#hiring-and-staffing
#hiring-and-staffing

The 3-Step Talent Audit That Keeps Your Leadership Team Aligned and Performing

Treat talent as capital to enhance team performance and strategic alignment.

21 hours ago

Thought Leader Q&A: Talking Human-Centered Recruiting And Talent Management With Dominika Probola

Empathy and understanding are essential in talent management, especially in the evolving landscape of Learning and Development.

Growth hacking

The 3-Step Talent Audit That Keeps Your Leadership Team Aligned and Performing

Treat talent as capital to enhance team performance and strategic alignment.

more#talent-management

AI is changing how people look for jobs, forcing recruiters to keep up

AI is transforming SEO and recruitment strategies, requiring adaptation to new search behaviors and tools.

6 hours ago

Workers are feeling AI anxiety and that they might be training their replacements

Workers fear AI will replace their jobs, with 30% believing their roles may become obsolete.

AI adoption isn't the hard part, it's building employee agency | Fortune

AI empowers non-coders to execute ideas, requiring companies to foster safe, effective environments for employee agency and innovation.

As AI reshapes the office, Fortune's Best Companies to Work For are doubling down on the most human perks | Fortune

Companies must adapt to the AI era by prioritizing employee support and engagement while investing in AI-ready careers.

1 in 7 Americans ready for an AI boss, but won't trust it

15 percent of Americans are open to working for an AI boss, but skepticism about AI's role remains prevalent.

Marc Andreessen says AI layoffs are a farce-companies are 75% overstaffed and AI is the 'silver-bullet excuse' to clean house | Fortune

AI is being used as a scapegoat for layoffs resulting from overhiring during the COVID pandemic.

Marketing tech

fromHR Brew

AI is changing how people look for jobs, forcing recruiters to keep up

AI is transforming SEO and recruitment strategies, requiring adaptation to new search behaviors and tools.

6 hours ago

Workers are feeling AI anxiety and that they might be training their replacements

Workers fear AI will replace their jobs, with 30% believing their roles may become obsolete.

AI adoption isn't the hard part, it's building employee agency | Fortune

AI empowers non-coders to execute ideas, requiring companies to foster safe, effective environments for employee agency and innovation.

As AI reshapes the office, Fortune's Best Companies to Work For are doubling down on the most human perks | Fortune

Companies must adapt to the AI era by prioritizing employee support and engagement while investing in AI-ready careers.

1 in 7 Americans ready for an AI boss, but won't trust it

15 percent of Americans are open to working for an AI boss, but skepticism about AI's role remains prevalent.

Marc Andreessen says AI layoffs are a farce-companies are 75% overstaffed and AI is the 'silver-bullet excuse' to clean house | Fortune

AI is being used as a scapegoat for layoffs resulting from overhiring during the COVID pandemic.

more#ai

fromwww.theguardian.com

2 hours ago

From microshifting to coffee badging: whatever happened to just doing your job?

Microshifting revolutionizes work by promoting flexible, non-linear work patterns for better work-life balance.

Online learning

Continuous Learning Cultures: What High Performing Organizations Do Differently

Organizations must adopt a continuous learning culture to keep pace with rapid changes in technology and evolving job roles.

#ai-integration

Tech industry

Goodbye, middle managers. Hello, 'player-coaches' and 'org leads.'

One company's 'AI salary bump' is designed to end vague productivity mandates for good | Fortune

Omnisend incentivizes AI usage with salary increases for employees demonstrating effective AI integration in their workflows.

Goodbye, middle managers. Hello, 'player-coaches' and 'org leads.'

Meta and Block are redefining managerial roles to embrace AI, with Meta introducing 'org leads' and Block using 'player-coaches'.

One company's 'AI salary bump' is designed to end vague productivity mandates for good | Fortune

Omnisend incentivizes AI usage with salary increases for employees demonstrating effective AI integration in their workflows.

Why Most Founders Get Their First Marketing Hire Wrong

Founders should prioritize hiring for revenue impact over visibility in early marketing roles.

US politics

21 hours ago

The economy can shed jobs and still keep the labor market balanced, as Trump's immigration crackdown turns breakeven hiring negative | Fortune

The U.S. labor market shows a negative breakeven rate of employment growth due to immigration restrictions, indicating potential job losses without rising unemployment.

DevOps

Ex-Microsoft engineer blames Azure problems on talent exodus

Microsoft 365 GCC High was dismissed by federal evaluators due to foundational issues in Azure's infrastructure and rushed market entry.

fromABA Journal

Legal industry is expanding its office footprint, new report finds

For the first time in three years, more law firms are planning to expand their office footprint, rather than contract, according to a new report from commercial real estate brokerage CBRE.

Law

Bootstrapping

Clear Job Responsibilities Helps You Grow Faster - Here's How

Deliberate governance design is essential as companies grow to avoid confusion and inefficiency.

Arts

fromHyperallergic

POC Arts Nonprofits Face Severe Staffing Challenges, Survey Finds

Many museums led by people of color in the Northeast struggle with staffing and funding, impacting their ability to serve communities.

Agile

fromMedium

Online Community Development

Best Way to Onboard Team To Claude Code

Onboarding a team to Claude Code enhances efficiency in design and development tasks, optimizing its use for prototyping and code reviews.

Human connection is an urgent business investment in the AI era

Digital convenience has led to increased loneliness and anxiety, highlighting the need for human connection in both personal and professional realms.

A Growing Number of College Students Are Switching Majors - Here's What's Behind It

One in six college students changed their major due to AI's perceived impact on the job market, with many considering a switch.

fromZDNET

New MIT jobs report: Why AI's work impact will roll in like a rising tide, not a crashing wave

AI's impact on jobs may take longer than expected, allowing workers more time to adapt.

Higher education

A Growing Number of College Students Are Switching Majors - Here's What's Behind It

One in six college students changed their major due to AI's perceived impact on the job market, with many considering a switch.

fromZDNET

New MIT jobs report: Why AI's work impact will roll in like a rising tide, not a crashing wave

AI's impact on jobs may take longer than expected, allowing workers more time to adapt.

Boston

Oracle layoffs begin globally; impact on Mass. workforce unclear

Silicon Valley

fromSFGATE

Tech giant reportedly slashes thousands of jobs, doubles down on AI

Oracle is laying off thousands of employees while investing heavily in artificial intelligence and expanding its data centers.

Recently laid-off Oracle worker says AI is coming for jobs

Oracle laid off thousands of employees, attributing job losses to AI integration in large enterprises.

fromTechzine Global

Oracle lays off thousands of employees to fund AI buildout

Oracle's layoffs affected around 10,000 employees, attributed to cost-cutting measures linked to aggressive AI expansion.

fromTechRepublic

Oracle Slashes Thousands of Jobs While Doubling Down on AI Expansion

Oracle is cutting thousands of jobs to address investor concerns over its AI data center spending and overextension in the market.

fromCalifornia Post

Oracle axes thousands of jobs in massive layoff - notifying fired employees with 6 a.m. email

Oracle laid off thousands of employees via email, citing organizational changes and business needs, causing widespread fear and frustration among remaining staff.

fromBoston.com

Boston

Oracle layoffs begin globally; impact on Mass. workforce unclear

Silicon Valley

fromSFGATE

Tech giant reportedly slashes thousands of jobs, doubles down on AI

Oracle is laying off thousands of employees while investing heavily in artificial intelligence and expanding its data centers.

Recently laid-off Oracle worker says AI is coming for jobs

Oracle laid off thousands of employees, attributing job losses to AI integration in large enterprises.

fromTechzine Global

Oracle lays off thousands of employees to fund AI buildout

Oracle's layoffs affected around 10,000 employees, attributed to cost-cutting measures linked to aggressive AI expansion.

fromTechRepublic

Oracle Slashes Thousands of Jobs While Doubling Down on AI Expansion

Oracle is cutting thousands of jobs to address investor concerns over its AI data center spending and overextension in the market.

fromCalifornia Post

Oracle axes thousands of jobs in massive layoff - notifying fired employees with 6 a.m. email

Oracle laid off thousands of employees via email, citing organizational changes and business needs, causing widespread fear and frustration among remaining staff.

Your CEO gives you the ick. Now what?

Emily's perception of her CEO's integrity is compromised after discovering his affair, affecting her confidence in promoting company values.

Women in technology

AI isn't just reshaping productivity and threatening to kill jobs. It's changing how we lead, communicate, and treat each other. It's also creating a new gender gap

Generative AI is reshaping communication, trust, and cultural interactions beyond productivity and efficiency concerns.

Relationships

Why your next PTO day should be a 'skip day'

Skip day is a tradition where friends take a mental health day off work to enjoy time together, promoting well-being and connection.

#organizational-culture

Productivity

Why Leaders Often Discover Organizational Problems Too Late

Hidden problems in teams often remain unreported due to a culture that discourages early issue escalation, leading to delayed responses and increased costs.

Psychology

Why Great Employees Still Fail Inside the Wrong Strategy

Culture drives behavior under pressure, influencing differentiation through shared conviction and adaptive thinking.

Productivity

Why Leaders Often Discover Organizational Problems Too Late

Hidden problems in teams often remain unreported due to a culture that discourages early issue escalation, leading to delayed responses and increased costs.

Psychology

more#organizational-culture

Why Great Employees Still Fail Inside the Wrong Strategy

Culture drives behavior under pressure, influencing differentiation through shared conviction and adaptive thinking.

Media industry

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

What's the Endgame of Increased Productivity?

AI technology offers limited utility for knowledge workers despite some helpful applications.

Education

fromwww.theguardian.com

The jobs AI can't do and the young adults doing them

Cale Mouser, a 23-year-old diesel engine expert, earns over six figures and teaches others in a field once seen as a fallback.

No mediocre worker is safe the bar for keeping your job just went up

Companies are replacing underperforming employees with better talent due to constrained hiring budgets and a focus on maximizing performance.

Startup companies

fromTechCrunch

Why hiring the weirdos works | TechCrunch

Hiring for passion over pedigree has driven Bland's rapid growth and team diversity.

Business

In the age of AI anxiety, the 100 Best Companies to Work For are betting on their people | Fortune

Employee feedback is crucial for leadership effectiveness and companies must adapt to new priorities in the AI era.

Many Employees Are Complaining That Work Has Been 'Stripped of Fun' - Here's Why

Employee morale is declining as companies cut perks and increase workloads with AI.

fromZDNET

FTC reports a surge in $220M job fraud - here's how to vet listings, according to recruiters

Job scams are on the rise, exploiting vulnerable job seekers with vague offers and promises of high pay for little work.

#artificial-intelligence

For most workplace tasks, AI is good enough to pass but not good enough to impress, MIT finds | Fortune

AI technology is improving but still struggles to meet quality standards in many workplace tasks.

Artificial intelligence

Don't Let AI Destroy the Skills That Make Your Company Competitive

For most workplace tasks, AI is good enough to pass but not good enough to impress, MIT finds | Fortune

AI technology is improving but still struggles to meet quality standards in many workplace tasks.

more#artificial-intelligence

Don't Let AI Destroy the Skills That Make Your Company Competitive

AI can enhance performance but risks undermining an organization's unique identity and adaptability.

HR leaders are drowning in decisions: here's how the best ones are getting ahead | Fortune

Geopolitical uncertainty and economic volatility challenge talent retention while modern workplace demands require skilled workers to innovate with technology.

#job-market

Careers

How AI and 'experience creep' are making it harder for new graduates to find jobs | Fortune

Careers

Job Seekers Are Getting Ghosted in Record Numbers. One Person Got a Rejection Letter 11 Months After Applying.

42% Of Employers Paused Hiring To Recruit Within. 3 Reasons Your Job Application Is Going Nowhere

Employers prioritize internal hires and proof of immediate value over external candidates in a risk-averse job market.

Careers

Job-seekers aren't imagining things: the number of candidates getting ghosted by employers just reached a three-year high | Fortune

Job seekers face increasing ghosting from employers, with 53% experiencing it in the past year due to overwhelming application volumes and ineffective hiring processes.

How AI and 'experience creep' are making it harder for new graduates to find jobs | Fortune

The job market for recent college graduates has worsened, with increased unemployment and higher experience requirements from employers.

Job Seekers Are Getting Ghosted in Record Numbers. One Person Got a Rejection Letter 11 Months After Applying.

Job seekers face increased ghosting, with 53% affected, largely due to AI-driven application processes overwhelming recruiters.

42% Of Employers Paused Hiring To Recruit Within. 3 Reasons Your Job Application Is Going Nowhere

Employers prioritize internal hires and proof of immediate value over external candidates in a risk-averse job market.

Job-seekers aren't imagining things: the number of candidates getting ghosted by employers just reached a three-year high | Fortune

Job seekers face increasing ghosting from employers, with 53% experiencing it in the past year due to overwhelming application volumes and ineffective hiring processes.

more#job-market

Online learning

Designing An Effective Onboarding Plan: Strategies For L&D Professionals

An effective onboarding plan is a strategic tool that enhances employee productivity, engagement, and retention from day one.

Artificial intelligence

AI drove 25% of job cuts in March

Job cuts rose 25% in March, with AI contributing to a quarter of these layoffs, particularly in the tech sector.

Chief human resource officer salaries have surged 30% at S&P 500 companies. Here's why boards are opening the checkbook | Fortune

More companies are appointing HR executives as named executive officers, reflecting their growing importance in organizational strategy and workforce management.

9 reasons AI isn't going to take your job (yet) | Fortune

Employers should approach AI adoption cautiously, as predictions about its impact on employment and capabilities have often been inaccurate.

I used to advise companies on what to pay people. Here are 4 myths you should ignore when negotiating your salary.

Negotiation success relies more on personal value and offers than on market research or salary data.

fromAxios

Call it America's yo-yo job market

Job growth has fluctuated significantly, resulting in roughly zero net growth over the past year despite adding 178,000 jobs in March.

Remote Work Shift: Navigating The Rise In Return To Office Policies

Companies are mandating return-to-office policies despite evidence of remote work productivity.

Remote teams

How to Turn Your Competitor's RTO Policy Into a Recruiting Tool

Many companies will end remote work by 2026, while employees prefer flexibility, allowing startups embracing remote hiring to access broader, cheaper talent pools.

Remote Work Shift: Navigating The Rise In Return To Office Policies

Companies are mandating return-to-office policies despite evidence of remote work productivity.

Remote teams

How to Turn Your Competitor's RTO Policy Into a Recruiting Tool

9 things people who command respect at work do that have nothing to do with their title or seniority - Silicon Canals

Respect at work is earned through listening and accountability, not through titles or positions.

The Gen-Z Retention Problem Is Really A Leadership Design Problem

Gen-Z turnover is driven by cultural mismatches, not generational flaws, highlighting the need for organizations to adapt their environments.

fromDear Media

How to Re-Enter the Workforce After a Career Break

You have more to offer than you think; focus on your strengths and take action in your job search.

fromJohnjwang

Artificial intelligence

Why are executives enamored with AI but ICs aren't?

Executives embrace AI for its non-deterministic nature, while individual contributors remain skeptical due to their focus on deterministic tasks.

Burnout Looks Different Across the Org Chart. Watch for These Signs.

Workplace burnout is a complex issue that requires more than just simple solutions like fewer hours or better boundaries.

#job-search

I snail-mailed my resume to potential employers with a 'cringey' note. It worked.

Camille Manaois applied for 56 jobs, faced challenges with AI filters, and resorted to sending handwritten letters to HR to stand out.

fromwww.cnbc.com

Careers

Recruiting pro of 30 years: 'If I was looking for a job in 2026 I would honestly stop applying online.' What she recommends instead

I snail-mailed my resume to potential employers with a 'cringey' note. It worked.

Camille Manaois applied for 56 jobs, faced challenges with AI filters, and resorted to sending handwritten letters to HR to stand out.

fromwww.cnbc.com

Careers

Recruiting pro of 30 years: 'If I was looking for a job in 2026 I would honestly stop applying online.' What she recommends instead

more#job-search

fromTechCrunch

15% of Americans say they'd be willing to work for an AI boss | TechCrunch

15% of Americans would consider having an AI as their direct supervisor, reflecting a growing acceptance of AI in management roles.

Why the best employees often carry the heaviest burden

The capability curse leads to increased expectations and reliance on capable individuals, often resulting in a heavier burden for them over time.

Marketing

fromThedrum

How to employ a digital-first recruitment strategy

Adopt a mobile-first, user-centered recruitment strategy that personalises outreach, uses authentic employee stories, restructures internal tools, and targets candidates on their preferred channels.

fromBusiness Matters

How to Recruit UK Talent without a Local Entity

Hiring international employees in the UK is possible without a local entity through various strategies like independent contracting or using an Employer of Record.

The 4-Conversation Playbook I Use to Retain Top Talent During AI Disruption

Top performers disengage during AI disruption without clarity, purpose, and trust from leaders.

fromSlate Magazine

There's Only One Way to Get More Money at Work. Some People Absolutely Refuse to Do It.

Many people do not negotiate their salaries, often accepting initial offers due to fear of appearing greedy.

Privacy technologies

fromZacks

Pardon Our Interruption

Enable cookies and JavaScript, disable or adjust blocking browser plugins, avoid excessively rapid navigation, then reload the page to regain access after bot detection.

The job market is so tough white-collar workers are 'reverse recruiting,' shelling out thousands to get headhunters to find them their next role | Fortune

Headhunters? More like breadhunters: On top of career coaching and résumé building, reverse-recruiting agencies often take the keys and apply to dozens of jobs on an applicant's behalf. In exchange, these startups can charge monthly fees north of $1,000 and/or take a cut of their clients' salaries once they find a job, per WSJ. A conventional recruiter told WSJ that he's somewhat uneasy about people handing reverse recruiters their LinkedIn or Workday logins, as well as the idea of charging job seekers.

US news

Cross-Training Employees: Why It Matters And How Organizations Can Implement It Successfully

Cross-training equips employees with skills beyond their primary roles, promoting operational resilience and organizational success.

3 weeks ago

75% of resumes never reach a human: the new rules of job searching in the AI era | Fortune

AI is fundamentally restructuring the labor market by replacing outdated employment models with new AI-powered frameworks following 1.17 million U.S. job cuts in 2025.

#recruiting

Startup companies

Recruiters say job boards like LinkedIn are dead. Here's how to hire instead

fromInc

Careers

Recruiters Say Job Boards Like LinkedIn Are Dead, Here's What To Do Instead

Startup companies

Recruiters say job boards like LinkedIn are dead. Here's how to hire instead

fromInc

Careers

Recruiters Say Job Boards Like LinkedIn Are Dead, Here's What To Do Instead

8 Common HR Tasks Made Easier With HR Automation

HR automation streamlines repetitive tasks, enhances performance management, and supports employee development, allowing HR teams to focus on strategic initiatives.

Business

What You Need to Know About Executive Recruiting

Executive recruiters increasingly determine senior-leader selection; candidates must demonstrate past results and clear future potential through rigorous assessments.

How to Spot High-Potential Employees in Their First 30 Days on Your Team

High-potential employees reveal themselves through patterns of behavior, not just early wins, emphasizing the importance of organizational awareness and intentional visibility.

fromwww.bbc.com

Computer says no. Are AI interviews making it harder to get a job?

AI-driven hiring processes are increasingly rejecting job applicants automatically, with 89% of UK recruiters planning to expand AI use in recruitment, creating barriers for entry-level job seekers.

fromTechRepublic

4 weeks ago

Recruiters Follow AI's Biased Hiring Recommendations 90% of the Time, Research Says

AI hiring tools exhibit significant racial and gender bias, and human reviewers fail to catch most of it despite being positioned as safeguards.

3 weeks ago

4 Moves That Give You an Edge in Hiring and Retaining Talent

Modern employees prioritize immediate financial wellness and personal support alongside traditional retirement benefits, with 77% experiencing stress about current economic conditions.

4 weeks ago

This AI company built an AI-proof recruitment process-and just got acquired for $1.1 billion

Generative AI now permeates recruitment at every stage, from applications to interviews, creating confusion and frustration for both employers and job seekers while forcing organizations to establish varying policies on AI usage.

Want to avoid the resume black hole? Do this

Job applicants face a 0.4% success rate due to selective hiring, workforce upskilling priorities, AI-generated resume homogeneity, and the need for immediate value contribution to organizations.

HR won't stop talking about skills-based hiring. So why isn't it happening? | Fortune

Most organizations claim to adopt skills-based hiring but lack standardized practices, training, and frameworks to implement it effectively, creating an illusion of progress.

fromSocial Media Explorer

How AI is Changing the Hiring Landscape for Good - Social Media Explorer

AI will create millions of jobs by augmenting human capabilities, easing tedious tasks, improving hiring, enabling upskilling, higher pay, work-life balance, and employee loyalty.

AI Has Made Hiring Worse-But It Can Still Help

AI's integration into recruitment was inevitable because pervasive online activity and massive investments created vast data that AI can translate into actionable hiring insights.

AI Prompts For HR Managers: Onboarding, Performance Reviews, And Employee Growth

AI prompts enable HR managers to automate onboarding, performance reviews, and employee development tasks, improving efficiency, consistency, and personalized employee experiences.

#hiring

Artificial intelligence

'It feels challenging to break through': Most recruiters say they can't find talent while 80% of job seekers feel unprepared to find a job | Fortune

Careers

3 ways to attract employees who will love their jobs

Artificial intelligence

'It feels challenging to break through': Most recruiters say they can't find talent while 80% of job seekers feel unprepared to find a job | Fortune

Careers

3 ways to attract employees who will love their jobs

In a job market this bleak, more candidates pay for 'reverse recruiting'

Job seekers increasingly pay recruiters upfront fees or commissions to bypass flooded applicant pools and secure interviews amid a tightening job market.

fromBusiness Insider

HR execs say AI is rewriting the rules of hiring and job hunting

AI is reducing some entry-level tasks while forcing companies to redesign talent pipelines and prioritize skills that complement technology for future leaders.

A Better Way to Compete in a Tight Job Market

CareerSprinter centralizes AI-driven resume, cover letter, interview, salary, and company research tools to accelerate career advancement and improve hiring outcomes.

'Overqualified' isn't a compliment. It's a hiring risk label

Highly qualified applicants are less likely to be hired because employers fear their motives, labeling them "overqualified" and avoiding potential disruption or turnover.

fromSlate Magazine