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
There’s no doubt about it: When it comes to the workplace, AI is here to stay. Generative artificial intelligence (GAI) has become one of the most buzzed-about topics in business and talent acquisition. According to LinkedIn’s 2024 Future of Recruiting report, 62% of recruiters are optimistic about AI’s impact on recruitment, and the number of
If anyone needs proof of how much AI has revolutionized recruiting, consider the story that Erin Scruggs, LinkedIn’s head of global talent acquisition, shared in her Talent Connect keynote last week. Erin spoke about when she had just started her recruiting career at a staffing agency in 1995 and raised her hand to source candidates
It’s a tough time in the talent world right now. Budgets at many companies are not what they used to be and yet talent pros are being asked to do more than ever. Is it little wonder that teams aren’t sure how they’ll fill every req, make quality hires, and offer employees opportunities to grow?
