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This week's signal
The EU AI Act's HR deadline is days away — and Brussels just blinked
High-risk obligations for hiring and workforce AI apply from August 2. A proposed deferral is muddying the water. Here's what to do either way.
TalentCritical thinking just beat AI skills — by four places
73% of talent leaders now rank judgment as the top human skill. AI skills came fifth. The implication for your operating model is bigger than it looks.
Market2026's consolidation wave puts HR buyers in charge
Workday–Sana at $1.1B, five buyer-friendly acquisitions, disciplined funding. Why this is the best negotiating climate in years — if you use it.
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