Unicorn Hunting: Top 1% Strategies for the Talent Games

At Day 1 of our 'Hire Innovations' summit, Katie Fortunato , President and Co-founder of Talivity emphasized that attracting the top 1% of talent means ditching outdated methods and embracing radical transparency, ESG priorities, and authentic branding. “If they’re not raving about you on LinkedIn, are you even a company?” she quipped. The panelists highlighted key points like data-driven hiring, defining cultural fit, and the non-negotiable value of flexibility. As Dan Lockhart , Recruiting Manager at SonderMind put it, “The top 1% aren’t just good; they’re shaping the culture.”

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Asana Reveals the Hidden Taxes Draining Your Team's Productivity

In Asana 's latest State of Work Innovation Report, Rebecca Hinds, PhD highlights four 'productivity taxes' that businesses pay: capacity, resilience, connectivity, and velocity. Hinds describes how overloaded workers are caught in cycles of too many meetings, disconnected communications, and outdated tech, leading to productivity theater and burnout. “Workers are overloaded,” she points out, emphasizing the need for innovation and better management practices to reduce these hidden drains on efficiency.

Find out if your business is overpaying on productivity taxes here .

Udemy's CMO on Skills-Based Processes and Gen AI Adoption for 2025

In an exclusive discussion, Udemy 's CMO Genefa Murphy, PhD outlines three critical trends from their 2025 Global Learning & Skills Trends Report: the practical application of Gen AI, leadership development, and closing the skills gap. Murphy notes that while Gen AI usage is up 859% year-over-year, only 48% of leaders are ready to guide their teams effectively. She stresses the need for a culture that embraces learning, soft skills alongside AI, and upskilling leadership to succeed in the AI age.

Read more about how your company can stay ahead in the skills revolution.

GQR Life Sciences Partners with Nebula to Revolutionize Biopharma Talent Acquisition

GQR Life Sciences has teamed up with Nebula.io , an AI-driven talent platform, to transform talent acquisition for biopharma clients. Leveraging Nebula's advanced natural language processing and vast candidate pool, this partnership empowers GQR's clients to streamline hiring and improve internal capabilities. Trevor Symons , Head of Revenue Operations at GQR , highlights how this collaboration enhances efficiency and keeps biopharma organizations competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.

Learn more about how GQR and Nebula are shaping the future of biopharma talent acquisition.