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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. 
Why Do Leaders Lack Empathy During Layoffs? New Survey Shows
Talent-Management
Why Do Leaders Lack Empathy During Layoffs? New Survey Shows

Introduction In the current business landscape, layoffs have become a stark reality, cutting across industries from technology to retail, with countless employees facing the uncertainty of job loss. A staggering 53% of workers globally express fear of being laid off within the next year, reflecting a pervasive anxiety that shapes workplace dynamics and underscores a critical challenge for leaders. How

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Employee Engagement Crisis: How to Restore Workplace Happiness
Talent-Management
Employee Engagement Crisis: How to Restore Workplace Happiness

We’re thrilled to sit down with Ling-Yi Tsai, a renowned HRTech expert with decades of experience helping organizations navigate change through innovative technology. With a deep focus on HR analytics and the seamless integration of tech in recruitment, onboarding, and talent management, Ling-Yi offers invaluable insights into the pressing challenges of employee engagement and workplace well-being. In this conversation, we

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Humanoid Robotics Innovation – Review
Robotic Process Automation In IT
Humanoid Robotics Innovation – Review

Imagine a warehouse where robots, designed to mimic human form and movement, seamlessly unload trailers, pick products, and prepare shipments—all within a single day, without any need for major infrastructure overhauls. This scenario is no longer a distant dream but a tangible reality in the realm of humanoid robotics, a technology poised to revolutionize industrial automation. As industries grapple with

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Trend Analysis: AI Redefining Corporate Work
Core HR
Trend Analysis: AI Redefining Corporate Work

Imagine a corporate world where the drudgery of scheduling meetings, drafting reports, and managing resources vanishes almost overnight, replaced by seamless AI systems that handle these tasks with precision. According to a recent McKinsey report, over 30% of current corporate tasks could be automated by AI within the next few years, signaling a profound shift in how work is structured.

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How Is Global Hiring Adapting to Economic Uncertainty?
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How Is Global Hiring Adapting to Economic Uncertainty?

Setting the Stage: A Cautious Hiring Market Emerges In 2025, the global hiring landscape stands at a critical juncture as economic uncertainty casts a long shadow over workforce planning, with inflation concerns, fluctuating markets, and geopolitical tensions creating a volatile environment. Employers across industries are rethinking their approach to talent acquisition. A staggering 45% of employers worldwide plan to maintain

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Can HR Transform from Support to Strategic Powerhouse?
Talent-Management
Can HR Transform from Support to Strategic Powerhouse?

In a world where businesses are racing to adapt to rapid change, a staggering statistic stands out: global employee engagement has remained stuck at a dismal 21% for over a decade, according to Gallup data, signaling a fundamental issue in how organizations manage their most critical asset—people. Human Resources (HR), often seen as the steward of talent and culture, finds

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Why Is Employee Career Development a Business Imperative?
Talent-Management
Why Is Employee Career Development a Business Imperative?

Setting the Stage for a Critical Business Priority Imagine a workplace where top talent consistently leaves for better opportunities, costing millions in turnover while productivity stagnates due to outdated skills. This scenario is not a distant possibility but a reality for many organizations that overlook employee career development. In an era of rapid technological change and fierce competition for skilled

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Creating Safe Spaces for Workplace Questions and Curiosity
Talent-Management
Creating Safe Spaces for Workplace Questions and Curiosity

What happens when a brilliant idea dies in a meeting room because someone feared asking a simple question? In numerous workplaces today, the relentless drive for efficiency often drowns out curiosity, leaving valuable insights unspoken and costing organizations more than just time by stifling innovation and eroding trust among teams. Picture a scenario where an employee hesitates to clarify a

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Safeguarding Business Data in Remote Work Environments
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Safeguarding Business Data in Remote Work Environments

What happens when a single errant click from a remote employee exposes a company’s most sensitive data to cybercriminals? This scenario is far from hypothetical in today’s distributed workforce, where millions of employees log in from unsecured home networks or public spaces daily, and as remote work solidifies its place as a permanent fixture in the corporate landscape, the urgency

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HR Leaders Shift to Internal Mobility Amid Hiring Freezes
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HR Leaders Shift to Internal Mobility Amid Hiring Freezes

Unraveling the Talent Strategy Shift in a Stagnant Job Market In an economic landscape marked by uncertainty, HR leaders are grappling with a daunting reality: a sluggish job market where hiring freezes have become the norm rather than the exception. Data reveals a stark picture—only 22,000 jobs were added in a recent month, while previous figures were revised to show

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The Career Perils of Always Saying Yes at Work
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The Career Perils of Always Saying Yes at Work

In today’s fast-paced workplace, the pressure to be seen as a team player often drives employees to agree to every request or task that comes their way, even when their plates are already full. This tendency to always say yes might initially seem like a pathway to earning trust and building a reputation as a reliable colleague. However, beneath the

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Industry Partnerships Boost Sustainability and Automation in 2025
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Industry Partnerships Boost Sustainability and Automation in 2025

Imagine a world where industrial giants join forces to slash waste, empower innovators, and automate critical sectors with cutting-edge technology, creating a transformative impact across the globe. In 2025, this vision is a reality as strategic alliances reshape the manufacturing and technology landscape. The pressing challenges of sustainability, labor shortages, and technological scalability demand collaborative solutions, and industry leaders are

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