News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
At Cadent, inclusion is more than just a framework; it’s a heartfelt commitment to ensuring every colleague feels supported, valued, and empowered to thrive. Winning the 2024 Culture Pioneers Award for Inclusion is a humbling recognition of our ongoing efforts to embed inclusion into every part of our organisation. A Unique Approach to Inclusion […]
Hands-on learning pioneer Skillable unveils new performance-based validation, hits record lab milestones and is recognized again as an industry leader 6.4 million unique learners have, to date, engaged with over 50 million labs in Skillable to build critical data, AI, fintech, cloud, and cybersecurity skills Skillable, a pioneer in hands-on learning and skill validation system. […]
The Role of Robust Screening in a Shifting Social Landscape A recent Times report highlighting a surge in theft, fraud and everyday dishonesty in the UK raises urgent questions about the state of the “social contract.” As society grapples with growing tolerance for unethical behaviour – from benefit fraud to shoplifting at self-service checkouts – […]
The End of Federal Diversity Training: Implications for HR Leaders In a significant move that has sent ripples through the HR and DEI communities, President Trump issued an executive order that mandates the immediate suspension of all federal DEI staff, with plans to dismantle these offices altogether. This order comes with sweeping implications for workplace equity, […]
AI has become the ultimate symbol of innovation — a buzzword that grabs attention and fuels excitement. But here’s the reality: not everything labeled “AI” is truly transformative. For many companies, it’s nothing more than a surface-level add-on, with chatbots and basic automation serving as a quick attempt to appear cutting-edge. True AI-first companies operate […]
Workplace success isn’t just based on achieving your numbers. It hinges on the development of people and growth. Employees experience the most success when they can continue to expand their knowledge and advance in their careers, and businesses have the most success when they inspire their workforce to build and perform innovative, new skills. This […]
Balancing state and federal laws, managing diverse workforces, and fostering a positive company culture can be challenging. But at its heart, employee relations is about people—building trust, creating understanding, and finding ways to connect in meaningful and mutually beneficial ways. Whether you are an HR professional new to the field or a seasoned expert, here […]
In the final HRchat episode of the year, Bill Banham and Chris Bjorling reflect on the world of work in 2024. Join them for an engaging discussion on the shifting paradigms within the HR industry and beyond. We’ll explore the significance of recent professional gatherings, like the Disrupt HR event in Buffalo and the ATD […]
By Craig Maloney, CEO, InStride and Ehsan Zaffar, Professor, Founder and Executive Director, The Difference Engine at Arizona State University Companies are at a crossroads in determining how to achieve their diversity, equity, and inclusion goals while complying with anticipated restrictions on affirmative action-type programs. As companies explore strategies that still achieve DEI outcomes, offering […]
Trump and Trudeau 2.0: A Rocky Start to a Renewed Relationship With Donald J. Trump set to return to the White House in January 2025 as the 47th President of the United States, his relationship with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is already off to a tense start. A recent alleged insult from Trump, suggesting […]