Nearly 80% of global executives see at least one way generative AI will help their employees. These leaders identify reducing time spent on mundane but necessary job tasks, increasing productivity, and freeing up employees’ time for strategic and creative thinking as the three most likely AI benefits today. It’s no surprise then that 79% of
When considering a new job, HR professionals are 25% more likely than other people to prioritize an inclusive workplace. That’s according to over 37,000 LinkedIn members surveyed in recent months about what matters most to them when they’re considering a new job opportunity. And that’s just one example of how candidate priorities can vary dramatically
Could 2025 be the year that companies start tackling employee loneliness — both within and outside their office walls? Perhaps surprisingly, the answer may be yes. “Progressive organizations,” writes the Harvard Business Review in a recent article on nine work trends to look out for this year and beyond, “will take steps in 2025 to
Sometimes, to prepare for what’s in front of you, it’s helpful to look at what’s behind you. Recruitment is one of those industries where we quickly move into the rhythm of meeting the new year’s demands, missing the opportunity to retro the year that just concluded. Now I know there is limited value in retrospection
When Alli Mihalka was a sophomore at Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo in 2020, she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do for a career. She played cello but didn’t think she could earn a living in music. She was also shy but wanted some way to express her inner extrovert. Then she heard
I was on a lot of podcasts in 2024 and there’s one question I was asked more than any other: “What’s the most common mistake you see [founders/investors/leaders] make in hiring?” Based on hundreds of conversations and (literally) thousands of survey responses from our training clients, here’s my top 10 list of root causes, roughly
The days of siloed HR functions are officially behind us. Today’s HR teams need an integrated approach — one that tackles business challenges head-on, delivers actionable insights, and drives meaningful outcomes. This evolution has propelled HR from the back office straight into the boardroom. To keep pace, the traditional service delivery model has given way
“On the spectrum of managerial chores,” Harvest Business Review writes in a recent article, “writing a job description probably falls somewhere between conducting employee performance reviews and filing expense reports — high on tedium, low on immediate gratification.” Many talent pros can likely relate to this sentiment, but then put yourself in a candidate’s shoes:
Quick, what do you think’s the fastest-growing job in the world? If you guessed it has something to do with AI, you’re right. But what’s surprising is how many quickly growing jobs are not tech-related at all. In fact, they’re downright human. That’s what we learned from the Jobs on the Rise reports LinkedIn released
The workplace is at an inflection point. Rapid advancements in AI, intensifying polarization, eroding employee perks and protections, and shifting employee expectations are transforming the role of HR in unprecedented ways. These trends demand bold, strategic responses from HR leaders who must balance technological adoption with human-centered leadership, global instability, and increasing demands to do
