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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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What IT hiring looks like heading into 2025 – Computerworld
AI isn’t replacing jobs so much as it is reshaping the nature of work, said Elizabeth Lascaze, a principal in Deloitte Consulting’s Human Capital practice. She, too, sees evidence that entry-level roles focused on tasks like note-taking or basic data analysis are declining as organizations seek more experienced workers for junior positions. “Today’s emerging roles require workers to quickly leverage…
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Businesses know they have major skills deficits, but less than half plan on hiring more women
Only four-in-ten businesses have programs in place to hire more women, new research shows, despite a majority of IT professionals agreeing that there’s not enough diversity in the sector. According to a new study from ISACA, three-quarters of businesses say that attracting and retaining talent is a challenge. But female IT professionals believe they are still being shut out. Nearly…
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Tech hiring is set to grow in 2025, but wary staff are putting job security front and center
Many technology leaders plan to ramp up new hires in the new year, according to research from recruitment firm Robert Half, but wary staff are putting job security front and center. Robert Half’s 2025 Salary Guide found that almost half (46%) of IT and tech hiring managers are planning to add new positions for permanent, full-time members of staff. A…
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