HR & workforce news, week of October 19, 2026

Monday, October 19, 2026

4 events. The full rundown for October 19, 2026. The most covered:

1. 02:37 UTC Time and attendance mistakes are the costliest payroll errors, EY analysis finds 2
2. 20:01 UTC Contractor DEI certification rule stands after court refuses injunction 2
3. 22:30 UTC NAB plans up to 2,500 job cuts, union objects to timing 2

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

1. 0110:15 UTC

   Kogi NMA links digital health tools to future medical workforce

   1 outlet · first: punchng.com Market trends

   Machine summary Under the Physicians' Week sub-theme "Transforming Medicine", Dr Mary Onyeche Obari said artificial intelligence, telemedicine and electronic medical records could overcome geographic barriers, strengthen referrals and extend specialist services to underserved communities in Kogi State. She added that digital transformation would fall short without investment in infrastructure and training.

   1. The week's overall theme was "Securing the Future of Medicine in Nigeria", with sub-themes on physician well-being and on digital health, innovation and medical education.
   2. Obari urged that staffing be adequate, duty schedules reasonable, rest periods safeguarded, salaries and entitlements paid promptly, mental-health support kept confidential, and workers shielded from violence at work.
   3. Obari said that confusing burnout with dedication is wrong, and that a doctor's pain ought not need to turn into a tragedy before anyone pays attention to it.
   4. Obari said artificial intelligence, telemedicine and electronic medical records could help overcome geographic barriers and extend specialist services to underserved communities in Kogi State.
   5. Obari said digital transformation would fall short without investment in infrastructure and training.

   Reported by punchng.com.

   • Digital health tools (AI, telemedicine, electronic medical records)

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

1. 0212:36 UTC

   eBay to cut about 1,000 jobs in second reduction this year

   4 outlets · first: Seeking Alpha Market trends

   Machine summary eBay confirmed it will lay off about 9% of its workforce, roughly 1,000 employees, as it streamlines operations and focuses resources on its fastest-growing areas, a company spokesperson said to CNBC. The move follows a 6% reduction in February affecting about 800 employees, and the company reported about 12,300 employees at the end of 2025. eBay said it will continue hiring in priority areas aligned with its strategy.

   1. eBay confirmed it will lay off about 9% of its workforce, affecting approximately 1,000 employees, a company spokesperson said to CNBC
   2. eBay had roughly 12,300 employees as of the end of 2025, according to CNBC
   3. The move follows a 6% workforce reduction in February that affected about 800 employees, per CNBC
   4. CEO Jamie Iannone wrote in a memo seen by Reuters that "Our strategy is working" and that capturing the opportunity ahead requires thoughtful choices about where the company focuses and invests
   5. eBay finalized a $1.4 billion acquisition of resale platform Depop from Etsy in July, according to CNBC

   Reported by CNBC, Seeking Alpha, ph.headtopics.com and ibtimes.co.uk.

   • Reuters
   • CNBC
   • eBay
   • Etsy
   • Depop

2. 0305:16 UTC

   Deloitte study: change initiatives tied to burnout and staff exits

   2 outlets · first: HCAMag Talent

   Machine summary The 2026 Deloitte Change Management Study, surveying 1,000 change management leaders in the US, UK, Australia and Canada, found 69% said their latest change initiative increased employee workload and burnout. Two-thirds said employees left as a direct result of the initiative, with average turnover-related expenses estimated at $20.5 million, rising to $25.5 million among leaders overseeing AI implementation. Deloitte said the human cost of transformation should be measured alongside the business case.

   1. According to the 2026 Deloitte Change Management Study from Deloitte + Workplace Intelligence, 69% of those leading change reported that their latest change initiative raised both workload and burnout among employees.
   2. According to 66%, staff departures were directly caused by the most recent initiative, and the average cost linked to turnover was estimated at $20.5 million.
   3. Among leaders overseeing AI implementation, average turnover-related cost rose to $25.5 million, and 61% said AI transformation is moving faster than employees can handle
   4. 68% of change leaders reported at least one form of employee resistance to their most recent initiative
   5. According to 45%, badly handled change played a part in high-performing staff leaving.

   Reported by HCAMag and Human Resources Director.

   • Deloitte
   • 2026 Deloitte Change Management Study
   • Workplace Intelligence
   • AI transformation

What kind of news was it?

1. Market trends 3
2. Compensation 2
3. Regulation 1
4. Talent 1