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For HR, the most dangerous AI jobs story comes from quiet work redesign, not a sudden white-collar layoff wave. The entry-level jobs problem deserves priority because early-career work carries more than output. It carries observation, repetition, feedback, correction, and judgment. When companies automate the tasks that junior employees used to perform, they may lower short-term […]
Despite the rules and regulations around all immigration policies fluctuating drastically under the current administration, many still believe their business won’t be affected. But the truth is, these changes are broad and specific, and a lack of preparation can mean severe consequences when ICE raids and audits come around. Our friends over at Brightmine just […]
As AI transforms the workplace faster than most organizations can adapt, HR leaders are facing the challenge of building a workforce strategy that operates with the same precision and agility as a supply chain. The proof is in the data. Skillsoft’s Workforce Readiness Report recently found that while 86% of employees use AI tools at work, only 24% feel fully […]
Nick Avery didn’t climb into the executive ranks through a traditional corporate fast-track. Back in the 1990s, structured HR graduate programs were rare, so he had to engineer his own path into the field. He started with a part-time operations role at an airline while finishing his degree, eventually finding his way into staff training […]
The rise of AI seems to dominate all conversations about the world of work. So, jobseekers are understandably eager to tout their knowledge of the latest technology. But as important as AI is, employers still tout the value of communication, leadership, empathy, adaptability, and other soft skills. Holding Back AI? Can a lack of human […]
On June 9, our federal court of appeals gave the go-ahead to a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) lawsuit made personally against a CEO accused of masterminding the theft of competitors’ trade secrets. In an increasingly competitive business environment, new tools are welcome in fighting unfair practices. What is RICO? Back in 1970, […]
As layoffs continue to ripple across industries, much of the attention is understandably focused on the exiting employees and their transition in the workforce. It’s rarely acknowledged that the post-layoff period can also be a time of upheaval for remaining employees, who are often left carrying heavier workloads with tasks they were never trained for. Even rarer is how […]
Rebecca Yarros’s Fourth Wing centers on Basgiath War College, an elite military academy that produces elite dragon riders capable of defending Navarre. While Basgiath exists in a fantasy military state rather than a contemporary workplace, an HR department dropped into Navarre would likely shut down the Riders Quadrant before lunch. Basgiath is full of lessons for real-life employers, to ensure their workplace adheres to the workplace, safety, […]
Too many scams, too much ghosting, and artificial intelligence (AI) that’s out to get them—those are just a few perceptions making jobseekers frustrated. Not too many years ago, jobseekers were more confident in finding employment. And they didn’t hesitate to leave a job not exactly to their liking because they felt they could quickly find […]
While most companies are mandating return-to-office (RTO) policies, one construction giant is celebrating ten years of doing things completely differently. Back in 2016, Shawmut Design and Construction faced a talent crisis. Engagement surveys revealed that high-performing employees—especially women in their 20s to 40s—were leaving the firm at an alarming rate due to rigid work schedules. […]