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AI Fakers, Deepfake Candidates, and North Korean IT Workers: The Hiring Crisis No One Saw Coming

Fake candidates aren’t new, employers just haven’t been great at spotting them. From AI-generated resumes to North Korean IT workers infiltrating tech firms, the hiring crisis is here. The question is: Can your hiring process handle it?

[09MAR] PAPER CUT

New York launches an unexpected hiring spree, AI talent is commanding sky-high salaries, and another viral recruitment campaign shakes up employer branding. Meanwhile, return-to-office mandates aren’t really about collaboration (surprise), and all eyes are on the latest jobs report.

The Future of Recruiting 2025: LinkedIn’s Take on What’s Next for Talent Acquisition

LinkedIn’s Future of Recruiting 2025 report reveals the hiring trends shaping tomorrow’s workforce. AI-driven efficiency, skills-first hiring, and the ongoing war for top talent. Discover how to align your employer brand with these shifts before you get left behind.

[02MAR] PAPER CUT

Elon Musk’s latest email sends shockwaves through Washington, DEI battles heat up, and Big Four firms tighten hybrid work policies. Meanwhile, women’s board representation hits new highs, real progress or just optics?

Banking’s talent crisis: why your EVP is failing (and how to fix it)

The financial industry is haemorrhaging talent, with outdated EVPs failing to attract the modern workforce. Learn why competitive salaries alone no longer cut it and how banks can rethink their talent strategies to stay ahead.

[23FEB] PAPER CUT

CEOs are quitting, hybrid work is under fire, and AI is reshaping hiring, again. China is pouring billions into AI talent, while UK businesses slash jobs to offset rising costs. Meanwhile, layoffs hit banking and automotive. The workforce is shifting fast, are you keeping up?

Yes, AI Is Taking Jobs, and It’s Only Going to Get Worse

The AI revolution isn’t just knocking on the door, it’s kicked it wide open. With layoffs mounting and employers openly admitting AI is replacing workers, the narrative of "AI will enhance productivity, not take jobs" is crumbling fast.

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Accenture rolls back DEI goals, McKinsey stands firm, and the FCC investigates Comcast. Meanwhile, HR hiring booms in Southeast Asia, Deel prepares for an IPO, and Carlyle bets big on HR tech. Plus, our deep dive into two competing Future of Work 2025 reports.

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.

[09FEB] PAPER CUT

Layoffs surge with Lear cutting 12,000 jobs, AI starts replacing bankers, and Google ditches DEI hiring goals. But it’s not all bad, Ferrari rewards staff with huge bonuses, and Chappell Roan’s Grammy speech reminds us why culture matters.

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.

[02FEB] PAPER CUT

Layoffs are looming, Gen Z workers are getting fired, and DEI finds itself in the crosshairs yet again. Meanwhile, job security is on shaky ground, even for Google employees, while the Future of Jobs Report 2025 reveals which skills and industries will thrive (and which will vanish).

The DEI Crossroads: Finding Balance in a Divisive Debate

As employers reassess DEI initiatives, the conversation has grown polarized. Are these programs a necessary investment in long-term success or costly overreach driven by external pressures? Let’s explore the benefits, pitfalls, and the implications for employer brands in 2025.

[26JAN] PAPER CUT

Trump rolls back DEI programs and remote work, BP announces major layoffs, and Stripe’s accidental “duck” email turns layoffs into a viral spectacle. As nearly half of employers brace for workforce reductions in 2025...