Tag: recruiting

PepsiCo’s SVP of Global TA on Refreshing, Evolving, and Hiring Like Never Before

Trying to find resources to create the best candidate experience? Have a Pepsi. Well, sort of. You should listen to Blair Bennett, who works at PepsiCo as the Senior Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition and speaker at HCI’s SPARK TALENT 2025, who can tell HR leaders fresh lessons about candidate experience. And you can […]

Faces of HR: Allison Nadeau’s Global Talent Playbook

In the world of talent and acquisition, Allison Nadeau stands out as a leader who truly understands how to build and keep great teams. As the Vice President of Talent Management & Acquisition at iCIMS, a top company for talent acquisition technology, Nadeau is responsible for growing and keeping employees across the globe. She drives smart strategies that […]

From Red Flags to Retention: A Proactive Guide to Employee Engagement

Disengagement doesn’t always announce itself. More often, it hides in plain sight—behind polite smiles, quiet compliance, or a sudden dip in collaboration. For HR leaders and business executives, the ability to recognize these early signals can mean the difference between retaining top talent and watching them quietly disengage, then leave. “As a recruiter, I often […]

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Federal Report Shows Remote Work Trumps RTO 

In 2025, a growing number of major employers are mandating full-time returns to the office. Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, Dell, and Goldman Sachs have all implemented five-day-a-week office mandates. Similarly, the federal government has followed suit; by early 2024, over 400,000 federal employees were required to be in the office at least two to three days […]

HR Query: Degrees Out, Skills In—The Future of Hiring is Here

In today’s fast-changing job market, a big shift is happening: more companies are focusing on what talent can do rather than just what degrees they have. Big names like Tesla and Google are leading the way, no longer requiring four-year degrees for certain jobs. This week on HR Query, we’re joined by Heidi Barnett, President of Talent Acquisition […]

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Smarter Onboarding: How AI Is Enhancing the First 90 Days 

First impressions carry weight—especially in today’s competitive job market. For new hires, those first 90 days can be a make-it-or-break-it proposition. That’s the timeframe within which people decide whether they’re in it for the long haul or already eyeing the exit.   Yet despite how critical this period is, onboarding often feels clunky, inconsistent, and, frankly, […]

Avoiding Bias Pitfalls in HR’s Embrace of AI

AI is quickly becoming a powerful tool in hiring—helping teams move faster, uncover patterns, and make more informed decisions. The potential is huge: faster resume reviews, deeper candidate insights, and more efficient processes across the board.   But as these tools become more common, HR leaders face a critical responsibility: making sure AI helps build a […]

The Growing Trend of Hiring Teams Ghosting Applicants

In today’s job market, the term “ghosting” is no longer just associated with dating or unresponsive applicants. Increasingly, it’s the hiring process itself that’s vanishing into thin air—leaving candidates frustrated, confused, and disengaged. According to new research from LiveCareer, this problem is more common—and more systemic—than many HR teams may realize. The practice of “ghost […]

Legal Landscape for AI Use in Candidate Recruiting and Screening Is Changing

According to a University of Southern California study, 55% of businesses are investing in automated recruiting measures that use artificial intelligence (AI). Using AI tools in employee recruiting and screening offers a range of potential benefits to employers, including increasing the efficiency and speed when it comes to finding the most qualified candidates, reducing the […]

Navigating the DEI Crossroads: A Guide for HR Professionals

For Human Resources (HR) professionals, the corporate landscape around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has become a high-stakes tightrope walk. Once hailed as a vital framework for building a thriving workforce, DEI initiatives now face intense scrutiny that places HR departments at the center of a contentious debate. As major corporations like Walmart and Tractor […]