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Boards have always been expected to see around corners. AI turns that expectation into a daily operating requirement: one headline celebrates your AI-powered growth, the next details a scandal fueled by unchecked output.

By Megan Wolf

News April 3, 2026 2 min read

Recruiting in the AI Era Identifying Talent When All Candidates Look the Same

Recruiters across the world are running into a new problem in an AI-driven world: it is getting harder to tell who is qualified, as candidates are increasingly using AI tools to refine resumes, generate tailored cover letters, and prepare interview responses. The result is a pool of applicants who are more polished, more aligned to job descriptions—and significantly harder to differentiate.

By Wenchao Dong

News April 3, 2026 2 min read

Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill Targeting Executive Pay Stock Buybacks

Senators Warren (D-MA) and Hawley (R-MO) introduced a bipartisan bill to restrict stock buybacks and executive compensation for defense contractors.

By Gregory C. Hoff

News April 3, 2026 1 min read

DOL Proposes Safe Harbor for Alternative Assets in Retirement Plans

The Department of Labor issued a proposed rule that would expand access to alternative assets such as private equity and cryptocurrency in 401(k) plans.

By Gregory C. Hoff

News April 3, 2026 2 min read

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CHRO Association Members Discuss AI, Leadership, Transformation in WSJ Forum

At last week’s Wall Street Journal CPO Council Summit , several Association member CHROs discussed the CHRO’s leadership role in an era of AI, the importance of people strategy in must-win times, and developing credibility when new in the CHRO role.

By Timothy J. Bartl

News April 2, 2026 1 min read

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Getting to Yes on Your Equity Plan Proposal

Winning approval for more shares has become routine for most companies, but “routine” isn’t the same as “guaranteed.” Pay Governance examined 2025’s share proposal stats and highlighted the steps that need to be taken to ensure your next equity plan proposal maintains high support.

By Megan Wolf

News April 2, 2026 1 min read

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The Strategy Behind Employment Agreements

Although CEO agreements remain the minority approach, about 21% of S&P 500 companies and 36% of the Russell 3000 still use them. Meridian’s deeper read of 95 S&P 500 CEO agreements reveals a consistent theme: boards trade some flexibility for predictability when CEO risk is high (transition, volatility, deal exposure).

By Ani Huang

News April 2, 2026 1 min read

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Crisis Governance the Board S Real Stress Test

With crisis management now becoming a board-level reflex , Deloitte partnered with the Society for Corporate Governance members to understand how mature crisis-management programs really are.

By Megan Wolf

News April 2, 2026 1 min read

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Consistent Compliance of Mexico S Labor Reform Remains Challenging

In 2023, Mexico implemented a one-time reset of collective bargaining—requiring more than 30,000 agreements to be legitimized through worker votes. What is now emerging is a more consequential test: whether companies and unions can operate under the system on an ongoing basis.

By Wenchao Dong

News April 2, 2026 1 min read

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Brazil Three Key Changes and Critical Dates for Employers in 2026

Brazil’s pro-worker employment landscape is shifting toward stricter compliance and more active enforcement. A recent Mayer Brown update highlights three shifts that are already reshaping employer obligations and risk exposure: expanded workplace health requirements, potential legislative changes to working conditions, and a sharp increase in enforcement driven by digitalization.

By Wenchao Dong

News April 2, 2026 2 min read

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Audi Mexico Minority Union Challenges Are Reshaping Representation

A developing dispute at Audi’s Mexico plant highlights an emerging dynamic in the country’s labor model. The incumbent union, SITAUDI, continues to hold formal bargaining rights, but its challenger, SAUTAM, is actively organizing workers and contesting its position.

By Wenchao Dong

News April 2, 2026 1 min read

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Argentina Labor Reform Faces Judicial Setback Extending Uncertainty for Employers

By Wenchao Dong

News March 31, 2026 1 min read

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Multinationals to Continue Two Track Operating Model in China

A China +1 shift remains for 2026 and beyond, especially for export-oriented manufacturing.

By Michelle Swinden

News March 31, 2026 1 min read

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Structural Labor Scarcity in Japan Driving the 2026 Shunto

The annual wage setting negotiations are set to deliver increases of almost 6%.

By Michelle Swinden

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