Francesca Ranieri

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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.

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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.

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As more companies experiment with the four-day workweek, early results suggest higher engagement, less burnout and improved productivity. But is this model scalable across industries? Members of the Senior Executive HR Think Tank share their insights on what’s working, what’s not and what needs to happen for the four-day week to become a sustainable standard.

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As more states require salary ranges in job postings, companies face a new set of compliance and communication challenges. HR leaders from Senior Executive’s HR Think Tank explain how to turn transparency into a talent strategy.

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In an era where artificial intelligence (AI), automation and new tools emerge faster than job descriptions can keep up, companies must ensure employees evolve in parallel. Members of the HR Think Tank share how continuous learning is driving talent agility, organizational resilience and long-term career growth.