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Talent Acquisition Newswatch @talentacqnew.bsky.social · Aug 30

47% of Gen Z admit to “tweaking” resumes.

But it's not fraud - it’s survival.

Employers: Go skills-first.

Build clear career paths to convert potential into progress.

Talent Acquisition Newswatch @talentacqnew.bsky.social · Aug 6

Inclusion starts with accessibility.

✔️ Universal design
✔️ Proactive accommodations
✔️ Allyship training

Audit one workflow this week for accessibility barriers.

Talent Acquisition Newswatch @talentacqnew.bsky.social · Aug 5

47% of workers consider quitting over ethical concerns.

Build trust: clear policies, ethical leadership, and safe reporting matter.

#WorkplaceCulture #Retention

Talent Acquisition Newswatch @talentacqnew.bsky.social · Aug 5

AI-powered comp tools are helping companies cut bias, spot attrition risks & design fairer offers.

Use them to gain a hiring edge.

Start with pay audits + clean data inputs for best results.

Talent Acquisition Newswatch @talentacqnew.bsky.social · Aug 4

AI agents can supercharge productivity - but only with clear goals, clean data, & strong feedback loops.

Skip these steps? Risk wasted spend.

Align agents to one business goal before scaling.

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Talent Acquisition Newswatch @talentacqnew.bsky.social · Aug 2

C-suite churn is $$$.

Keep leaders by:

Planning succession

Building peer support

Aligning incentives to long-term goals

#Leadership #Retention

Talent Acquisition Newswatch @talentacqnew.bsky.social · Aug 1

Forget ping pong. Gen Z values:

✔ Mental health
✔ Career growth
✔ Real CSR
✔ Feedback loops

#GenZ #EmployeeEngagement

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Talent Acquisition Newswatch @talentacqnew.bsky.social · Jul 30

DEI done right = 27% higher profits & faster market growth.

Make it measurable, accountable & embedded - not just a slogan.

#DEI #Leadership

Talent Acquisition Newswatch @talentacqnew.bsky.social · Jul 29

Candidates quoting AI salary tools? You’re not alone.

HR tip: Validate AI data with real benchmarks & context. Don’t let inflated expectations stall offers.

#Compensation #HiringTips

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Talent Acquisition Newswatch @talentacqnew.bsky.social · Jul 28

AI is squeezing pay for senior roles. Automation is reducing perceived value.

Execs: Reassert your edge - judgment, vision & trust can’t be coded.

#AI #Leadership #FutureOfWork

Talent Acquisition Newswatch @talentacqnew.bsky.social · Jul 25

Can't hire AI talent fast enough? Build it.

Top firms run internal academies: microlearning + live projects = speed + loyalty.

Start small, scale fast.

#AI #Upskilling #L&D

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Talent Acquisition Newswatch @talentacqnew.bsky.social · Jul 24

65% of neurodivergent pros hide ADHD/autism.

Use skills trials, not stress-heavy interviews. Add clear agendas + quiet spaces.
Inclusion = innovation + retention.

#Neuroinclusion #DEI #HiringTips

Talent Acquisition Newswatch @talentacqnew.bsky.social · Jul 23

Hiring is slowing, but the talent gap isn’t gone - it’s gone inward.

Map future roles, redeploy people, reskill on the fly.

Agile workforce planning > mass hiring.

#TalentStrategy #Reskilling #HRLeadership

Talent Acquisition Newswatch @talentacqnew.bsky.social · Jul 22

New U.S. law ends using pooled tips to meet minimum wage. Overtime now based on full pay.

Audit your payroll + retrain managers - fast.

Compliance gaps are costlier than ever.

#HRCompliance #FairPay #WorkplaceLaw

Talent Acquisition Newswatch @talentacqnew.bsky.social · Jul 21

ChatGPT prompts are shifting from coding to cash. Finance + econ queries are up 3× since 2023.

L&D programs should go beyond prompt basics. Teach teams to use AI for decisions - not just tasks.

#AI #FutureOfWork #LearningCulture

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Talent Acquisition Newswatch @talentacqnew.bsky.social · Jul 18

Rehiring ex-employees is trending - faster onboarding, lower costs, built-in trust. Keep alumni warm: exit well, stay in touch, invite them back. Have you ever boomeranged?

Talent Acquisition Newswatch @talentacqnew.bsky.social · Jul 18

Remote work boosts happiness. Sleep boosts performance. Together? Powerful. Companies add nap pods, flexible hours, sleep coaching. Rested teams = fewer mistakes, more ideas. Sleep well to work well.

Talent Acquisition Newswatch @talentacqnew.bsky.social · Jul 17

Great leaders make space for reflection & bold ideas. Try: no-agenda brainstorms, cross-team shadowing, calendar blocks for thinking. Breakthroughs need room. When did free time spark yours?

Talent Acquisition Newswatch @talentacqnew.bsky.social · Jul 16

Anti-DEI noise is loud, but smart firms double down: tying bonuses to diversity goals, mentoring underrepresented staff, blocking bias in hiring. Inclusion isn’t charity - it’s innovation fuel.

Talent Acquisition Newswatch @talentacqnew.bsky.social · Jul 15

A six-figure salary means little if benefits are poor. Smart employers add financial wellness tools, loan help & better insurance to truly secure teams. What benefit has helped you sleep at night?

Talent Acquisition Newswatch @talentacqnew.bsky.social · Jul 14

AI agents can now plan your trip - flights, hotels, activities. But they still mess up. Practical tip: use AI for options, but final checks stay human. Where would you trust an AI agent today?

Talent Acquisition Newswatch @talentacqnew.bsky.social · Jul 13

Millennials top burnout charts - but talking about it cuts resignations by 30%.

✅ Normalise stress chats. Small forums, big impact.

How does your team tackle burnout?

Talent Acquisition Newswatch @talentacqnew.bsky.social · Jul 12

Time-to-hire keeps stretching. AI can help but ghosting candidates kills trust.

✅ Automate wisely, stay human.

Worst hiring pain point you’ve faced?

Talent Acquisition Newswatch @talentacqnew.bsky.social · Jul 11

Half of top talent leaves over perceived unfair pay. Transparency & honest talks matter as much as raises.

✅ Publish bands. Train managers. Keep trust.

How open should pay be?

Talent Acquisition Newswatch @talentacqnew.bsky.social · Jul 10

70% of caregivers would switch jobs for better support. Paid leave & flex time keep talent in.

✅ Even small steps = big loyalty.

Does your company walk the talk on caregiving?