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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. 
How the 2025 Market Shapes Your 2026 Job Search
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How the 2025 Market Shapes Your 2026 Job Search

The Great Recalibration: Setting the Stage for a New Hiring Era The transition from the frenetic, candidate-driven hiring landscape of the early 2020s to the more measured, employer-centric environment of today represents one of the most significant labor market recalibrations in recent memory. The year 2025 will be remembered not for a dramatic crash, but for a deliberate and protracted

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Integrated Industrial Automation – Review
Robotic Process Automation In IT
Integrated Industrial Automation – Review

The factory of tomorrow is not being built with grand, monolithic leaps but through the deliberate and intelligent integration of increasingly powerful, compact, and interconnected components. The recent expansion of B&R Industrial Automation’s product portfolio serves as a compelling case study of this evolution, signaling a significant advancement in the industrial automation sector. This review explores the progression of their

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Are You the Leader Your Team Truly Needs?
Talent-Management
Are You the Leader Your Team Truly Needs?

With employee engagement at a decade-low and nearly half of all employees “quiet quitting,” the role of a manager has never been more pivotal or more challenging. We’re joined by Ling-Yi Tsai, an HRTech expert with decades of experience helping organizations navigate change. She argues that in today’s complex workplace, effective leadership hinges on trust and human connection. We’ll explore

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Is Your Workplace Ready for an ICE Visit?
Core HR
Is Your Workplace Ready for an ICE Visit?

The unexpected arrival of federal agents at a place of business can instantly disrupt operations and create an atmosphere of intense uncertainty for everyone from the front desk to the executive suite. In the current regulatory landscape, an unannounced visit from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a possibility that no employer can afford to ignore. A reactive or

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Why Are Reward Strategies Failing Your Employees?
Talent-Management
Why Are Reward Strategies Failing Your Employees?

A fundamental breakdown in communication is creating a significant chasm between how organizations structure their compensation and how employees perceive their value, threatening engagement and retention across industries. Recent industry analyses reveal a startling reality: a vast majority of companies, approximately 76%, fail to adequately communicate the purpose and methodology behind their reward programs. Instead of fostering clarity and trust,

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Collaborative Robot 7th Axis – Review
Robotic Process Automation In IT
Collaborative Robot 7th Axis – Review

The promise of collaborative automation has often been tethered to a fixed point, limiting the vast potential of these intelligent machines to the reach of their own articulated arms. The Movotrak CTU (cobot transfer unit) represents a significant advancement in collaborative automation, designed to sever that tether and unleash new possibilities. This review will explore the evolution of this technology,

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Trend Analysis: Industrial Humanoid Robotics
Robotic Process Automation In IT
Trend Analysis: Industrial Humanoid Robotics

What once seemed confined to the pages of science fiction is now becoming a tangible reality on the factory floor, with humanoid robots emerging as a transformative force in industrial automation. This shift from concept to application is not a distant future but a present-day strategic imperative, best illustrated through the landmark partnership between motion technology giant Schaeffler and cognitive

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Automate These 7 HR Workflows in Workday First
Core HR
Automate These 7 HR Workflows in Workday First

The relentless pace of innovation in the financial technology sector demands an equally agile internal infrastructure, placing immense pressure on human resources teams to evolve beyond traditional administrative roles. Beyond Efficiency: The Strategic Imperative for HR Automation in Fintech In the high-stakes environment of fintech, where rapid growth, stringent compliance, and a fierce war for talent converge, HR functions face

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Experts Warn Employers About Holiday Party Dangers
HRTech
Experts Warn Employers About Holiday Party Dangers

The glimmer of festive lights at a company holiday party often conceals a startling reality where celebratory toasts can quickly turn into workplace liabilities, as statistics reveal a staggering two in five employees have experienced an accident at a work-sponsored celebration. These annual gatherings, designed to foster camaraderie and reward a year of hard work, carry significant yet frequently overlooked

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Trend Analysis: Disability Talent Advantage
Talent-Management
Trend Analysis: Disability Talent Advantage

The architecture of America’s economic and national security now rests on a dangerously fragile foundation, a severe and widening deficit of skilled human talent that poses a direct threat to the nation’s resilience. This is not a distant concern but a present-day reality, with influential reports from leading financial institutions underscoring the gravity of a talent shortage crippling industries essential

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Gartner Reveals HR’s Top Challenges for 2026
Talent-Management
Gartner Reveals HR’s Top Challenges for 2026

Navigating the AI-Driven Future: A New Era for Human Resources The world of work is at a critical inflection point, caught between the dual pressures of rapid AI integration and a fragile global economy. For Human Resources leaders, this isn’t just another cycle of change; it’s a fundamental reshaping of the talent landscape. A recent forecast outlines the four most

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Trend Analysis: Multi-Generational Workforces
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Trend Analysis: Multi-Generational Workforces

For the first time in modern history, five distinct generations are working side-by-side, creating a complex and dynamic professional landscape that businesses are just beginning to navigate. New research reveals this demographic shift is a top HR priority for 2026, not as a source of friction, but as a deep wellspring of untapped potential. This analysis explores the key data,

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