The AI Revolution in Talent Acquisition, and Perspectives On Tech and M&A
Preview of my big HR Tech keynote!
This week I give you in-depth perspectives on the massive AI tech bubble, the massive revolution in talent acquisition systems, and what to expect from M&A in the future.
We’re in a whole new world of HR Technology and vendors are scrambling to buy, build, or invest to keep up. I’ll be keynoting many events this Fall to discuss all these issues.
Key Discussion Topics
Tech and AI investment in 2025 is almost 2.5% of US GDP: is it sustainable?
Talent acquisition and recruiting are bigger than ever, and it’s not just an HR function
Candidate volumes (driven by AI) are forcing everyone to buy more tech
AI is transforming every step of the hiring process, from job descriptions to assessments.
Companies need to be cautious about AI with the big Workday Mobley lawsuit to be settled.
Mergers and acquisitions in HR tech can lead to operational challenges and integration issues.
Additional Information
The Revolution in Talent Acquisition: New Research
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The Job Market Crash, Open AI's Job Strategy, And My Experience With Learning Agents
This week I summarize some massive news about the job market, job creation, and OpenAI’s move to enter the world of AI skills development and talent matching. Please read the detailed article for more details.
In addition to diving into these topics, I also tell you my story of “learning agents” and why self-development and AI-powered learning is going to revolutionize your job, your HR team, and your company. It’s all connected: AI, job creation, self-development, and your career.
I really want to encourage to you to get Galileo so you can experience this transformation in your career. Galileo is now the premier self-development and AI agent for HR, consultants, and L&D professionals, and we can show you how to propel your company forward into this new world of reinvented jobs, work, and companies.
I hope to see many of you in the coming conferences around the world this Fall.
Additional Information
OpenAI Gets Into Job Placement While The Job Market Crashes
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Taylor Stockton, Chief Innovation Officer for US Dept. of Labor
This week I’m excited to share my interview with Taylor Stockton, Chief Innovation Officer for the US Department of Labor.
You will learn about the American AI Action Plan and the detailed America’s Talent Strategy: Building the Workforce for the Golden Age, two strategy documents which describe how the Federal Government is investing in AI technology, workforce readiness, apprenticeships, and new models for education and accreditation.
While we used to think of the DOL as the agency that advocates for labor. Today they’re taking a forward-leaning role to reshape the economy through workforce education, development, and research in our new AI-powered business environment.
Taylor is keenly aware of the issues employers and workers face, so I know you’ll find this conversation educational and inspiring. There’s a lot to do, but as you’ll hear the DOL is quite focused on the right issues.
Additional Information
Understanding America’s AI Action Plan
Why AI Harm To Jobs and Humanity are Vastly Over-Hyped
Read “America’s Talent Strategy” (pdf)
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Labor Day Arrives: How AI Changes Everything For Workers
US Labor Day is always a time to celebrate workers. Well this year, unlike years before, the entire labor market is changed. Not only are many front-line workers in high demand, white-collar workers are experiencing a hiring slowdown and automation is impacting everyone. And for the first time in my career, the BLS expects very little job growth in the coming decade.
As I discuss in this week’s podcast, it’s time to take a step back and understand that everything we thought we knew about the labor market has changed, and this change is going to accelerate.
Listen in and you’ll see the big picture: how shortages will continue, how productivity will grow, and how new ideas like talent density and the Superworker and Supermanager will redefine our companies. And I also describe your new keys to career success.
I hope everyone has a relaxing weekend, we’re in for exciting times ahead.
Additional Reading
US Job Market To Growth Rate To Drop By 75% In Next Decade (BLS)
UK Birth Rate Falls to Record Low
The Rise of The Superworker: AI Makes Employees are More Important Than Ever
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Will AI Obsolete Employee Surveys? Perceptyx Says AI Can Do Much More.
In this podcast Kathi Enderes interviews Joe Freed, Chief Product officer at Perceptyx, explains the company’s strategy to extend its employee engagement platform to provide nudges, manager tools, and in-depth analysis of employee needs.
While the employee survey is not dead yet, you’ll see where things are going. Perceptyx is a well-known survey and analytics company, known for its highly customizable employee engagement tools. Joe explains how Perceptyx’s acquisition of Humu, Waggl, and Cultivate brought advanced AI and nudge technology to the company, and explains a vision of high-powered employee engagement tools for the future.
Additional Information
Employee Engagement and Happiness Crisis. What Should We Do?
Perceptyx Acquires Cultivate
Workday Throws Down The Gauntlet On Employee Engagement: Acquisition of Peakon
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