In a recent article, the Harvard Business Review doesn’t mince words on the souring relationship between employers and employees: “People stay in roles out of necessity rather than loyalty — an unsustainable arrangement that results in predictably low engagement.” And just how low is engagement? HBR notes that a recent Gallup report found that only
Mention the words generative AI and most people have a quick reaction: They love it — or they hate it. The truth is, AI is a polarizing technology. By now, most people know about the huge benefits AI offers, including time savings and increased productivity. But it also poses risks, such as built-in bias and
You probably learned a new skill over the last year, and you’re not alone — particularly if you learned how to work with AI. People develop skills all the time, of course. What’s new is the accelerated pace: The number of skills added by LinkedIn members grew by 36% over the last 12 months, compared
Workforce strategist Bruce Morton would like everyone to stop talking about talent. “Talk about the work,” he said at a breakout session at Talent Connect 2024. “It all starts with the work.” As the head of strategy at Allegis Global Solutions, Bruce has worked with companies around the world helping them build more effective workforces.
Women have been on a long, slow march toward pay equity. More than 40 years ago, U.S. women earned just 65 cents for every dollar men earned. By 2002, that had risen to 80 cents. And in 2022, it hit 84 cents, a historic high. Everything seemed to be heading in the right direction, albeit
LinkedIn is more than just a professional networking platform; it’s a space where ideas and opportunities converge. Whether you’re a recruiter seeking excellent candidates, a talent development professional exploring a career move, or a talent leader looking to establish yourself as a thought leader, sharing your voice on LinkedIn can boost your visibility and set
“There’s no doubt, no debate, that the world is changing,” Mel Robbins, host of the award-winning Mel Robbins Podcast, said midway through her keynote speech at Talent Connect a few weeks ago. “Work is changing. The question is: Will you change?” With change happening so fast, she told the audience, talent professionals may be afraid
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
