If you’re in talent acquisition right now, it feels like the floor keeps shifting under you. Another round of layoffs. Another post on LinkedIn from someone you admire saying goodbye. And maybe, you’re next—or you’re still here, wondering what “here” even means now. I see you. And I want to tell you something simple: you… Read more »

Burnout is showing up like a bad roommate — always around, always making noise, and never cleaning up. And somehow, we’re all pretending it’s normal. I recently sat down with Kat Kibben, founder of Three Ears Media, LinkedIn Top Voice, and author of The Bounce Back Factor. We cracked open this whole burnout mess. It wasn’t just theory or advice from… Read more »

Most AI tools in recruiting feel like beta tests someone forgot to finish. Not this one. LinkedIn just dropped real, usable upgrades to its Hiring Assistant—and it shows what work recruiters actually need help with. Johnny Campbell, CEO of SocialTalent, was at Talent Connect in San Diego and broke down the announcement in a way… Read more »

The 9-to-5 is dead. And the future of job descriptions better reflect it—or you’ll lose the people who need (and deserve) more flexibility. This idea hit home for me when my good friend and Ongig writer, Sarah Akida, sent me an Instagram post about “microshifting.” It led to this Forbes article that nailed exactly what… Read more »

You thought you had a tech problem. Turns out, you’ve got a people problem — and a tech stack that doesn’t talk to itself. I’ve seen it too many times. A recruiter updates a job title in Workday. The change doesn’t show up on the career site. Candidates see conflicting info and bounce. TA blames… Read more »

If you thought HR tech was already weird, buckle up. A startup called Juicebox just landed $30 million, and Google’s quietly turning Chrome into your next boss. I cracked open the latest Chad & Cheese episode expecting the usual chaos, and they delivered. From a Marvin Gaye-infused rant on the state of the world to… Read more »

I first heard about Willo at RecFest UK. I sat in on a panel they did with Amazon, and I was hooked. The vibe, the mission, the way they talked about candidate experience…it just clicked for me. And now, Willo’s raised $4 million to scale even faster. That’s huge. A major congrats to the entire… Read more »

I’ll admit: when I first saw the PayScale + Datapeople acquisition, I thought, “wow, another acquisition.” Digging into the “why” reveals a critical reality: that writing job postings wrong can put you on the hook for massive fines. What States Are Demanding Salary Transparency (or Paying for It) More and more states (California, New York,… Read more »

On August 5, 2025, I had the pleasure of joining the HR Morning Show crew—Danielle Farage, Joel Lalgee, and Serge Boudreau—for their 55th episode. If you missed it, you can listen to the full episode on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. I also embedded it here: Below is a full recap of the… Read more »

It’s been almost a week since RecFest UK wrapped, and I’m still buzzing—literally and figuratively. My arm? Still swollen from the wasp attack before my final session (shout-out to whoever saw me frantically power-walking toward the gates…I swear I’m usually cooler than that). But more importantly, I left Knebworth Park with a full heart, a… Read more »

With many modern businesses operating on a global scale, it’s not uncommon for employees to work as part of an international team. Effective collaboration isn’t always easy, even when you’re in the same office. And cross-border employment can also pose its own unique challenges. In this article, we’ve laid out the common communication obstacles globalized… Read more »

Resumes serve as gateways that connect talent with the most suitable roles based on their expertise. However, it is probably no surprise that CV trends change rapidly and employers shift their hiring priorities within the organization. So innovative resume ideas are vital. It is also no small measure that technology has become a mainstay in… Read more »

Work from Home Policy: A Guide to Best Practices and Implementation A Work from Home Policy provides a structured framework to balance operational efficiency with employee satisfaction, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and employee needs. This guide details the key components of effective remote work policies, as well as the benefits to organizations and employees… Read more »

Human resources (HR) leaders are the bridge between employees and management. It’s a big but delicate responsibility to ensure employees are well taken care of and that a high level of care translates to achieving company goals. In other words, you must strike a balance between employer expectations and employee well-being. Sounds simple enough, right?  Well,… Read more »