The Must-Read Articles for Talent Professionals This Week
Buckle up, talent pros! Industry leader Josh Bersin sees 2025 as a pivotal year for the talent industry. “Companies believe that AI will transform their business,” he writes in a recent blog post, “so investment in technology is exploding.” But instead of seeing this investment as a source of anxiety, Josh foresees it as a
Becoming a Talent Advisor: 25 Free Resources to Get Started in 2025
AI and automation will make transactional recruiters largely obsolete in the coming years. It will become more critical than ever that as recruiting leaders and recruiters we 1) deliver value as Talent Advisors and 2) articulate our value — as humans adding insights, guiding hiring teams, and creating high-touch experiences — to our bosses and
3 Industry Leaders Assess Current Global Talent Trends
Over the last year, talent leaders have faced relentless change, with increased calls for return-to-office; an urgent need to upskill on AI; and hiring surges followed by headcount reductions. But amid all the change, one thing has remained true: A company’s success depends on its people. In such a topsy-turvy labor market, talent leaders may
InMail Outreach Rose in 2024: See Who Received More Attention from Recruiters
As 2025 gets into gear, it’s worth pausing to reflect on an intriguing hiring trend we saw in 2024: a modest increase in InMails sent by recruiters. Between October 2023 and September 2024, InMail outreach (that is, InMails sent by recruiters to passive candidates) grew by 5%. It’s one of a few signals that may
How to Create Engaging Videos for Your LinkedIn Feed
Video content has become one of the most powerful ways to share your expertise, build your personal brand, and connect with your professional network — and the best part is, you already have everything you need to get started. While publishing videos on LinkedIn might seem intimidating at first, creating engaging content doesn’t require expensive equipment
The Must-Read Articles for Talent Professionals This Week
When it comes to the job market in 2025, there may be reasons for optimism. In a recent article by The Wall Street Journal, a senior executive at one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S. shared that “his company filled twice as many human-resources openings for clients in November 2024 as it did
The 5 Hiring Trends You Need to Know for 2025
As we kick off 2025, talent acquisition professionals find themselves on shifting sands. The world of hiring has undergone seismic changes in the past few years, and while the dust hasn’t quite settled, clear trends are emerging from the fray. AI, as very much expected, dominates the conversation, but its implications are becoming increasingly nuanced.
5 L&D Leaders Share Their Predictions for 2025
As everyone shakes off their holiday fatigue, it’s time to engage again in the tradition that heralds the new working year: predictions! And learning and development (L&D) professionals would be forgiven if they guessed 2025 could be summed up in one word, AI. Certainly, that was true last year. But as the new year dawns,
Spotify’s CHRO Hits All the Right Notes, Adapting to Change and Creating an Inclusive Culture
Ask anyone what kind of music they like and there’s a strong chance they’ll mention their favorite Spotify playlist. Since breaking into the audio streaming business in 2006, Stockholm-based Spotify has offered a huge variety of tunes and become the world’s leading music streaming service. Behind the great music, of course, are great people. And
