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Over half of graduate roles now require AI skills
A recent survey reveals that 54% of organizations now expect AI skills in all early-career roles, illustrating the evolving demands on graduates. The piece stress the necessity for training in both technical and soft skills to adapt to an AI-driven workplace.
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Making AI work in talent recruitment
AI is now essential for talent teams, but the real challenge is making it work without losing the human touch. The key to delivering quick, measurable value lies in starting with low-risk projects to overcome adoption barriers and build trust.
Real-world examples, including tools like Oleeo’s, show how this approach saves recruiters’ time and dramatically cuts time-to-hire.
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AI-enabled HR isn’t less human. It’s more.
This piece explores the integration of AI in HR, highlighting how it empowers rather than replaces the human touch. With automation handling routine tasks, HR professionals are freed to focus on leadership, culture, and employee engagement, shaping a more human-centric workplace.
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Building a culture of no surprises
Remote’s Chief People Officer Barbara Matthews shares her playbook for scaling a values-driven culture across 85+ countries. She reveals why poor managers are the “silent killer” of engagement, how to align performance expectations, and why a culture of no surprises is the ultimate trust-builder for growing teams.
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