What's been happening this week in HR?

Quite a lot to be honest:

Sustainable recruiting: A new and upcoming phrase that is being used more and more is "sustainable recruiting." It may be something you want to start to read up on and promote. More info

https://measuredability.com/recruitment-through-eco-friendly-practices/

Micro-credentials: While not new, it is something that is gaining more traction and makes a lot of sense. We get credentials for skills and shorter courses we may take. Read all about it here:

https://education.ec.europa.eu/education-levels/higher-education/micro-credentials

The candidate experience and employer branding: What can companies do to tailor make an experience for a candidate? Quite a lot.

https://motionworks.co.jp/2024/03/18/the-candidate-experience-and-employer-branding/

Tech funding: It appears that funding is down in the tech sector, but it's not all bad:

https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/05/new-report-confirms-europes-tech-investment-doldrums-but-there-are-signs-of-life/

Management and AI: What newsletter would not include an article on AI? :) A paper has been put together talking about how management should approach AI:

https://www.cec-managers.org/european-managers-put-the-leadership-on-artificial-intelligence-on-the-agenda/

New skilled workers' immigration law in Germany: There is not a fast track application process for skilled immigrants to be granted visas:

https://www.y-axis.com/news/new-skilled-workers-immigration-law-now-applicable-in-germany-from-1-march/

That's your round up for this week.

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