A study of job postings and employee feedback worldwide by Randstad's Workmonitor Pulse found 13% of employees have been given AI training in the past year, while 33% say they already use AI daily at work. Forty-seven percent of those surveyed said they were excited about using AI in the workplace, and 39% were concerned about its use. Full Story: ComputerWeekly (UK) (9/5)
Recruiting & Retention
X sets sights on job advertisers, seekers X plans to parlay the reported popularity of its jobs ads by launching capabilities to share job listings within communities, direct messaging and posts, by providing job recommendations for users and creating a hub of advertised jobs. "Many businesses claim to have already hired people via X engagement, so it could be that this is a logical and beneficial element for many brands and users," writes Andrew Hutchinson. Full Story: Social Media Today (9/1)
Knowing your boss' salary can be good and bad Workers who know how much their boss makes might use that information as motivation to work harder in hopes of earning a promotion to reach a similar level of pay ... or they might find that information demoralizing and start to slack off. It all depends on whether the organization in question operates under a meritocratic system of promotion or if cronyism and factors other than performance are used to justify promotions. Full Story: Kellogg Insight (9/1)
Skilled trade apprenticeships in Kansas City, Mo., such as the Carpenter's Local 315 program, provide extensive training and education, allowing apprentices to develop expertise in various trades. Trade unions are seeing an increase in apprenticeships, producing highly skilled workers ready to contribute to the local economy and workforce. Full Story: KSHB-TV (Kansas City, Mo.) (9/4)
NBA player Kelly Oubre Jr. visits with his young family over FaceTime when they are apart and leans on his faith to help him cope with the loneliness and emotional strain that goes with his job. Fellow players DeMar DeRozan and Kevin Love have publicly shared their experiences with anxiety and depression, as NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has discussed challenges players face with isolation and unhappiness. Full Story: The Guardian (London) (9/5)
SmartBreak: Question of the Day
What period listed here is recognized to have had the longest staying power, by years?
Loneliness is a thing. It can crush the spirit and throw your emotions into a tailspin. You don’t have to be alone to experience it; it can creep up while you’re at the market shopping, or having dinner with friends. And it’s no respecter of persons. Loneliness doesn’t care if you’re a mother of two, a sophomore in college or the CEO of a Fortune 500 organization. Or a professional athlete. NBA player Kelly Oubre Jr details the deep struggles he’s had with loneliness and isolation, in today’s HR Leader story. I admire his transparency. We tend to think that professional athletes, with their money and fame, don’t battle these issues. I think that we secretly believe they have magical resources that keep them from feeling the woes of mere mortals like us. Nope. Loneliness is an equal opportunity emotional storm. It rains on everyone. But it doesn’t have to steal our happiness, according to Oubre. He says that despite the challenges, he is “happier than I’ve ever been.” I can see that. In my experience, joy and strength come amid the battle. How can I serve you better with this brief? Let me know! And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also.
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