Tag: AI

How Gen Z Can Bridge the Public Sector Labor Gap

While many industries in the private sector have embraced workforce flexibility and frequent job changes, public sector careers have mostly retained incentives for longer tenure, including pensions. While at first glance this may not seem like an advantage for attracting and retaining a Gen Z workforce now famous for “job hopping” and “fearless quitting,” the […]

How to Use Cloud Technology to Streamline HR Processes

HR workflows can be time-consuming, and that’s something businesses need to change, especially as demand for efficiency rises. Thankfully, cloud computing can help. Cloud solutions have overwhelmingly exceeded expectations in HR departments already using them. At the same time, cloud transformation is the third-largest challenge HR leaders face today. This discrepancy suggests the cloud’s benefits […]

Managing artificial intelligence in the workplace

The last several years have seen artificial intelligence (AI) become mainstream in the workplace. Today, HR professionals widely use AI tools for recruiting, onboarding, and administering leave and benefits. Managers use generative AI to assist with their administrative and supervisory responsibilities, such as writing performance reviews. Engineers use AI to write or check code. And […]

CEOs Targeting Generative AI to Reduce Workforce in 2024

As workforce challenges continue to confound healthcare organizations, nearly one in five CEOs anticipate utilizing generative AI this year to cut down on staff, according to a survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). However, PwC’s annual global survey, which interviewed 4,702 CEOs across the world, found that healthcare leaders are less likely to turn to generative AI than […]

The Pitfalls of AI Applicant Screening Tools

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool for streamlining the hiring process. By automating the screening of large volumes of job applications, AI promises unparalleled efficiencies, enabling recruiters to swiftly identify top candidates. However, this technological advancement isn’t without its pitfalls. As we integrate AI deeper into the recruitment process, the specter of […]

5 Critical Skills HR Leaders Must Hire and Train for in an AI-Dominated Workplace

There is no question that virtually every job will eventually be affected by AI. Forrester predicts that approximately 8% of US knowledge workers will leverage Gen AI as Microsoft begins rapid roll-out of Microsoft 365 Copilot. In some ases, AI will simply be complementary to the job as AI helps reshape workflows, assists with task […]

Addressing Gender Inequality in the Tech Sector this International Women’s Day

With International Women’s Day here, the tech sector stands out for its stark shortfall in female representation, having seen a marginal increase of only 3% since 1984, moving from 32% to 35% over four decades. This is despite an improving economy, growing at an annual rate of 3.1%, and the rising demand for skilled workers […]

Faces of HR: Luck Dookchitra on HR as a Key Business Leader and a Thoughtful Future of Work

Meet Luck Dookchitra, the first Global VP of People at Leapsome, an all-in-one intelligent people enablement platform. Dookchitra not only brings more than 15 years of experience to her role – including leadership roles at Spotify, Teachable, and Modern Meadow – but also a commitment to driving organizational change. “I have been involved in pioneering […]

Faces of HR: Morgan Williams on Boundaries, Partnership, and Self-Worth

For this week’s edition of Faces of HR, we give flowers to Morgan Williams, co-founder of PeakHR. Before Williams got her start in human resources (HR), she aspired to be a psychiatrist, however, after experiencing burnout during college, she knew medical school wasn’t for her. Still, she sought a career path that would allow her […]

Companies Cite AI Impacts Amid Layoffs

The recent trend of layoffs across various industries, including major companies like UPS, Salesforce, and SAP, has sparked discussions about the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in these decisions. While some of these companies have hinted at AI’s role in driving efficiencies, the broader narrative about AI’s impact on jobs is more nuanced. Recent Layoffs […]