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Over the past two years, companies of all types, and employees in a wide range of roles, have discovered the flexibility and disruption that technology like generative AI (GenAI) can represent. While GenAI is generally thought of in terms of content creation, in truth it’s technology that can be used in many ways. HR is […]
As organizations gear up for another performance review cycle, a crucial gap becomes clear: despite spending billions annually on management training, organizations still put managers in high-stakes performance conversations with little opportunity to practice. This ‘practice paradox’ highlights how unprepared managers are for one of their most important responsibilities. While in the best-case scenario, feedback […]
Jessi Marcoff, Chief People Officer at InvoiceCloud, didn’t take a traditional path to HR. Her journey began in change management at Portland General Electric, where she discovered a passion for connecting people with purpose. This early experience ignited a spark, leading her to explore the intersection of business strategy and human potential. After honing her […]
In today’s increasingly globalized world, diversity and inclusion (D&I) have emerged as critical components of successful companies. Particularly when enticing Gen Z members of the workforce, it would behoove companies to emphasize these efforts to create a workplace that doesn’t just do good by its customers but also does the right thing for its employees. […]
Generative AI has been a game-changer in so many areas of society. Employment in particular has been an area of rapid AI adoption. It’s no secret to candidates that employers are leveraging AI in screening large volumes of job applicants, and it’s no secret to employers that candidates are using AI to update resumes and […]
It sounds oxymoronic to talk about how human resources can find synergies with artificial intelligence. But that’s exactly what many cutting-edge HR teams have been doing, and there are plenty of insights to be gained by those who are a little late to jump on the AI bus. “Effective leadership is embracing technology through AI-driven […]
In the age of digital transformation and advanced technology like AI, automation is a critical element for organizations to stay competitive. That’s why many C-suites are considering incorporating a Chief Automation Officer (CAO) into the fabric of their organization to provide senior executive oversight of automation initiatives. But is a whole new role in the […]
The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and, most recently, the rapid proliferation of generative AI (GenAI) has raised both interest and concern among employers and their employees. Initially, there was understandable concerns among employees that AI would eventually come for their jobs. While that concern has ebbed in some circles, there’s no evidence to suggest […]
As generative AI tools constantly evolve, business owners and marketers face the challenge of learning how to use these tools effectively without getting overwhelmed. I recently experimented with Claude, an AI assistant, attempting to create custom XML prompts for more refined outputs. Despite my optimism, I soon felt lost in the complexity. This feeling of […]
I’ve been fielding a lot of questions lately about some of the work I do with JAMS Pathways, a conflict resolution resource for workplaces, and the types of inquiries I’m receiving offer some insight into what’s happening in society. Of course, given my background, people are asking about how to prevent and resolve conflict. It’s […]