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

HR Brew

When Liz Bronson started her HR career as a recruiter in the early 2000s, her days consisted of a lot more phone callsand paperwork. 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. And nearly everything was manual.

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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. We own our own profiles, so the recruiters dont own the data.

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

HR Brew

When Gina Hartigan began her HR career building a university recruitment program at an engineering company in the early ’90s, she was given some now-dated advice: Always wear high heels, have something in your hands, and walk with purpose. In 2003, with four children at home, Hartigan had a wake-up call. Stepping out and in.

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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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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.