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How to Identify AI Proficiency in Job Candidates

Jim Stroud discusses with Brian McAnulty how to identify candidates who truly understand AI, focusing on effective communication and practical application.

Read more →AI
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Reinventing HR: Moving Beyond the Traditional Headcount Model

Trent Cotton discusses the flaws in traditional headcount planning and introduces a skill-based hiring framework.

Read more →Skills Based Hiring
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Navigating HR Leadership in the AI Era: Insights from Michelle Rife and Amberly Marston

Explore how HR leaders like Michelle Rife and Amberly Marston adapt to rapid changes and leverage AI while maintaining focus on people.

Read more →HR Leadership
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Upwork's Profit Beats Expectations; Lattice Acquires Pando

This episode covers Upwork's Q2 earnings report and Lattice's acquisition of Pando, alongside AI-driven trends in HR tech.

Read more →Upwork
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The Future of Work: Robots, AI, and the Evolving Role of Talent Acquisition

Explore how AI and robots are reshaping the workforce and the strategic evolution of talent acquisition.

Read more →AI
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Skills, Money, and Hiring: A Unified Perspective Across Industries

Exploring the shared views on skills, financial considerations, and hiring practices from four distinct podcasts.

Read more →Skills Based Hiring
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AI and College Grads: Navigating the Future of Hiring

Brian Fink and Michael Goldberg explore the impact of AI on entry-level hiring and the evolving focus on skills.

Read more →AI
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