How to Manifest an Oscar — And Other Lessons from Jennifer Hudson
When you’ve achieved EGOT status, what’s left to accomplish? If you’re Jennifer Hudson, the answer is simple: plenty. In 2022, Jennifer made history as the youngest woman to win all four major U.S. entertainment awards — Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. But she’s not stopping there. “I want to double the EGOT,” she declared to
Demand for Recruiters: A Cautiously Optimistic Outlook for 2025
Rollercoasters are supposed to be fun. But if you’re a recruiting pro who rode the ups and downs of the past five years, you’re probably feeling more than a little motion sickness. Fortunately, the latest LinkedIn data may offer something to settle your stomach. First, a quick recap. Back at the height of the Great
The Must-Read Articles for Talent Professionals This Week
In a recent article, the Harvard Business Review doesn’t mince words on the souring relationship between employers and employees: “People stay in roles out of necessity rather than loyalty — an unsustainable arrangement that results in predictably low engagement.” And just how low is engagement? HBR notes that a recent Gallup report found that only
How to Mitigate Bias and Risk in AI, According to a Three-Armed Expert
Mention the words generative AI and most people have a quick reaction: They love it — or they hate it. The truth is, AI is a polarizing technology. By now, most people know about the huge benefits AI offers, including time savings and increased productivity. But it also poses risks, such as built-in bias and
The Boom in AI Literacy Skills: Who’s Learning What
You probably learned a new skill over the last year, and you’re not alone — particularly if you learned how to work with AI. People develop skills all the time, of course. What’s new is the accelerated pace: The number of skills added by LinkedIn members grew by 36% over the last 12 months, compared
It’s Not About Talent. It’s About Tasks, Says One Workforce Expert
Workforce strategist Bruce Morton would like everyone to stop talking about talent. “Talk about the work,” he said at a breakout session at Talent Connect 2024. “It all starts with the work.” As the head of strategy at Allegis Global Solutions, Bruce has worked with companies around the world helping them build more effective workforces.
5 Ways Your Company Can Help Close the Gender Pay Gap
Women have been on a long, slow march toward pay equity. More than 40 years ago, U.S. women earned just 65 cents for every dollar men earned. By 2002, that had risen to 80 cents. And in 2022, it hit 84 cents, a historic high. Everything seemed to be heading in the right direction, albeit
How to Write an Engaging Post in Your LinkedIn Feed
LinkedIn is more than just a professional networking platform; it’s a space where ideas and opportunities converge. Whether you’re a recruiter seeking excellent candidates, a talent development professional exploring a career move, or a talent leader looking to establish yourself as a thought leader, sharing your voice on LinkedIn can boost your visibility and set
This Simple Trick Can Help Launch Your Career (Or Just Get You Out of Bed)
“There’s no doubt, no debate, that the world is changing,” Mel Robbins, host of the award-winning Mel Robbins Podcast, said midway through her keynote speech at Talent Connect a few weeks ago. “Work is changing. The question is: Will you change?” With change happening so fast, she told the audience, talent professionals may be afraid
