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Netflix Cuts About 6% of Workforce on October 14, 2026: Notes for HR
Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters informed employees on October 14 that the company is laying off roughly 6 percent of its workforce, or about 1,000 people, with the greatest impact on product, tech, legal, and HR teams.
AI in Job Applications: Where Candidates and Employers Draw the Line (October 2026)
Graduates now use AI for CVs and cover letters, and large UK employers are growing more accepting. Here is how HR can set clear AI-use rules and verify candidates.
DOL Suspends Eight Employers from PERM, October 8, 2026: Notes for HR
On October 8 the Department of Labor suspended Microsoft, Adobe and six IT firms from the PERM program, blocking new and pending green-card labor certifications. HR teams must review sponsorship pipelines immediately.
Fifth Circuit, EEOC and Board Data: What HR Should Take From This Week’s Rulings
A Fifth Circuit ruling on workplace bullying, a $500K EEOC hiring settlement and new board-diversity data point to a precision-first approach for HR in fiscal 2027.
Best Pre-Employment Assessment Software in 2026: Skills Tests Compared
Six pre-employment assessment platforms compared on pricing, free plans and trials, test libraries, AI scoring and the hiring volumes they suit.
Best Employer of Record Services in 2026: Pricing and Coverage Compared
Seven employer of record services compared on published per-employee fees, country coverage, entity ownership and billing terms, with notes on what to confirm before you sign.
Best Org Chart Software in 2026: Charting and Workforce Planning Compared
Six org chart platforms compared on published pricing, trials, HRIS data sync, scenario and headcount planning, and the company sizes they suit.
Best Video Interviewing Software in 2026: One-Way and Live Tools Compared
Six video interviewing platforms compared on published pricing, one-way and live interview support, AI features, security and the hiring teams they suit.
Best HR Case Management Software in 2026: HR Help Desks Compared
Six HR case management and HR help desk tools compared on pricing, free plans and trials, confidentiality controls, self-service and employee relations depth.
How HR Software Companies Apply AI in 2026 — Agents, Screening and What Actually Works
Workday, SAP, Oracle and recruiting start-ups now sell AI agents for screening, self-service and payroll. What ships, what it costs and where evidence is thin.
EEOC FY 2026 Results and Arrest-Record Guidance Rescission, October 9, 2026: Notes for HR
The EEOC filed 97 merit lawsuits in FY 2026 and sent a rule rescinding its 2012 conviction-record guidance to the White House. An action list for HR.