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As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, companies are discovering innovative ways to integrate it into their operations. The airline industry is no exception, with EasyJet standing out as a prime example of how AI can enhance efficiency and customer experience. EasyJet’s AI-Powered Control Center EasyJet recently opened a new control center near Luton Airport […]
Lately, while facilitating workshops at companies, I’ve noticed a common theme: frustrated employees and overwhelmed managers. Workers tell me, “I wish my manager would understand me better & take the time to learn more about me and my cultural background.” By the same token, managers are having a hard time even knowing how to start […]
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) was enacted to promote accuracy, fairness, and privacy of consumer information contained in the files of consumer reporting agencies (CRA). Employment background checks are a form of consumer report, so employers that conduct background checks on job applicants or employees must follow the procedures outlined in the FCRA. Failure […]
When a job applicant makes it through the application and interview process and ultimately accepts a job offer from a new employer, there’s plenty of excitement on both sides of the equation. The culmination of this process represents a new beginning for both employer and employee. But, in most cases, that employee is also reaching […]
In the wake of economic shifts and technological advancements, the tech employment landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, highlighting an interesting trend: a substantial portion of displaced workers are shifting towards software development roles. What drives this trend, and what does it mean for the tech industry? Major layoffs at leading tech companies have challenged […]
Institutions around the country are in turmoil, subject to loud clamoring about events in the Middle East. Many members of their communities are making claims of anti-Semitism, while there are counterclaims of Islamophobia. Public universities and institutions may have no way to avoid those disruptions, but fortunately private employers need not be pulled into that […]
Artificial intelligence is no longer a thing of the imagination, sci-fi movies, and comic books. If anything, it’s quickly becoming a part of daily life. 63% of AI users are satisfied with generative AI tools in assisting decision making, and 42% of those who don’t currently use AI plan to in the coming year. For […]
Supriya Jha, the Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at SAP, has been a transformative force in the realm of diversity and inclusion. Recognized as one of Diversity Global Magazine’s 2024 Top 15 Chief Diversity Officers, Supriya’s career is a testament to her dedication to fostering inclusive workplaces. Her journey, marked by personal and professional challenges, […]
In the whirlwind of parenthood, nothing prepared me for the curveball of my youngest son, Ben, being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It wasn’t a smooth journey by any means. Looking back now, the signs were there—his struggles in daycare, the constant battles to soothe himself—but the diagnosis still felt like a sudden gust […]
Ready or not, Generation Z’s digital-savvy, socially conscious professionals have entered the workforce. Ranging in age from 12 to 27, Gen Z makes up 30% of the world’s population and will make up just as much of the workforce by 2030. Today, over 17 million young and eager Gen Z workers are already claiming their […]