Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how much a hospital gift shop chain will pay to settle allegations that it refused to

The company had outsourced leave administration to Prudential, where the employee alleged it was “almost impossible to get ahold of anybody.”

A senior human resources official at the regional bank openly mocked the plaintiff’s claims against her boss as “buzz words,” according to the lawsuit.

“Employees don’t see these as perks. They see them as part of what they were promised as total compensation when they took the job,” a benefits and employment law attorney

Rising recruitment costs mean leaders should prioritise upskilling to generate AI talent from within   London, UK, 29 April 2026: Hexaware, a leading global provider of IT solutions and services,

Almost a third (29%) of workers worry about being unable to afford basic living costs, while 26% are worried about being in debt, according to new research of 2,000 workers

In an era of financial crises, pandemic lockdowns, and political upheaval, hope is a radical force for change. New leadership book Hope at Work (Armin Lear Press) offers a timely

Cable management hasn’t always been a hot topic in the electrical contracting world, however, this is changing. While the aesthetic of a tidy installation is a perk, the reality is

If talent data can’t be trusted, the HR department’s credibility could be at stake, Korn Ferry said.

The importance of staff training to use the latest technologies is paramount to maintain levels of productivity, an analyst said.