Beware Chrome Extensions Targeting Enterprise HR Platforms

By the time a people issue reaches HR, it’s usually been forming for a while. Org IQ helps surface patterns in everyday email so concerns don’t stay hidden until they escalate.

Complaints, tone changes, and cultural drift rarely appear all at once. In day-to-day work, they build gradually across scattered conversations.

Org IQ brings those patterns into view, helping HR understand what’s developing earlier, without changing how teams work.

HR Trends: Beware Chrome Extensions Targeting Enterprise HR Platforms

Security researchers have identified a group of malicious Chrome extensions posing as legitimate tools for HR and enterprise platforms such as Workday, NetSuite, and SAP SuccessFactors. These extensions appeared in the official Chrome Web Store and were downloaded by thousands of users before being removed. Once installed, they could steal authentication tokens, hijack sessions, and block security or incident response features, making account takeover possible. Because HR systems typically store sensitive employee data, compromised extensions pose serious risk to recruitment, payroll, and personnel records. Organizations are urged to review installed browser extensions, enforce allow-lists, and educate staff on only using approved tools. Read more.

HR Insights: When Employers Build vs Buy Talent

A new study looking at 174 US law firms shows that decisions about whether to develop talent internally or hire externally are not just cultural choices but strategic responses to a firm’s capacity and market volatility. Firms with strong mentorship and senior leadership support are more likely to invest in building internal talent through training, coaching and structured development programmes. In contrast, firms facing unpredictable workloads often prefer to “buy” talent by hiring experienced professionals from outside to meet immediate needs. The findings suggest HR leaders should align talent strategies with both long-term goals and short-term operational pressures, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach. Read more.

HR Tips and Tricks

Tip: Develop a “skills-latency map” to track the time it takes employees to adopt new capabilities after training. Charting latency helps HR fine-tune training content, adjust pacing, and measure ROI on learning programmes by comparing uptake rates across teams.

Trick: Use internal case study labs where HR teams present real recent internal scenarios (anonymised) to peers in other departments for critique and solutions. This cross-functional review surface blind spots, builds empathy, and improves complaint handling and investigation practices.

HR Case Files: Forensic Report Exposes Corruption at Denel

An independent forensic report reveals ongoing issues of wasted funds, unlawful appointments and systemic problems at South African state-owned defence firm Denel, suggesting that promised reforms have not been realised. Continued financial mismanagement and irregular hiring practices highlight how governance failures can ripple into HR decision-making, with potential impacts on morale and trust. The findings could influence future accountability measures and internal controls related to HR and corporate governance. Read more.

Key Takeaways:

• The report shows continued unlawful appointments and financial waste at Denel.

• Forensic findings suggest reform efforts have not addressed core governance failures.

• The situation underscores how weak controls can affect HR integrity and talent decisions..

HR Toolkit

Resources

AI agents are transforming key HR decisions, including payroll, performance reviews, compensation, promotions and layoffs. Tools embedded in popular HR systems can automate repetitive tasks, save time, and flag issues like missing data before pay periods. However, experts note that a lack of formal training for managers using AI, and the risk of AI making high-impact decisions without human oversight, could introduce ethical and legal challenges. Firms are encouraged to maintain human involvement in final decisions to preserve fairness and accountability, especially in areas that affect careers and livelihoods. Know more.

Events

The HR in Hospitality Conference, happening from April 30 - May 1 at the The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida, brings together HR leaders and practitioners focused on hospitality-specific human resource challenges and best practices. Sessions typically cover talent acquisition strategies, retention techniques, leadership development tailored for hospitality roles, and how to use HR technologies effectively within hotels, restaurants and related service environments. The event provides networking opportunities and actionable insights to strengthen workforce engagement in a sector known for high turnover.

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