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The past 25 years have been an uphill journey for the HR function

HR Brew

When Liz Bronson started her HR career as a recruiter in the early 2000s, her days consisted of a lot more phone callsand paperwork. Recruiters tracked every candidate and open role on paper or in Excel spreadsheets on old-school desktop computers. Gen Zers born in 2000 will have their quarter-life crisis this year.

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LinkedIn has transformed HR over the last 20+ years. Its execs have big plans for its AI-powered future.

HR Brew

Srinivasan thought about business and trade conferences, where professionals network and exchange ideas and experiences. He imagined the first encounter between two networkers. The 23-year-old professional social network is, at its core, a platform for connecting humans. The network is a community of professionals.

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How this CPO broke into the C-suite after a decade as a stay-at-home mom

HR Brew

When Gina Hartigan began her HR career building a university recruitment program at an engineering company in the early ’90s, she was given some now-dated advice: Always wear high heels, have something in your hands, and walk with purpose. In 2003, with four children at home, Hartigan had a wake-up call. Stepping out and in.

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HR 101: The history of LinkedIn

HR Brew

Reid Hoffman came up with the idea for a professional social network in 2002. One year later, on May 5, 2003, Hoffman launched LinkedIn with co-founders Allen Blue, Konstantin Guericke, Eric Ly, and Jean-Luc Vaillant. Today’s discussion will focus on the history of LinkedIn. The history. And it doesn’t appear to be slowing down.

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HR 101: The history of the résumé

HR Brew

Faxed résumés gave way to emailed ones, and thanks to the founding of LinkedIn in 2003 —as well as other digital recruiting tools—HR had a virtual treasure trove of résumés at their fingertips. But the workplace is an ever-evolving ecosystem, and as it continues to change, research suggests that the résumé could go the way of the dodo.

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Best Recruitment Agencies in Dubai

Bayzat

Recruitment companies serve as the bridge between exceptional candidates and ever-growing organisations. Here are the ten best recruitment companies in Dubai to take you one step closer to your goal. What is a Recruitment Company? Top Recruitment Agencies in Dubai, UAE 1. million potential candidates.

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What is “Diverse Slate” Hiring?

Ongig

The NFL, interestingly enough, helped launch diverse slate hiring with the implementation of the Rooney Rule in 2003. Recruit diversely. To attract a diverse pool of candidates, set your sights wide and recruit externally. Where did the concept of “diverse slate hiring” come from? Please request a demo to learn more.