WEEKLY EDITION BY ZIHAN LYU

Welcome to your latest HRD Connect's Weekend Digest, your go-to source for the week’s top insights tailored for HR professionals.

Here’s what’s inside:

◾ Making AI work in talent recruitment

◾ How leaders navigate between supportive coaching and decisive accountability

◾ The role of AI fluency in creating a more intelligent workforce

AI IN TALENT RECRUITMENT

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.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

The Leadership Pendulum: Finding the Balance Between Support and Accountability

After decades of autocratic management, the leadership pendulum has swung too far toward an overly supportive style. This shift, while well-intentioned, has quietly undermined organizational performance. Teams feel supported yet lack direction, and managers fear being assertive. This article argues that the solution is not to revert to old ways but to master both support and accountability, finding the crucial "chasm" where high standards meet high support.

FUTURE OF WORK

AI Fluency As an Essential Element Towards a Smarter Workforce

Today's workforce is at a critical crossroads. While many employees use AI, only a small, fluent group truly partners with it. This article goes beyond basic training to reveal how neuroscience can unlock your team's full potential.

By cultivating a growth mindset, fostering cognitive flexibility, and mitigating inherent biases, leaders can guide their people to a place of true partnership with AI, transforming their organization's relationship with technology.