If you’ve been following me for a while, you’re likely familiar with my podcast, HR Bandit. For those new to the scene, it’s a monthly deep dive into the hottest news from the world of work. Every month, my co-host Apoorva and I begin by curating a list of eye-catching stories, then whittle it down to the top three through spirited debate.
Usually, this process is straightforward. But May 2025? It was a whirlwind. While our latest episode covers the cream of the crop, I felt it was time to pull back the curtain on our selection process. Today, I’m sharing not just our full news roster but also the behind-the-scenes discussions that shape our final picks.
What follows is our unfiltered list, complete with our original headlines and commentary. We’ve kept everything in its initial order, giving you a peek into our thought process. It’s a rare glimpse into how we sift through the noise to bring you the most impactful stories.
So, buckle up and join us on this journey through May 2025’s work-related headlines. It’s a month that kept us on our toes, and we’re excited to share the full story with you.
Potential topics
MS Annual Work Trends Index: (top takeaways from the report)
Freshworks AI Workplace report
Coinbase employees responsible for data leak – May need to verify but sounds like a fun one
Employees taking CEO decisions into their hands via open letters
Gender imbalance in entry level roles in India. Second link
Also make a mention of international HR day (May 20)
Other news – Layoffs: Burberry and Microsoft;
Opening/Closing Questions or maybe a poll? Would you declare a neurodivergent condition on your resume?
We hope you enjoy checking out the 10+ pieces of news/reports/events that we sifted through and agree with our final choices. Let me know what you think in the comments and if you would like to see the full set of news and our sifting every month.
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