The Department of Justice has unsealed charges against individuals involved in schemes to place North Korean IT workers at US companies, funneling earnings to the North Korean government. The schemes, involving US and international accomplices, led to significant financial and data losses, including access to sensitive information and cryptocurrency theft. Authorities have arrested some suspects and seized numerous assets, highlighting the national security threat posed by these operations.

A global survey by O.C. Tanner finds 63% of employees worry that using AI for employee recognition will make messages feel less personal, though 55% see potential for AI to improve recognition. The report suggests companies use AI responsibly to maintain authenticity and highlights the importance of workplace culture and leadership in shaping perceptions of AI-driven recognition.

Gen Z is prioritizing retirement savings and financial wellness, with 76% saving through 401(k) plans and other workplace options, according to a report by the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies. The generation's financial strategies are influenced by concerns about artificial intelligence making job skills obsolete and a need for long-term care.

HR professionals are becoming programmers through the use of AI "prompting," which involves the design of prompts in plain language to instruct AI on tasks such as analyzing company culture, creating onboarding plans, building job descriptions and drafting letters, writes Josh Bersin, who points out platforms such as Galileo offer customizable prompts. "Just as the finance department once had 'Excel gurus,' we need 'prompt mentors' to help us build, refine and scale our AI workflows," Bersin writes.

Employers who receive requests from the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regarding diversity, equity and inclusion programs should consult legal counsel to navigate the debatable authority of such requests, says Jason Tremblay, a partner at Saul Ewing. He emphasizes the importance of promptly gathering requested information and involving HR in the response process.