Five years after employers rushed online, video hiring technology has evolved from an emergency fix into a skills validation platform that exceeds the effectiveness of resumes.
Upwork's new report shows businesses are turning to freelance talent in droves. Seventy-eight percent of companies plan to hire independent workers in the next three months, outpacing demand for full-time knowledge roles.
Keeping in mind these three strategies, argues our author, not only pays off with getting the employees you want in the door, but also retaining those you already have.
As AI governance frameworks emerge and malicious threats grow more sophisticated, HR leaders who embrace an expanded cybersecurity role will position their organizations for success while elevating the function's strategic importance.
"Instead of one high-stakes conversation at year's end, employees receive ongoing dialogue about their growth, which builds momentum, trust and alignment throughout the year," says Jackie Dube, chief people officer at workplace behavioral assessment solution The Predictive Index
To truly address what keeps boards of directors up at night, CHROs must pivot from reporting on the past to projecting the future—showing direction, identifying risks and demonstrating control over the levers that matter most.
The U.S. labor market is slowing, but attention to AI talent is surging, even as other areas contract, creating both challenges and opportunities for HR leaders.
