Jason Elkin

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In the world of talent acquisition and technical hiring, a seismic shift is quietly underway. Earlier this year, Meta announced it is piloting a new kind of coding interview: one in which candidates may use AI assistants during the process. According to a report in Wired, Meta states it “is developing a new type of coding interview in which candidates have access to an AI assistant. This is more representative of the developer environment that our future employees will work in, and also makes LLM-based cheating less effective.” Meanwhile, companies like Anthropic have changed their minds about AI use during hiring, and Google will be adding in-person interviews back in their process as a reaction to AI-assisted cheating. These developments all raise provocative questions for senior HR and talent leaders: Should companies shift to evaluating candidates based on how effectively they can work with AI rather than solely on how they perform without it? And if so, how should hiring, assessment and performance metrics evolve accordingly?  The Senior Executive HR Think Tank—a curated group of senior leaders in employee experience, talent acquisition, DEI, performance management and AI in HR—is watching this shift closely. Below, they examine how this trend may reshape hiring practices and offer actionable strategies for implementation.

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In today’s tight labor market, benefits beyond salary increasingly define competitive differentiators. According to forecasting by Transamerica, around 47% of employers are expected to offer a comprehensive financial wellness program by the end of 2026. For HR leaders who feel they may already be falling behind, that statistic should ring an alarm bell rather than provide comfort. As part of the Senior Executive HR Think Tank, we regularly convene expert voices across employee experience, talent, performance, DEI and AI-driven HR. Their collective wisdom underscores that financial wellness is no longer optional—it’s rapidly becoming table stakes in the war for talent. This article explores what that shift means in practice and outlines the specific dimensions of financial wellness support HR decision‑makers need to prioritize now.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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As the political climate shifts, HR leaders face growing pressure to reassess DEI efforts. HR Think Tank members share strategies for sustaining workplace inclusivity while adapting to new regulations and expectations under the Trump administration.