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Meet Katya Laviolette, Chief People Officer at 1Password, a leader in human-centric security and privacy. Laviolette has more than 25 years of experience as a business-oriented people leader in HR, hyper-growth leadership, mergers and acquisitions (M&As), cultural change, talent management and acquisition, global rewards, organizational effectiveness, real estate operations, and health and safety. Since joining […]
When someone’s on the hunt for a job and considering one of the open positions at your company, one of the first things they’re going to do is look at the job requirements. That makes sense—why waste time on something they know they won’t get hired for? If someone feels unqualified for an open position, […]
In an era marked by ceaseless transformation and relentless competition, the bedrock of an organization’s triumph lies not only in its visionary leadership or groundbreaking innovations but also in the caliber of its workforce. The process of identifying, nurturing, and integrating top talent has never been more critical. As the business landscape continually reshapes itself, […]
Susan’s two friends Meg and Alex have embarked on new job journeys, but their experiences couldn’t be more different. Meg is facing a challenging start, expressing her dissatisfaction with a rough onboarding process and a lack of connection to the company. On the other hand, Alex is thriving in her new role, enthusiastically describing a […]
In today’s fiercely competitive job market, the quest for talent has evolved into a strategic battlefield for organizations across industries. Amid this intense competition, a hidden facet of the job market has gained prominence: the enigmatic realm known as the “hidden job market.” As studies reveal, a significant portion of job opportunities remain concealed from […]
Although Hanna Neuborn, Global Head of Talent Science at Canonical, doesn’t believe she’s found the Holy Grail of finding the best talent, she feels it’s pretty close and has been effective for her company. At the start of 2023, Neuborn was integral in turning Canonical’s Talent Acquisition team into a Talent Science team. Canonical employs […]
In the current economic landscape, where unemployment rates are at their lowest in decades, an intriguing paradox has emerged, and we’re experiencing an unexpected trend: Employees are staying put. Employees across industries are choosing to remain in their jobs, not out of a profound love for their work or unwavering loyalty to their employers but […]
The traditional job application process, characterized by submitting CVs or formal résumés and waiting for a response, is being challenged by a more modern, proactive approach. As the digital landscape evolves, jobseekers are increasingly leveraging direct messaging (DM) to connect with recruiters and hiring managers. But is this bold move effective, or does it risk […]
Employee burnout has become an epidemic, with countless workers feeling overwhelmed, unfulfilled, and ready to quit their jobs. Companies across all industries have been struggling to find ways to keep their workforce engaged and retained. However, many have overlooked one potential solution that can significantly improve employees’ day-to-day experience: hiring a virtual assistant (VA). VAs […]
The recruitment landscape has undergone a seismic shift over the past decade. Gone are the days of sifting through stacks of paper résumés and hard-copy applications. Today, digital platforms like LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and a wide range of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven recruitment software dominate the scene. This digital transformation has not only changed the tools we […]