Monday, October 19, 2026

People and Workplace

Barista in a Bitty & Beau’s Coffee apron hands a customer a takeaway coffee cup.
Bitty & Beau’s Shares Disability Hiring Lessons Bitty & Beau’s Coffee shares disability hiring lessons after employing more than 500 people across shops and Coffee Cruisers. September 28, 2026

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Lark-Marie Antón
Authentic Appoints Lark-Marie Antón as CCO Authentic Brands Group appoints Lark-Marie Antón as chief communications officer to lead global communications and corporate brand strategy. October 12, 2026
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Cisco Adds Girish Rishi to Board of Directors Cisco board appointment brings Cognite CEO Girish Rishi onto Cisco’s board, effective October 9, with data and AI experience. October 9, 2026
Ursula Murua sits at a desk with a laptop, smiling at the camera.
Ursula Murua Named President of EWTN News Ursula Murua as President of EWTN News takes effect Nov. 1, 2026, following her digital leadership roles at EWTN News. October 9, 2026
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Gale V. King to Receive ELC Heritage Award The 2026 Alvaro L. Martins Heritage Award will honor Gale V. King at The ELC Recognition Gala in Maryland. October 8, 2026
A Healthy Smart Mart break-room micro-market with refrigerated drinks, fresh food, snack shelves and self-checkout kiosks.
Healthy Smart Mart Targets Legacy Office Vending Zero-cost breakroom upgrades from Healthy Smart Mart replace legacy vending with self-checkout markets for employers and property managers. October 5, 2026
A group of GAF workers, some in hard hats and coveralls, stands inside an industrial manufacturing facility.
GAF Adds Six Month SkillBridge Manufacturing Training GAF SkillBridge manufacturing training offers no-cost, six-month hands-on experience for transitioning service members at five facilities. October 2, 2026
Future of the Workforce cover showing Tyler Cameron leaning over an open tool case in an unfinished building.
Workforce Campaign Brings Small Business Focus Future of the Workforce campaign launches in USA TODAY with skilled trades, employee well-being, and small business coverage. September 30, 2026
Mike Solow smiling in a navy check blazer and lavender shirt against a tan background.
Rutland Square Spirits Names U.S. Operations Head Rutland Square Spirits appoints Mike Solow to lead U.S. market entry, distributor partnerships, retail outreach, and commercial build-out. September 30, 2026
Bryan Cross stands beside a JunkStart junk removal truck.
JunkStart Names Bryan Cross VP of Operations JunkStart appoints Bryan Cross as VP of operations to build franchise systems as the pay-by-weight junk removal brand expands. September 29, 2026
Survey shows 64%, 43% and 46% of HR leaders confident about employee skills and future needs.
HR Leaders Report Workforce Skills Visibility Gap University of Phoenix Future of Skills Development report finds HR leaders see a gap between required skills and employee capability. September 25, 2026
A cook holds a ladle over a pan on a flaming stove beside restaurant careers report text.
Restaurant Employees Report Career Opportunity Restaurant employee career opportunities are examined in National Restaurant Association research on satisfaction, skills, and advancement. September 25, 2026
Pearson infographic on AI-ready skilled workers, featuring technicians at work and workforce training statistics.
Pearson Flags AI Capability Gap in Skilled Jobs Pearson AI skills gap research finds a triple capability gap in skilled jobs as AI adoption outpaces education and training. September 24, 2026
Woman holding an AI laptop faces pillars labeled AI skills, with percentages for bias, communication and data privacy.
Employers Raise the Bar for AI Skills AI skills expectations show 41% of hiring managers seek advanced skills, while 93% of job seekers say they are AI-ready. September 23, 2026
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Lucy Brady
GoTo Foods Names Lucy Brady President of Jamba GoTo Foods names Lucy Brady president of Jamba and expands leadership roles at Moe’s, Cinnabon, Carvel, and digital technology. September 14, 2026
John Katsimatides as a boy in a pinstripe suit and tie, seated at a table with an open book.
Good Greek Honors Friend John Katsimatides Good Greek September 11 remembrance honors John A. Katsimatides, a childhood friend of founder Spero Georgedakis. September 11, 2026
Burton Morgan Daniel in a navy suit and patterned tie against a gray background.
Lazard Names North America ECM Advisory Head Lazard equity capital markets advisory expands in North America with Daniel Burton-Morgan in a newly created leadership role. September 10, 2026
ADP Research dashboard with US map, metro pay-change table, and national wage growth chart.
ADP Reports 38,000 Private Sector Jobs Added ADP National Employment Report shows 38,000 private-sector jobs added in August, alongside expanded pay data for 56 metro areas. September 2, 2026
Two stacked bar charts showing survey responses about personality in hiring decisions.
Personality Carries Weight in Hiring Decisions Personality in hiring can outweigh skills gaps, according to a 2026 Express Employment Professionals and Harris Poll survey. August 26, 2026
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Brillio Wins Two Gold Awards for AI Talent Program Brillio AI Native Talent Development program won two Gold Brandon Hall Group awards after reaching about 5,500 employees in six countries. August 26, 2026
A man in a red jacket holds a Goodwill sign reading “Got my Driver’s License.”
Goodwill Launches License to Thrive Program License to Thrive uses a $2,000 grant to help eligible young adults cover driver’s license costs. August 24, 2026