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World of HR: Roughly one-third of employers in India are struggling to recruit and retain talent

HR Brew

Roughly one-third (34%) of organizations are struggling to find the right talent and retain workers, according to the 2024 Talent Trends report from Michael Page staffing, which surveyed 3,087 people in India. Younger workers also value flexibility more than salary, according to a recent survey from hiring platform, iHire.

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Gig work is taking over the labor market—and creating challenges for HR

HR Brew

of the US workforce had contingent or alternative employment as their primary job in 2023, while 5.5% A 2023 Upwork study found that 38% of US professionals did freelance work that year. When looking for gig workers, talent acquisition leaders can turn to gig platforms that offer matchmaker services. held multiple jobs.

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Boomerang employees could be the secret to recruiting high-quality talent in a cooling labor market

HR Brew

Boomeranging became a workplace trend in 2022 and 2023, as some workers said they regretted job-hopping during the Great Resignation. in December 2023 and has remained somewhat steady since, reaching 3.2% according to data from workforce intelligence platform Revelio Labs shared with HR Brew. That number jumped to 3.1%

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How to Use Technology to Future-Proof Your Workforce Planning Strategy

MP Wired For HR

How to Use Technology to Future-Proof Your Workforce Planning Strategy June 5th, 2025 Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn As weve discussed earlier in our most recent blog series , having the right people in the right rolesat the right timeis no longer a luxury; its a strategic necessity. The solution?

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2024 HR Tech M&A Activity: A Year of Resilience and Growth

Lighthouse

The HR technology market in 2024 was a story of resilience and growth amidst a rapidly changing global landscape. From groundbreaking mergers and acquisitions to the introduction of innovative solutions that redefine talent management, payroll, and employee experience, 2024 has proven to be a year of transformation. With the U.S.

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Workforce Planning Is a Team Sport: Why HR and Finance Must Join Forces

MP Wired For HR

Together, this paints a powerful picture to: Forecast future staffing needs Prevent over-hiring or understaffing Align compensation with ROI Identify gaps before they become crises Balancing Budget Control with Talent Strategy Let’s face it—finance wants cost containment, and HR wants top-tier talent. Get the Pro version on CodeCanyon.

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How a Google accommodations leader’s ‘disability journey’ led her to push corporate America to rethink disability inclusion

HR Brew

After holding several roles in departments including sales and marketing at Google, while also running her own HR consultancy, she transitioned into HR in 2021 before landing her current role, where she supports disabled employees with workplace accommodations, in 2023. Whats the most fulfilling aspect of your job?