If you’re having retention issues and are losing high performers to competitors, it may be time to focus on an often-overlooked role within your organization: the middle manager. “Companies need to upskill their middle managers urgently,” Fast Company writes in a recent article, “to keep employees engaged and stop hemorrhaging talent. After all, talent is
For most companies, employer branding is straightforward — it’s how an organization shapes its image to attract and retain top talent. But for staffing firms, the playbook is different. Unlike many other types of business, staffing agencies must appeal to three distinct audiences: the talent they place, the clients they represent, and the recruiters and
I’m not surprised at all to see AI literacy as a top skill in LinkedIn’s recent Skills on the Rise report. I’ve been especially intrigued to see AI tools making a direct impact on the talent acquisition profession. Quick story: I’m a senior recruiter at LinkedIn supporting our corporate functions (primarily finance and legal). I’m
TL;DR — You need speed to get quality, and you need quality to get speed. Sometimes, with unrealistic hiring managers, we in recruiting need to explain tradeoffs between speed, quality, and cost. Cheap and fast doesn’t always get you quality. Quality and cheap? It can take forever to find, and underpaid people become a flight
As AI continues to transform the world of work, one thing is clear: AI skills are no longer a nice-to-have, they’re a must-have for employees and organizations aiming to succeed and grow. And according to a recent LinkedIn study, companies in the top quartile of AI literacy had 18% higher revenue than companies in the
Talent professionals are swamped. When I talk to LinkedIn Talent Solutions customers like you these days, I regularly hear that you’re being asked — among many other things — to: Do more with less. Compete successfully for specialized, hard-to-find talent. Seamlessly integrate AI into your company workflows to increase productivity and efficiency. Bridge the skills
A strong LinkedIn network can help you access hidden talent pools, learn from other professionals, and find new job opportunities for yourself. But you can miss out on these benefits if you’re just beginning your career as a talent professional. This can be especially true for those with a network gap. Women and people who
Imagine opening Netflix and having to apply to watch a movie. You find the title you want, fill out a short form, wait two weeks, and hope the algorithm approves your request. Sounds ridiculous, right? Now think about how most companies hire. A need emerges, we open a job, craft a description, post it, wait
Over the years, talent professionals have likely heard many arguments against the cover letter, including that it’s unnecessary and even obsolete. In a recent article, the Harvard Business Review takes the opposing view, emphasizing the importance of cover letters even when they’re not explicitly required: “As long as human beings are still making hiring decisions,”
Jobs are evolving. LinkedIn data suggests that from 2015 to 2030, some 70% of the skills used in most jobs will change, with AI emerging as a catalyst. That’s why it’s becoming increasingly important for professionals to understand and use AI tools in their roles. The people who can harness this technology will be able
