When some of the top voices in the talent world were starting out in their careers, the internet was on the rise, the Cold War was on pause, and everyone was dancing the Macarena. They were embarking on their first “real” jobs and like everyone else, they were trying to figure out how the world
Ellyn Shook says that CHROs have a unique role in the C-suite. “[CHROs] always have to bring to the table what’s on the minds and in the hearts of the people,” says the former chief leadership and HR officer for Accenture, “because organizations cannot grow and thrive and be successful without their people. When you
Want to save a full day of work every week? Talent acquisition pros already using generative AI report exactly that — a 20% reduction in their workload on average, according to LinkedIn’s just-released 2025 Future of Recruiting report. That’s probably why the number of TA pros learning AI literacy skills has more than doubled (2.3x)
This year’s Workplace Learning Report starts with a statistic that rings all too true. Nearly half — 49% — of us who work in learning and talent development are feeling the pressure of a skills crisis. That’s why my personal takeaway from the report, which launches today, is to prioritize a new superskill for all
Companies have been trying to get skills-based hiring right for years. They’ve removed degree requirements. They’ve looked beyond pedigree experience. They’ve tried to quantify and measure skills. Yet the needle has barely budged. A 2024 report by The Burning Glass Institute found that even though many companies have removed degree requirements, this has resulted in
According to new research from meQuilibrium, a workforce well-being and performance platform, managers are struggling. In a recent article for Fast Company, meQuilibrium CEO Jan Bruce writes that 59% of managers experience higher emotional demands than other members of their team, while also being 12% less likely to receive support when they need it. They’re
Learning and development professionals have always been at the forefront of workplace innovation. From pioneering e-learning and corporate universities to adopting mobile-first strategies and microlearning, L&D has continually evolved to meet the needs of modern workforces. Now, artificial intelligence is driving a transformation unlike any before. Just as the internet revolutionized how we access information,
Nearly 80% of global executives see at least one way generative AI will help their employees. These leaders identify reducing time spent on mundane but necessary job tasks, increasing productivity, and freeing up employees’ time for strategic and creative thinking as the three most likely AI benefits today. It’s no surprise then that 79% of
When considering a new job, HR professionals are 25% more likely than other people to prioritize an inclusive workplace. That’s according to over 37,000 LinkedIn members surveyed in recent months about what matters most to them when they’re considering a new job opportunity. And that’s just one example of how candidate priorities can vary dramatically
Could 2025 be the year that companies start tackling employee loneliness — both within and outside their office walls? Perhaps surprisingly, the answer may be yes. “Progressive organizations,” writes the Harvard Business Review in a recent article on nine work trends to look out for this year and beyond, “will take steps in 2025 to
