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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. 
Agentic AI Surges: Is Your Cybersecurity Ready for Risks?
Cyber Security
Agentic AI Surges: Is Your Cybersecurity Ready for Risks?

Imagine a world where AI systems don’t just analyze data but independently make decisions, execute complex workflows, and drive innovation across enterprises with minimal human input. This isn’t a distant dream but the reality of agentic AI, a transformative force sweeping through industries at an unprecedented pace. With enterprises racing to harness its potential for efficiency and growth, a critical

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How Can Remote Teams Excel with Progression Planning?
Talent-Management
How Can Remote Teams Excel with Progression Planning?

Imagine a remote employee, working diligently from a home office thousands of miles from headquarters, feeling uncertain about the next step in their career. Without the casual hallway conversations or impromptu mentorship that often happens in traditional workplaces, how can this individual map out a path to growth? This scenario is increasingly common in today’s distributed workforce, where physical distance

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WealthTech’s Transformative Shift to Systems of Intelligence
Digital Wealth Management
WealthTech’s Transformative Shift to Systems of Intelligence

Imagine a world where wealth management is no longer bogged down by fragmented tools and manual processes, but instead thrives on seamless, data-driven platforms that anticipate client needs with precision. This is not a distant dream but the reality unfolding in the WealthTech sector today. As technology reshapes the financial landscape, WealthTech stands at the forefront, redefining how wealth managers

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Are Credentials Holding Companies Back from Top Talent?
Talent-Management
Are Credentials Holding Companies Back from Top Talent?

Imagine a company passing over a brilliant candidate with proven problem-solving skills simply because they lack a four-year degree. This scenario plays out far too often in today’s competitive job market, where traditional credentials often overshadow raw talent and capability. Many organizations remain tethered to outdated hiring practices, potentially missing out on the very individuals who could drive innovation and

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How Stress Undermines Executive Decision-Making Skills
Talent-Management
How Stress Undermines Executive Decision-Making Skills

Imagine a seasoned C-suite executive, navigating a high-stakes boardroom decision that could shape the future of their organization, only to feel an unshakable fog clouding their judgment. Stress, often an invisible undercurrent in the lives of top leaders, isn’t just a fleeting discomfort—it’s a silent saboteur of the very skills that define effective leadership. In today’s relentless business landscape, where

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Why Don’t Employees Trust Your AI Strategy and How to Fix It?
Talent-Management
Why Don’t Employees Trust Your AI Strategy and How to Fix It?

Imagine a workplace where cutting-edge AI tools are deployed to streamline operations, yet half the staff quietly sidesteps them, clinging to old methods out of fear or suspicion. This scenario is not a hypothetical but a growing reality across industries in 2025, as organizations rush to adopt artificial intelligence while grappling with a silent crisis: employee distrust. Despite the promise

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Hidden Dangers of Leaders Not Trusting Employees Unveiled
Talent-Management
Hidden Dangers of Leaders Not Trusting Employees Unveiled

Imagine a workplace where employees hesitate to share ideas, dodge scrutiny through secret workarounds, and show up sick just to prove their dedication— all because their leaders don’t trust them. This unsettling reality is more common than many executives realize, and it’s quietly corroding organizations from the inside. Recent shifts, such as scrapping flexible work policies and enforcing strict return-to-office

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7 Career-Boosting Skills to Learn in 30 Days or Less
Talent-Management
7 Career-Boosting Skills to Learn in 30 Days or Less

Imagine stepping into a job interview or a performance review with a fresh set of skills that instantly set you apart from the competition, all acquired in just a month or less. In today’s fast-paced job market, the ability to quickly adapt and grow is not just a bonus—it’s a necessity. Recent data reveals that nearly 40% of hiring managers

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Why Will Age Bias Be Unavoidable for Employers by 2026?
Core HR
Why Will Age Bias Be Unavoidable for Employers by 2026?

Picture a workplace where talent is sidelined not because of skill or dedication, but simply due to a number—the age of the employee. This is not a distant dystopia but a pressing reality that many organizations are grappling with today. As demographic shifts, technological advancements, and economic pressures collide, age bias is emerging as a critical challenge that employers can

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How Are Boards Shaping Executive Pay with Performance Goals?
Payroll
How Are Boards Shaping Executive Pay with Performance Goals?

What drives a CEO’s paycheck to hit staggering new heights while corporate boards face mounting pressure to prove every dollar is earned? In 2025, executive compensation isn’t just about numbers on a balance sheet—it’s a high-stakes game of strategy and accountability. With median CEO pay climbing 9.7% last year among thousands of companies, boards are under a microscope to align

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From Sandwich Labels to HR Leadership: A Career Journey
Talent-Management
From Sandwich Labels to HR Leadership: A Career Journey

What if the path to a high-powered leadership role started not in a boardroom, but with the humble task of printing labels for sandwiches? This is not a hypothetical scenario but the real-life story of Jo Smillie, a 36-year-old professional from the Midlands, UK, who transformed an entry-level gig into a position as Head of HR Shared Services at CEVA

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Trend Analysis: Emotional Intelligence in Workplace Dynamics
Talent-Management
Trend Analysis: Emotional Intelligence in Workplace Dynamics

Picture a bustling corporate office where deadlines loom like storm clouds, yet the most critical storm brews silently within—unspoken tensions, suppressed frustrations, and a workforce yearning for connection amidst the chaos. Isn’t it ironic, as Alanis Morissette famously crooned, that emotional intelligence, the very skill needed to navigate these human undercurrents, often finds itself sidelined in the places it matters

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