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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. 
Are Workplaces Ready for the Gen Z Workforce Influx?
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Are Workplaces Ready for the Gen Z Workforce Influx?

What happens when a generation raised on digital innovation and social consciousness floods into the corporate world, demanding change from the ground up, and how will businesses adapt to this transformative shift? Picture a fresh wave of young professionals, straight out of school with A-Level and GCSE results in hand, stepping into offices and remote workspaces with expectations that challenge

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Is Return-to-Office a Culture Reset or Corporate Misstep?
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Is Return-to-Office a Culture Reset or Corporate Misstep?

The corporate landscape is undergoing a seismic shift as leaders across industries, from tech giants to Fortune 500 companies, push for a return-to-office (RTO) environment, often mandating four to five days of in-person work each week. This movement has sparked intense debate about whether such policies are a necessary reset for workplace culture or a significant misjudgment that could undermine

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Leadership: The Key to Scaling Skilled Trades Businesses
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Leadership: The Key to Scaling Skilled Trades Businesses

Imagine a small plumbing firm with a backlog of projects, a team stretched thin, and an owner-operator buried under administrative tasks while still working on-site, struggling to keep up with demand. This scenario is all too common in the skilled trades industry, where technical expertise often overshadows the need for strategic oversight, leading to stagnation. The reality is stark: without

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How Can Businesses Support Domestic Violence Victims?
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How Can Businesses Support Domestic Violence Victims?

Introduction Imagine a workplace where employees silently grapple with the trauma of domestic violence, fearing judgment or job loss if their struggles become known, while the company suffers from decreased productivity and rising costs due to this hidden crisis. This pervasive issue affects millions of individuals across the United States, with profound implications not only for personal lives but also

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Why Do Talent Management Strategies Fail and How to Fix Them?
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Why Do Talent Management Strategies Fail and How to Fix Them?

What happens when the systems meant to reward talent and dedication instead deepen unfairness in the workplace? Across industries, countless organizations invest heavily in talent management strategies, aiming to build a merit-based culture where the best rise to the top. Yet, far too often, these efforts falter, leaving employees disillusioned and companies grappling with inequity and inefficiency. This pervasive issue

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How Can Leaders Prepare for the Cognitive Revolution?
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How Can Leaders Prepare for the Cognitive Revolution?

Embracing the Intelligence Age: Why Leaders Must Act Now Imagine a world where machines not only perform tasks but also think, learn, and adapt alongside human workers, transforming every industry from manufacturing to healthcare in ways we are only beginning to comprehend. This is not a distant dream but the reality of the cognitive industrial revolution, often referred to as

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Why Do Leaders Lack Empathy During Layoffs? New Survey Shows
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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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