Microsoft Viva is Retiring: What’s Next for OKRs?
Microsoft’s Viva suite is being discontinued, and soon you’ll see those familiar AI-powered topic cards vanish from your SharePoint pages. The automated knowledge suggestions that have been streamlining your team’s documentation? Those are going away too, along with the OKR dashboards your managers check every morning in Viva Goals. Microsoft’s decision to retire these key […]
The HR’s Guide to Managing the Entire Employee Lifecycle
Think of the employee lifecycle as a journey, one that starts from the moment a candidate first hears about your company and extends far beyond their last day in the office. It’s a journey filled with opportunities for connection, growth, development, and ultimately, success, for both the employee and the organization. As an HR professional, […]
How to Screen Job Applications and Hire the Right Fit
When you’re flooded with job applications, how do you decide who’s worth your time? Screening job applications can be overwhelming, but it’s also your chance to spot the right person for the role. Every applicant might bring something valuable—if you know how to dig deeper. Done well, screening can help you uncover hidden talents and […]
The Ultimate Guide to Talent Acquisition: Best Practices for Success
Companies worldwide are losing $7.8 trillion in productivity due to disengaged employees. That’s 11% of global GDP down the drain. The root cause? Poor hiring decisions. You’ve probably lived this struggle. Your hiring process takes forever, your job posts disappear into the void, and that “perfect candidate” just accepted an offer from your competitor. Traditional recruiting […]
Mitigating Challenges in Inclusive Hiring With AI
Hiring isn’t just about finding someone who can do the job anymore. It’s about building teams that are as diverse as the world we live in, bringing fresh perspectives to the table, and creating workplaces where everyone feels like they belong. Sounds great, right? But here’s the thing: getting there is easier said than done. […]
Skills Audit: Why You Can’t Afford to Wait Another Day!
Many organizations face a common challenge: they don’t have a clear picture of their employees’ full capabilities. As an HR leader, you’re responsible for aligning talent to business goals. But without the right insights, it’s hard to do that effectively. This uncertainty can lead to missed opportunities, disengaged employees, and unrealized potential. Do you notice […]
Top 40 AI Tools For HR Teams (updated list for [year]!)
Let’s be straight. HR is tough right now. Your typical day? Probably looks like this: Hundreds of emails, an inbox full of urgent requests, managers demanding quick hires, employees feeling burnt out, and leadership asking you to do more with less money and fewer resources. The pressure isn’t just to maintain numbers. Each departure represents […]
How to Tackle AI-Built Resumes: A Recruiter’s Battle Plan
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to make waves in recruitment, one of the trickiest challenges recruiters are running into is the rise of AI-optimized resumes. These resumes are designed to look flawless—perfect formatting, the right keywords, and all the buzzwords to pass through Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). At first glance, they seem like a dream, […]
Building an Agile HR Strategy: How to Adapt to Changing Business Needs
Ever wondered how some companies seem to dance through challenges while others trip and fall? An Agile HR Strategy is basically your secret weapon for turning your workplace into a superhero team that can dodge business curveballs like a pro. Think about it: the business world moves faster than a teenager’s social media feed. One […]
Tired of Guessing What Your Team Needs? Try the Skill Will Matrix
The Skill Will Matrix reveals an uncomfortable truth many managers face: your top performers aren’t always delivering their best work, and it’s probably not due to lack of ability. Picture Sarah, a talented developer on your team who’s been turning in increasingly mediocre code. Her skills haven’t diminished – she’s still brilliant – but something’s […]
