaces have weaker AI governance over payroll data and says AI should not touch payroll calculations.
- United States·People
Walmart appoints Shruti Miglani as Director, Executive Recruiting
Walmart has appointed Shruti Miglani as Director, Executive Recruiting.
- Asia-Pacific·Policy & Law
Japan lists 19 sectors where foreign workers can qualify for five-year Specified Skilled Worker (i) visa
Japan has published 19 industries where foreign nationals can qualify under its Specified Skilled Worker (i) programme, with cumulative stays of up to five years. Conditions include pay parity with Japanese workers in equivalent jobs, Japanese-language training and employer support; holders cannot bring family members. The scheme targets sectors with labour shortages.
- United States·News
AFL-CIO says 'this blue wave was union-made' in Worker Wins post
The AFL-CIO published a Worker Wins post titled 'This Blue Wave Was Union-Made'.
- United States·Policy & Law
Software engineering director sues Honeywell alleging supervisor's ethnic and age slurs, firing after complaint
A software engineering director filed suit on November 4, 2026, in the US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia against Honeywell and his supervisor on 12 federal counts. He alleges the supervisor used ethnicity and age slurs after his October 2025 rehire and fired him after he complained. The allegations have not been adjudicated.
- United States·Research
Law firm Oberheiden outlines what to know about serving as a FinCEN whistleblower
Law firm Oberheiden P.C. published an article on what to know about serving as a whistleblower with the US Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). The piece notes FinCEN works with the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and other federal authorities.
- United States·Policy & Law
Toyota warehouse worker sues Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. alleging two decades of racial discrimination, harassment and retaliation
A warehouse worker sued Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. on November 4, 2026, in the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. She alleges race and sex discrimination, sexual harassment, hostile work environment and retaliation under Title VII and Section 1981 over two decades at its Aurora, Illinois parts center. The claims are unproven.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Newfoundland and Labrador selects 75 foreign workers in Nov. 2 and Nov. 4 immigration draws
Newfoundland and Labrador selected 75 foreign workers across two draws on Nov. 2 and Nov. 4, issuing 74 NLPNP invitations and one under the Atlantic Immigration Program. Invitees have 30 days to submit a complete application. The province has held 22 draws this year.
- United States·Policy & Law
IRS guidance clarifies deadlines for SECURE and SECURE 2.0 plan amendments
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP reports that recent IRS guidance clarifies plan amendment deadlines for changes required or permitted under the SECURE and SECURE 2.0 Acts. Plan administrators may need to adjust their timelines.
- Global·News
Sina Finance: Google joins wave of tech layoffs
Sina Finance reports that Google has joined a wave of layoffs at tech companies.
- United States·Policy & Law
California Governor Newsom signs several employment bills covering AI, workplace training and more
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed several important employment-related bills. The measures address AI, workplace training and other areas, according to a DLA Piper analysis published on JD Supra.
- United States·Research
Over 6,000 US manufacturing layoffs announced in October via WARN notices, including 3M and Lear
Manufacturers including 3M, Buitoni, Lear and Danone filed WARN Act notices in October covering more than 6,000 layoffs, Manufacturing Dive reported. Medline will lay off 304 workers at its Northfield, Illinois, site from Nov. 17, while Lear will close its Sterling Heights, Michigan, plant in July 2027, cutting 67 jobs. Dakkota's Detroit plant closure, reportedly after losing a Stellantis contract, would cut nearly 400 jobs.
- United States·Research
Schroders survey: 52% of retirement savers would invest in private assets via 401(k), up from 36% in 2024
Schroders' 2026 U.S. Retirement Survey found 52% of investors in 401(k)s and other workplace plans would invest in private equity or private debt if offered, up from 36% in 2024. 81% said they would considerably raise contributions, and 78% believe private assets improve diversification. Respondents admitted limited knowledge of the asset class.
- United States·Policy & Law
Fired HHS chief equity officer Dia Harris sues department alleging discrimination and retaliation
Former federal worker Dia Harris sued the Department of Health and Human Services, alleging wrongful termination. Harris, who is Black, was chief equity officer for the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Children and Families. He alleges racial discrimination and retaliation, saying White employees alleged to have done DEI work were not fired and that he had opposed discriminatory practices. The claims are allegations.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Mexico's labor secretary: 46-hour workweek to start Jan. 1, minimum wage to target 2.5 basic baskets
Mexico's Labor Secretary Marath Bolaños told the National Conference of Labor Secretaries in Puebla that the workweek reduction to 46 hours takes effect Jan. 1, an initial cut of two hours. He said the upcoming minimum wage setting aims to cover 2.5 basic baskets, and called on states to coordinate enforcement.
- United States·Earnings
BG Staffing Q3 revenue slips 6.6% to $25.1 million as billable hours fall
BG Staffing announced Nov. 4 that Q3 revenue fell 6.6% year over year to $25.1 million as billable hours declined. Net income was $344,000 versus a $5.8 million loss a year earlier. Co-CEO and CFO Keith Schroeder said cost-reduction measures helped sustain profitability amid cautious customer spending.
- United States·Research
US labor productivity rises 3.6% in Q3, fastest pace in a year, as unit labor costs fall 0.7%
US nonfarm business productivity rose at a 3.6% annualized rate in Q3, up from an upwardly revised 2.1% in Q2, Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Nov. 5 showed. Unit labor costs fell 0.7%, the first decline since Q2 2025. Companies have been investing heavily in AI, software and equipment.
- Middle East & Africa·Policy & Law
South Africa publishes amended CCMA Rules for the Conduct of Proceedings on 23 October 2026
Amended Rules for the Conduct of Proceedings before the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) were published on 23 October 2026. DLA Piper says the amended Rules introduce important changes.
- Canada & Latin America·People
UFA creates first Chief People and Culture Officer role after 116 years, filled by Kim Clauss
United Farmers of Alberta (UFA), a Calgary-based member-owned co-operative founded in 1909, created its first Chief People and Culture Officer role in December 2025. Kim Clauss took the post. UFA has more than 120,000 member-owners and about 1,300 employees.
- United States·Research
Retirement professionals explain how 401(k) advisors use AI for projections, research and meeting prep
In the third installment of 401(k) Specialist's AI series, three retirement industry professionals describe using AI for plan projections, research, meeting preparation and administrative work. They say advisors must still review AI output, faster output does not remove accountability, and privacy and cybersecurity are central concerns.
- Global·Research
Workday named a Leader in 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud
Workday has been named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud.
- United States·Policy & Law
Democratic Congress could increase scrutiny of H-1B curbs, IndiaWest reports
IndiaWest reports that a Democratic-controlled Congress could increase scrutiny of H-1B curbs.
- Global·News
AIHR guide explains how HR teams can use Claude for Excel for HR analytics
AIHR published a guide on using Claude for Excel for HR analytics. It describes the add-in as working inside the workbook to clean employee data, build dashboards and track metrics such as headcount and turnover, and to compare workforce scenarios. The article advises getting company approval, anonymizing employee data and checking formulas, assumptions and results before using findings.
- Canada & Latin America·News
Hundreds of ueno bank workers go to Paraguay's Labor Ministry, say they are blocked from filing individual claims
Hundreds of ueno bank workers gathered at the headquarters of Paraguay's Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security (MTESS) over the cessation of services after the bank's closure. They say officials are not allowing them to file complaints individually, and uncertainty is growing over salaries and severance. The ministry has given no official explanation yet.
- Europe·Policy & Law
Spain's Labor Ministry proposes raising 2027 minimum wage; timing of approval weeks before general elections sparks debate
Spain's Ministry of Labor has proposed an increase in the 2027 minimum wage. The timing of its approval, a few weeks before the general elections, has opened a new front of debate.
- United States·Policy & Law
Federal court lets former PCAOB employee Sue Lee's hostile work environment claim proceed
Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly of the US District Court for the District of Columbia ruled Wednesday that former PCAOB employee Sue Lee made sufficient allegations of a hostile work environment based on race, national origin and political affiliation to defeat summary judgment. The claim concerns her supervisor's alleged comments, including repeatedly calling Covid-19 the "kung flu." The court granted summary judgment to PCAOB on her other claims.
- United States·Policy & Law
US DOL announces final pharmacy benefit manager fee disclosure rule on October 29, 2026
On October 29, 2026, the US Department of Labor announced the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) fee disclosure final rule. Mintz says the final rule includes significant changes and clarifications compared with the proposal.
- United States·Policy & Law
Federal court lets Black NYPD laborers' overtime race bias claims largely proceed
Four Black laborers' claims that the NYPD assigned them less overtime than Latino and White colleagues largely survived dismissal bids. Judge Paul A. Engelmayer of the Southern District of New York ruled Wednesday that they plausibly alleged the denial hurt their work conditions, including fewer promotions and lower annual earnings. Carlysle Carter and Albert Newton advanced claims under Title VII and New York City law.
- United States·Research
Florida new jobless claims drop sharply to close out October
Florida's new jobless claims dropped sharply in the final week of October.
- United States·Research
Gallagher issues 2026 year-end review: healthcare and employee benefits continue to see regulatory change
Gallagher's 2026 year-end review and reminders notes that while the stated goal over the past few years has been deregulation, the healthcare and employee benefits spheres have continued to experience change.
- United States·Product
Geographic Solutions launches VOS Sapphire AI+ Version 25 with expanded AI capabilities
Geographic Solutions has launched Version 25 of its Virtual OneStop Sapphire (VOS Sapphire AI+) platform. It adds AI-powered resume reviews for ATS optimization, a Program Finder, Digital Credentials and SmartMatch Talent Search for employers, plus a redesigned BI tool and improved LMI Profile.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Paraguay's Labor Minister urges ueno bank employees not to resign, says ministry will issue resolutions giving them privileged credits in liquidation
Paraguay's Labor Minister Mónica Recalde urged ueno bank and affiliated-company employees not to resign or accept pressure. She announced the ministry will issue nominal resolutions so workers hold privileged credits in any dissolution or bankruptcy proceedings under the Labor Code, allowing claims for unpaid wages and benefits.
- Canada & Latin America·News
Nova Steel announces temporary layoff of 36 employees at Saint-Patrick facility
Montreal-based Nova Steel announced it has temporarily laid off 36 employees at its Saint-Patrick facility, effective Friday, November 13, 2026. CEO Scott Jones warned the layoffs could become permanent unless the federal government strengthens trade enforcement and Buy Canada policies. The company cites a surge of unfairly priced imports.
- United States·News
Harvard graduate student union marks one week of strike with 200-strong rally urging deans to push contract settlement
More than 200 members of Harvard Graduate Students Union-UAW rallied outside University Hall, delivering a letter urging Dean Emma Dench to push for a contract settlement, one week into the union's second strike this year. The union represents over 4,000 student workers. Its demands are higher wages and benefits, protections for noncitizen workers and an independent harassment and discrimination complaint process.
- United States·Product
UBCC launches browser-based HRM platform for independent payroll processors
Universal Business Computing Company (UBCC) announced UBCC HRM, a browser-based HR management platform for independent payroll processors and accounting firms, on Nov. 5. The company says it aims to let them expand HR services and compete with larger providers. The item is a paid press release.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Canada's Bill C-39 would amend Wage Earner Protection Program Act and may narrow access in reverse vesting orders
Canada's federal government introduced Bill C-39 in September, which would amend the Wage Earner Protection Program Act (WEPPA). Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg says the Bill may narrow WEPPA access in reverse vesting orders.
- Asia-Pacific·Policy & Law
Victoria widens labour hire laws for construction sector, with licences required from 18 January 2027
Victoria's Labour Hire Authority said traffic management, site security, concreting and crane operating firms on government-funded construction projects costing over AUD 50 million will need a labour hire licence from 18 January 2027. Firms that miss the deadline, and contractors hiring them, face penalties above AUD 660,000 per breach by a company and AUD 160,000 by an individual. Applications may take six or more months to decide.
- Europe·Research
Germany's temp staffing sector shrinks 2.1% in August, Federal Employment Agency data show
Germany's temporary employment sector had 542,500 employees subject to social security in August 2026, down 2.1% year on year but up 1,300 (0.2%) on the month, per the Federal Employment Agency (BA). October unemployment was 6.3%, up 0.1 point year on year, with 2,955,000 jobless.
- Asia-Pacific·Research
Singapore online hiring dips 1% year on year in September, foundit says
Singapore's online recruitment activity fell 1% year on year in September but rose 1% month on month to a one-year high, per foundit Insights Tracker. Of 14 industries, five grew, four were flat and five declined; FMCG rose 14%, hospitality fell 8%. Software, hardware and telecom rose 7%, while legal fell 14%.
- United States·Policy & Law
UnitedHealthcare to eliminate prior authorization for 2,000 pediatric care codes
UnitedHealthcare will eliminate prior authorization for about 2,000 pediatric care codes.
- China·Policy & Law
Fuzhou, Jiangxi issues long-term care insurance plan; employee coverage starts Dec 1, 2026
Fuzhou city, Jiangxi, issued its long-term care insurance plan. Employee coverage starts Dec 1, 2026, with non-employed residents added from 2027 and full coverage by 2028. Employers and employees each pay 0.15%; severely disabled insured people disabled for six months and assessed are eligible.
- Canada & Latin America·Research
McLean & Company publishes blueprint for HR-led change management offices
McLean & Company has published a blueprint, Establish a Change Management Office, offering HR leaders a four-stage framework covering purpose, operating model, structure and governance. According to its HR Trends Report 2026, 70% of organizations report challenges managing change, with too many concurrent initiatives the leading cause.
- United States·Research
US marketing job vacancies up 9.0% year over year in Q3 2026, Taligence report finds
A Taligence and Aspen Technology Labs report finds 36,832 live US marketing vacancies at September 28, up 9.0% year over year and 3.9% quarter over quarter. Director-level and above vacancies rose 15.5% to 5,167, while C-suite vacancies fell 14.3%. Entry-level vacancies rose 10.2% quarter over quarter but remain 2.5% below a year earlier.
- United States·Policy & Law
Florida appeals court rules firefighter's AFib counts as heart disease under workers' comp presumption
Florida's First District Court of Appeal on November 4, 2026 set aside a compensation judge's denial of a firefighter's workers' comp claim for atrial fibrillation. The firefighter had claimed under section 112.18's heart-disease presumption; the judge, relying on a 2023 decision, had limited 'heart disease' to conditions physically weakening the heart.
- United States·Policy & Law
Sixth Circuit gives guidance on FLSA computer employee exemption: actual duties, not degrees or job titles, control
The Sixth Circuit recently provided guidance for employers on the FLSA's computer employee exemption. Seyfarth Shaw's analysis says actual duties, not degrees or job titles, control.
- United States·Policy & Law
Iowa appeals court affirms dismissal of fired driving instructor's wrongful termination and whistleblower claims
The Court of Appeals of Iowa on November 4 affirmed dismissal of wrongful termination and whistleblower claims by a former CDL instructor against Iowa Western Community College. He said he was fired in February 2025 after reporting a potential violation to the state transportation department; the college cited inefficiency, incompetence or negligence.
- United States·Policy & Law
NY appeals court affirms NYC teacher's dismissal, rejects bid to count summer work toward tenure
New York's Appellate Division, Second Department, on November 4, 2026 affirmed the dismissal of a NYC special education teacher, ruling the Department of Education acted within its rights. He had argued summer work in 2019 and 2020 counted toward the four-year probation; the court held a year means a calendar year. He was terminated in 2022 after a restraint probe.
- United States·Policy & Law
Philadelphia amends Fair Practices Ordinance to bar discrimination over menstruation, perimenopause and menopause; employers should prepare before Jan. 1, 2027
On Dec. 3, 2025, Philadelphia enacted Bill No. 250849, amending the Philadelphia Fair Practices Ordinance (PFPO) to expressly prohibit discrimination. The protections cover menstruation, perimenopause and menopause. Stevens & Lee advises employers to prepare before Jan. 1, 2027.
- Canada & Latin America·Research
RBC Investor Services: Canadian DB pension plans post median return of -2.6% in Q3 2026
Canadian defined benefit pension plans posted a median return of -2.6% in Q3 2026, reversing a 6% gain in the prior quarter, according to RBC Investor Services. Plans in RBC's custody returned 4.5% year to date. Rising bond yields weighed on fixed income but may have improved funded positions by reducing the value of future liabilities.
- Global·Product
Vector Solutions launches Skills Intelligence software for manufacturers to track workforce readiness
Vector Solutions has launched Skills Intelligence for manufacturers, software that shows in real time which workers are qualified for specific tasks across roles, teams, sites and shifts, based on skills validated through a company's own sign-off processes. It supports absence cover, skills-gap detection and training assignment. Vector cited its 2026 research saying about nine in 10 manufacturers still track skills via spreadsheets, paper or disconnected systems.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Mexico's Federal Labor Law Article 47: missing over 3 days a month, harassment or leaking secrets are just causes for dismissal
Article 47 of Mexico's Federal Labor Law lists missing more than three days in a month, harassment and revealing company secrets as justified grounds for dismissal. Mexico City's Labor Secretariat urged workers who believe their rights were violated to seek free advice from PRODET.
- United States·Policy & Law
DeSantis blames Republican midterm losses on failure to eliminate H-1B visas
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized Republican lawmakers for failing to eliminate the H-1B visa program, saying unmet conservative priorities contributed to the party's midterm losses. In a Fox News interview he asked why Senate Republicans had not shut off H-1B visas or codified Trump's immigration executive orders. H-1B is widely used by Indian tech professionals.
- United States·Policy & Law
Temporary visa holders may have to leave the US to apply for a green card under new USCIS guidance
USCIS introduced stricter rules for temporary visa holders seeking permanent residency, and some may have to leave the US to apply for a green card under the new guidance.
- Canada & Latin America·News
Unionized casino workers vote strongly in favour of strike action
CTV News reports that unionized casino workers have voted strongly in favour of strike action.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Brazil's end of 6x1 work schedule: decree expected Monday to set new rules
A decree expected on Monday will set new rules on Brazil's 6x1 work schedule, according to Jornal Contábil.
- United States·Partnership
Crum & Forster partners with ViaSafely to offer annual travel protection, entering employee benefits
Crum & Forster's Accident & Health Division announced a partnership with ViaSafely to offer annual travel protection as a voluntary employee benefit, marking its entry into employee benefits. The product is first available via bswift's platform, with payroll-deducted fixed-cost enrollment for employees and families and no employer contribution required.
- Europe·Policy & Law
German Federal Labor Court rules Catholic employer cannot dismiss employee for leaving church, finds dismissal invalid
Germany's Federal Labor Court in Erfurt ruled that dismissing an employee for leaving the church unlawfully discriminates on religion if the church employer also employs non-members in the same role. The case involved a social pedagogue at a Catholic association's pregnancy counselling centre in Hesse; the dismissal was declared invalid (2 AZR 196/22).
- Global·Research
SHL report: workers recalled after AI-related job loss would demand higher pay and job security
A report released Oct. 29 by talent insights company SHL found that workers called back after losing jobs to AI would require higher pay, job security guarantees and transparency about AI use. Of more than 2,000 employed adults in the U.S. and U.K. surveyed by Propeller Insights, over half said they had witnessed "AI rebounding"; nearly 1 in 5 U.S. workers had firsthand experience, versus 13% in the U.K.
- Europe·News
French unions call national strike and rallies on Nov. 5 over pay, jobs and public services
France's CFDT, CGT, FO, UNSA and FSU jointly called private- and public-sector workers, young people and retirees to strike and rally nationwide on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, over pay, jobs, public services and industry's future. CFDT's civil-service notice cites frozen pay and falling purchasing power; it does not mean every service will close.
- Middle East & Africa·Policy & Law
Saudi Arabia to raise minimum salary thresholds for Nitaqat Saudization calculations in two steps
Per Fragomen, the minimum monthly salary for a Saudi national to count fully under Nitaqat will rise from SAR 4,000 to SAR 5,000 effective April 25, 2027, then to SAR 6,000 from April 25, 2028. Separate thresholds apply to some professions, including engineering (SAR 8,000), marketing (SAR 5,500) and housing supervisors (SAR 5,000).
- United States·Earnings
Kelly Services earnings miss estimates by $0.02 per share, revenue falls short
Kelly Services missed earnings estimates by $0.02 per share and reported revenue below expectations, according to Investing.com.
- United States·Policy & Law
New York Senate bill S10722 proposes ban on noncompetes for healthcare workers
New York Senators Michelle Hinchey and Patricia Fahy introduced Senate Bill S10722 on October 16, 2026, which would amend the Labor Law to prohibit noncompetes for certain healthcare workers, except in connection with a business sale. If enacted, such agreements entered into after the effective date would be void and unenforceable. The next legislative term begins in 2027.
- United States·Research
SHRM research finds U.S. workers and HR split on bringing iced coffee to job interviews
New SHRM research shows U.S. workers and HR professionals hold differing views on bringing iced coffee to job interviews, highlighting a divide over workplace etiquette.
- United States·Policy & Law
Allegheny County's new 12-week paid parental leave rules: what employers with 15+ staff need to know
Employers with 15 or more employees may need to prepare quickly to meet Allegheny County's new paid parental leave requirements, according to a Stevens & Lee article on JD Supra. The article's title refers to twelve weeks of paid parental leave.
- United States·Research
SHRM: AI is reshaping recruiter skills, HR leaders should prioritize training
SHRM published an article on how AI is reshaping recruiter skills. It says HR leaders should prioritize training in stakeholder management, strategic hiring, technology and data analytics.
- Global·Product
Joveo launches AI Interview Intelligence, offering live AI guidance for interviewers
Joveo announced AI Interview Intelligence, offering live AI-powered guidance for every interviewer. It provides pre-interview candidate briefs, guides interviewers against the organization's competency framework during the call, and creates a scorecard afterward. It also flags suspicious behavior such as a second monitor or keyboard shortcuts linked to AI cheating tools; the human interviewer makes the final decision.
- United States·Research
US weekly jobless claims fall as Dow surges 250 points
US weekly jobless claims fell as the Dow rose 250 points.
- Global·News
BMS CPO Amanda Poole calls on HR to own the AI conversation
Unleash published an interview with BMS Chief People Officer Amanda Poole, who calls on HR to own the AI conversation.
- United States·Research
Unisys named to WSJ's 2026 America's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces list
Unisys (NYSE: UIS) has been named to the 2026 America's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces list, developed by the Best Practice Institute and featured in The Wall Street Journal, its debut on the list. It was previously named to the Global Top 100 list three years in a row. Recognition is based on employee survey data on respect, collaboration, support and belonging.
- United States·News
Google offers 'voluntary exit packages' per Reuters as big tech layoffs and buyouts top 100,000 this year
Google has begun offering 'voluntary exit packages', according to a Reuters report cited by Yahoo Finance. The article says Microsoft recently offered buyouts to 60,000 employees and Oracle cut 21,000 (about 13% of staff), with big tech layoffs and buyouts topping 100,000 this year. It is unclear whether Google's program will remain voluntary.
- Europe·Policy & Law
Spain's Workers' Statute: probation period cannot exceed one month for training contracts or contracts under six months
Under Article 11 of Spain's Workers' Statute, training contracts and contracts shorter than six months may not carry a probation period longer than one month, unless a collective agreement sets a shorter one. After a training contract, no new probation period may be set, and its duration counts toward seniority.
- United States·Research
Vanguard study: auto portability cuts small 401(k) cash-outs to 9%, but only 6% matched to new plans
Per InvestmentNews, a Vanguard study of 83 plans in the Portability Services Network found cash-out rates for departing employees with balances under $1,000 fell from about 50% to 9%; for $1,000–$7,000 balances, from 39% to 31%. Of roughly 220,000 participants transferred, only 6% have been matched with a new employer plan.
- United States·Policy & Law
US Labor Department finalizes rule removing diversity goals from registered apprenticeship programs
The US Department of Labor released a final rule Thursday removing requirements that companies set diversity goals for registered apprenticeship programs. It replaces affirmative action provisions and mandatory anti-harassment training for apprentices and supervisors with a requirement to comply with federal and state anti-discrimination laws. The rationale cites the 2023 Supreme Court decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard.
- Europe·Research
Finland's HR sector revenue climbs 9.7% in September to €136.4 million
Finland's HR sector revenue rose 9.7% year on year to €136.4 million in September, per the Finnish Confederation of Employers' barometer. Staffing was up 8.2% to €109.4 million, recruitment up 46.7% to €3.1 million, and outsourcing up 22.9%. Q3 revenue was €392.9 million, up 6.5%. Data come from 20 large firms covering about half of sector turnover.
- Canada & Latin America·News
Starbucks Mexico cuts working hours ahead of 40-hour reform, reportedly saving millions
Starbucks implemented shorter working hours in Mexico ahead of the 40-hour reform's entry into force and achieved savings in the millions, El Informador reported. The reform takes effect in 2027.
- Canada & Latin America·News
Ecclesiastical Insurance wins drug/benefits plan innovation award at Benefits Canada's 2026 Workplace Benefits Awards
Ecclesiastical Insurance won the Drug/Benefits Plan Innovation award at Benefits Canada's 2026 Workplace Benefits Awards for its equity-driven plan design, including expanded fertility and mental-health coverage. Since 2023 it has raised fertility drug coverage to a $20,000 lifetime maximum in 2026, removed the annual limit on IUDs and added menopause and weight-management programs. It launched a $1,000 annual wellness account in 2025.
- Canada & Latin America·Research
O.C. Tanner report: employees at compassionate organizations nine times more likely to produce great work
A new O.C. Tanner Institute report found that organizations showing compassion by protecting capacity and setting boundaries are nine times more likely to see great work and 13 times more likely to innovate regularly. Employees at such organizations were 11 times more likely to stay another year, and the odds of burnout fell 87 per cent. The report identifies three pillars: a foundation of care, capacity protection, and guidelines and boundaries.
- United States·People
Airbnb CEO acknowledges 'founder mode' approach led to executive team departures
Airbnb's chief executive has acknowledged that the company's 'founder mode' approach led to departures among its executive team.
- Europe·Policy & Law
Italian unions approve platform for Anapa national contract renewal
Italy's First Cisl said the platform for renewing the Anapa national collective labour agreement has been formally approved by the unions' statutory bodies. It will soon be sent to employer association Anapa to formally start negotiations. The contract covers workers at outsourced insurance agencies.
- Asia-Pacific·Research
TeamLease says it placed 1,400 AI professionals in 10 months; projects 1.1M AI talent gap in India by 2027
TeamLease said it placed 1,400 mid- and senior-level AI professionals in the last 10 months. Its presentation projects India's 2027 AI talent demand at 2.3 million against supply of 1.2 million, a 1.1 million gap. Niche AI roles take over 90 days to fill versus 45-75 days for traditional IT roles.
- Asia-Pacific·People
Atain elevates Shreya Shrivastava to SVP of HR for India
Atain has elevated Shreya Shrivastava to senior vice president – human resources for India. She assumed the role in October 2026, having joined in July 2024 as VP – HR. She previously spent 17 years at Cognizant, last as head of HR for Cognizant Consulting, EMEA.
- United States·Research
U.S. jobless claims slide lower again, WSJ reports
US jobless claims slid lower again, The Wall Street Journal reported.
- Europe·Research
ECB chief economist Philip Lane links AI's impact on European pay and hiring to how firms introduce it
European Central Bank Chief Economist Philip Lane links workforce outcomes to how companies introduce AI and prepare employees to use it. HR Executive reported on what AI adoption means for pay and hiring in Europe.
- Asia-Pacific·People
Prodapt elevates Itha Lakshmipathi to SVP – HR, leading 59-member HR team
Prodapt has elevated Itha Lakshmipathi to senior vice president – human resources, leading global HR business partnering and corporate HR. She took up the role in October 2026 and leads a 59-member organisation, including 23 HR business partners, supporting staff across more than 20 countries.
- United States·Partnership
CGI Federal launches SI Workforce Development Coalition with AWS to prepare graduates for hybrid human-SI work
CGI Federal announced the SI Workforce Development Coalition, led with Amazon Web Services, to prepare college graduates for hybrid human-SI workplaces. Bringing together federal, public sector, industry and academic organizations, it co-develops curricula and is working with U.S. universities on programs for traditional students and mid- and late-career professionals.
- Canada & Latin America·News
HRFest Canada 2026 to run Nov. 10-11 in Toronto with five stages and more than 120 speakers
HRFest Canada 2026 opens Nov. 10 at Rebel in Toronto and runs two days, with five stages and more than 120 speakers. Organizers expect more than 750 attendees, over 60 hours of programming and 40-plus networking activities. The Leaders Forum is capped at 300 CHROs and senior people leaders and requires a separate ticket.
- United States·Research
US weekly jobless claims at 57-year lows amid low layoffs
US weekly jobless claims fell to 57-year lows amid low layoffs, Reuters reported.
- Europe·Earnings
FDM Group reaffirms full-year outlook as consultants on assignment rise to 2,070
London-based IT staffing firm FDM Group expects full-year results to 31 December 2026 to be in line with expectations. Consultants assigned to clients reached 2,070 at 31 October, versus 2,003 a year earlier and 2,042 at 30 June. Cash stood at £31.9 million with no debt, down from £40.1 million.
- Global·Product
Remote offers built-in expense cards for eligible EOR employees with spending limits and automatic transaction logging
Remote's Expense Cards give eligible EOR employees a company card, with spending limits settable by employee, team or category and enforced at purchase. Each card transaction creates a draft expense in Remote, which the employee completes by adding a receipt. The feature is built into Remote and sits alongside reimbursement, with no separate product or new vendor.
- United States·Research
US initial jobless claims fall to 189K in week ending Oct. 31
US initial jobless claims fell to 189K in the week ending Oct. 31, per the Department of Labor, below the prior week's 195K. The four-week average was 194.75K. Continuing claims for the week ending Oct. 24 rose 23K to 1.718M.
- United States·Product
VUEniq launches video-first talent platform and ranks 50 best US cities for college graduates in 2027
VUEniq launched a video-first talent discovery platform where job seekers can introduce themselves through 60-second videos alongside their résumés, giving employers another perspective on candidates. The company also released a ranking of the 50 best US metropolitan areas to start a professional career in 2027.
- United States·Research
Revelio Labs: US economy adds about 26,000 jobs in October, third straight month of growth
Revelio Labs' October Revelio Public Labor Statistics shows the US added about 26,000 jobs, the third consecutive month of growth. Hiring and attrition rose to 20.9% and 20.7%. Active postings fell 2.4% to about 18.4 million, 1.1% above a year earlier, and WARN notices dropped from about 30,000 in September to 16,600.
- Asia-Pacific·Policy & Law
Japan's revised workplace power harassment guidelines apply from Oct 1, covering forced purchases and outing
Revisions to Japan's power harassment prevention guidelines took effect Oct 1, 2026, under MHLW Notice No. 53 of Feb 26, 2026. They add forced purchase of company goods as possible harassment and bar prohibiting or forcing disclosure of sexual orientation or gender identity. Customer harassment and job-seeker sexual harassment measures also became employer duties that day.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Former RBC employee pleads guilty to fraud over at least 43 fake accounts, including viewing PM Carney's profile
Ibrahim El-Hakim, an RBC client adviser in Ottawa, pleaded guilty in August 2026 to fraud over $5,000, unauthorized use of a computer and identity theft, The Canadian Press reported; sentencing is set for later this month. An agreed statement of facts says he opened at least 43 fraudulent accounts between November 2023 and June 2025, paid $500 each. He also opened PM Mark Carney's profile on June 17, 2025.
- United States·Research
Carnegie survey: 62% of Indian-Americans planned to vote Democratic, with H-1B curbs among immigration concerns
A Carnegie Endowment for International Peace survey with YouGov, conducted Oct. 7-27 among 1,000 Indian-American adults before the midterms, found 62% intended to vote Democratic, 19% Republican and 12% undecided. Concerns over H-1B restrictions and deportations were cited as influences.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Peru's labor ministry orders up to two hours' tolerance for late arrivals in Lima on Nov 5 due to rains
Peru's Ministry of Labor and Employment Promotion (MTPE) said public and private employers must grant up to two hours' tolerance in start times on Thursday, Nov. 5, because of travel difficulties caused by El Niño effects and recent rains in Lima.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Argentina's labor reform brings changes to holiday rules
Minuto Fueguino reports that changes under Argentina's labor reform now apply to this holiday period.
- Europe·Policy & Law
German Federal Labour Court rules again that dismissal solely over leaving the church is invalid
Germany's Federal Labour Court (BAG) declared invalid the dismissal of a social pedagogue at a Catholic pregnancy counselling service over her church exit. The court found it unlawful religious discrimination, as the body also employed non-Catholics in the same tasks. She had worked there since February 2006, left the church in October 2013 and was dismissed in early June 2019.
- Global·Research
Employee engagement falls to 15-year low, raising question of AI's role
HR Executive reports that employee engagement peaked during the pandemic and has been gradually falling since, now at a 15-year low. The article asks whether AI is to blame.
- Global·News
Skillsoft's Ciara Harrington says HR won't look the same by 2030, sees opportunity for CHROs
HR Executive reports that HR as practiced for the last 30 years won't be the same by 2030. Skillsoft's Ciara Harrington sees this as an opportunity, not a threat, for the function.
- United States·Product
Everee expands payroll infrastructure with company-level APIs for embedded payroll
Everee announced an expansion of its Payroll Infrastructure offering with company-level payroll APIs, letting software platforms embed company onboarding, payroll configuration, worker management, deductions and financial reporting in their own products. Everee handles payroll calculations, payments, tax filings and operational support.
- Europe·Policy & Law
Düsseldorf Labour Court dismisses former employee's claim for overtime and vacation pay
The Düsseldorf Labour Court (Arbeitsgericht Düsseldorf) dismissed a former employee's claim for overtime pay and compensation for untaken vacation.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Brazil's end of 6x1 work schedule to take effect in December; workers can report non-compliant firms
Brazil's end of the 6x1 work schedule begins to apply in December, local media report. Workers will be able to report companies that fail to comply with the new working hours.
- United States·Policy & Law
Report: Green card requirements changed under Trump order, public benefits may affect immigrants
El Cronista reports that immigrants applying for a green card could face a broader review of their financial situation and any aid they received. The outlet says requirements changed under a Trump order.
- Canada & Latin America·Research
Fraser Institute: Canada's private-sector job creation lagged the US by wide margin in 2019-2024
A Fraser Institute report found US private-sector employment rose by about 5.4 jobs per 1,000 working-age people between 2019 and 2024, while Canada's fell by roughly 15. The authors calculated a 1.5-percentage-point drop in Canada's private-sector employment rate, or about 407,000 fewer jobs in 2024 than if the 2019 rate had held. Matching the US pace would have meant about 554,000 more jobs.
- Asia-Pacific·News
Woodside Energy plans to cut at least 500 jobs globally, around 10% of workforce
Australia's Woodside Energy plans to eliminate at least 500 jobs globally, around 10% of its workforce, as it steps up cost-cutting. It had 4,693 employees as of December 2025. It expects to raise its cost-saving target to $400 million from $350 million. Affected units, roles and locations have not been disclosed.
- Europe·Policy & Law
Amsterdam court rules Booking.com may require employees to work at least 40% of time in office
On 28 October 2026 the Amsterdam subdistrict court ruled that Booking.com may require employees to work at least 40% of their time in the office. Staff previously chose their own office time. The works council refused consent, saying the drawbacks for employees were too great, so Booking sought substitute consent from the court.
- China·Policy & Law
Beijing court rejects worker's bid to void mutual termination agreement after discovering pregnancy
Beijing's Fengtai District People's Court ruled against a worker who sought to void a mutual termination agreement signed July 31, 2025, after learning on Aug. 10 she was pregnant. The court held the law bars unilateral dismissal of pregnant employees but not consensual termination; the 40,000 yuan compensation was paid. The appeal was dismissed.
- United States·Product
Selerix opens early access to ACA Express, a self-service ACA filing solution for employers
Selerix, a benefits administration, engagement and compliance provider, announced ACA Express, a self-service tool for employers to complete their own Affordable Care Act filings. Early access is now open. The company says it combines guided workflows, built-in expertise and validation tools for Applicable Large Employers, with expert support available.
- Global·Research
G-P named highest leader in Everest Group's 2026 EOR PEAK Matrix Assessment for fifth consecutive year
G-P (Globalization Partners) announced on Nov. 5 that it was named the highest leader in Everest Group's 2026 Employer of Record (EOR) Solutions PEAK Matrix Assessment, holding the top spot every year since the report began five years ago. The company says it supports teams in 180+ countries. Pebl also announced it was named an Everest Group Leader for a fifth consecutive year.
- Europe·Policy & Law
Farrer & Co examines proposed UK changes to employment status, whistleblowing and non-compete clauses
Law firm Farrer & Co has published an article on proposed employment law reforms covering employment status, whistleblowing and non-compete clauses.
- United States·Research
US job cuts plunge 71% in October as markets await nonfarm payrolls
US job cuts fell 71% in October, according to the report. Markets are awaiting the next day's nonfarm payrolls data and reassessing where the Fed's rate-hike cycle will end.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Colombia's Ministry of Labour opens eight draft decrees on outsourcing, platform workers and more for public comment
On 16 October 2026, Colombia's Ministry of Labour opened eight draft decrees for public comment, proposing to repeal two decrees, replace one and amend five. They cover outsourcing, collective pacts, labour inspections, platform workers, workplace sexual harassment, domestic workers and journalists. Comments are open until 9 November 2026; the drafts are not in force.
- Europe·Policy & Law
EHRC issues updated guidance on employers' strengthened duties to prevent harassment
The UK's Equality and Human Rights Commission has published revised technical guidance on employers' strengthened harassment-prevention duties in Great Britain. Since 30 October, employers must take "all" reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment and are directly liable for third-party harassment unless they took all reasonable steps. The guidance is not legally binding but is likely to guide tribunals, and stresses culture and leadership.
- Asia-Pacific·Research
Xpheno: 12,900 tech professionals have returned to India from the US in 2026 so far, facing salary gaps
Data from staffing firm Xpheno shared with The Times of India shows 12,900 professionals returned to India in 2026 so far, versus 15,100 in all of 2025. The report cites US visa tightening, AI-led layoffs and H-1B and green card uncertainty, and says returnees struggle to match prior salaries.
- China·Policy & Law
Jiajiang County, Sichuan, holds labor arbitration legal clinic and sets up dispute mediation point with trade union
On Nov. 5, Jiajiang County's human resources bureau and federation of trade unions held a labor arbitration legal clinic in Gu community, Leshan, Sichuan, and set up a labor dispute mediation point. Sessions cover proving employment without a written contract for delivery riders and domestic workers. An arbitration official said the clinics will be extended to all communities in the county.
- China·Policy & Law
Waiving social insurance for cash is invalid; new tax penalty guidelines from Nov. 1 allow fines up to three times arrears
Agreements to waive social insurance in exchange for cash are legally void, according to the report. Under the national tax administrative penalty guidelines (2026 edition), effective Nov. 1, employers that still fail to pay arrears after being ordered to do so face fines of up to three times the amount owed. There is no uniform limitation period for recovery.
- Europe·Product
Access Hospitality offers free sexual harassment training after UK Employment Rights Act changes
Access Hospitality is offering its online course on dealing with sexual harassment in hospitality free until 4 December 2026, delivered via CPL Learning. Since 30 October, under the Employment Rights Act 2025, employers must take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment and can be liable for third-party harassment, including by customers.
- Europe·News
Weil launches 'Project Dunkirk' to help London support staff find jobs as firm prepares to dissolve, Financial News reports
Weil Gotshal & Manges has launched an initiative codenamed 'Project Dunkirk' to help its London support staff find new jobs as the law firm prepares to dissolve, Financial News reported.
- Europe·Policy & Law
UK government says it will legislate to restrict non-compete clauses across the economy
The UK government has announced it will legislate to restrict non-compete clauses. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on October 9, 2026 that some employers had gone too far. The October 28 Budget confirmed the reforms will apply across the whole of the economy; a consultation is due shortly, with a detailed government position planned for early 2027 before legislating.
- Europe·Policy & Law
Ireland makes gender pay gap portal reporting mandatory from November; employers with over 50 staff in scope
Ireland's Employment Equality and Institutional Burials (Amendment) Act 2026 has been signed into law, making gender pay gap portal reporting mandatory for in-scope employers from this November. Updated Government guidance confirms employers with over 50 employees must report for the 2026 cycle, though the relevant regulations are not yet published. Employers must also keep publishing reports on their own websites.
- United States·Research
AI is forcing organizations to rebuild traditional employee performance evaluation systems, Employee Benefit News says
Employee Benefit News reports that favoritism, lack of training and scheduling have traditionally hindered talent assessments, and new technology could change that. It says organizations risk losing employee loyalty and productivity if managers keep relying on subjective annual reviews, and expects HR departments to rethink strategy as AI tools spread.
- United States·Policy & Law
Schumacher Auto Group to pay $112,500 to settle EEOC disability discrimination lawsuit
Palm Beach County car dealership company Schumacher Auto Group will pay $112,500 and implement policy and training reforms to settle an EEOC disability discrimination suit. The EEOC alleged the company fired an accounting clerk in May 2024 while she was on leave after cancer-related surgery, after she requested reasonable accommodations to return. The agency said the conduct violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- China·Research
Commentary: Why being enrolled in social insurance worries workers more than having none
A commentary notes that human resources and social security officials said they would use data to find uninsured people, and that a unified national penalty benchmark for unpaid social insurance has taken effect, with fines of up to three times the arrears. It cites Shanghai's 2026 minimum contribution base of 7,546 yuan a month and argues the burden is heavy for small firms and gig workers.
- Asia-Pacific·News
Korean rail union votes 77.58% for strike, warns of possible December general strike
Korea's railway union approved industrial action after wage and collective bargaining talks broke down, with 16,783 of 21,634 voters (77.58%) in favor on 87.6% turnout. Support equaled 67.97% of all 24,691 members, clearing the majority threshold. It warned of a possible December general strike, the first dispute since the Korail-SR merger. Demands center on promotion reform and more safety staff; Korail says it will deploy replacement workers.
- Canada & Latin America·Research
Argentine labor lawyer Tosca says Labor Modernization Law, eight months in, has not created registered jobs
Diego Tosca, a labor lawyer and University of Buenos Aires professor, said Argentina's Labor Modernization Law, eight months into force, has not generated registered employment nor reduced conflict. He said the only clear result has been to sow fear among workers.
- China·News
Micron pauses Taiwan plant construction as union demands pay raise
Micron has paused construction of its Taiwan plant as a union demands a pay raise.
- Europe·Policy & Law
Italy's Assofarm public pharmacy contract renewal: first-level pharmacists get €220 monthly rise
The hypothesis of renewal of Italy's Assofarm national collective contract for public pharmacies was signed on 15 September. First-level pharmacists get a total contractual increase of €220 a month at full implementation, plus a new €30 professional allowance. It also covers classification, training and allowances.
- Europe·Research
The MJ column: HR directors must shift from AI adoption to workforce redesign
In a column in The MJ, Jason Wheatley argues that from 2027 the key question for HR directors is how the workforce and organisation must change if AI changes how work gets done. He describes AI as a workforce, skills and organisational design challenge, citing Skills England and CIPD material.
- Europe·Research
CIPD Annual Conference 2026 opens in Manchester with new CEO Neil Carberry's first address
The two-day CIPD Annual Conference 2026 opened at Manchester Central on 4 November. New CEO Neil Carberry, in his first opening address, pledged to make CIPD "the champion the profession deserves". Day one covered AI, talent retention, skills and family leave. Howes Percival's Hannah Ball warned HR faces uncertainty over zero-hours contract reforms pending a government consultation.
- Europe·News
ABN AMRO walkout highlights growing Dutch return-to-office trend
IamExpat reports that an ABN AMRO walkout highlights a growing trend of Dutch employers tightening hybrid working rules. The report explains what the law says about mandatory office days and whether employers can require staff to come in.
- Global·News
HiBob's Ronni Zehavi tells HR leaders: don't fight against AI, it's your tailwind
In an interview with unleash.ai, HiBob's Ronni Zehavi tells HR leaders not to fight against AI, calling it their tailwind.
- Europe·Research
CIPD Trust report: two thirds of HR volunteers have changed workplace practices since 2023
A CIPD Trust Annual impact report 2026 found two in three HR professionals volunteering with the charity have changed workplace policies or practices since 2023. It recorded 428 volunteers, including 381 HR mentors responsible for at least 160,000 employees. Mentors reported improved support for entrants (42%), changed language (11%) and better recruitment (10%).
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Mexican specialists urge labour ministry to clarify rules on breaks, digital disconnection and async work under working-hours reform
Jorge Antonio Loyo, an academic at Ibero's law department, says Mexico's labour ministry (STPS) must clarify how mandatory breaks, digital disconnection and asynchronous work will operate under the working-hours reduction reform. Reforma notes that from January 2027 a digital time clock will be mandatory to measure working time.
- United States·Policy & Law
Michigan federal court lets 55-year-old saleswoman's age, sex and disability discrimination claims proceed after employer's account of firing decision unravels
A Michigan federal court allowed a 55-year-old, 21-year employee of a technology company to proceed with age, sex and disability discrimination claims, The Employer Handbook reports. The company cited poor performance and a workforce reduction, but its account of who decided the firing fell apart in discovery. Her disability-based hostile work environment claims were dismissed.
- China·Policy & Law
China to speed up training of AI-plus-machinery talent as skills gap widens, industry federation says
The China Machinery Industry Federation said it has launched industry-wide education-industry talent programs this year for AI-plus-machinery skills. Experts cite a structural mismatch between AI know-how and industrial process knowledge. The sector has over 130,000 large enterprises and over 19 million workers, and the federation says the talent gap keeps widening.
- China·Policy & Law
China unifies penalties for unpaid social insurance from Nov 1, up to 3x owed premiums, as gig workers cite cost
ABC reports that from November 1, China has standardized penalties for employers failing to pay social insurance, with fines of up to three times the premiums owed. In October, then-vice minister of human resources Li Zhong said big data would be used to identify uninsured workers. A NPC report says over 200 million are in flexible employment; a China Youth Daily survey of 1,400 platform workers found 77% of under-35s willing to pay but only about 17% paying in full.
- Asia-Pacific·Policy & Law
CITU to hold Parliament march on Dec 1 demanding withdrawal of Labour Codes
India's trade union body CITU will organise a march to Parliament on December 1, demanding withdrawal of the Labour Codes.
- United States·Research
Challenger: U.S. October job cuts of 43,994 lowest for month since 2023; seasonal hiring plans up 26%
Challenger, Gray & Christmas reported U.S. employers announced 43,994 job cuts in October, up 2% from September and down 71% from October 2025. Year-to-date cuts total 617,189, down 44%. Seasonal hiring plans rose 26% through October, led by Amazon, and market and economic conditions overtook AI as the top reason for cuts this year.
- China·News
Taiyuan primary school's unpaid recruitment notice, with no housing or meals, sparks debate
A primary school in Taiyuan posted a recruitment notice for a role with no pay, with candidates arranging their own food and lodging and taking part in teaching duties, prompting online debate.
- Europe·Research
Germany: Employer training places down 31,000 year on year in 2025/26 as firms can still recruit apprentices
Germany's Federal Employment Agency reported 469,000 vocational training places from October 2025 to September 2026, including 453,000 company-based places, down 31,000 on the prior year. Applicants rose by 3,000 to 447,000, or 99 per 100 company places versus 92 a year earlier. BA chief Andrea Nahles said options remain to fill places by year-end.
- United States·Policy & Law
New Jersey drywall installer P & B Partitions to pay $725,000 for unpaid pre-shift overtime
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found New Jersey drywall installer P & B Partitions Inc. violated FLSA overtime rules by not paying 48 workers for pre-shift time spent waiting for transport to job sites. A federal consent judgment requires $350,000 in back wages, equal liquidated damages and $25,000 in civil penalties, totaling $725,000.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Coahuila labour department and maquiladora representatives discuss Mexico's 40-hour workweek reform
Coahuila's labour department held its Diálogo Laboral 2026 in Piedras Negras, briefing business groups on the reform cutting weekly hours to 40. The measure takes partial effect on 1 January 2027 and must be fully phased in by 2030.
- United States·Policy & Law
Democratic Congress, Republican president: what employers should expect on health care
A Substack analysis says Democrats won both chambers of Congress and take control in January, while Trump stays in office until January 20, 2029. With the 60-vote filibuster and veto-override thresholds intact, it argues only bipartisan bills are likely to pass. It cites KFF finding midterm voters favored Democrats 49%-30% on trusting them with health care, and considers implications for employer-sponsored plans.
- United States·Research
After US midterms, Democratic Congress to face limits on changing immigration policy; H-1B, H-4 relief may wait
Democrats won both chambers in the US midterms, with at least 54 Senate seats and, in the preliminary House tally, at least 231 seats to Republicans' 141, The Times of India reported. Immigration attorneys and experts say the President's executive powers remain intact and key policy fights are in court, so H-1B workers, Indian students and H-4 spouses may wait for relief. The 120th Congress takes office on Jan 3, 2027.
- China·Policy & Law
China's new housing provident fund rules one month in: 13.7 billion yuan withdrawn for renovation, 2.8 billion for property fees
The revised Housing Provident Fund Regulations took effect on 20 September 2026, widening withdrawal cases from six to nine, including renovation and property fees. According to incomplete statistics, as of 20 October, 13.7 billion yuan was withdrawn for renovation and 2.8 billion yuan for property fees nationwide. Local implementing rules are being issued.
- Global·Product
PRWeek launches Talent & Compensation Index to replace Salary Survey
PRWeek has launched a Talent & Compensation Index, which replaces its Salary Survey.
- United States·Research
Project 2025's impact on US employment policy and practice is controversial but undeniable, HR Daily Advisor says
An HR Daily Advisor article says Project 2025, the 930-page manifesto published in 2023 by the Heritage Foundation, seeks to shrink the federal government and eliminate what it calls illegal DEI. It notes Jonathan Berry, principal author of its Department of Labor chapter, is now Solicitor of Labor. The piece examines the effect on workforce policy, including DOL and EEOC actions on DEI.
- Canada & Latin America·News
Parks Canada sends 2,917 workforce adjustment letters; 167 of 221 New Brunswick employees notified
Parks Canada has sent 2,917 letters nationwide telling employees their positions are impacted by workforce adjustment, a spokesperson said. In New Brunswick, 167 of 221 employees received letters. The agency said a letter does not necessarily mean job loss, and decisions on all positions will be made over the coming weeks.
- Asia-Pacific·Policy & Law
Japanese minister vows to promote work reform for teachers in interview
A Japanese minister vowed to promote work reform for teachers, JIJI Press reported in an interview.
- China·Research
CCTV.com commentary: AI cost-cutting must account for the time gap between old jobs vanishing and new ones emerging
CCTV.com published a commentary on Nov. 5 saying AI-driven cost cutting should account for the gap between old jobs disappearing and new ones emerging. It argued the gap falls on individuals as unpaid social insurance contributions.
- United States·Product
Corra Group offers international background screening for employers hiring across borders
Corra Group, a background check company, announced international background screening and verification for employers hiring candidates with international histories, covering criminal, identity, employment, education and watchlist searches. Citing SHRM, it noted countries have different processes for accessing records and criminal records are not always available.
- United States·Policy & Law
DHS scrutinizes immigrants' tax records, denying citizenship over IRS payment plans or filing extensions, Bloomberg Law reports
Per Bloomberg Law, DHS/USCIS is more heavily scrutinizing immigrants' tax records and denying citizenship to applicants on IRS payment plans or who sought filing extensions. Attorneys say such arrangements were previously not held against applicants; a memo last year directed a 'holistic' good moral character review including tax compliance. A former USCIS official said the denials go beyond the statute's intent.
- China·Policy & Law
Beijing's Mentougou District receives no feedback on draft 15th Five-Year talent development plan
Mentougou District's talent bureau in Beijing publicly sought comments on its draft 15th Five-Year-period talent development plan. No feedback on the draft was received during the consultation period from September 30 to October 29, 2026, according to a notice published November 5.
- United States·News
Opinion: Downsized IRS must enforce prevailing-wage rules for data center clean energy tax breaks
In a Bloomberg Law opinion column, Danny Werfel argues that the IRS, despite historic budget and workforce cuts, must ensure data center developers claiming clean energy tax breaks pay prevailing wages and offer apprenticeships. The Clean Electricity Investment Credit starts at 6% and rises to 30% if the requirements are met; on a $1 billion investment, the base credit is $60 million.
- Europe·News
Fabi's Citterio on bank national contract renewal: job grading must fit new professional skills
Fabi's coordinator at Intesa Sanpaolo, Citterio, told Milano Finanza that the renewal of the bank employees' national contract should include job gradings suited to new professional profiles. He discussed recognition of new skills, the evolution of professional roles and career prospects for workers.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Canada's federal budget outlines immigration changes: faster PR for 33,000 temporary workers and 115,000 protected persons and family
Canada's Liberal government tabled its 2026 federal budget on November 5, with about C$142.1 billion in new measures planned over five years. On immigration, 33,000 temporary workers could move faster to permanent residency and 115,000 protected persons and family members would see faster approvals. Not all work permit holders can apply.
- Asia-Pacific·News
TCS says autonomous HR should have AI agents execute and humans decide, with talent acquisition leading
Tata Consultancy Services' Akhilesh Tiwari, President of Autonomous Business Operations, described autonomous HR as agents executing and humans deciding. TCS says it starts with business outcomes, then selects technology. It says talent acquisition has shown the strongest early traction, with human checkpoints, and that agents need the same rules, permissions and testing as employees.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Ontario education unions to hold strike votes after contracts expired at end of August
Five unions representing Ontario teachers and education support workers are bargaining with the province after contracts expired at the end of August. Strike votes begin as early as this week, with each union setting its own dates. Unions cite funding shortfalls leading to understaffing and larger class sizes.
- Global·Research
Job satisfaction falls to record low as fewer workers willing to go the extra mile
New analysis reported by HR Grapevine finds a growing gap between what workers want from their jobs and what they feel employers provide, particularly on pay and flexibility. Job satisfaction has fallen to a record low, and fewer workers are willing to go the extra mile.
- Global·Research
Four early principles for managing AI agents, starting with assigning human accountability
A Fast Company essay by a Salesforce executive who leads ethical AI use and wrote Manage the Machine sets out four early principles for managing AI agents. The first is assigning human accountability: individuals remain responsible for their output with or without AI, and someone must own the tools. One startup expects seven employees and over 20 AI agents by year-end.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Canada's public service unions watch federal budget for job cuts, return-to-office and AI
Canada's largest public service unions will closely watch Thursday's federal budget, to be unveiled by Prime Minister Mark Carney, for its stance on job cuts, return-to-work mandates and AI. In his 2025 budget, Carney pledged to cut roughly 16,000 positions over three fiscal years.
- Global·News
Meta joins Microsoft and Google in offering voluntary exit packages to employees: report
Meta has joined Microsoft and Google in offering voluntary exit packages to employees, NDTV reported.
- Europe·Policy & Law
Spain's Labour Ministry speeds up €65-a-month minimum wage rise ahead of 29 November
Spain's Labour Ministry is accelerating a minimum wage increase of €65 a month ahead of 29 November.
- Middle East & Africa·Policy & Law
UAE clarifies overtime rules: two-hour daily limit, extra 50% pay for work between 10 pm and 4 am
UAE labour law generally limits compulsory overtime to two extra hours per day, with total hours capped at 144 over three weeks, Tuko News reported. Eligible workers doing overtime between 10 pm and 4 am are entitled to an additional 50% of basic hourly wage. Staff working on a scheduled rest day must receive a replacement day off or extra pay.
- Global·Research
AIHR compares five compensation and benefits certifications for HR professionals
An AIHR article compares five compensation and benefits certifications, covering costs, study requirements and focus areas. AIHR's own C&B Certificate Program is 40 self-paced hours at $1,125. It also covers WorldatWork's CCP and CBP and IFEBP's CEBS.
- Europe·Research
EU Commission outlook: energy costs to leave 440,000 fewer jobs created in 2026 than forecast
The European Commission's European Employment and Social Outlook, published 13 October, estimates about 440,000 fewer jobs will be created in 2026 than previously forecast, as energy costs linked to the Middle East war cut employment growth by roughly 0.2 percentage points. EU unemployment was about 6% in 2025 and the employment rate 76.1%, but recruitment is slowing and manufacturing employment is declining.
- Asia-Pacific·News
Bangladesh garment workers protest for higher pay, hundreds of factories shut, police use tear gas
Per AP, Bangladeshi garment workers demanding a higher monthly minimum wage, from 12,500 to 30,000 taka, have forced hundreds of factories to close. Police used tear gas and stun grenades on 4 November, and several people were injured. A new wage board has been set up; its chair said workers would receive new-scale pay from January.
- Europe·Research
EU report: Roma employment rises to 54%, but nearly half of children remain in segregated schools
A European Commission assessment published Tuesday warns that governments are falling short of 2030 Roma inclusion targets. An EU Agency for Fundamental Rights 2024 survey shows paid employment among Roma and Travellers rose from 43% in 2016 to 54% in 2024, still well below the general population. More than three-quarters of Roma children remain at risk of poverty, and nearly half attend schools where most or all pupils are Roma.
- Asia-Pacific·Policy & Law
Singapore MOM says it will keep supporting resident employment; Q2 2026 resident jobs up 2,200 vs 9,200 non-resident
In a written reply for the 3 November 2026 parliamentary sitting, Singapore's Ministry of Manpower said resident employment grew by 2,200 in Q2 2026 versus 9,200 for non-residents, the latter driven mainly by Work Permit holders in construction and manufacturing. MOM said it will continue attracting companies, encouraging good job creation and helping mid-career workers move into growth sectors.
- Middle East & Africa·Policy & Law
UAE outlines six working hours rules: 8-hour day, 48-hour week maximum
The UAE has outlined six rules on working hours, with a standard ceiling of 8 hours per day or 48 per week. Employees cannot be required to work beyond contracted hours without written consent. Ramadan and remote work have separate provisions, and the Cabinet may adjust limits for specific sectors or worker categories.
- Global·Product
SAP SuccessFactors Career Site Builder to introduce monthly release schedule for 2026-2027
SAP SuccessFactors Career Site Builder is introducing a monthly release schedule to deliver product enhancements more frequently. SAP has published planned Preview and Production release dates for 2026-2027.
- China·Product
Kuaishou extends CodeFlicker into company-wide agent MyFlicker, adopts token credit system and sets up iWork
Kuaishou has expanded its engineer-focused AI coding tool CodeFlicker into MyFlicker, a general agent for all staff, officially released in May 2026. It introduced a token credit system that converts AI budgets into employee credits and set up an AI productivity organization, iWork. It is also exploring changes to role divisions.
- Global·Research
Commentary: AI is not the real story in Microsoft job cuts, as voluntary exit offer covers about 60,000
The commentary says Microsoft announced on October 26 a Voluntary Exit Offer for about 60,000 employees, roughly a quarter of its workforce, across the US, Canada, UK and India. An April retirement programme offered to 8,600 US staff was accepted by about 30%. A July 2026 Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research brief found AI's effect on overall employment likely small for now.
- United States·Research
TRADESAFE survey: only 18% of US workers say their workplace has a policy on accountability for AI errors in safety documents
A TRADESAFE survey of 514 US workers in manufacturing, construction, warehousing, logistics and skilled trades, conducted in September 2026, found only 18% say their workplace has a policy defining accountability for AI errors in safety content. Among 399 respondents, 51% said generative AI is used to draft safety documents, and 49% said outputs are independently reviewed. Leaders (74%) were far likelier than safety professionals (23%) to report review.
- China·News
Cathay Group to pay Hong Kong eligible staff discretionary bonus equal to one month's pay on Jan. 7
Cathay Group said eligible Hong Kong employees will receive a discretionary bonus equal to one month's pay on Jan. 7 next year, as part of its total rewards program. Bonus arrangements for staff in the Chinese mainland and other regions will be announced by regional leadership teams, according to an internal letter.
- China·News
Taiyuan primary school recruits unpaid teachers without housing; school says trainee posts become labor dispatch after assessment
A primary school in Taiyuan is recruiting teachers with no pay and no housing or meals, requiring a bachelor's degree or above. The school says these are trainee teachers who will move to labor dispatch contracts after an assessment period.
- Asia-Pacific·Policy & Law
Tens of thousands of Bangladesh garment workers strike for higher pay; wage board agrees to adjust pay structure next month
Tens of thousands of Bangladeshi garment workers have struck for higher wages, with unrest across major industrial hubs over five days halting several hundred factories. A government-formed wage board agreed to adjust the wage structure from next month but gave no figure. Workers want the monthly minimum raised from about S$130 to S$300.
- Europe·Policy & Law
German Federal Labour Court: is leaving the church valid grounds for dismissal?
DIE ZEIT reports on a Federal Labour Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht) matter asking whether leaving the church can justify dismissal, with the URL referencing the EU Court of Justice and Caritas.
- China·People
Lenovo names Amar Babu head of Motorola global business, effective Jan. 1, 2027
Lenovo announced on Nov. 5 that Amar Babu, senior vice president and Asia Pacific president, will become general manager of its Mobile Business Group and global president of Motorola, effective Jan. 1, 2027. He will report to IDG president Luca Rossi. Babu joined Lenovo in 2007.
- United States·Research
Business Journals lists Kansas City-area companies that laid off employees in 2026
The Business Journals published a list of Kansas City-area companies that laid off employees in 2026. The article's URL references Oracle and Children's Mercy.
- China·Research
Migrant worker applicants in the Philippines halve as Japan and South Korea offer higher pay, straining Taiwan's recruitment
Applicants among migrant workers have fallen by half, as Japan and South Korea offer higher pay in the Philippines, leaving Taiwan struggling to recruit.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
CMIC Aguascalientes warns 40-hour workweek will increase informality in construction
The Aguascalientes chapter of Mexico's construction chamber CMIC warned that a 40-hour workweek would increase informality in the construction sector. The report's URL also says the shift would reduce workers' income and raise project costs.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Brazil's Congress promulgates PEC ending 6x1 schedule; weekly hours cap falls to 42 from December
Brazil's Congress has promulgated the constitutional amendment (PEC) ending the 6x1 schedule and guaranteeing two paid rest days a week. From December the maximum weekly hours fall from 44 to 42, reaching 40 in 2027, with no pay cuts. Labour ministry auditors will enforce it, and workers can report violations via a digital channel.
- Asia-Pacific·M&A
GetWork crosses $5 million ARR, moves AI hiring business into standalone Flashfox AI
India's GetWork has crossed $5 million in annual recurring revenue, which it says is 67% growth since March. It has moved its AI business into Flashfox AI, a standalone entity that will build AI hiring platforms for employers in India and abroad, while GetWork continues its hiring and career business.
- Europe·News
Sequoia Capital to close London office, with several employees set to leave
Sequoia Capital announced on Wednesday it is closing its London office, saying it no longer sees the need for a local UK presence. It said the decision was unrelated to its London team's performance and that it will keep supporting European founders from the San Francisco Bay Area. Several employees are set to leave; the number of roles affected was not disclosed.
- Europe·Policy & Law
Russia's labor ministry proposes 382,800 work permits for visa-required countries next year, highest since 2015
Russia's Labor Ministry last week presented a draft resolution setting 382,800 work permits for citizens of visa-required countries next year, the highest since 2015. The figure was 102,000 in 2021 and 279,000 this year. The draft still needs government approval, usually late November or early December.
- United States·Research
Experts: Democratic Congress unlikely to bring immediate relief to Indian H-1B holders as Trump controls immigration agencies
A Democratic congressional majority could shift the immigration debate but is unlikely to bring immediate relief to Indian tech professionals facing H-1B and employment-based green card uncertainty, The Economic Times reported, citing experts. President Trump can veto any pro-immigration bills and continues to control federal immigration agencies, though Democrats can hold hearings and investigations.
- Asia-Pacific·News
Workers at South32's Worsley alumina refinery vote to strike over higher pay demands
Unions hope to disrupt production at South32's Worsley alumina refinery near Bunbury with a staff strike next week. Workers aligned with the ETU and AMWU have voted to down tools, according to the report, over demands for higher pay.
- Asia-Pacific·Policy & Law
India's ESIC raises funeral aid to ₹20,000 and confinement expenses to ₹15,000
India's ESIC said in a circular dated 3 November that funeral expenses rise from ₹15,000 to ₹20,000 and confinement expenses double from ₹7,500 to ₹15,000, for cases on or after 8 May 2026. The contribution to keep medical benefit rises from ₹10 to ₹50 a month. The rates sit in the Social Security (Central) Rules, 2026.
- United States·Research
Baker Donelson outlines five workplace AI risk assessment questions for employers
Law firm Baker Donelson published an article on JD Supra saying AI is increasingly embedded in everyday workplace technology, with employers using it in recruiting and performance management. It sets out five questions employers should ask when assessing workplace AI risk.
- Asia-Pacific·Policy & Law
French Polynesia assembly to take up promulgation of RNS reform repeal law on Thursday
French Polynesia's assembly meets Thursday, with Tapura representative Tepuaraurii Teriitahi due to question the promulgation of the law repealing the RNS reform. The reform was passed in September 2025, curtailed by the Conseil d'État, launched in February 2026 and then repealed by two majority votes. It aimed to restore social security fund CPS finances and balance taxation between employees and self-employed.
- Asia-Pacific·People
Dabur global CEO Mohit Malhotra resigns; Herjit Singh Bhalla to join board as whole-time director
Dabur India said global CEO Mohit Malhotra has resigned after over three decades to take an overseas role, stepping down on November 13, 2026. The board approved Herjit Singh Bhalla as Additional and Whole-time Director for five years from November 14, subject to regulatory approvals. Gopal Krishna Jain joins as independent director from December 31.