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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.
More than 9 in 10 workers are actively looking for or planning to change jobs this year, according to Monster’s 2025 Work Watch Report. That statistic is often cited as proof of a disengaged workforce. But what’s often overlooked is the growing disconnect between how most companies hire and what actually drives success on the […]
There are very high expectations for how artificial intelligence (AI) will influence modern business practices. And this is for very good reason. After years marked by speculation and incremental advancements, AI has transitioned from theoretical discussions to tangible integration within our professional and personal lives. Today, a significant number of employers have embraced AI-driven […]
Family culture has received significant backlash in the business world, and it’s been holding HR professionals back. People may say that family culture in the workplace is toxic, that it masks unhealthy dynamics, or that it can even lead to employee exploitation. But when done right, companies that build a strong family culture have […]
HR professionals know that crafting a compelling job description is part art, part science. But despite best intentions, even well-meaning language can raise red flags for savvy candidates—and potentially damage your employer brand in the process. When Job Descriptions Send the Wrong Message A recent analysis by Resume.ai sheds light on this growing disconnect. After […]
Recent findings from Kahoot!’s 2025 Layoff Survivor Survey highlight a critical blind spot in workforce strategy after downsizing activities: surviving employees are often left without training or support, and it’s hurting both employees and business outcomes. Conducted from April 24 to May 1, 2025, and based on input from more than 1000 U.S. workers who experienced layoffs […]
Workforce planning has traditionally been a straightforward exercise: determine headcount needs, assess budget constraints, and align staffing with organizational goals. But as artificial intelligence (AI) gains traction in businesses and industries of all kinds, this once linear process is becoming exponentially more complex. Companies are no longer just planning for staffing needs and roles—they’re mapping […]
Remote work can be isolating, leading to loneliness. In fact, loneliness and isolation have had such a widespread impact on society over the last five years that public health officials have declared the situation an epidemic. In a recent interview Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warned about the adverse effects of chronic loneliness, […]
It’s easy to look at the HR industry these days and fear for the future of talent. Every new survey and study tells us we’re in an employee engagement crisis, AI is constantly reinventing the workplace, and there is a skills gap between what employers need and what employees possess But what if there were […]
We rarely talk about what really causes people to leave a company within their first few months. It’s not always a bad fit. It’s not always about the pay. Most of the time, it comes down to one thing—the disconnect between what was promised and what was delivered. Companies invest time, energy, […]
Is your workforce planning struggling to keep up with AI? It doesn’t need to, according to Zillow’s Roz Harris, Vice President of Talent Acquisition and Engagement & Belonging. In this short clip, she explains that the key to workforce planning in the age of AI means to stop trying to define every role and “start […]