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EEOC: ADA protections cover medical breaks despite workplace monitoring
The EEOC has clarified that the Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers to grant medical breaks—even if electronic monitoring systems flag absences. A fired diabetes patient's case shows the tension.
Five countries now split global hiring roles—India no longer owns engineering
Companies hiring across borders are dividing roles by country strength, not cost alone. Remote People data shows India, Philippines, China, Germany, Spain now specialize by job type—but HR teams face three legal minefields most miss at offer stage.
57% of leaders expect 4x AI ROI in 12 months. 41% are stuck in proof of concept.
A new Avanade survey shows organizations eager for fast returns from AI investments, but more than 4 in 10 never move past pilots. Only 30% have a clear strategic plan.
CEOs are killing hybrid work based on gossip, not data
Peter Cappelli argues that return-to-office mandates at Amazon and other giants are spreading via headline contagion, not evidence. What's actually broken and fixable in hybrid models.
UnitedHealthcare cuts pediatric prior auth by two-thirds by year-end
UnitedHealthcare will reduce prior authorization requirements for patients under 18 by about 66% by Dec. 31, affecting diagnostic services, routine surgery, and specialty care reviews.
Tell Bad News Fast: 7 Things Leaders Must Never Say in a Crisis
When a crisis hits your company, what you say in the first hours shapes employee trust and survival odds. Here's what Robert Dilenschneider says to communicate — and what to avoid.
UK to ban social media for under-16s, PM Starmer confirms
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is moving toward legislation that would prohibit under-16s from accessing social media platforms deemed harmful. The plan marks one of the world's strictest age-gating policies; here's what it means for tech companies.
Australia and Europe tighten laws on children's social media access
Multiple countries are moving to restrict how minors use social platforms. Here's what the new rules require and which jurisdictions are leading the shift.
Congress pushes stricter rules on chipmakers selling to Chinese overseas units
US lawmakers want tighter export controls on contract manufacturers supplying Chinese companies abroad. Here's what compliance teams need to track.
OpenAI, Anthropic both filing for IPO as AI funding race intensifies
OpenAI and Anthropic are pursuing public offerings, marking a pivot from private funding. What the two largest frontier AI labs going public means for the industry's funding model.
Databricks seeks $165B valuation in new funding round
Databricks is in talks to raise capital at a valuation exceeding $165 billion, per The Information. The data and AI platform would rank among the highest-valued private companies globally if the round closes.
Clio Names Uber Executive President as Revenue Hits $500M
Legal software company Clio promoted Ronnie Gurion to president and COO after scaling revenue from $100M to $500M in four years. He previously led Uber for Business across 30 countries.