Tag: AI

Exploring Creative Uses of Generative AI for Employee Communication and Connections

In late 2023, generative AI (GenAI) had a massive impact on workplaces of all kinds. With the introduction of ChatGPT and, quickly after, several other types of GenAI tools, rapid disruption began to occur. While many workers lamented—even feared—the disruptive impact and what it might mean for their jobs, others quickly embraced the new technology, […]

The AI Overwhelm: How to Avoid Burnout and Stay Productive

As generative AI tools constantly evolve, business owners and marketers face the challenge of learning how to use these tools effectively without getting overwhelmed. I recently experimented with Claude, an AI assistant, attempting to create custom XML prompts for more refined outputs. Despite my optimism, I soon felt lost in the complexity. This feeling of […]

What We Learned from HR+AI 2024

HR Daily Advisor and Human Capital Institute brought together industry experts and attendees at HR+AI 2024, live in New York City on Tuesday October 22. Even if you missed these thrilling discussions on AI’s growing role in recruiting, the candidate experience, and engagement, you can still learn from the event! AI Can Do a Lot, […]

Why Workplaces Feel Grumpier in 2024—and How to Turn Things Around

I’ve been fielding a lot of questions lately about some of the work I do with JAMS Pathways, a conflict resolution resource for workplaces, and the types of inquiries I’m receiving offer some insight into what’s happening in society.  Of course, given my background, people are asking about how to prevent and resolve conflict. It’s […]

Building High-Performance Teams

While generative AI (GenAI) has created significant disruption in corporate America, including in the labor market, there are some business necessities AI still can’t address, and teamwork is a big one. While humans aren’t capable of crunching data or churning out blog posts as quickly as GenAI, GenAI isn’t effective at teamwork. Indeed, even many […]

Human Skills Continue to Be in High Demand Despite AI Growth

Time-saving technology has long been a double-edged sword for workers. While new tech can mean less work for humans, less work also often means fewer jobs as well. Artificial intelligence (AI) is developing as the next major technological disruption in the modern world. Tools like generative AI (GenAI) can complete many tasks once exclusively the […]

A Rise in Employers Facing AI Uncertainty

Global job markets are in the throes of strong winds of change, from the parabolic rise of AI technologies to a growing reckoning with the costs of higher education. In the short term, hiring practices have been among the workplace domains most destabilized, causing many to wonder what employee characteristics matter most in an increasingly […]

Workday Report Highlights Key Labor Market and Recruitment Trends

In a recent press release, people- and money-management solution provider Workday, Inc. announced findings from its semi-annual Global Workforce Report, which looked at data from a poll of over 1,000 respondents in July 2024, to help understand ongoing labor market and hiring trends. Here are a few of the report’s key findings. Labor Market Leverage […]

The Evolving Role of the CHRO: Navigating New Challenges and Opportunities

In recent years, the role of the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) has undergone a profound transformation. No longer confined to traditional HR functions, CHROs are now pivotal players in shaping organizational and business strategy, driving change, and fostering a culture that promotes employee well-being and inclusion. This evolution requires a new set of skills […]