December 03, 2024

How to Job Search in 2025: Flipping the Script in the Age of AI

Skill-Based Hiring: Building a Universal Language for the Future of Work

Skill-based hiring is again gaining momentum in the recruitment space, and for good reason. But before we dive into the exciting potential of skill-based hiring as a universal language, let’s clarify what it means. If you ask a room of HR leaders or recruiters, you’re likely to get varied responses

Why Aren’t We Talking About This Hidden Power of AI in Hiring?

Let’s cut to the chase: AI is all over the place in recruiting, but no one seems to be talking about the really exciting stuff. Everyone’s caught up in the basics like resume scanning and chatbots, which are fine, but that’s just the surface. The real opportunity is in using AI to get smarter about

6 Ways To Use Artificial Intelligence to Attract, Hire, and Retain Talent

In today's increasingly unpredictable and competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent is crucial for businesses of all sizes and industries. While traditional recruitment methods can be effective, incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into your talent acquisition strategy can

In Search of the Perfect Work Week

Something is happening in the world of work, especially as it relates to where that work happens. There are some who desperately want to return to the office. Likewise, there are some who hope never to return. There have been proposed hybrid work situations that are trending towards the norm and

The Hybrid Office is the Future of Work

I have noticed recently that cities are gradually reopening, and some semblance of normalcy is peeking through the cloud of Covid-19. There are several guides online to help you maneuver through it all. Among them, a map of Covid-19 restrictions by state, specific guides on restaurants and citywide

Will Automation Increase or Decrease Salaries?

One of the perks of working at Proactive Talent is the conversation. Between client calls, project engagements and virtual lunches, we discuss trends in our industry, the impact of those trends on our clients and the latest Netflix show we are obsessed with. One of our virtual watercooler chats

The Never-Ending Quest for Workplace Efficiency

Just the other day, I was lying on my couch and generally ignoring the world. The Coronavirus forced me to quarantine in my home, but I counted it all joy because I had my DVR and a Netflix account to keep me company. My plan was pretty much set: eat, sleep and repeat as necessary. Eventually, I

The Cancel Culture Movement Will Destroy the Workplace- unless we stop it now

Dave Chappelle is one of the last few great comedians in my opinion because he is anti-PC and willing to offend everyone in order to spark conversation on meaningful topics. At least, some of the time. Case in point, here is a quote from his Netflix special – “Sticks and Stones.” (NSFW) I have

Get Me Out of Here: Why Millennials are Fleeing Big Cities

If you live in the Bay Area of California, chances are you are looking to get out. Why? If I had to guess,I would say sky-high real estate prices, excessive taxes and the massive homeless problem. And it's not just California residents who are looking for greener pastures, there’s a BIG trend now