You’ve probably heard that “AI agents” are the next big thing — that they’re an evolution beyond the chatbot-style AI popularized by tools like ChatGPT and that they’re going to change the way we all work. But for many recruiting professionals, all this agent talk is still only theoretical. What does the “agentic” future look
Ever since Human Resources began stretching beyond its beginnings as Personnel and Payroll, HR leaders have clamored for a seat at the table. Now they have it. And the table, it turns out, is piled high with growing expectations: Organizations are looking for their CHROs, among many other things, to usher in the era of
If you’re an HR pro, a recent article from Fast Company encourages you to travel back in time to the year 2015. “‘Uptown Funk’ was blaring on digital music outlets,” FC writes, “Snapchat filters were laid over every selfie, and hoverboards were all the rage.” It was also the time when marketing departments confronted disruptive
Worried about holding on to your most talented employees? You’re not alone: Nearly nine out of ten (88%) organizations are concerned about employee retention, according to the 2025 LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report. The cost of losing top talent goes beyond replacing employees — it includes the loss of essential institutional knowledge and business skills. At
Learning and development (L&D) plays a pivotal role in shaping successful organizations. The logic seems simple: Equip employees with the right skills and they’ll drive stronger business outcomes. Yet many L&D leaders still struggle to demonstrate the tangible impact of their programs to the C-suite. Compounding this challenge is the ongoing skills crisis. According to
“Let’s face it,” writes Harvard Business Review in a recent article. “Who hasn’t felt bored at work at some point? Maybe you’re experiencing it right now, scrolling through HBR.org [Ed. note: Or the LinkedIn Talent blog for that matter!] to take a break.” The trouble, however, occurs when situational boredom (tuning out at the end
If your L&D team is like most, you receive more requests to create training or learning solutions than you have time for. In the words of one of my favorite mentors: “There will always be more to do than the time and resources we have available, so we need to choose wisely.” Wisely means saying
Using video to attract job candidates is nothing new, but your options to create and distribute video content have expanded. Some organizations used to make one or two highly produced employer branding videos annually, which required a significant time commitment and financial investment. But with a smartphone and a personal LinkedIn account, you can create
We’ve all seen the headlines about Gen Z and how they’re approaching — and reshaping — the world of work, but what’s the latest on the generation that preceded them? “Millennials were defined by a sense of arrested development,” writes Business Insider in a recent article, “a generation suffering from a perpetual failure to launch.
Let’s start with a very simple question: What makes a great hiring team? Most people would say: “Great recruiters.” And, sure, that’s definitely part of it. But the truth is, recruiting excellence isn’t just about individual skill — it’s about the collective capabilities of your entire hiring operation. Think about it this way: A world-class
