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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.
FROM THE MARKET
Research shows that a third of UK employers are using 'bossware' to monitor staff, raising critical concerns about employee surveillance and workplace trust. While many managers see benefits, almost 80% believe it undermines employee trust.
WE’RE ALSO READING
Organizations face growth risks as skills gaps widen, Skillsoft research finds
A recent survey reveals that only 10% of HR professionals feel confident their workforce possesses the necessary skills for future business demands, highlighting widening skills gaps as a primary barrier to growth in UK organizations.
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PEOPLE AND STRATEGY
Culture over ego: How Booking.com aligns 24,000 employees worldwide
What does it take to create a thriving, low-ego culture in a global organization with 24,000 employees? Paulo Pisano, CHRO of Booking Holdings and CPO of Booking.com, shares how he connects culture to strategy, leverages customer dashboards and engagement metrics to benchmark success, and drives alignment across international teams. Discover why resisting the influence of the HiPPO (highest paid person’s opinion) is essential for effective decision making and gain practical insights to elevate your own organizational culture.
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