Current estimates show that around 50% of companies now use AI tools for recruitment and hiring. However, the wild west of AI usage will soon come under legal wrangling. Earlier this month, an applicant in a groundbreaking AI bias lawsuit (Mobley v. Workday, Inc.) requested the court’s approval of a nationwide class of potential plaintiffs. “Derek Mobley’s case against … [More]
Shifting Hiring Practice Mindsets Can Expand and Amplify Talent Pools
Nontraditional collaborations also help enhance the community’s workforce and quality of life
Businesses today are faced with a multitude of challenges when it comes to hiring skilled and sustainable talent. Since the pandemic, companies have seen a drastic shift in the job market causing a more reactionary recruiting approach, which is neither efficient nor sustainable. To regain traction and lay the groundwork for a more tenured workplace, companies must shift … [More]
A Multigenerational Workforce Needs a Multipronged Approach to Benefits
One size doesn’t fit all
The cultural climate of the workforce has undergone some significant changes in recent years, and businesses need to be able to think on their feet regarding how they adapt. With Gen Z now making up a greater portion of the workforce, alongside an aging population that’s choosing to work past the age of 65, businesses are face to face with a truly multigenerational workplace. … [More]
Addressing the Challenges of Drug Testing in a Shifting Workplace
Recreational marijuana is legal in 24 states (including Arizona), and 39 states legalize it for medical use. Several states are seeing updates to laws surrounding cannabis drug testing, including Arizona's Smart and Safe Arizona Act (SSAA), which is designed to inhibit employers from firing or refusing to hire someone based on a positive drug test alone. This leaves many … [More]
Feedback: February 2025
Q: What has been an effective team-building experience for your company? Andrea Aker CEO Aker Ink PR & Marketing Sector: Marketing We host a quarterly volunteer event for the entire team. Not only do we consider it a responsibility to give back to the community, but we always find these efforts strengthen our personal bonds and teamwork capabilities. This is … [More]
Designing for Diversity
Organizations are keen to recruit and retain a diverse workforce but the talent management processes in place are often biased. Talent Management processes need to be fair, equitable and inclusive and, most importantly, they need to be designed with diversity in mind. This book has the answer. Designing for Diversity shows organizations how to rethink their talent management … [More]
How AI Can Help Future-proof the Workforce
The true potential of AI lies in its capacity to empower and uplift the workforce
Businesses often leverage technology to gain or maintain a competitive advantage. This can come in many forms, from market expansion to new business models to new solutions for growth in order to capture additional or more profitable market share. With a growth focus, it can be easy to overlook or underestimate the effort required to ensure their workforce is prepared to help … [More]
Dark Side of Success: How Loneliness and Sacrifice Impact the Lives of CEOs
In a society obsessed with stories of success and wealth, CEOs are often seen as superheroes. Major corporations' leaders manage billions of dollars, oversee thousands of employees, and enjoy seemingly enviable lifestyles. But what lies behind this image of power and success? The recent tragedy involving Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, who was murdered in New York, … [More]
Helping Employees Find Balance and Avoid Burnout This Holiday Season: How Employers Can Support Mental Well-Being
The holiday season is meant to be a time of joy and celebration but, for many employees, it can become a source of stress and burnout. From longer work hours to the pressure of delivering on year-end goals, the festive season often exacerbates the challenges workers face year-round. Employers have a critical role to play in helping their teams find balance and avoid burnout … [More]
2025 Top HR Priorities & Predictions
i4cp, the leading human capital think tank, released its much-anticipated annual deep dive into what’s next for Human Resources in its 2025 report, capturing the top initiatives of leading HR executives from the world’s most innovative and respected brands. Representing input from C-level HR executives who oversee critical human capital functions—CHRO/CPOs, as well as … [More]
Trainual Named Official Onboarding Partner of Phoenix Suns & Phoenix Mercury
Trainual, the leading SaaS platform for business process documentation and employee training, announced its partnership with the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury. This strategic collaboration aligns two of the Valley’s most innovative organizations and further demonstrates how businesses of all sizes, across any industry, can leverage Trainual's platform to streamline … [More]
Managers Report Stress, Increased Workload, and Challenges Adapting to the Expectations of Younger Workers
Intelligent.com, a platform dedicated to helping young professionals navigate the future of work, has released new findings on the challenges managers face overseeing Generation Z employees. In a survey conducted in October 2024, 1,000 U.S. managers shared their experiences, revealing high levels of stress and frustration with the newest workforce cohort. Among key findings, … [More]
The Crumbling of DEI
The headlines tell the story: Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are being deprioritized by some of the world’s largest companies. A recent blow came from Lowe’s, which announced a pullback on its DEI initiatives aimed at LGBTQ groups, marking a concerning trend for a number of businesses that once championed these programs. Other well-known companies are following suit, … [More]
Five Tips for Dealing with a Politically Charged Workplace
With over three decades of experiences in various sectors from Global 500 companies to non-profit and government organizations, we have observed that politics is often the most frequent topic of conversation among employees, second only to sports. In today's hyper-partisan political landscape, the workplace, once a sanctuary from societal divisions, is now an arena for … [More]
Rise of Resenteeism: Two Thirds Are Unhappy in Their Job, but Refuse to Move
Almost two thirds of professionals in the USA have stated that their job doesn’t fulfill their expectations, however they have very little intention to leave in the coming year – due to the unstable economic environment. Of those who are unhappy in their current role – just a fifth have stated that they are actively looking to move, according to new research from global … [More]
The Employee Advantage: How Putting Workers First Helps Business Thrive
A strategic roadmap that will transform a company into an employee-first powerhouse, unlocking a competitive edge for enduring success. In an ever-shifting work landscape, leaders can no longer ignore their most overlooked stakeholders — their employees. In The Employee Advantage, behavioral economist Stephan Meier explains why organizations must value their employees as much … [More]
The Skills-Powered Organization: The Journey to the Next-Generation Enterprise
How to design and activate the skills-based enterprise that is pivotal for navigating the “next” of work. As the world navigates the rapid and disruptive effects of AI, climate change and geopolitical conflicts, the world of work, too, needs to change. Jobs are giving way to skills as the currency of work to ensure a more agile, resilient and flexible enterprise that cannot … [More]
The AI Overwhelm: How to Avoid Burnout and Stay Productive
As generative AI tools are constantly “learning” and becoming more sophisticated, business owners and marketers must also continuously learn how to use those tools most effectively and efficiently. I recently decided to dive into Claude, an AI assistant, for some custom XML prompts to get higher-quality outputs from AI. As someone who isn't a tech newbie, I was optimistic. But … [More]
