Meta recently rolled out a new pay package that would grant certain senior executives nearly $1 billion each in stock should the company reach a $9 trillion valuation by 2031. This moonshot award promises top executives generous compensation for meeting aggressive targets, not unlike the pay packages Tesla shareholders have approved for CEO Elon Musk in recent years. While Meta executives are unlikely to realize the value of these awards, they show how such compensation packages are becoming a key retention lever for a select group of firms pursuing aggressive AI transformation strategies. For more on how moonshot pay packages are becoming a key retention lever, keep reading here.—CV | | |
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Hiring is getting harder, which means you’ve got to get smarter about how you’re doing it. LHH can help you adapt to all the new expectations in hiring. Their 2026 Hiring Guide series covers key practice areas (we’re talkin’ accounting + finance, human resources, law firms, legal in-house, marketing, and technology) and is packed full of practical advice on: - what hiring trends are shaping 2026
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Workers in Maine can now apply to take time off through the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Program. The Maine Department of Labor (MDOL) opened applications for the PFML program on Mar. 30, and will begin paying out benefits on May 1. Maine’s PFML program, which took effect on Jan. 1, grants most workers in the state up to 12 weeks of paid leave for events including the birth of a child, recovering from a serious medical condition, or taking care of a loved one with a serious health condition. “This program represents a major step forward for Maine’s workers, families, and businesses,” Laura Fortman, the MDOL’s commissioner, said in a statement. For more on Maine’s paid family and medical leave program, keep reading here.—CV | | |
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As the healthcare industry continues to face provider shortages—potentially short 81,180 physicians by 2035, for example—some hospitals are coming up with unique ways to address staffing issues. Chicago’s Rush University System for Health is no exception. In March 2024, the hospital system incorporated new technology from LotusOne, which has a platform that tracks hospital staffing for 6,000+ facilities. This tech led to a 40% decline in staffing spend, health system leadership said in a press release, and helped reduce Rush’s dependence on contract workers. During the Covid-19 pandemic, for instance, temporary staffing was a huge cost to health systems, which generally prefer permanent workers. For more on how Rush uses LotusOne to cut staffing costs, keep reading on Healthcare Brew.—CM | | |
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Today’s top HR reads. Stat: More than 20% of people filing taxes have already claimed the new exemption for overtime work, double the level that was expected. (the Wall Street Journal) Quote: “We need, like, a Manhattan Project to collect this…Fields that are not exposed now will become exposed in the future, so you just want to track these statistics across the entire economy.”—Alex Imas, a University of Chicago economist, explains why data on price elasticity, which refers to the relationship between changes in demand and price, is needed to better understand how AI will impact the job market (MIT Technology Review) Read: Bank of New York Mellon and Robinhood, a brokerage firm, will manage Trump accounts when they are activated in July. Both companies previously said they will contribute to these savings accounts on behalf of their employees. (the New York Times) Hire with confidence: Roles, skills, and expectations are completely reshaping the talent landscape. Get your 2026 Hiring Guide from LHH for actionable insights + plenty of guidance on how you can make better, more confident hiring decisions.* *A message from our sponsor. |
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