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The EEOC is moving to rescind its 2012 guidance on the use of conviction and arrest records in hiring decisions, according to HR Dive — though at least one employment attorney cautions employers against changing their screening practices in response.
Nearly 90% of employers feel increasing pressure to support staff mental health but most lack a structured approach, according to HR Grapevine — with employers calling for clearer external guidance to fill the gap.
Venero Capital Advisors reports that Q3 2026 was the busiest quarter for WorkTech M&A since the firm began tracking the market, with its latest Future of Work report covering deal drivers, SaaS repricing trends, and capital allocation patterns across the sector.
Maryland has moved to address AI bias in hiring, but according to quasa.io, regulatory guidance implementing the measure remains pending, leaving employers and HR-tech vendors uncertain about compliance requirements.
SAP Community has published early guidance to help HR and payroll teams prepare for the UK's mandatory payrolling of benefits-in-kind within SAP's platform, ahead of the April 2027 compliance deadline — noting that HMRC's official framework is still in draft form.
Paychex reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 results (quarter ended Aug 31, 2026): total revenue of $1.63 billion, up 6% year-over-year, with net income up 12% to $429.7M and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.34 (+10%). Management Solutions grew 4% to $1,213.1M and PEO & Insurance Solutions grew 12% to $367.6M. The company reaffirmed FY2027 guidance of 5-6% revenue growth and 7-9% adjusted EPS growth. CEO John Gibson cited AI momentum, including the newly launched WISE Hire agentic recruiting solution. (Source: GlobeNewswire / Paychex)
PathPilot, a career navigation platform developed within Canadian recruiting firm GuruLink Inc., has officially launched in Canada, targeting job seekers with AI-assisted resume, skills, and interview tools while giving career practitioners a shared dashboard to track caseloads and outcomes. The launch reportedly responds to data suggesting most Canadians are managing AI-driven labour-market transitions without professional support.
A new U.S. Department of Labor opinion letter (FLSA2026-12), prompted by a nonprofit dog-training organization, clarifies that exempt employees may volunteer additional hours for their employer after hours — provided the duties differ from their regular role and participation is genuinely voluntary, with misclassification risk arising if non-exempt time is logged incorrectly. The guidance has payroll compliance implications but does not directly involve an HR-technology vendor, platform, or regulation targeting HR software.
ManpowerGroup's latest survey finds hiring intentions across the Asia Pacific and Middle East region strengthening, with the net employment outlook reaching +33% for Q4 2026. The report reflects broad employer sentiment but does not highlight a specific HR-tech vendor, platform, or regulatory development.
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