Bridging the Gap: Why Employees and HR Struggle to Connect
Employees and human resources (HR) have always had a complex relationship. While HR maintains compliance, manages and develops the workforce, and lays the foundation for a positive organizational culture, employees often view it through a narrow lens. For instance, their outlooks may be shaped by grievances, ambiguous processes, or limited interactions, forming the perception of HR aligning more with corporate interests than people. Workers, however, overlook HR’s role in balancing their welfare with business outcomes. [...]
Fast Isn’t Always Fair: Why AI Needs Human Insight to Hire Right
More companies are now using AI to speed up hiring. With so many resumes coming in, AI helps teams scan applications, rank matches, and handle early steps that used to take hours. This makes the process faster, but fast is not the same as accurate. AI is great at reading data. But it’s not great at reading people. It cannot see things like: Potential Drive Creativity Teamwork Cultural fit These are qualities that shape real [...]
Hire Externally vs Promote Internally: How to Make the Right Choice
When critical positions open up, organizations face a pressing question in talent management: Should we hire externally or promote internally? The choice carries significant weight, as it can impact company culture, performance, and, ultimately, long-term success: The United States (US) Department of Labor, for instance, indicates how a bad hire can cost businesses 30% of the employee’s first-year earnings. Some human resource (HR) firms even estimate a heftier expense, ranging from $240K to $850K per [...]
Winning the Talent War: How to Attract and Retain Great Employees
The recruitment landscape has changed. Gone are the days when compelling job descriptions and decent salary packages were enough to captivate capable talent. Today, companies around the world fiercely compete to find, hire, and retain performers who can drive growth and innovation. This talent war, however, didn’t occur overnight. It started with a widening gap between available jobs and qualified individuals. The rise of remote work, shift in employee priorities, and speed of digital transformation [...]
The AI Interviewer Is Here: Are You Ready to Adapt?
Companies are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) in various aspects of human resources (HR)—from automating tedious tasks like interview scheduling and resume screening to offering personalized learning paths and performance insights. Given its role in supporting HR, the reality is that AI is here to stay. Its capabilities have evolved to handle one critical function as well: conducting interviews. Although the idea of an AI interviewer might sound unusual—even controversial—many organizations already use it to [...]