Molly Weaver Molly Weaver

Are your job postings falling into the TLDR trap?

Not too long ago, I worked on a posting that had 28 different “key responsibilities.” The employer was frustrated with a lack of candidates. I think TLDR was the culprit! Here are a few ways to make sure your job description doesn’t fall into the too-long-didn’t -read trap.

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The time for upskilling is… now

In today's fast-paced world, staying ahead of the curve is essential for career growth and job security. If you’re ready to up your skills game, here are a few strategies to help with ongoing skill-building:

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Molly Weaver Molly Weaver

Talent acquisition practices to leave in 2023

As we stand at the threshold of a new year, it’s time for the talent acquisition landscape to evolve, shedding outdated practices that hinder progress. In the spirit of embracing change, let’s bid farewell to certain approaches that no longer resonate with the needs of a dynamic workforce and modern hiring.

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The perils of ‘Let’s revisit next year’ (A holiday check-out rant)

Ah, the holiday season—a time for festive decorations, cheerful music, and apparently, the infamous phrase, “Let’s revisit this next year.” As the end of the year approaches, it seems like a convenient catch-all for anything deemed too complex, too challenging, or just plain inconvenient. But let’s be honest, is it a strategic move or merely a premature holiday check-out?

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Colin Weaver Colin Weaver

Tempted to use slang to connect with Gen Z? Don’t.

While it’s easy to see why companies might think using slang in their marketing and recruiting is a good idea, take it from a member of Gen Z, it’s not. When companies use slang, it hardly ever feels authentic. Instead, the message is a little off, undermining the purpose.

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Molly Weaver Molly Weaver

AI & HR: Emerging roles

As AI continues to transform HR, several emerging roles and responsibilities are coming to the forefront. Now’s the time to upskill your current talent teams into these types of roles or expand your own skills for the future. Here are a few of the AI-related roles that will be essential.

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10 questions to ask your vendors about AI

As you learn more about AI tools for Human Resources, here are some key questions to ask your vendors to ensure that the tools you select will be difference-makers – and not have unintended consequences.

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Get to know how AI learns

AI systems can process vast amounts of data, make predictions, and assist with decision-making, ultimately extending and amplifying human intelligence and productivity. As you research AI tools, you will need to become familiar with how AI learns and the associated risks. Here are a couple of AI learning methods — and their benefits and risks.

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Automating the mundane: AI in HR

It’s time to embrace the AI revolution in HR and reap the benefits of a more productive and engaged workforce. Here a few ways to embrace it — and enhance our work.

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Look forward: Make AI your ally in transforming HR’s future

Once upon a time, in the bustling world of Human Resources, a quiet revolution was taking place. The HR department of a forward-thinking organization had decided it was time to embrace the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Here’s what happened next.

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3 ways to avoid making a bad hire

During the hiring process, it’s important to ensure that we don’t have blinders on – or make a hiring decision in the “honeymoon period.” After watching leaders make these mistakes, here are three ways to avoid a bad hire and achieve hiring success.

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Fast forward: The new profile for successful talent recruiters

As AI and other new technologies become accessible and applicable for recruiters, the profession’s profile of the profession needs an update. Today’s talent recruiters need a combination of traditional recruiting skills and emerging ones to be successful.

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The new phone etiquette: Are your recruiting practices up-to-date?

The appropriate etiquette for making phone calls, answering calls, and leaving voicemails has changed dramatically in the last 20 — and even 2 — years. A recent Washington Post article documented current phone etiquette and got me thinking about whether recruiters are in sync. Could some of the perceived “ghosting” by candidates be miscommunication?

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We have always done it this way

As we move forward into a world with AI at the forefront, the statement, “we’ve always done it this way” should prompt us to ask “why” we do the things we do in recruitment. Here’s an example.

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Do you have FOBO?

What is FOBO, you ask? Fear of Becoming Obsolete. With all of the AI in the news – including the fears it will “take over,” is the worry justified?

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