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As someone who cared for a stick parent before getting married and having kids, and now caring for elderly parents with an empty nest, I've apparently skipped the sandwich generation and instead pioneered the "appetizer-skip-to-dessert-generation". "Sandwich generation" was introduced by US sociologists Dorothy Miller and Elaine Brody in 1981 to describe "adult children" facing unique stresses, where giving far exceeds receiving. Over the past four decades, these stresses have increased as people live longer with more health issues, while parents also face rising demands from "gentle parenting," growing teen mental health challenges, and children staying home longer into their 20s. The study referenced in this article published last week by the Journals of Gerontology had some good news and some bad news. The good news, say researchers from University College London (UCL) and Oxford University, is that people born in the 1940s and 1950s are living longer than their parents. The bad news is that they are more likely to be ill. Very interesting perspective in The Guardian. https://lnkd.in/erDYHqGC

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AI is revolutionizing job hunting by assisting with resume writing, tailored cover letters, and even job-matching algorithms. Yet, while AI speeds up applications, it risks sacrificing human personalization, leading to concerns about a loss of creativity and nuance. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) can also exclude qualified candidates by filtering resumes using rigid criteria, crushing dreams before human eyes even see the application. On the hiring side, AI is now used for screening, interviewing, and even personality assessments, streamlining the process but also raising ethical questions about fairness, bias, and the potential to replace human judgment. There’s a growing debate on how AI balances efficiency with the need for human involvement, particularly in evaluating soft skills and creativity. As automation increases, the key is finding a middle ground where AI enhances processes without entirely replacing the human touch. AI can be a powerful ally, but job seekers and companies alike must adapt thoughtfully to ensure technology aids rather than erodes the personal and creative aspects of recruitment. Articles of interest I've read and used to compile this above insight: https://lnkd.in/ecvitMJe Job hunting is demoralising enough without having my personality eviscerated by an AI interviewer: https://lnkd.in/e_nCxZu3 10 AI Prompts To Turbocharge Your Job Search: https://lnkd.in/d84x-ZPR Applicant Tracking Systems Are Crushing Workers’ Dreams of Getting Hired: https://lnkd.in/e8XR7pqc I Applied to 2,843 Roles’: The Rise of AI-Powered Job: https://lnkd.in/evUg2Cmm For help from your computer on LinkedIn, check out the 100+ #HiringHeroes #AI #JobHunt