This Week's Intel: Recruit Like a Machine; Don't be one.

Tech plays a huge role in finding and attracting talent. This week's intel dives into the world of automated recruiting tools and while they can be powerful assets, we'll explore why it's crucial to maintain a human touch throughout the process.

Upgrade Your Humanness: Soft Skills for the Age of AI?

The world of work is changing with AI, but that's good news! Here's how to stay ahead:

• Recruiters & Talent Pros: AI can help source candidates, but you'll still need communication skills to build relationships and close deals.
• Learning & Development: Teaching employees to work with AI effectively and develop critical thinking skills will be key.
• Everyone: Soft skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability are future-proof.?

Hone these to be a valuable asset in any team, human or AI-powered!

Bonus Tip: Embrace AI as a tool to free up your time for more strategic tasks that require your human touch.

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Craft a Killer Careers Page: Tips for Recruiters

Your careers page is the front door to your talent pool. Here's how to make it irresistible and knock it out of the park.

• Informative & Engaging: Clearly explain your company culture, values, and benefits. But don't just tell - use visuals and stories to bring it to life.
• Candidate-Centric: Focus on what matters to applicants. Highlight career paths, growth opportunities, and why your company is a great place to work.
• Mobile-Friendly: Make sure your page looks sharp and functions flawlessly on all devices, especially mobile.
• Easy Apply: Streamline your application process. Less clicks, more qualified candidates.
• Job Postings that Sell: Go beyond responsibilities. Use strong language to showcase why these are exciting opportunities.
• Showcase Your People: Let candidates see the faces behind your company. Feature employee testimonials and team photos.
• Data-Driven Approach: Track and analyze how users interact with your page. Use the insights to continuously optimize.

Learn how to create a high-converting careers page and attract top talent with our comprehensive guide.

Dump the Paper Trail & Embrace the Cloud: Why HR Needs a Digital Upgrade

Many HR departments are drowning in paperwork, but there's a solution that's taking the business world by storm - the cloud!? While cloud-based solutions are already proving their worth, HR leaders still face challenges in implementing them.? The key takeaway? How you use the cloud matters most.?

1. Automate the Mundane: Free your HR team from repetitive tasks like data entry and payroll with cloud-based AI and automation tools.
2. Applicant Tracking on Autopilot:? Consolidate applicant info in one place with cloud storage.?
3. Data at Your Fingertips: Access employee records, policies, and applicant profiles anytime, anywhere with cloud storage.
4. Smoother Onboarding:? Cloud platforms let new hires access everything they need in one system.?
5. Centralized Employee Records:? Store employee data securely in the cloud.?

Learn how to quickly improve your HR workflow timeline

Be Aware: Why Certain Browser Plugins Get Blocked by LinkedIn

• LinkedIn Takes Data Security Seriously: They have a massive amount of user profile data and work hard to protect it.
• Generative AI Needs Data to Thrive: These AI tools rely on vast amounts of information to function properly.
• Data is Valuable: As AI technology advances, data becomes even more crucial for its development.
• Not All Plugins Are Created Equal: Some browser plugins might try to access or misuse your LinkedIn data.
• Be Cautious with Plugins: Understand what a plugin does before installing it, especially when it comes to LinkedIn.

Here are all the blacklisted LinkedIn plugins for your reference.

Who's Winning the AI Talent Race? Here's How You Can Stay Ahead.

Since 2020, MacroPolo has been tracking the movement of the world's top AI minds. This intel is crucial for understanding who's leading the AI revolution - and how you can stay competitive.

Here's the actionable part:

There's a big debate in AI: who's more important - a large group of "good enough" engineers or a smaller group of elite researchers?

We focus on top researchers because they're the ones most likely to:

• Make breakthroughs: They push the boundaries of AI, leading to major advancements.
• Solve complex problems: Their expertise tackles real-world challenges with cutting-edge AI solutions.

Key takeaways:

• The United States remains the top destination for top-tier AI talent to work.
• Beyond the United States and China, the United Kingdom, and South Korea, along with continental Europe, have slightly raised their game as destinations for top AI researchers to work.?
• China has expanded its domestic AI talent pool over the last few years to meet the demands of its growing AI industry.

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