Workday Acquires AI Startup Visier for $1.2B Data Analytics Push
Enterprise software giant expands people analytics capabilities with major acquisition. Deal positions Workday against Microsoft in AI-powered workforce insights.
Meta Launches $500M Reskilling Program Amid AI Transformation
Tech giant invests heavily in workforce development as automation reshapes job roles. Program targets 50,000 employees across engineering and operations.
Goldman Sachs Raises Junior Analyst Pay 15% to Combat Attrition
Investment bank increases first-year salaries to $125,000 as Wall Street competition intensifies. Move follows exodus of young talent to tech companies.
Disney CEO Bob Iger Mandates Four-Day Office Return by August
Entertainment giant requires employees to work on-site Monday through Thursday. Policy affects 75,000 corporate workers amid ongoing remote work debates.
Salesforce Expands Fertility Benefits to Include Male Employees
Cloud software leader extends comprehensive reproductive health coverage to all employees regardless of gender. Benefits include IVF, surrogacy, and adoption support.
California Passes Strictest AI Bias Law for Hiring Algorithms
New legislation requires quarterly auditing of AI recruitment tools for discriminatory outcomes. Companies face $100,000 fines for non-compliance starting 2027.
Microsoft Viva Integrates OpenAI for Personalized Career Coaching
Tech giant adds AI-powered career development features to employee experience platform. Integration provides real-time skill gap analysis and learning recommendations.
Amazon Pauses Campus Hiring as Tech Slowdown Deepens
E-commerce giant halts new graduate recruitment for remainder of 2026. Decision affects thousands of students amid broader tech industry hiring freeze.
Federal Contractors Must Report Pay Equity Data Under New Rule
Department of Labor requires detailed compensation analysis from companies with federal contracts over $1M. First reports due March 2027 covering 2026 data.
Spotify Launches Unlimited Mental Health Days for All Staff
Music streaming company eliminates caps on mental health leave. Policy includes manager training and expanded EAP services for global workforce.
JPMorgan Offers Student Loan Forgiveness Up to $50,000 Per Employee
Banking giant expands financial wellness benefits with industry-leading debt relief program. Benefit applies to all employees after two years of service.