As reported in a recent article in The New York Times, economic mobility has been declining in the U.S. for decades — especially for workers without four-year college degrees. “There are many paths to a better life,” Jean Eddy, CEO of American Student Assistance, told the Times, “and most young people don’t know how to
Life is not all about work. But having a big, rich life can influence your work. And who knows this better than learning and development professionals? Most talent development professionals go into the field because they love learning. If anything, they’re the Hermione Grangers of the workplace. After the 9-to-5 ends, they’re as likely as
It took the internet seven years to reach 100 million users, AI expert Allie K. Miller told a Talent Connect 2024 audience a few weeks ago. It took ChatGPT . . . two months. “We are on the precipice of one of the most significant changes in business in history,” Allie said. “And I know
Walking into Talent Connect 2024 in late October, I felt an electric energy — the DJ was on fire and the theme, “Where Possibility Works,” had everyone buzzing. It promised a space to dive deep into the future of talent acquisition, embracing new technologies, and building more inclusive workplaces. And while there were exciting discussions,
I hosted a head-of-TA workshop event for large companies in September 2024 where my friend Bryan Adams (not that Bryan Adams, but the CEO of HappyDance), who’s a guru on all things employer branding and career sites, framed up costs in a new, interesting way. We were sharing best practices for building CFO-proof business cases
If you’re a talent professional looking to improve retention at your company, you may want to start thinking more like an investigative journalist, a real estate agent, and something akin to a “quest enabler.” According to a recent article in the Harvard Business Review, many companies are tackling retention with the same old tired approaches
With companies undergoing seismic shifts as they adopt generative AI, employees might be looking to chief information or chief technology officers to lead the way. But as generative AI stands to break the mold, those old playbooks may not work anymore. GAI isn’t just shaking up how we work. It’s changing the very nature of
Gone are the days when a ping-pong table and free kombucha could win over top talent. Today’s workforce demands more, and smart employers are responding. These days, organizations are exploring innovative ways to remain competitive in the race for talent. To attract and retain in-demand candidates, companies are going beyond the basics, reimagining employee benefits
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 12 billion (yes, that’s billion with a b) working days are lost annually around the globe due to depression and anxiety. What’s more, the WHO also reports that mental health conditions cost the global economy one trillion (yes, that’s trillion with a t) U.S. dollars in
Imagine a world where your digital colleague handles entire workflows, adapts to real-time challenges, and collaborates seamlessly with your human team. This isn’t science fiction — it’s the imminent reality of AI agents in the workplace. As Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, boldly predicted at their annual DevDay event, “2025 is when AI agents will
