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Culture, creativity, AI | Spotify's new CHRO has 3 priorities to avoid 'mediocrity'

Spotify's new CHRO pledged to 'continue nurturing' Spotify's most creative minds...
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Boiling point | 1,000 Starbucks baristas strike over dress code row

More than 1,000 Starbucks baristas walked out over a new dress code, challenging management’s decision to bypass union negotiations and limiting workers' attire...
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'Cannot be automated' | Don't neglect people skills in AI era, Walmart CPO warns

Walmart's CPO says leadership and people skills will define the workforce, as the company balances AI with human-led development...
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NASA purges DEI star, signalling agency culture shift
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'Slap in the face' | NASA purges DEI star, signalling agency culture shift

NASA's dismantling of DEI programs under new White House orders has triggered confusion and unease...
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McDonald's to hire 375,000 as US expansion accelerates
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Going large | McDonald's to hire 375,000 as US expansion accelerates

McDonald's will recruit 375,000 US employees this summer, with hiring plans linked to expansion and investment in workforce development...
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Podcast | Chad, Cheese, & Sarah Reynolds, CMO at HiBob: How to make employee engagement surveys fit-for-purpose

The HR Grapevine podcast looks at the biggest frustrations with engagement surveys and how they can be fixed...
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HR partner, McGill & Partners: Why we ask our employees to agree to a 'Contract of Trust'
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Podcast | HR partner, McGill & Partners: Why we ask our employees to agree to a 'Contract of Trust'

The ‘Contract of Trust’ sets out the firm’s unique working culture as well as a suite of unique benefits...
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10 best practices for maximizing your recruiting efficiency

10 best practices for maximizing your recruiting efficiency

Maximise Your Recruiting Efficiency in 2025 Recruitment in the US is showing no signs of slowing down. Despite ongoing economic concerns, our 2025 Future...
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The Scientific Guide to Avoiding Mis-Hires

The Scientific Guide to Avoiding Mis-Hires

Every hire is an investment. The right hire can propel your team forward, and the wrong one can be costly — not just in monetary terms, but also...
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Skills-Based Hiring: An investment for long-term workforce success

Skills-Based Hiring: An investment for long-term workforce success

Relying solely on resumes and degrees is no longer an effective hiring strategy. It leads to costly mis-hires and high turnover, and ultimately damages...
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How to Build a Skills-Based Organization

How to Build a Skills-Based Organization

In today's dynamic work landscape, attracting and retaining top talent demands a shift from traditional job roles to a skills-based organizational model....
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