On a recent episode of Parent. Boss. Leader., Sunita Shah of Shield AI told me that indecision can be very costly. She also said she would much rather hire slowly than compromise on finding someone with the non-negotiable skills she values most. Can both be true? Yes! While they may sound contradictory, they were answers […]
“You aren’t being replaced by AI, you’re being replaced by a person who knows how to use AI.” I heard this recently from a colleague and was immediately struck by the simple truth of it. Sensational headlines are everywhere when it comes to Artificial Intelligence, especially the idea that it’s going to take all our […]
Did you see the Google Super Bowl ad where a dad prepares for an upcoming job interview using Gemini Live? It’s a heartwarming, well-told story and a great example of how AI can make life easier and better for people — in this case, during their job search. Our advice to candidates has always been […]
What’s new in the world of work for 2025? In many ways, not much has changed. Instead, we’re seeing the continuation and strengthening of trends from recent years, rather than the emergence of anything truly groundbreaking. As businesses navigate the ongoing impacts of the pandemic, inflation, and a new administration in Washington, workforce planning and […]
Despite the cooling labor market, which has turned some leverage in job negotiations back to employers, the competition for top talent remains fierce. Companies are holding on tight to the workers they hired during the pandemic while employees are clinging to the positions they have. As a result, finding and successfully hiring skilled team members […]