Over the last year, talent leaders have faced relentless change, with increased calls for return-to-office; an urgent need to upskill on AI; and hiring surges followed by headcount reductions. But amid all the change, one thing has remained true: A company’s success depends on its people. In such a topsy-turvy labor market, talent leaders may
As 2025 gets into gear, it’s worth pausing to reflect on an intriguing hiring trend we saw in 2024: a modest increase in InMails sent by recruiters. Between October 2023 and September 2024, InMail outreach (that is, InMails sent by recruiters to passive candidates) grew by 5%. It’s one of a few signals that may
Video content has become one of the most powerful ways to share your expertise, build your personal brand, and connect with your professional network — and the best part is, you already have everything you need to get started. While publishing videos on LinkedIn might seem intimidating at first, creating engaging content doesn’t require expensive equipment
When it comes to the job market in 2025, there may be reasons for optimism. In a recent article by The Wall Street Journal, a senior executive at one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S. shared that “his company filled twice as many human-resources openings for clients in November 2024 as it did
As we kick off 2025, talent acquisition professionals find themselves on shifting sands. The world of hiring has undergone seismic changes in the past few years, and while the dust hasn’t quite settled, clear trends are emerging from the fray. AI, as very much expected, dominates the conversation, but its implications are becoming increasingly nuanced.
As everyone shakes off their holiday fatigue, it’s time to engage again in the tradition that heralds the new working year: predictions! And learning and development (L&D) professionals would be forgiven if they guessed 2025 could be summed up in one word, AI. Certainly, that was true last year. But as the new year dawns,
Ask anyone what kind of music they like and there’s a strong chance they’ll mention their favorite Spotify playlist. Since breaking into the audio streaming business in 2006, Stockholm-based Spotify has offered a huge variety of tunes and become the world’s leading music streaming service. Behind the great music, of course, are great people. And
Talent acquisition can’t bring diversity to the workforce on its own. Even when a company is successfully recruiting and hiring employees who look like the broader community or their customer base, much still needs to be done to ensure the success of the workforce. That is the Achilles’ heel of many companies, says Cynthia Owyoung
According to LinkedIn data, there’s been a 13% growth in existing job titles that reference culture or well-being compared to 2019. For instance, the National Health Foundation has a vice president of people and culture, while The Coca-Cola Company has a benefits and well-being manager. And there’s been a 20% growth in job titles related
Hiring the best talent, whether active or passive, requires exceptional recruiting skills. This is especially true today with turnover accelerating, companies getting into bidding wars for the strongest people, and candidates being offered multiple opportunities, with the biggest compensation package often winning the battle. Unfortunately, if the candidate doesn’t buy what you’re selling, the process
