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Recognition Highlights Leadership in Legal Executive Search and In-House Legal Recruiting BarkerGilmore, a retained executive search firm dedicated exclusively to in-house legal and compliance leadership, has been named to Hunt Scanlon’s Legal Recruiting Power 100, a distinction recognizing the most influential legal executive search firms in North America. Curated annually by Hunt Scanlon Media, the Legal Recruiting Power 100 identifies firms that demonstrate sustained impact in legal executive search, strong client outcomes, and deep specialization within the legal and compliance talent market. Inclusion reflects BarkerGilmore’s long-standing focus on placing senior in-house leaders who combine legal expertise with business judgment, executive presence, and credibility at the board level. BarkerGilmore advises organizations across industries on critical leadership hires, including General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officers, and senior in-house legal executives. As trusted execut...

Recognition highlights how HiBob’s HR software for medium-sized business is transforming how fast-growing teams work HiBob , the company behind Bob, the modern people management platform and award-winning HR software, has been named #25 on Accadian Ventures’ 2025 Future of Work 100, a highly regarded list recognising the private companies transforming how we work, collaborate, and build the future. Curated annually by Accadian Ventures, the Future of Work 100 highlights 100 venture-backed companies creating enduring value across the WorkTech ecosystem. The 2025 cohort represents businesses with an average valuation of $2.3 billion and median funding of $192 million, spanning operations, people, productivity, development, and wellbeing. HiBob was recognised for redefining people management for modern, fast-growing organisations. Its platform combines enterprise-grade HR capabilities with a consumer-style experience that’s simple, intuitive, and widely loved by users — a rare balance...

The 2026 Chief Legal Officer Survey from ACC and FTI Consulting examines how artificial intelligence, geopolitical uncertainty and resource constraints are redefining executive leadership The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), the premiere global organization representing the professional and business interests of in-house counsel, in collaboration with global business advisory firm FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN), today released its 2026 Chief Legal Officer (CLO) Survey. Now in its 27th year, the annual survey provides detailed analysis of the evolving CLO role and year-over-year trends in how legal departments are helping organizations adapt to an increasingly demanding business environment. “This year’s CLO Survey confirms what we’re hearing from legal leaders around the world: the role of the chief legal officer is expanding faster than the resources available to support it,” said Jason L. Brown, president and CEO of ACC. “CLOs are being asked to lead ...

Majority of business leaders say AI is essential, yet 47% admit management isn’t aligned on how to use it in hiring 89% of companies underutilize AI in talent acquisition, despite rising expectations and skills shortages 70% of HR and business leaders fear AI could threaten job security as automation accelerates New research from global talent solutions business AMS reveals the workplace is at a crossroads: while business leaders overwhelmingly agree that AI is now essential to staying competitive in the race for talent, nearly half admit that their HR teams and C-suite are not aligned on how AI should actually be used inside their organizations. The research, commissioned by AMS in partnership with Wakefield Research, surveyed 300 CHROs, C-suite leaders and HR decision-makers and shows widespread optimism about AI’s potential, but also rising tension as the pace of technological change outstrips many companies’ preparedness. Despite strong belief in AI’s strategic im...

With corporate layoffs at a 22-year high and AI displacing nearly 78,000 jobs in 2025, the Czech-based French entrepreneur offers a practical framework for fathers seeking financial stability Arnaud CZ , founder of the $100k Dad system, specializing in corporate-to-entrepreneur transitions, has released a comprehensive complimentary course called the $100k Dad system designed to help working fathers develop sustainable side income streams. The eight-hour video, available on YouTube, addresses growing concerns among professionals facing unprecedented job instability in the current economic climate. Why Corporate Dads Are Seeking Side Income in 2026 The release comes at a critical moment for corporate employees worldwide. Recent data indicates that over 5,296 companies announced mass layoffs since January 2025, with October marking the worst month for workforce reductions in more than two decades. Major corporations including Verizon, UPS, and Microsoft have collectively eli...

Artificial intelligence has become ubiquitous across HR functions, from recruiting to performance management to workforce planning. With AI-powered tools promising faster workflows, cleaner data and better decision-making, HR teams are evaluating an array of countless tools that vary widely in capability, compliance safeguards and real-world usefulness. But when it comes to benefits administration — a space defined by regulation, risk and nuance — ultimately, the opportunity with AI is not to replace human expertise but to augment it.  AI is Changing Benefits Administration  Benefits administration is a complex subject encompassing a wide range of programs (including HSAs, FSAs, HRAs, ICHRAs, commuter benefits, COBRA and retiree billing) each with its own regulatory requirements, documentation standards and financial consequences for missteps. AI is already making an impact, with many platforms touting fully integrated artificial intelligence systems designed to streamlin...