Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many women are in roles vulnerable to artificial intelligence displacement. 

Employers could unlawfully deny accommodation requests, 15 Democratic senators said in an open letter.

Good news that 59% of HR professionals have told the employee benefits experts at Everywhen that they believe they personally have a full understanding of the employee benefits on offer

RedArc has experienced a 36% increase in referrals to its mental health nurse support in Q1 2026 compared with the same period (Q1) in 2025. In absolute terms, mental health

New research reveals “credibility gap” in internal comms: 94% say it’s respected, but  only 30% can prove business impact 94% say internal comms is respected Only 30% can clearly measure

Multi-award winning national commercial cleaning and FM company Cleanology has launched a new Learning and Development (L&D) department in a dedicated training hub at its London headquarters. The department has

Organizations that put automating routine tasks ahead of developing adaptability and change management skills risk limiting AI’s potential, according to an Aon study.

The disconnect reveals larger organizational challenges when it comes to implementing artificial intelligence and measuring results, according to Boston Consulting Group.

Companies have “tremendous concern” about the financial viability of these medications, the president and CEO of the Business Group on Health said.

Most workers were shorted tens of thousands of dollars, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Commissioner said.