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Recruiting is changing at a rapid pace. Some organizations are abandoning traditional methods for social media; some think software can do a better job than people.
On July 1, workers across Maryland and Washington, D.C., saw changes to their minimum hourly rate. As workers continue to contend with the affordability crisis, two counties in Maryland and the District of Columbia are three of the more than 20 states and localities to increase the minimum wage this summer. While Maryland’s statewide minimum […]
A recent study by Stanford University’s Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) provides new large-scale evidence that artificial intelligence (AI) hiring tools can produce racially disparate outcomes. For employers increasingly relying on automated screening to manage applicant volume, the study raises significant legal risk, particularly under long-standing disparate impact principles. Details The Stanford researchers analyzed […]
A recent eight-month field study at a 200-person U.S. tech company found that AI work expanded employees’ responsibilities, pushed work into breaks and evenings, and increased multitasking. The authors treat that pattern as a warning. For HR leaders, the more useful conclusion is sharper: AI does what serious productivity tools usually do. It raises capacity, then the […]
Jobseekers are frustrated, stressed, and losing faith. Not long ago, candidates were confident, quick to move, and certain they could land a better opportunity. But new research from Employ surveting 1,500 U.S. workers reveal that trust in the hiring process is completely breaking down. Candidates are running into scam job postings, feeling filtered out by […]
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 […]
There’s a shift in how employees think about their careers, and the companies paying closest attention are the ones building stronger, more loyal teams. Workers today place a higher premium on growth, development, and long-term opportunity than many employers have historically recognized. Traditional workplace perks like wellness stipends, or flexible Fridays, are certainly worthwhile, but […]
Many onboarding challenges stem from gaps between what new employees need to feel supported and the experiences organizations provide during their first days on the job. When the training lacks proper pacing, timely support, or ongoing engagement, employees may struggle to become productive and connected team members. Fortunately, AI can help HR teams address many […]
Reviewing candidate applicants used to be about finding the right fit. Now, it’s also about verifying who is actually on the other side of the screen. With AI-driven hiring fraud on the rise, talent teams are seeing a wave of automated applicants entering their hiring pipelines using flawlessly engineered resumes and synthetic identities. It’s a […]
As AI-generated resumes flood the hiring market, many talent teams are rushing to make “blind” skills assessments a mandatory requirement. But implementing heavy, time-consuming hoops across the board can accidentally alienate top-tier talent and introduce bias into your pipeline. According to Donna Fowler, SVP of Global People & Talent at SEON, the key to fraud […]
Hiring teams reviewing the spring surge of recent graduate applications are facing an unprecedented challenge: AI-powered fake candidates. Fraudulent applicants are increasingly blending into talent pipelines using tailored, AI-generated resumes, proxy interviewers, and synthetic identities. Combined with high application volumes and remote hiring, these bad actors are becoming much harder to catch early in the […]