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The past 25 years have been an uphill journey for the HR function

HR Brew

But its values have remained the same, said the VP of people at pool service software firm Skimmer and co-host of the Real Job Talk podcast for mid-career professionals. Back then, people had rolodexes on their desks, she said of the pre-applicant tracking system days. And nearly everything was manual. Whats changed?

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LinkedIn has transformed HR over the last 20+ years. Its execs have big plans for its AI-powered future.

HR Brew

One of Hari Srinivasans first projects at LinkedIn was to help design the platforms profiles. He now oversees its $7 billion talent solutions business as VP of product. The 23-year-old professional social network is, at its core, a platform for connecting humans. He imagined the first encounter between two networkers.

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What is “Diverse Slate” Hiring?

Ongig

If you want to boost diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, a “diverse slate” hiring strategy is a great way to achieve this goal. Here’s a quick “diverse slate” definition: Diverse slate hiring is a talent acquisition strategy where you start with a diverse pool of qualified candidates.

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HR 101: The history of LinkedIn

HR Brew

One year later, on May 5, 2003, Hoffman launched LinkedIn with co-founders Allen Blue, Konstantin Guericke, Eric Ly, and Jean-Luc Vaillant. The platform ended its first month of operation with 4,500 members. The dotcom bubble had burst, and it was a time of career uncertainty for many, particularly in the tech industry. Fast-forward.

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HR 101: The history of the résumé

HR Brew

As technology advanced over the coming decades, so did the résumé, Cassimy wrote. Faxed résumés gave way to emailed ones, and thanks to the founding of LinkedIn in 2003 —as well as other digital recruiting tools—HR had a virtual treasure trove of résumés at their fingertips.

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How this CPO broke into the C-suite after a decade as a stay-at-home mom

HR Brew

Fast-forward more than 30 years, including a decade-long break to be a stay-at-home mom, and Hartigan is now the chief people officer (CPO) at Kantata, a 500-person, remote-first software company. In 2003, with four children at home, Hartigan had a wake-up call. Stepping out and in. Merging and moving a new team forward.

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Top Outplacement Firms: A List for Buyers of Outplacement

Careerminds

In today’s world, this means using digital tools and a tech-driven approach alongside more personalized, face-to-face support to give you and your employees the best of both worlds. We have the career coaches, programs, and technology to support one employee or thousands around the world.