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‘Hiring for promise’: Tech talent shortages mean firms are scrapping traditional recruitment strategies
With more than half of enterprise leaders worried about future skills shortages, many organizations are turning to a range of new techniques to expand potential talent pools. According to Workday’s Global State of Skills report, only 54% of leaders say they have a clear view of the skills within their workforce today, and fewer than a third are confident that…
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Game-Changing Hiring Approach for Women in Top-Level Management
Image: YuriArcursPeopleimages/Envato Elements There are some sobering statistics in the wake of International Women’s Day: Although women comprise nearly half of the global workforce (43.4%), less than one-third are in roles at the vice president level and above, according to newly-released LinkedIn data. Even though top-level management representation among women has grown between 2015 and 2024 from 27.5% to 30.4%,…
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Microsoft exec hints at hiring freeze as AI productivity gains soar
Microsoft may be planning a hiring freeze on the back of its AI productivity gains, according to comments made by Microsoft CCO Judson Althoff at the company’s AI Tour London event. Speaking during the keynote address, Althoff said Microsoft is optimistic about the cost savings delivered by AI tools and that he’s committed to a headcount freeze over the coming…
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Google Halts Its Diversity and Inclusion Hiring Goals
An email announcing Google’s elimination of various programmes intended to improve diversity at the company was sent to employees on Wednesday. The email was first seen by the Washington Post saw the email and was the first to report about it. Google is no longer setting hiring targets to improve representation, and is considering ceasing the publication of its annual…
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Salesforce planning more job cuts amid AI hiring push
Salesforce is expected to cut around 1,000 roles while simultaneously hiring sales staff as part of its AI push, according to reports from Bloomberg this week. Details on which business units are set for cuts are yet to be confirmed. However, a source familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that affected employees will be able to apply for alternative internal…
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The tech industry’s layoffs and hiring freezes: all of the news
Companies have been cutting costs. | Photo by Natt Garun / The Verge Over the last couple years, it feels like we’ve heard news of mass layoffs and hiring freezes from tech companies nearly every week, and since the beginning of 2024, there’s been a new wave of layoffs and firings. In the first few days of January 2024 alone:…
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Execs are prioritizing skills over degrees — and hiring freelancers to fill gaps – Computerworld
Even as freelancers are reshaping workforce strategies, their rise doesn’t necessarily threaten full-time roles. “It complements them,” said Kelly Monahan, managing director of the Upwork Research Institute. In a study released in October, Upwork found that 85% of top-performing companies — which it labels “work innovators” — view freelancers as vital, with 91% planning to expand their use over the…
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2025 Hiring and Recruiting Trends
Key takeaways: Job seekers are speaking out about the hiring process, wanting recruiters to value and respect their time more. AI will make recruiters more efficient, but the human element is essential for successfully converting candidates into new hires. Hiring and recruiting in 2025 will focus on putting people and skills first. Why you can trust my advice With years…
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Klarna has stopped hiring amid its relentless AI efficiency drive
Klarna has stopped hiring new staff members because of AI, claiming it’s now allowing natural employee attrition to bring the firm’s headcount down. CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski revealed the strategy in a recent appearance on Bloomberg Television, saying Klarna’s headcount had fallen by 22% to 3,500 in the space of a year and that around 200 staff members are using AI…
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