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Karyn Twaronite’s career at Ernst & Young (EY) has evolved from tax specialist to global leader in diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I). A certified public accountant by training, Twaronite’s journey into DE&I has allowed her to drive meaningful change within one of the world’s largest multidisciplinary professional services firms. As she puts it, “Diversity isn’t […]
62% of recruiting leaders express optimism about AI’s impact on recruiting. But, even as AI is steadily integrated into hiring strategy, there remain concerns that this technology will replace human decision making. At HR+AI 2024, industry experts shared advice on how to use AI technology as a supplement to human-first hiring strategy.
Shereen Solaiman, Chief People Officer at Myriad Genetics—a leading genetic testing and precision medicine company—is a seasoned HR leader with a passion for building high-performing teams and fostering positive workplace cultures. With over two decades of experience, Solaiman brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role. Prior to joining Myriad Genetics, she held […]
From processing endless emails to managing job applications and ensuring compliance with regulations, human resources (HR) managers often spend too much time on repetitive, mundane tasks. This workload prevents them from focusing on higher-value initiatives that improve employee experience and drive business value. Automating repetitive processes empowers HR teams to shift their focus from transactional […]
If you’re unfamiliar with the work of carbon accountants, machine learning specialists, sustainability educators and manufacturing process engineers, you have plenty of company. And if “human skills” aren’t already required of your employees, you aren’t alone. But it’s time to get up to speed on both. A seismic shift in the proficiencies needed to fill […]
A recent survey by the consulting firm Gallagher shows that while 43% of companies support employees in developing career paths, only 19% focus on providing engaging and challenging work. The other 81 percent, according to the authors, are overlooking this critical component, noting that, “To boost engagement, companies can consider ways to challenge their employees […]
A thousand Instagram reels have been pointed at the differences between the various generations—a hello, fellow kids! vibe that’s easy to laugh at but hard to reconcile in the workplace. But as millennials and Gen Xers look to hire more members of Gen Z, the importance of understanding how to recruit members of the younger […]
Becky Wallace, Head of People at LearnUpon, is a seasoned HR professional with a passion for creating positive and impactful work environments. With over 15 years of experience in the tech industry, Wallace has honed her skills in leadership, strategy, and employee development. Before joining LearnUpon, she held key roles at renowned companies like Yahoo […]
When it comes to staffing an organization, there are more options than the traditional full-time, closely supervised W-2 employee. Many organizations leverage independent contractors, a type of worker that is treated differently for both employment law and tax purposes, and that offers both advantages and disadvantages when compared to traditional workers. Understanding Independent Contractors Independent […]
Sibyl McCarley, Chief People Officer (CPO) at HireVue, is a seasoned HR leader with a unique career journey. Her path to the C-suite began unexpectedly when she graduated with degrees in English, Psychology, and History. Initially planning to pursue a law degree, McCarley took a detour to gain work experience and earn a master’s degree. […]