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Laila Rodriguez

Laila Rodriguez focuses on Talent-Management and Robotic Process Automation. One of her main aims is to keep readers abreast of the latest developments in technology, products, and services in the robotics industry, providing companies with a competitive advantage. 
HR Leaders Admit to Self-Inflicted Talent Crisis
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HR Leaders Admit to Self-Inflicted Talent Crisis

In a perplexing twist on today’s competitive labor landscape, a substantial number of human resources leaders are pointing the finger inward, acknowledging that the pervasive talent shortages plaguing their organizations are largely a product of their own outdated practices. A recent report from a prominent human capital management firm reveals a striking consensus among HR professionals: the struggle to find

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Underutilized Skills Drive High Employee Turnover
Talent-Management
Underutilized Skills Drive High Employee Turnover

A vast reservoir of untapped potential quietly exists within the American corporate landscape, creating a silent drag on productivity and fueling a turnover crisis that many organizations fail to see until it is too late. This widespread undercurrent of dissatisfaction is not about compensation or benefits but about a fundamental human need: the desire to contribute meaningfully and grow professionally.

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Should You Build or Buy Your Company’s Talent?
Talent-Management
Should You Build or Buy Your Company’s Talent?

Today we’re joined by Ling-Yi Tsai, a renowned HRTech expert with decades of experience helping organizations navigate transformative change. We’ll be diving deep into one of the most enduring strategic questions in talent management: whether to build talent from within or buy it from the outside. Our conversation will explore the critical resources needed for internal development, the art of

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Is HR Ready to Architect the Future of Work?
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Is HR Ready to Architect the Future of Work?

With decades of experience helping organizations navigate major technological shifts, HRTech expert Ling-Yi Tsai has become a leading voice in the integration of artificial intelligence into the workplace. Specializing in HR analytics and the strategic implementation of technology across the entire employee lifecycle, she argues that HR’s role is no longer about managing programs but about architecting the very future

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What Is the True Foundation of Employee Engagement?
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What Is the True Foundation of Employee Engagement?

Corporate balance sheets are overflowing with expenditures on engagement platforms and wellness apps, yet global workforce engagement levels remain stubbornly low, reflecting a profound disconnect between organizational effort and employee experience. Despite unprecedented investment aimed at boosting morale and productivity, businesses find themselves in a perpetual cycle of measuring dissatisfaction, implementing superficial fixes, and watching as the needle on commitment

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Can Robots Build a Safer Workplace Culture?
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Can Robots Build a Safer Workplace Culture?

Despite decades of progress in workplace safety protocols and personal protective equipment, modern industrial facilities continue to grapple with a persistent paradox where human fallibility remains the greatest unaddressed vulnerability. This gap between safety policy and on-the-ground reality creates a costly and dangerous environment, challenging the very foundation of operational excellence. The core of this issue lies not in a

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AI Drives Robotic Arm Market to $45.41 Billion by 2035
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AI Drives Robotic Arm Market to $45.41 Billion by 2035

The global industrial robotic arm market is undergoing a profound transformation, evolving from a specialized tool into a foundational asset for competitive global enterprises. This shift is powered by the convergence of Industry 4.0 strategies, the need for resilient supply chains, and rapid technological advancements. At the forefront of this evolution is artificial intelligence, which, combined with human-robot collaboration, is

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Why Is Kindness the New Workplace Imperative?
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Why Is Kindness the New Workplace Imperative?

Beyond the standard annual objectives of technological advancement and market growth, a profound shift is reshaping corporate priorities, placing a once-overlooked quality at the very center of strategic planning. This fundamental change is not driven by fleeting trends but by a growing recognition that a compassionate work environment is no longer a peripheral benefit but a critical driver of organizational

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What’s Driving the Buy Now, Pay Later Boom?
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What’s Driving the Buy Now, Pay Later Boom?

The landscape of consumer finance has undergone a seismic shift, with a new payment model rapidly moving from the fringes of e-commerce to a dominant feature at checkouts worldwide. This explosive growth of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services is more than a fleeting trend; it represents a fundamental response to a growing consumer demand for financial tools that offer

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Trend Analysis: Strategic Employee Connection
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Trend Analysis: Strategic Employee Connection

The predictable annual dip in organizational energy following the holiday season represents more than just a case of the winter blues; it is a measurable, hidden tax on productivity, innovation, and morale that quietly drains resources from businesses year after year. As workplaces continue to navigate the complexities of a post-pandemic world, a clear trend is emerging: authentic employee connection

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Trend Analysis: Workplace Emotional Intelligence
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Trend Analysis: Workplace Emotional Intelligence

The modern career ladder is no longer climbed with technical prowess alone; it now demands a sophisticated understanding of the human element that drives collaboration, innovation, and resilience. As organizations navigate an environment marked by economic uncertainty and rapid technological change, emotional intelligence (EI) has emerged from the periphery of professional development to become a central pillar of success. This

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Is Employee Well-Being Masking a Resilience Crisis?
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Is Employee Well-Being Masking a Resilience Crisis?

In the modern corporate landscape, companies have invested unprecedented resources into employee well-being initiatives, yet a troubling paradox is emerging that challenges the very foundation of these efforts. While a significant majority of employees report high levels of overall well-being and satisfaction with their employer’s support systems, a deeper look reveals a fragile workforce struggling with the capacity to recover

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