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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 […]
A new study shows that even though companies have spent tens of billions of dollars on generative AI, an overwhelming 95 percent aren’t getting any real value from it. This finding from The GenAI Divide: State of AI in Business 2025, is crucial for HR leaders because they are in the best position to lead […]
For many in the HR field, the rise of AI comes with a nagging fear: that it will eventually replace recruiters and dehumanize the hiring process. This is the biggest misconception about artificial intelligence in talent acquisition, and according to experts, it’s not the reality at all. The true purpose of AI isn’t to take […]
As AI continues to redefine the future of work, many HR professionals have a common fear: that technology will strip away the human element of their jobs. But according to Debra Simmers, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at The Hershey Company, the opposite is true. In her upcoming session at Spark Talent 2025, she’ll discuss how […]
Before the first brushstroke lands, a painter stretches and primes the canvas. Without this step, the paint won’t stick, the colors won’t hold, and the art won’t last. The same is true for onboarding. If your people aren’t primed to learn about your values and culture, it fades away into the busyness of their daily […]
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 […]
As Managing Director at Phaidon International, a global talent acquisition company, Kareem Bakr has a unique perspective on career growth. He started with the company when its U.S. business was just nine people strong, operating out of a tiny office in New York City. His journey from individual contributor to a leader at a global firm is a […]
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, […]
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 […]