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Protester holding Shepard Fairey “We The People” artwork at a public demonstration, surrounded by a crowd in a city setting.
Perspective

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.

By James Robbins Jun 17, 2025 5 min read
Hands holding a fanned stack of dollar bills with a purple flame, overlaid by bold white title “TALENT WHIPLASH”
Paper Cut

[15 JUN] PAPER CUT

When one CEO waves seven-figure offer letters while another hands out pink slips, “career security” reads like satire. Here is how the talent market is folding in on itself.

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By EBN Jun 15, 2025 4 min read
Blurred image of a young person with duplicated faces and an outstretched hand in the dark, symbolising confusion, displacement, and the uncertain future facing recent graduates.
Perspective

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?

By Mike Parsons Jun 12, 2025 7 min read
Woman smiles with coffee as humanoid robot in green apron serves drink; bold text reads AI IS INTERN LEVEL.
Paper Cut

[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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By EBN Jun 8, 2025 4 min read
Two office workers talking at desks in a busy open-plan office with bold text overlay: “Work Sucks Gen Z?”
Paper Cut

[01 JUN] PAPER CUT

Gen Z would rather scrub hospital floors than code for a Big Tech boss. HR is laying low, DEI is going stealth, and entry-level jobs are quietly vanishing. Here’s your weekly reality check on the future of work, complete with ice cream.

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By EBN Jun 1, 2025 4 min read
Boston subway wrapped in Anduril’s bold “Don’t Work Here” graffiti-style recruitment ad. Commuter walks past campaign.
Insights

"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?

By James Robbins May 29, 2025 9 min read
Close-up of a weathered yellow padlock with a rusted shackle securing a blue metal fence, symbolizing outdated security or resistance to change.
Perspective

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.

By Jay Kipps CHRL May 28, 2025 5 min read
Woman holding a box of office supplies looking upset, with digital binary code in the background and bold text reading “AI ATE MY JOB.
Paper Cut

[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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By EBN May 25, 2025 5 min read
Two men face off in a tense office meeting, one pointing, the other contemplative. A snapshot of modern workplace friction.
Perspective

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?

By Mike Parsons May 22, 2025 9 min read
Two humanoid robots facing each other, hands touching, with bold text “Erase All Humans” over a vivid purple background.
Paper Cut

[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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By EBN May 18, 2025 6 min read
Man sits beside a cardboard box after job loss, an ai robot creeps in. Caption reads “Humans Out, Machines In.”
Paper Cut

[11 MAY] PAPER CUT

Job cuts rise, AI gets ruthless, trust frays, and GenAI leaves gender gaps in its wake. The economy’s wobbling, leadership’s sweating, and HR is stuck translating it all. Let’s cut through the noise.

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By EBN May 11, 2025 8 min read
Polished trophy on display in a corporate office, symbolic of the hollow recognition many companies pay for rather than earn.
Perspective

Congrats on Buying Your Award. Now Try Earning Employee Trust

Employer awards look great on LinkedIn, but behind the gold foil lies a rigged game of pay-to-play PR. It’s time to stop mistaking shiny badges for real culture and start asking who these trophies are really for.

By Mike Parsons May 8, 2025 7 min read

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