The BARF
Breaking news, Acquisitions, Research, and Funding is The BARF. A look back into last week’s most talked about news in the world of work, what’s happened, what does it mean, and why should you care. Analysis that you can understand without a Ph.D.
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LinkedIn Recruiter verification, the EEOC vs. Workday, ADA violations at Drexel University and disproportionate candidate rejections at Sheetz
In this episode Ryan Leary and William Tincup take a look at LinkedIn Recruiter verification, the EEOC vs. Workday, ADA violations at Drexel University and disproportionate candidate rejections at Sheetz. We dig into this and more on this weeks episode of the BARF. Takeaways The high cost of weight ...
SAP, Microsoft Teams, Textio, the joint employer rule, overtime, ageism, and plenty of funding
SAP, Microsoft Teams, Textio, the joint employer rule, overtime, ageism, and plenty of funding - This is what we look at today on this episode of the BARF. This weeks takeaways: SAP SuccessFactors and Microsoft Teams Partnership: Now, Microsoft Teams users can access performance management features ...
Chick-fil-A Transgender sexual harassment, Indeed Smart Sourcing, $1bn in HR Tech Funding, and more than 95 million to be skilled in AI before 2030
In this episode we run the gamete from Chick-fil-A's handling of transgender sexual harassment claims to Indeed's release of it's new solution Smart Sourcing. We look at $1 billion in funding and the commitment from IBM and Intel to skill more than 30 million workers in AI related opportunities by 2...
$467MM in HR Tech funding, $100+MM in disability lawsuit payouts, and Dana White's $336MM fighter pay correction.
In this episode of the BARF, we dissect $467MM in HR Tech funding, $100+MM in disability lawsuit payouts, and Dana White's $336MM fighter pay correction. Plus, we lay into Microsoft AI Copilot, Anthropic's $2.65 B windfall from Amazon, and Adam Newman's return to the WeWork scene. Adam Newman's WeWo...
Oracle Fusion, Ageism, Neurodiversity, Workday's $250MM investment and Utah kills sexual harassment NDA's
Join Ryan Leary and William Tincup to break down the integration of AI in Oracle Fusion to the implications of tech layoffs and the workers' right to disconnect. Unpack the complexities of pay transparency, succession planning by way of ageism, and Subway's legal battles over sexual harassment. And,...
The BARF: Bullhorn's AI, New Collar Workers, EEOC Wins, AI's Future, & Subway Tip Scandal
In this episode, we cover key news stories including Bullhorn's AI tools, the rise of "New Collar Workers," the EEOC's multi-million-dollar recoveries, and Elon Musk's bold prediction on AI surpassing human intelligence by 2029. Plus, we delve into the controversy surrounding Subway allegedly steali...
Klarna AI replaces 700 employees., JP Morgan, Automatic Retirement, and More Deel Acquisitions
In this Barf episode, Ryan Leary and William Tincup cover daylight savings, Gen Z coaching, overtime rules, and teens in high-paying jobs. They explore retirement plans, acquisitions, International Women's Day, AI, unionization, Accenture-Udacity Deel, AI in customer service, Elon Musk's pay, and th...
HR Trends Unpacked: Minority Funding, Gender Pay Gap, AI, and FOBO
Summary: In this episode, hosts William Tincup and Ryan Leary cover a breadth of HR topics. They stress the importance of companies providing facilities for breastfeeding employees to promote gender equity. Addressing the gender pay gap, they advocate for transparent compensation practices. They hig...
Estee Lauder Hit with Minimum Wage Judgement, Walmart's Acquisition, Home Depot Fires Employee for BLM Apron?
Summary In this conversation, Ryan Leary and William Tincup discuss various topics related to AI and its impact on the workforce. They start by talking about digital employees and how they are being used to replace administrative tasks in businesses. They also discuss a case where Home Depot violate...
HireRight scores $1.65 Billion, Upwards fixes the $23Bn productivity crisis, And is the term diversity polarizing?
Summary In this conversation, Ryan Leary and William Tincup discuss various topics, including the revival of Bing with OpenAI's support, the impact of childcare issues on employers, the importance of humane practices in managing layoffs, and the acquisition of HireRight by General Atlantic and Stone...