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Career Development

Can Internal Sourcing Solve Talent Shortages in Today’s Job Market?
Recruitment-and-On-boarding
Can Internal Sourcing Solve Talent Shortages in Today’s Job Market?

In an ever-evolving job market characterized by frequent skill gaps and talent shortages, companies are continuously looking for effective ways to retain their workforce and fill critical roles. One promising strategy gaining traction is internal sourcing. This method focuses on recruiting talent from within the organization, providing a range of benefits such as reduced recruitment costs, faster integration, and higher

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Are You Making These Common Mistakes in Your Hiring Process?
Recruitment-and-On-boarding
Are You Making These Common Mistakes in Your Hiring Process?

Hiring new employees can be a minefield if not approached correctly. Too often, employers make errors that can affect the workplace environment, legal standing, and overall efficiency. Let’s dive into some frequent missteps in the hiring process and how to avoid them. Unlawful Interview Questions Prevalence of Illegal Questions Despite guidelines and training, many hiring managers continue to ask questions

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Understanding Imposter Syndrome: Challenges in High-Achieving Roles
Talent-Management
Understanding Imposter Syndrome: Challenges in High-Achieving Roles

Imposter syndrome is a psychological phenomenon where, despite clear evidence of success, individuals doubt their abilities and constantly fear being exposed as frauds. This issue persists across various professions and levels of achievement, resulting in chronic self-doubt and a relentless fear of incompetence. Notably, high-achieving individuals are particularly susceptible to this syndrome. They often attribute their successes to luck rather

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Hitachi Vantara Unveils EverFlex IaaS to Boost IT Efficiency and Agility
DevOps
Hitachi Vantara Unveils EverFlex IaaS to Boost IT Efficiency and Agility

As enterprises strive to keep pace with the fast-evolving technological landscape, Hitachi Vantara announces its latest advancements in the EverFlex infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) portfolio. This new generation of EverFlex aims to simplify and optimize IT capacity management, providing advanced automation and flexible service options tailored to the dynamic needs of contemporary businesses. Enhanced IT Operations with EverFlex Streamlining IT Management Hitachi

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Digital Payments Urged to Replace Checks in B2B Transactions
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Digital Payments Urged to Replace Checks in B2B Transactions

Businesses today are operating in an era of advanced technology and software. Yet, B2B payments continue to heavily rely on traditional methods like paper checks, despite the evident advantages of digital alternatives. The Legacy of Paper Checks in B2B Payments Persistent Reliance on Checks Despite the explosive growth of digital payments in consumer transactions, B2B payments remain stubbornly manual, with

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How Does Full Life Cycle Recruiting Impact Hiring Success Rates?
Recruitment-and-On-boarding
How Does Full Life Cycle Recruiting Impact Hiring Success Rates?

The recruiting process is a fundamental component in driving an organization’s progress and maintaining an innovative environment. With the advent of full life cycle recruiting, organizations can streamline this process and ensure that they attract and retain top talent that aligns with their needs. This comprehensive strategy not only saves time and effort but also provides a balanced environment where

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Rack Centre Drives Nigeria’s AI and Digital Transformation with 12MW Facility
Data Centres and Virtualization
Rack Centre Drives Nigeria’s AI and Digital Transformation with 12MW Facility

Nigeria stands at the threshold of a significant digital transformation, fueled by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and cutting-edge data center infrastructure. With various sectors, including finance, technology, education, and healthcare rapidly digitizing, the need for robust, AI-ready data centers is more pressing than ever. Leading this charge is Rack Centre, a pioneering data center operator, with its advanced 12MW

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How Can Employers Identify Soft Skills in an Automated Hiring Process?
Core HR
How Can Employers Identify Soft Skills in an Automated Hiring Process?

In today’s fast-paced job market, the rise of advanced technology and generative AI has transformed the hiring process, making traditional hard skills like technical abilities and specialized knowledge easier to quantify. However, the intangible nature of soft skills such as communication, leadership, and teamwork makes them much harder to identify. Employers are increasingly prioritizing these essential soft skills, but quantifying

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How Can HR Adapt Compensation Strategies to New Workplace Trends?
Payroll
How Can HR Adapt Compensation Strategies to New Workplace Trends?

In today’s rapidly evolving work environment, HR professionals face the daunting task of developing compensation strategies that not only align with emerging workplace trends but also address the multifaceted needs of a diverse workforce. Frontier Software’s recent white paper sheds light on these challenges, underscoring the importance of anticipating and adapting to new trends to create forward-thinking compensation plans. A

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Posting Fake Jobs: A Risk to HR Integrity, Business, and Candidates
Recruitment-and-On-boarding
Posting Fake Jobs: A Risk to HR Integrity, Business, and Candidates

The practice of posting fake jobs has entered the spotlight as a contentious issue in the job market. This growing trend, where companies post jobs that do not exist or have already been filled, is damaging the reputation of HR departments, harming business integrity, and frustrating job candidates. Motivations Behind Posting Fake Jobs Appearance of Growth Companies often post fake

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AI-Generated Resumes Redefine Hiring Amid September Surge Challenges
Recruitment-and-On-boarding
AI-Generated Resumes Redefine Hiring Amid September Surge Challenges

As the “September Surge” in hiring kicks off, a significant increase in job applications is expected this year. A substantial portion of this uptick can be attributed to the growing use of AI-generated resumes, cover letters, and automated application tools. There has been a 75% rise in job applications influenced by these AI tools. While these advancements streamline the job

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Can FinOps Principles Help Control Corporate Cloud Spending?
Cloud
Can FinOps Principles Help Control Corporate Cloud Spending?

As companies increasingly migrate to cloud platforms, managing the associated costs has become a complex and pressing issue. The activities around this migration require bringing financial accountability to the sometimes unpredictable and potentially skyrocketing costs associated with cloud usage. Traditional financial management approaches often fall short in this dynamic environment, giving rise to the adoption of Financial Operations (FinOps) principles.

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