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EVENT INSIGHTS BY AVADO
Shaping the Future of Work: Key Takeaways from CIPD Festival of Work
At this year’s CIPD Festival of Work, Peter Cheese outlined five urgent priorities for HR: growth, skills, inclusion, wellbeing, and technology. Avado was there to capture the insights shaping how organizations prepare for the future. Discover why people-first strategy is now a business imperative.
EDITOR’S PICKS
INSIGHTS
HR Leaders Cite AI Benefits But Say Skills Gaps Are a Barrier to Effective Use, According to A New Research
Capterra’s 2025 HR Software Trends Survey highlights the accelerating adoption of AI in HR, rising investments in workforce technology, and the growing focus on skills development and employee experience.
EXPERT INSIGHTS
The Lonely Workforce: How Disconnection Impacts Success
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MCKINSEY DIGITAL
Preparing for Tomorrow’s Agentic Workforce
Businesses must adopt hybrid AI models to enhance efficiency and service delivery. Significant investment in AI infrastructure is essential to overcome challenges like energy demands and operational costs. This shift will enable organizations to leverage AI for improved customer engagement and tailored solutions.
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Chipotle Achieves Faster Hiring with AI, Reducing Time from 12 to 4 Days
EXPERT OPINION
2025 Top Recruiting Technologies
Tim Sackett's list of 2025 Top Recruiting Technologies identifies 100 key tools based on personal interaction and industry feedback, offering recruiters avenues to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Tools like Paradox.ai and LinkedIn.com are highlighted for their significant impact on high-volume recruiting and professional networking, with the list serving as a valuable resource for talent acquisition teams. The industry's continued expansion and the emergence of new technologies emphasize the importance of staying informed to optimize hiring processes.
WHAT WE'RE LISTENING TO
PEOPLE MANAGING PEOPLE
The New Manager Playbook - Leading With Clarity and Confidence
Lia Garvin's "The New Manager Playbook" highlights that new managers struggle not due to a lack of talent but from unclear expectations and inadequate support. It emphasizes the ineffectiveness of arbitrary performance reviews and surveillance, suggesting these hinder trust and productivity. This insight is crucial for fostering meaningful accountability and effective leadership.
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