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

HR Brew

If that doesnt make you feel old, just think about how much HR has changed over the span of their lifetimes. When Liz Bronson started her HR career as a recruiter in the early 2000s, her days consisted of a lot more phone callsand paperwork. So much is different, she told HR Brew, and so much isnt.

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How recruiters can navigate a split labor market in 2025

HR Brew

But, in this labor market, recruiters are wishing for greener pastures everywhere. This hasnt been easy for people pros, who dont just recruit white-collar workers, but count themselves among them. Its not a great time to be a white-collar job seeker, Mazzullo previously told HR Brew. Skills-based hiring and job hunting.

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The recruiter is morphing into a “strategic talent advisor,” new iCIMS report finds

HR Brew

At the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic , C-suite leaders demanded more from the HR function and its leaders. And the evolution of the HR exec role did not retract as the Covid cases dwindled. With a reduced headcount among recruiters , TA pros can do more with less.

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This TA leader says his finance background helps him align recruiting and business priorities

HR Brew

Reed oversees a recruiting team that hires some 10,000 candidates around the world annually. Reed was drawn to Sedgwick by Hay’s vision to elevate the HR function to one that tackles strategic people initiatives. But my team, the talent acquisition team, is capable of recruiting anywhere.

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Are There Gaps in Your HR Policies?

Putting the right HR policies in place can help your organization grow smoothly and help your company culture thrive. Use this essential HR checklist to cover the basics and make sure there aren’t any gaps in your HR functions.

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6 HR functions using gen AI in a big way

HRExecutive

Consider this rapid shift: In 2023, 22% of HR functions reported experimenting with or using gen AI. “Today, we’re starting to see HR catch up,” says Kevin Oakes, CEO and co-founder of i4cp, who spoke last week during HR Tech in Las Vegas. .”

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Not sure about what the AI transformation means for HR tech? We asked an expert

HR Brew

The stakeholder that we’re partnering with looks a little bit differently now, and that you’re seeing a lot of HR leaders partner closely and tightly with IT.” Historically, HR tech lived somewhat in isolation of enterprise technology, Biladeau said. And so I highly encourage HR functions to align on common vocabulary,” he said.

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Ethical & Data Driven AI in HCM: 3 Considerations for Enterprise Leaders

Since entering the public business domain, AI has proven to be a powerful tool for optimizing HR functions — from streamlining recruitment processes, to helping identify top talent, and even boosting employee engagement. to "what should we do?"

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2020 Report: The Future of HR

The landscape of HR is shifting from everyday HR functions to strategic HR initiatives like recruiting, people & labor cost management and more. To gauge the present and future of HR, Paycor interviewed more than 500 leaders of medium and small businesses.

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Up Your Analytics Game: How to Empower People to Take Action

Speaker: Tom Davenport, President’s Distinguished Professor of Information Technology and Management, Babson College

HR leaders in Financial Services are adopting the use of data and analytics faster than many other business functions and job roles. For so long their focus has been within the HR function; they express doubt regarding their ability to collaborate effectively with their Finance counterparts to uncover actionable insights.