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Last week we asked our network how they'd feel if their first-stage interview was with an AI avatar - and the results didn't surprise us! It's crucial to not let technology replace the personal touch that candidates value. The backlash against AI-driven interviews and impersonal assessments underscores the need for a balanced approach 🧘♀️ Our recent article is all about using AI in the recruitment process and includes Hydrogen's best practices for using AI ethically: https://bit.ly/3ST7BBI #EthicalAIUsage #RecruitmentAI #AIHiring #AIInterviews

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Businesses will also be interested to know that X and Facebook are among the least popular platforms for Gen Z... so, if you hope to target younger talent, then you might consider moving your social media marketing efforts over to Gen Z's most used platforms. Learn about how to prepare for career-driven Gen Z (as they become one-third of the workforce by 2025!) in our recent article: https://bit.ly/3yKtU5I #GenZ #GenZWorkforce

Employee benefits can make all the difference in attracting and retaining top talent. Whether it's the flexibility to work from anywhere, access to good quality professional development, or a stake in the company's success, what truly matters to you? We're curious to hear from Tech professionals—which benefits do you value the most and why? Please share your thoughts in the comments or drop us a DM - we'd love to hear from you!

As we turn to AI to streamline the hiring process, businesses must confront a critical ethical issue: the risk of reinforcing existing biases. AI models are only as good as the data they're trained on, which means that if the input data reflects existing biases, the output could perpetuate them. Take the gender pay gap in STEM, which still hovers around 30% (with women representing less than 25% of AI specialists!)... These numbers highlight the deep-rooted gender biases in the industry—biases that AI could unknowingly replicate in hiring decisions. So... How can we ensure that the tools we use to build the future don't also carry forward the inequities of the past? 🤔 Learn more in our recent article - all about where, why and how businesses are using AI in the recruitment process, as well as our best practices when it comes to using AI ethically: https://bit.ly/3X8ViE1 #AIethics #DiversityInTech #FutureOfWork

We're noticing the uptake of AI chatbots across the talent industry for initial interactions like introductions, job queries and initial assessments 🤖 But... how would you feel if that extended to the first round of interviews? Would you be comfortable talking to an AI-powered avatar about your skills and experience? We'd love to hear your thoughts 🤔

Associate salaries in Riyadh are now up to 20% higher than in Dubai according to managing partners at international law firms. The driving forces? Saudization and a competitive legal landscape where firms vie for a limited pool of top talent. An interesting read from Law Middle East. Thank you for mentioning us! Learn more in our recent Middle East Legal Salary Guide: https://lnkd.in/epTusTQP https://lnkd.in/eCG9Y3i2

As of July 2024, more than 266 million companies worldwide (77%) are either using or exploring artificial intelligence (AI) in their operations. Do you currently use AI in your recruitment process? And if so, what do you use it for and why? #AIRecruitment #AI

Here's a fact that surprised us: the most used social media platform by Gen Z isn't Instagram or TikTok, but in fact YouTube, with 80% spending their time on the app. Does this present an opportunity for businesses to move their social media marketing efforts to YouTube? We'd love to learn if your business has a YouTube account. What do you use it for and how do you find its engagement? Learn more about the needs of Gen Z in our recent article: How to prepare for career-driven Gen Z as they become one-third of the workforce by 2025 👇 Scott McCormick Marina Hart Dean Jennings https://lnkd.in/ePevP9Yb #GenZ #GenZworkforce

For the first time ever, FIVE generations are working under one roof - and it's clear we all have a lot to learn from each other. The Hydrogen Team have been reflecting on the things they've learned from different generations at work, from the creativity and innovation of Gen Z and face-to-face meetings from Gen X colleagues, to learning about the importance of mental wellness and meditation! Hayley Still Joel Forrester Sophy Moyes Mani Rakhra Stephanie Bruckl Dean Jennings Amy Glynn Richard Puckett Carson Kermode You can watch the full-length version here: https://lnkd.in/es3wdrMX Read our recent blog, 'FIVE generations side-by-side: How to thrive in a multi-generational workplace' in the comments below 👇 #GenerationalDiversity #ThrivingAtWork #GenZ #GenX #Millenial