In the world of sourcing and recruiting, the rumors of the death of Boolean search have been greatly exaggerated over the years. Despite many advancements in AI-powered automated matching between jobs and potential candidates, Boolean search has remained a required skill. This is largely because job descriptions themselves have historically not been accurate representations of
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 2% of adults in the country are autistic. That’s 5.4 million people — with many more undiagnosed. Many autistic adults go to great lengths to hide their disability, especially in the workplace. In a recent article, The New York Times interviewed one woman
It’s no secret that the healthcare industry is facing massive staffing shortages. What you might not know is that the supply of healthcare talent on LinkedIn has actually seen healthy growth every year over the past five years. This vital talent pool deserves a closer examination. Relying on the latest LinkedIn data, we decided to
Mentorship programs are often viewed as a win-win for mentees and mentors. It’s easy to see what a person can gain from having a mentor: Expert advice, insider knowledge, skills development, and a larger network are but a few possible upsides. Mentors, too, can benefit from a mentorship relationship, gaining leadership experience, improved communication skills,
When you run a company that focuses on cultivating hiring excellence, you consistently get asked for your top recruiting tips. And after well over 20 years of experience in this space, I’ve accumulated quite a few. But every now and again, you get approached with a question that deserves a little more airtime. I was
In 2001, Netflix had its back up against the wall. The dot-com bubble had just burst and to stay afloat, Netflix needed to lay off a third of its 120 employees, letting go of the 40 lowest performers. What seemed like a disaster turned out to be a gift. With only top performers showing up
It was great to connect with hundreds of recruitment leaders from across the world at Talent Connect 2023 last fall. A key topic in many of the sessions was the existential threat of climate change and the compelling issue of green skills as they become an indispensable asset in today’s job market. The LinkedIn Green
Editor’s note: Leadership development is a priority for most talent development teams. We loved this post, originally published on Tewedaj’s LinkedIn feed, about the leadership lessons to be learned from a basic ropes course. First things first: I am scared of ropes and I’m even more scared of heights. And I was not anticipating that
Today HR leaders face a myriad of unprecedented challenges when it comes to their workforce. Between widening IT and AI skills gaps, the ups and downs of hybrid work, and stagnating employee engagement — to name just a few issues — today’s workplace leaders are juggling a lot to keep their employees satisfied and thriving.
If you’re like many employees, you probably look to leadership for guidance on how to use generative AI. The funny thing, though? Your boss is probably wondering how to use it too. “Many chief executives and other senior managers are talking a visionary game about AI’s promise to their staff,” writes The Wall Street Journal,
