Talent Acquisition Newswatch - Issue 1.8

More than half of job candidates say they’ve been ghosted | Recruiting & Retention | Survey of 800 workers in the U.K. revealed that 57% of them have been “ghosted” by employers after a job interview.

Major Publishing House to Replace Hundreds of Jobs with AI | AI | Bild planning to replace hundreds of human editorial jobs with artificial intelligence. This includes roles such as editors, print production staff, subeditors, proofreaders and photo editors.

Employers worldwide report lower hiring expectations this summer | Talent Trends | Most countries are reporting a weaker hiring outlook with job openings falling and layoffs increasing, and companies are having difficulties finding workers for in-demand jobs.

Uber to lay off 200 employees in recruitment division ?| Recruiting & Retention | Recruitment division downsized in order to streamline costs and keep staff count flat for the year.

89% Of CEOs Say CHROs Should Be Central To Long-Term Growth. Only Half Are Creating Conditions To Let Them Do So | HR Insights | Businesses that do not create the conditions necessary for a successful CHRO may struggle to achieve long-term growth.

Where Religious Identity Fits into Your DEI Strategy | DEI | Seven best practices to adopt to help companies include religion in their DEI strategy.

Workers say they don’t have access to promotions, training | Learning & Development | Three-quarters of workers surveyed said their leaders show bias in promotion decisions, and more than half of workers surveyed said their companies do not offer learning or training opportunities that would allow them to learn and reach promotions.

Sports and Leadership: From College Athlete to the C-Suite ?| Leadership Development | How sports can be a great way to develop leadership skills.

71% of organizations struggling to keep up with new AI risks, report finds | AI | To mitigate risk, organizations should properly evaluate third-party tools, prepare for emerging regulations, and engage CEOs.

Debunking Remote And Hybrid Work Misconceptions | The Future of Work | Five common myths about remote and hybrid work models and the steps employers can take to ensure a successful transition.

The Big Stay: Why workers are opting to stay put rather than quit ?| Talent Trends | People are now looking to stay in place and seek growth opportunities internally to counter the uncertainty from the pandemic which is leading to people wanting stability, escape layoffs, and potential new employers not being able to understand workers' personal struggles.

Can't Stop Ruminating? Here's How To Let It Go, According To Experts | Well-Being | 13 ways to help stop ruminating, including finding healthy distractions, getting to know your triggers, practicing mindfulness, and moving your body.

Making Payday Fair: 7 Ways Employers Can Address Pay Gaps | Compensation & Benefits | Seven steps employer can take to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and to ensure employees are compensated fairly.

‘Collaboration will improve diversity in engineering and the built environment’ | DEI | Having a more diverse leadership team can lead to better business outcomes, and by working together, the engineering and construction industry can make a difference in achieving diversity and creating an inclusive workforce.

75% of C-Suite Leaders May Quit for a Job With Better Well-Being Support ?| Talent Trends | Unhappiness in the workplace is taking a toll on productivity and employee retention, and that is particularly troublesome among the C-Suite.

Why Is It So Hard to Get Succession Planning Right? | Talent Management | An intentional and purposeful planning process with a multi-year plan is the best route to getting succession planning right.

Half of L&D professionals say their workload has increased, CIPD report finds | Learning & Development | L&D function in a difficult place as tackling skills gaps, digital learning, and adoption of AI tools putting pressure on L&D professionals.

Why the World Can't Quit Quiet Quitting | Recruiting & Retention | Workplace stress and burnout driving exodus of staff.

Watch Out for These 3 Gender Biases in Performance Reviews | DEI | Critical interventions required to combat each of these biases, so that companies take measures to ensure fair performance reviews for all employees.

Nearly 9 in 10 employees want a four-day work week | Future of Work | Report finds that 89% of professionals across the world are in favor of a four-day work week.

Tackling workplace loneliness: The talent manager’s role | HR Insights | Talent managers should be aware of the potential risks of remote and hybrid work environments and focus on building a culture that fosters authentic human connection.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Your offer acceptance rate tells a big story. It’s like a canary in a coal mine for predicting what’s actually happening in your recruiting process. –Jon Stross, President and Co-founder at Greenhouse

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