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Artificial intelligence (AI) is already being used across every aspect of organizations, and its use will only increase as the years pass. One question I rarely hear in the face of these advancements is: What are the ethics of using AI?
International business practices aren’t an issue for only huge companies anymore—smaller companies are now increasingly reaching foreign shores. What do you need to know about the changing landscape in international business and how it impacts compensation and attracting top talent?
While technology has been disrupting almost every aspect of the way we work, one thing remains clear: It’s helping workers do their jobs faster. And when it comes to recruiting, the time saved due to technology is benefiting both recruiters and jobseekers. However, technology isn’t fully taking over just yet.
The concern that machines and robots will make certain jobs obsolete and leave countless workers without a job has been prevalent for years, dating back at least to the Industrial Revolution. While there have been jobs lost to automation, technology, and robotics, this doesn’t tell the whole story, and the real dynamic is more complex. […]
From the ADA to returning soldiers to work Earlier this month, the country celebrated it’s 232rd birthday. We celebrated with fireworks, picnics, and parades to honor our veterans who have fought in wars past and the soldiers who are currently abroad fighting for our country. This month also marks the 18th anniversary of the Americans […]
Today’s workforce certainly looks much different than it did a decade ago, thanks to technological innovation, new generations joining the workforce, and expanding global commerce and communications.
A woman was convicted by a criminal court of creating a phony e-mail message to buttress her sexual harassment case. Adelyn Lee, a former employee of Redwood City-based Oracle Corp., claimed CEO Larry Ellison ordered her termination after she refused to have sex with him on what turned out to be their last date. Lee […]
Supervisors are the most important factor in a work unit’s performance, says HR trainer Steve Oppermann. They are driving force that brings excellence—or the dragging force that guarantees mediocrity. Are your supervisors driving your organization or putting a drag on it? Even a small supervisory deficiency can result in billions in losses, says Oppermann, an […]
The holiday season is supposed to be full of joy and happiness, and yet it is sometimes the most stressful time of the year, especially at work. Why? Around the holidays, there are a lot of stressors, including end of year budgeting and the closing of the books, packing a month’s worth of work into […]
Attending learning and development (L&D) conferences each year can propel your organization’s L&D initiatives forward and make them more profitable and effective, as well as ensure that your organization remains a competitive force in its field for many years.