7 Must-See Sessions at Talent Connect 2024

Do you know the favored line of every parent with a big brood of children? “I love all my children equally, but differently.” That’s how I feel about the lineup of breakout sessions for this year’s Talent Connect Summit, LinkedIn’s premier in-person event for talent leaders from around the globe. This year’s event will be

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The Must-Read Articles for Talent Professionals This Week

According to a recent article from Behavioral Scientist, many desk workers — yes, that includes recruiters and talent development pros — are “caught up in a busyness culture.” What does that mean exactly? Well, consider the following research and data that Behavioral Scientist cites in the article: Desk workers in an office setting are interrupted

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Change Is Hard. Will AI Make It Easier in TA?

One of the hardest — if not the hardest — part of a senior TA leader’s job has nothing to do with recruiting. At least not directly.  The hardest part?  Getting our own teams to do new stuff — getting recruiters to fully leverage that new CRM or sourcing tool, getting interviewers to use the

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AI Is Already Transforming HR: 6 People Leaders Weigh In

AI has profoundly transformed the workforce by automating routine tasks, enhancing decision-making, and reshaping job roles across various industries. In sectors like manufacturing, AI-powered robots have taken over repetitive tasks, improving efficiency and reducing errors. In knowledge-based industries, AI tools analyze vast amounts of data, providing insights that guide business strategies and decisions.  AI-driven automation

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What’s the Difference Between ‘Training’ and ‘Development’? And Does It Really Matter?

Recently, I posed a question on LinkedIn to the learning and development (L&D) community that turned out to be quite the hot topic: What’s the difference between training and development? My question came from an experience where an organizational leader asked me for a “training plan” to help entry-level project managers become better organizational partners.

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