Get an inside scoop on what's happening in the staffing and recruiting world with this roundup of the top news stories, industry trends, and blog posts from around the web from this week.
- AI Will Impact 40% of Jobs Globally (IMF)
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence will impact nearly 40% of jobs globally, replacing some and complementing others, the International Monetary Fund reported.
- How to Reduce Time to Hire Without Sacrificing Candidate Quality
- HR Executive Online MagazineOrganizations that can hire more quickly than their peers and competitors have a distinct advantage in the talent marketplace. Moving too quickly to hire, however, could end up costing more in the long run if an organization does not get the right talent in the door.
- Immigration Surprises Are Making the Bank of Canada’s Job Harder
- Bloomberg NewsRecord-breaking immigration is muddying the economic picture for the Bank of Canada, distorting key statistics and making its battle against inflation more difficult.
- U.K. Job Vacancies Fall Below One Million for First Time Since 2021
- HRO TodayJob vacancies in the U.K. have fallen below one million for the first time in two years, according to a December 2023 report from Adzuna.
- Why Job Listings Get Reposted-And Why You Should Apply to Them Anywa
y - Recruiting News NetworkAt first glance, it doesn’t make sense that job postings with hundreds (or even thousands) of applicants get reposted. Counterintuitively, this can be a great time to apply.
- New Challenges, New Solutions: Organizing the HR Function for Success
- HR Executive Online MagazineThe HR function is more important than ever, supporting business transformation and people-related priorities at speed and scale. The future of the profession is Systemic HR?, a new operating system that breaks down functional and domain silos and supports continuous transformation.
- 4 Resolutions Every Recruiter Should Make This Year
- LinkedinFor many of us, the start of a new year holds so much promise. It is the perfect time to focus on deferred self-improvement, whether that be to eat better, drink more water, or read more books.
- Meet Canada’s Best Startup Employers 2024
- ForbesSome might consider tech startups to be impersonal, even heartless, but at Laivly, headquartered in Winnipeg, the vibe is one of collaboration and compassion. “Even though we’re a tech company, we focus on the humanity that drives everything,” said Simon Burgess, creative vice president at the startup, which uses generative AI to improve customer experience at contact centers.
- HR: Expect More Employment Law Changes in 2024
- HR BartenderOrganizations are seeing increased activity in the area of employment law these days. In 2023, we talked about several labor law poster changes. As well as an increase in union organizing activity. That doesn’t include all the typical compliance matters like anti-harassment training and compensation administration (just to name a few).?
- A Formula for Staffing Agency IT Success: Part 1
- Staffing HubThe staffing industry is constantly evolving, and technology is pivotal in helping agencies stay competitive. Choosing the right staffing agency IT solutions partner is a significant decision that can impact an agency’s success in today’s fast-paced world.
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