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Some AI Talent ‘In Despair’ Reportedly About Google DeepMind’s Noncompete Rules
Image: Envato/YuriArcursPeopleimages In the high-stakes race for AI dominance, Google’s DeepMind division is tightening its grip on talent, forcing some employees to sit out of the industry for up to a year if they leave. According to multiple reports and former employees, DeepMind, Google’s AI research lab, is using aggressive noncompete clauses to block staff, especially those working on key…
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‘Employers must look at the bigger picture’: Brits aren’t keen on going back to the office, and enterprises pushing for it risk a talent exodus – 48% of workers would quit if faced with a full RTO mandate as hybrid work remains popular
Faced with a full-time return to office (RTO) mandate, some employees might shell out for a season ticket, expand their office-casual wardrobe, and otherwise accept their fate — but half of professionals surveyed would consider simply quitting. That’s according to a survey about the ongoing debate over RTO mandates and hybrid working, with recruitment firm Hays revealing that 48% respondents…
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Marketing talent brain drain could stunt channel partner success
Valuable partner marketing skills are at risk of being lost as the structure of channel marketing teams continues to shift, according to research from marketing specialist Coterie Connect. Revealed at the firm’s Coterie Connect event in London, The 2025 Partner Marketing Skills Report was conducted in collaboration with Sapio Research and covers trends, gaps, and opportunities across the industry. As…
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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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DEI rollbacks could exacerbate tech talent shortages – nearly half of recruitment leaders worry diversity cuts will impact their company’s appeal and employee retention
Finding talent with AI skills has already become a major challenge for enterprises, but with some enterprises shelving DEI hiring practices, research suggests the situation could get worse. In General Assembly’s State of Tech Talent report, two-thirds of recruitment leaders said hiring candidates with AI skills is more challenging than recruiting for other tech roles. This means many enterprises have…
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iDEAL Semiconductor CEO decries CHIPS Act loss, warns of tech talent gap – Computerworld
“But the other thing that people haven’t talked about is the fact that we have an aging semiconductor workforce in the United States, and that has to be replaced if we literally, want to lead and innovate. And so, not only is it true that we’re trying to expand, which requires more people, [but] that in turn creates great career…
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Growing toil and talent gaps are driving a rise in ‘IT generalists’
Tech professionals are being forced to become ‘IT generalists’ thanks to a combination of talent gaps, tool sprawl, and evolving technology. Statistics from Auvik’s 2025 IT Trends Report show workloads are increasing and it’s the most senior employees that are experiencing the heaviest burden. IT professionals with more than 10 years of experience and the Baby Boomer generation (those born…
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Tech firms eye temps to plug talent shortages
The tech industry could be set for a spike in temporary hiring, according to a new study from recruitment firm Robert Walters. Nearly half (48%) of UK employers would be willing to hire contract or temporary staff this year to assist with certain projects, the study found, while 20% said they’d be willing to do so in light of permanent…
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Ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati launches AI startup, recruits top talent from rivals – Computerworld
In the short term, OpenAI may face challenges in retaining mindshare and employee confidence. However, ongoing investments, backing from Microsoft, and initiatives like Project Stargate reinforce its position as one of the most desirable companies in the AI sector. “Those who were not aligned with Sam Altman’s (and investors’) vision for OpenAI have left, making the company free of internal…
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The UK’s AI ambitions face one major hurdle – finding enough home-grown talent
While government plans to create 13,000 jobs as part of its AI Action Plan have been welcomed, researchers have raised concerns over a potential lack of skilled labor to meet growing demand in the industry. AI positions are among the hardest for organizations to fill, according to a study from HR platform Deel, with nearly a quarter of enterprises revealing…
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