Court Blocks FTC Noncompete Ban: HR's Next Steps
A federal court has halted the FTC's blanket ban on noncompete agreements, set to take effect September 4. Shannon Hampton Sutherland , co-chair of Duane Morris' Non-Compete & Trade Secrets Practice, advises HR to reassess their policies and maintain clear communication with employees. M. Scott McDonald of Littler emphasizes the need for narrowly tailored, justified noncompetes.
Explore the implications for your organization.
HR Hiring Rebounds to Pre-pandemic Levels
A new report by Hiring Hub reveals that recruitment for HR roles is approaching pre-pandemic levels, with a notable increase in employee relations positions. Hiring Hub founder Simon Swan suggests the change in UK government could boost HR hiring, especially in light of proposed employment law reforms. The report also indicates shifts in HR hiring trends across various sectors and regions.
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Shadow AI Threatens Workplace Data Security
A 德勤 survey reveals that 31% of UK employees using generative AI for work are paying for tools themselves, while 48% use free public options. This trend raises significant concerns about data protection, privacy violations, and potential biases in AI usage, prompting experts to call for regulated, company-provided AI tools and comprehensive training programs.
Uncover the risks of unsanctioned AI use here.
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Neurodiversity Gap Persists in Workplace Acceptance"
The Myers-Briggs Company released data revealing that while 20% of employees are neurodivergent, only a quarter feel accepted at work.
John Hackston , Head of Thought Leadership at Myers-Briggs, emphasizes the need for education and job crafting, stating: "The effort and emotional labor of hiding who you really are can be extreme, and contributes to some neurodivergent people not being able to give their full attention to their work."
Explore strategies for neurodiversity inclusion in the article.
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Airtasker USA Secures $9.75M Media Boost for US Expansion"
Airtasker USA, the US arm of the Australian B2C talent platform, has raised $9.75 million in media capital from iHeartMedia and TelevisaUnivision . This strategic move aims to scale Airtasker's presence in the US market.
CEO Tim Fung expressed enthusiasm, stating: "We believe Airtasker's mission - to empower people to realise the full value of their skills – is incredibly relevant in the US market and with a population 15x the market size of Australia, the opportunity ahead of us is absolutely enormous."
Delve into Airtasker's US growth strategy here.
Visier Unveils 'Workforce AI Edge' to Combat Business Performance Erosion
Visier Inc. announces its enhanced mission to provide companies with a "Workforce AI Edge" amid global economic challenges and workforce realities. CEO Ryan Wong emphasizes the critical need for AI adoption to unlock productivity growth and fill talent gaps. The company's Real-Time People Data Platform offers AI-ready assets and capabilities to help organizations navigate the biggest workforce disruption in a century.
Discover how to gain a Workforce AI Edge.
Older Workers Abandon Traditional Recruitment, Seek Alternatives
Lucy Standing CPsychol, AFBPS, CPBP, MSc, BSc , founder of Brave Starts , highlights why workers over 50 are increasingly disillusioned with traditional recruitment methods. Citing lack of transparency, unprofessional practices, and rampant ageism, Standing suggests alternative strategies for older job seekers, including creating jobs before they're posted and leveraging age as an asset.
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GoodTime Launches Experience+ to Revolutionize Hiring Process
GoodTime has unveiled Experience+, a new AI-powered suite designed to enhance the hiring experience for candidates, interviewers, and hiring managers. The package includes an interviewer portal, an upgraded candidate portal, and AI-assisted scorecards. Ahryun Moon , CEO of GoodTime, emphasizes the company's commitment to human-centric AI, stating that the new features are designed to "enable human-driven hiring processes with thoughtful, responsible, and exceptionally intuitive AI."
Learn more about the new tool in the full article.
Goldman Sachs Initiates Annual Layoffs, Targeting 3-4% of Workforce"
高盛 has begun its annual review process, which could result in 1,300 to 1,800 job cuts across various divisions. This move is part of Goldman's regular performance evaluation, typically affecting 2-7% of employees annually.
Analyze the implications for the financial sector.