[06 JUL] PAPER CUT
Everyone is fretting over AI pink‑slips, yet the loudest cheers this week are for a missing day on the calendar. Can shorter weeks trump smarter machines?
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When the Algorithm Declares You “Too Old” And Gets Sued for It
A class-action lawsuit claims Workday’s hiring software filtered out older applicants before a human ever looked. Millions may be affected, and employers using AI blindly could face legal and reputational fallout. This one could hurt.
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[29 JUN] PAPER CUT
Consultancies are shedding humans. Résumés are choking on AI sludge. Culture is fraying in the open‑plan circus. Skills, not CVs, decide who stays employed. This week we slice through the noise so your talent strategy does not bleed later.
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"Don’t Work Here": The Employer Brand That Dares You to Look Twice
Anduril’s “Don’t Work Here” campaign is bold, witty, and viral - the kind of employer branding most tech companies dream of. But behind the clever copy sits a defence-tech mission that’s a world away from beanbags and burritos. Can a compelling EVP override ethical unease?
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2025 Global Talent Trends: The Talent Multiverse - A Deeper Dive into the Future of Work
Randstad’s 2025 Global Talent Trends report reveals what’s next for work: AI as a cultural architect, skills-first hiring as the new baseline, and flexibility as non-negotiable. Discover how to future-proof your employer brand, or risk being left behind.
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The Future of Jobs 2025: A Blueprint for Talent Attraction or a Recipe for Retention Woes?
The Future of Jobs Report 2025 is a wake-up call for employer branding. AI is reshaping jobs, skills-based hiring is rising, and retention is failing. With talent confidence at 44%, this deep dive breaks down hiring trends, EVP fixes, and retention strategies to help you stay ahead.
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The DEI Debate Is Getting Louder. Employer Brands Can’t Afford to Stay Quiet
With DEI programs under political and public scrutiny, employer brands are navigating uncertain territory. We explore the implications, the risks, and the long-term opportunity to lead with clarity and credibility.
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The Vanishing First Rung: How AI Is Dismantling the Graduate Job Market
AI is swallowing entry-level work, erasing internships and graduate roles while employers cheer on the tech revolution. But with no first rung on the career ladder, how exactly are we expecting future talent to climb?
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[08 JUN] PAPER CUT
AI is being called “intern-level.” Entry-level jobs are evaporating. McKinsey’s bots make decks faster than your grads. And Gen Z? They’re networking like it’s a survival sport. Welcome to the economy where “future-proof” just means “not fired yet.”
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"Don’t Work Here": The Employer Brand That Dares You to Look Twice
Anduril’s “Don’t Work Here” campaign is bold, witty, and viral - the kind of employer branding most tech companies dream of. But behind the clever copy sits a defence-tech mission that’s a world away from beanbags and burritos. Can a compelling EVP override ethical unease?
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Employer Branders: Stop Sitting on the Fence with AI
Most EB teams are still experimenting with AI while leading employers are already operationalizing it. This piece explores the four phases of AI adoption, exposes why most firms are stuck, and shows what to do now before your competitors pull too far ahead.
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[25 MAY] PAPER CUT
AI is eating HR, consulting is collapsing, and Gen Z is logging off. From lawsuits over algorithmic hiring to shrinking bonus pools and remote work reality checks, this week’s Paper Cut dissects the headlines that show where the future of work is failing and what HR must fix.
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From Friendly Faces to Firing Squads: The New Corporate Culture.
Welcome to the War ON Talent - where the smiles have faded, the perks have dried up, and today’s “top employers” are swapping empathy for ultimatums. Why are we living through mass layoffs, rigid mandates, and an increasingly hostile tone from the top?
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[18 MAY] PAPER CUT
Silicon Valley doesn’t want to improve work, it wants to erase it. As AI scales and middle managers disappear, what’s left for the rest of us? This week’s Paper Cut breaks down the automation obsession, career collapse, and the silent EVP crisis it’s creating.
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