Amidst the hype around Artificial Intelligence (AI), the challenge for HR practitioners lies in understanding and harnessing the potential of the technology to enhance various aspects of HR functions, including talent acquisition, workforce management, and employee engagement. By exploring actionable strategies and real-world applications, HR leaders can pave the way for a seamless integration of... Source ..read more

UNLEASH is proud to reveal the finalists for the prestigious UNLEASH Startup Award 2024 that will competing to take home the grand prize. The best and the brightest HR startups have been competing behind the scenes – and today we are excited to announce our five finalists for this year’s competition. These five innovative startups will compete on-site on Day One (8 May at 1:35pm on the Stage 2) at... Source ..read more

Employees are not scared by the prospect of AI in the workplace – in fact, they are excited. According to a survey of 16,000 employees, HR leaders and managers from Indeed, although seven in ten thing that AI will impact their roles and the skills they need in the next five years, 89% back themselves to adapt. When asked about how they felt about the changes to their role over the next five years... Source ..read more

AI, in some form, has already landed on the doorstep of most businesses, whether they know it or not. While ‘tech-orientated’ companies are the ones most obviously championing AI leadership roles currently, the impact of AI in the workplace is absolutely not confined to specialized tech businesses. Although not the only AI game in town, Generative AI is front and center in terms of business focus. Source ..read more

Last time you went to the shops to buy a loaf of bread, you probably had a rough idea of what it would cost, right? And you would rightfully expect a budget clothing shop to sell cheaper t-shirts than a designer boutique. Well, this is because we all have a rough idea of what pricing should be – because having prices on display is an example of transparency. Now, last time you looked for a job... Source ..read more

Want to grow your business? Well, maybe you need to axe hybrid and remote working. According to a new Rippling report, 46% of businesses with in-office employees report seeing a rapid growth in headcount, compared to 41% with fully remote businesses and 39% with hybrid working policies. This being said, the survey also found that in-office companies tend to have a greater focus on recruitment... Source ..read more

Katelin Holloway has been business partners with Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, for nearly a decade. Holloway herself worked at Reddit as VP of People and Culture – she also previously held senior HR roles at Klout and Pixar – before transitioning out of HR and into venture capital (VC). After splitting from their previous VC firm Initialized Capital, in 2020, Ohanian, Lissie Garvin... Source ..read more

Flexibility is no longer just a nice to have; it is a non-negotiable for employees across the world. According to a survey of 7,700 executives, IT leaders and employees by software giant Ivanti, 80% of employees see flexibility as highly valuable. Speaking exclusively to UNLEASH, Ivanti’s SVP of Global HR Kristen Kamp shares: “Competitive pay and benefits are now considered the baseline for... Source ..read more

Since its emergence, AI has been on a long journey. But of course, it’s Gen AI that has generated the most noise over the past few years. Although the possibilities of Gen AI can seem endless, this technology can be difficult for both employees and employers to navigate, especially when it comes to upskilling and reskilling. UNLEASH sat down for an exclusive conversation with Rebecca Schnauffer... Source ..read more

Earlier this week, the Memorandum of Understanding between the US and the UK was announced focusing on AI safety was announced. Our very own Allie Nawrat has put together a fantastic primer on what you need to know about the news, featuring the insights of numerous HR leaders and experts. Far be it from me to denigrate the wisdom of JP Morgan head honcho, Jamie Dimon, but I have vivid memories of... Source ..read more