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Hiring talent has become extremely difficult in the past several years. In the context of a tight labor market, employers are fighting over talent, and applicants are finding themselves in a privileged position.
As of artificial intelligence (AI) evolves, its potential to handle not just routine and menial tasks but even complex responsibilities—which were originally under the mandate of the most learned professionals—is becoming clearer. One area where this transition is prominently visible is accounting, within which AI is set to bring a revolution to how professionals practice […]
Jennifer Trzepacz is a leader whose career spans two decades of global human resources and operational leadership. She recently joined Transcarent as Chief People Officer, bringing with her a wealth of experience from some of the world’s most dynamic companies. Trzepacz most recently served as Chief People Officer at SymphonyAI, where she oversaw global talent for a workforce spanning 33 countries. Prior […]
Companies face a number of challenges in today’s landscape, including high employee turnover and political polarization. These issues make it difficult to keep the fabric of their company intact and promote a unified workforce. However, both employee retention and unity can be addressed by strategically launching a network of employee resource groups (ERGs). A successful […]
Note from Dan Oswald: A colleague and I, on occasion, discuss various leadership or management approaches. It was more than a year ago when he floated the concept of “work languages” during one of our conversations. I told him that I agreed with his overall premise, as I believe that a leader must understand what […]
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently released a new rule that requires anyone who makes less than $47,476 annually to receive overtime pay. When a colleague suggested I consider this topic for my blog, I was reluctant. I’m not an expert on wage and hour issues. We have many people much more qualified than […]
Despite looming recession fears, recent research suggests that recruiters in 2023 should be optimistic. In iHire’s 2023 “Hiring & Job Search Outlook Report,” key findings reported that while 42.7% of employers are concerned about an economic downturn, 68.1% expected to increase their hiring in 2023. Furthermore, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in employment decision-making is on the […]
by Anna A. Cohen As the holiday season and the new year approach, many people are either looking for love or ending relationships. Many relationships begin and end in the workplace. A recent survey revealed that almost half of employees have been involved in an office romance, and 20 percent admit to having met their […]
Every experienced recruiter knows that finding the best talent for your organization is no mean feat. It’s a skill that is at once art and science, with a bit of good luck thrown into the mix. However, when you succeed in bringing the best people on board, the effect on the entire company can be […]
Despite years of training across organizations in the United States, including a growing list of states where such training is mandated by law, sexual harassment still exists. The rise of the #MeToo movement has accentuated this exact problem: Sexual harassment is still rampant in the face of widespread training.