Britton Bloch

expert panel

Recruit Holdings’ July announcement that it would lay off approximately 1,300 employees—around 6% of its HR technology workforce—as part of a strategic move toward artificial intelligence signals a pivotal juncture for talent acquisition. Other major companies, including Meta and Microsoft, have made similar cuts to their staff to allow for greater focus on AI initiatives. With AI taking such priority for a growing number of businesses, what does this mean for the future of recruiting? Members of the Senior Executive HR Think Tank—comprising experts in employee experience, talent strategy, DEI, performance management and AI in HR—offer compelling evidence and actionable strategies for leaders navigating this complex transition. Understanding what this move suggests about the future of recruiting is critical for enterprise leaders aiming to stay ahead of the AI curve.

expert panel

For professionals across industries, work-life balance is more than just an HR buzzword—it’s a practical, measurable and expected benefit. Employees increasingly value company cultures that foster flexibility, inclusion and personal support. And a focus on team members’ well-being isn’t just a net positive for employees—organizations that offer robust flexibility see a higher percentage of employees become “high performers.”  The HR strategists, talent experts and people scientists of Senior Executive HR Think Tank have seen that, while some companies are making meaningful progress toward better balance, others risk falling short of employee expectations. Here, a group of them reflect on what “work-life balance” really means to professionals and forward-thinking companies.

article

In an era marked by global instability and economic swings, HR is more than a back-office function—it’s a frontline response team. Members of the HR Think Tank share how they keep morale high, support anxious employees and guide their organizations through the unknown.

article

Neurodiverse professionals bring unique strengths to teams—but leaders need to know how to support them. Members of the Senior Executive HR Think Tank share how they’re training managers to identify, engage and empower neurodiverse talent from the hiring process through long-term development.

article

A prominent AI executive recently predicted that half of all entry-level white-collar jobs could disappear within five years. Members of the Senior Executive HR Think Tank weigh in: Is that outlook grounded in reality—or driven by hype? And what should HR leaders be doing right now to help future-proof their people strategies?

article

Members of the HR Think Tank share how they’re harnessing AI to improve hiring, performance, and talent development—while protecting the human judgment, ethics, and empathy that remain central to effective leadership.