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Revisiting E*MO*TION Ten Years On
"If Carly Rae Jepsen drops the best pop album of the year in a forest, and no-one is around to hear it, is it actually the best pop album of the year?" I wrote those words in back in 2015, wrestling with the beautiful paradox of E*MO*TION's existence. Ten years later, I'm struck not by how prescient the question was, but by how wrong I was about the forest. People were listening.
The Artful Slice of Aoi Ito: Tennis’s New Cult Hero
The Artful Slice of Aoi Ito: Tennis’s New Cult Hero Press enter or click to view image in full size In an era of baseline ball bashing and highlight-reel power winners, Aoi Ito ambles into shot like she’s got all afternoon. The 21-year-old from Japan doesn’t sprint to the ball so much as wander toward it, racquet dangling loosely, eyes already plotting the mischief to come.
AI, Cheating, and Hiring: How Talent Teams Can Stay Ahead
AI is reshaping the hiring industry, and not always in ways recruiters are prepared for. At SocialTalent Live: Tackling AI-Driven Candidate Cheating, industry leaders from Accenture, Splunk, and Britton & Time joined us to discuss how AI-generated applications are affecting hiring, what new compliance laws mean for recruiters, and – most importantly – how talent teams can stay ahead of the curve. To gauge the audience’s perspective, we ran live polls throughout the event.
The Top 10 Pop Songs of 2024
David Deady · Follow 4 min read · -- 2024 has brought an exciting wave of pop innovation, with artists pushing boundaries and delivering unforgettable tracks. From unexpected reinventions to pure, unfiltered pop joy, this year’s music scene has been impossible to ignore. In this countdown, I’ve rounded up the 10 tracks that defined the year for me — songs that stuck with me, made me dance around my kitchen, or simply left me in awe.
Talent News Round-Up: Gender Wage Gap, Flexibility, and College Grad Hiring
Staying updated on the latest workforce trends is crucial for TA leaders and HR professionals. This week, we delve into three significant developments shaping the talent landscape and get SocialTalent CEO, Johnny Campbell’s first-hand takes on these pieces. New U.S. data reported in Fast Company reveals a setback for pay equity, with an expanding wage gap, especially impacting Latinas. Are we losing ground in DEI progress?
The Top 10 Loreen Songs (That Didn't Win Eurovision)
Loreen is a Eurovision legend, this is no question. Imagine winning the competition with one of the most iconic songs of the event's history in 2012, only to come back 11 years later and achieve the same feat? It's nothing short of icon behaviour. "" and "" are absolute belters, and are the very definition of anthems - so much so, they've become completely synonymous with the Swedish songstress. However, I feel this does Loreen a slight disservice.
The Top 10 Kylie Minogue Singles (You Might Not Have Heard)
Kylie Minogue has been serving pop precision since 1987. With over 95 singles to her name, her discography is positively heaving with delectable treasures that would be the envy of any artist within this genre. Kylie has released some of the most globally recognisable tracks, with early bangers like “I Should Be So Lucky”, the naughties defining “Can’t Get You Out of My Head”, and, of course, her most recent viral sensation, “Padam Padam”.
SocialTalent Author Spotlight: Torin Ellis
Welcome to our new spotlight series, where we introduce you to some of the incredible authors on the SocialTalent learning platform. With over 100 experts delivering quality content on all areas of workplace excellence, we pride ourselves on having a faculty that are not only heavily experienced in their respective fields, but are also engaging instructors from a diverse set of backgrounds. Today, we’re going to meet the amazing Torin Ellis.
SocialTalent Author Spotlight: Dr. Bev Kaye
Keep up with the latest hiring trends! Welcome to our new spotlight series, where we introduce you to some of the incredible authors on the SocialTalent learning platform. With over 100 experts delivering quality content on all areas of workplace excellence, we pride ourselves on having a faculty that are not only heavily experienced in their respective fields, but are also engaging instructors from a diverse set of backgrounds. Today, we’re going to meet the amazing Dr. Bev Kaye.
SocialTalent Author Spotlight: Jessica Havens
Welcome to our new spotlight series, where we introduce you to some of the incredible authors on the SocialTalent learning platform. With over 100 experts delivering quality content on all areas of workplace excellence, we pride ourselves on having a faculty that are not only heavily experienced in their respective fields, but are also engaging instructors from a diverse set of backgrounds. Today, we’re going to meet the amazing Jessica Havens.
The Top 10 Pop Songs of 2023
Lists are so synonymous with this time of year, aren’t they? We all get rather nostalgic and fastidious and I’m afraid I’m not immune to this malaise either, particularly when it comes to pop music. I love nothing more than diving back into my listening chronicles of the last twelve months and unearthing all my favourite tracks that have soundtracked my year. And unfortunately, this time around I’ve decided to write about them! So here it is: my top 10 pop songs of 2023.
SocialTalent Author Spotlight: Kingsley Aikins
Welcome to our new spotlight series, where we introduce you to some of the incredible authors on the SocialTalent learning platform. With over 100 experts delivering quality content on all areas of workplace excellence, we pride ourselves on having a faculty that are not only heavily experienced in their respective fields, but are also engaging instructors from a diverse set of backgrounds. Today, we’re going to meet Kingsley Aikins.
How to Partner with the Business as a Recruiter
Recruiters are often seen as the gatekeepers of talent acquisition, responsible for finding and attracting the best candidates for their organizations. However, recruiters cannot work in isolation from the business needs and goals. To be effective, you need to partner with the business and act as a strategic consultant who understands the market, the industry, and the company culture.
SocialTalent Author Spotlight: Ed Nathanson
Welcome to our new spotlight series, where we introduce you to some of the incredible authors on the SocialTalent learning platform. With over 100 experts delivering quality content on all areas of workplace excellence, we pride ourselves on having a faculty that are not only heavily experienced in their respective fields, but are also engaging instructors from a diverse set of backgrounds. Today, we’re going to meet Ed Nathanson, Head of Global Talent Brand at Synopsys, Inc.
SocialTalent Author Spotlight: Aimee Bateman
Welcome to our new spotlight series, where we introduce you to some of the incredible authors on the SocialTalent learning platform. With over 100 experts delivering quality content on all areas of workplace excellence, we pride ourselves on having a faculty that are not only heavily experienced in their respective fields, but are also engaging instructors from a diverse set of backgrounds. Today, we’re going to meet Aimee Bateman, a truly renowned Founder, Speaker and Career Development Coach. Q.
SocialTalent Author Spotlight: Aubrey Blanche-Sarellano
Welcome to our new spotlight series, where we introduce you to some of the incredible authors on the SocialTalent learning platform. With over 100 experts delivering quality content on all areas of workplace excellence, we pride ourselves on having a faculty that are not only heavily experienced in their respective fields, but are also engaging instructors from a diverse set of backgrounds. Today, we’re going to meet Aubrey Blanche-Sarellano, CEO of The Mathpath.
8 Recruiting Best Practices Every Company Should Use
Keep up with the latest hiring trends! In a rapidly changing job market, the challenge of attracting and retaining top talent has never been more acute. In addition to competing to source the best people for a vacancy, recruiters are faced with applicants’ evolving expectations. The majority (80%) of candidates say a positive candidate experience influenced their decision to accept an offer, and 58% have declined an offer when the experience didn’t meet their expectations.
The Power of AI: 5 Essential ChatGPT Prompts for Recruiters
Keep up with the latest hiring trends! In the fast-paced world of talent acquisition, recruitment training is not a luxury as recruiters are constantly seeking to optimize their processes. Today, it is becoming increasingly crucial for recruiters to embrace technological advancements, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), to stay competitive.
SocialTalent New Content Release: Leadership Training
Keep up with the latest hiring trends! Described as “the most transformative function within an organization” by the renowned Pat Wadors, leadership is always a top priority in today’s workplace. Strong leaders define vision and culture – they connect every stage of the employee lifecycle, develop talent, and drive results. They are the linchpin of success.
How to Leverage AI for Recruitment and Sourcing
Keep up with the latest hiring trends! Since the 1950s, artificial intelligence (AI) has been a topic of more interest to academics and science fiction fans than businesses. But, in the last few years, we’ve seen the development of numerous practical applications for AI technologies, first with machine learning and deep learning, and in the last year with generative AI systems like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude.
7 Recruitment Sourcing Strategies for Effective Talent Acquisition
Keep up with the latest hiring trends! The process of sourcing candidates is a challenging task for any company. In today’s competitive job market, 63% of recruiters say talent shortage is their biggest problem. There’s no easy solution, but companies that manage to pull ahead of their competitors do so by finding effective recruitment sourcing strategies to fill their talent pool.
Unlocking TA Potential and Driving Maximum Impact
TA is at a moment of transition. While the market is tough, it’s never been more clear that talent is the secret weapon for driving organizational success. But recruiters need to step up and lead this charge. They must assert their knowledge and align themselves with the business, rather than becoming simple order-takers. However, it requires a marked change in how TA is led to unlock this potential and create an engaged team.
Creating Inclusive Hiring and Work Practices
DEI is often touted as a major concern for organizations. And with good reason – society is becoming less and less tolerant of companies who don’t live and breathe these ideals. Talent will actively select equitable workplaces where they can thrive. And customers, too, quickly turn their backs on organizations that aren’t striving for inclusivity. Driving diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a tick-box exercise.
Why Equity Matters More than Diversity or Inclusion, with Aubrey Blanche
Equity is often regarded as the overlooked middle child in the DEI family. Organizations understand why diversity of thought, experience, and background is important and they strive to make workplaces safe and beacons of inclusion for employees. But when it comes to the tangible qualities of equity, we struggle. We lump the term in with the rest and tend to shy away from tackling it – yet, what if it’s actually the most important factor for driving real change?
What are the Benefits of Recruiting Training?
What concerns are your organization grappling with at the moment? Are you finding it difficult to source top talent? Is employee retention still an anxiety? Perhaps you’re worried about the lack of diversity and innovation within your culture? Or is economic uncertainty a major spanner in the works? Well, what if we were to tell you that the answer to your prayers could lie in recruiting training? People are the lifeblood of every company.
How to successfully hire as a first-time manager
Becoming a manager for the first time is no easy task. Our last article in this series touched on a few of the common mistakes that are made by first-time managers, but there was one in particular that deserves a more detailed examination – hiring. It’s all too easy to consider hiring as a recruiting or HR function, a task siloed away until a team member hands in their notice or there’s an opportunity to expand.
Understanding the Importance of Internal Mobility, with Colleen Rush
Internal mobility consistently ranks as a top indicator of great workplaces. It’s a win-win for talent development and retention. But it’s also still a challenge for many companies – especially within large workforces. How can you create a culture of internal mobility when it’s difficult to know the true extent of the talent within your organization? Our guest on The Shortlist this week was Colleen Rush, the Global Head of TA at Merck Group.
How to Deal with Stress as a First-Time Manager, With Lianne Weaver
Over the next few months, we will be introducing our new Leadership Training authors on The Shortlist to uncover the various challenges facing new managers and how these challenges can be overcome. First-time managers often face significant stress as they move into their new roles. But they need to be able to deal with both their own individual stress and the stress of their team members. It can be quite a tall order.
8 of the best characteristics every leader should have in 2023
Given the immense number of challenges facing organizations at the moment, it’s never been more important to ensure that company leadership is optimized, at all levels. From people managers to C-suite, the trickle-down impact engaged, positive, empathetic leadership can have on the rest of the business cannot be understated. However, according to Gallup, as many as 50% of employees have left their job to get away from a manager at some point in their careers.
Introducing the SocialTalent Customer Success Hub
At SocialTalent, we’re always looking for ways to help our customers roll out our training platform and build a learning culture within their organizations. So, we’re delighted to launch our latest resource – the SocialTalent Customer Success Hub. What’s the SocialTalent Customer Success Hub?
The Latest Trends in TA Tech, with Jonathan Kestenbaum
Talent acquisition is constantly changing. What was once considered best practice is quickly overtaken by new ways of working, new strategies, new tools. Now, while all that innovation is ultimately great for the industry and will mean that candidates get a better experience dealing with a company, it can be hard to keep up. The game changers seem to be the technology solutions that ease the age old challenges. But how do you know where to turn? And how to keep up with the latest trends in TA tech?
Watching Heartstopper as an act of therapy | Netflix Review
Heartstopper is a close-to-perfect TV series. Beautifully presented and thoughtfully cast, it chronicles a simple love story of two teenage boys who must each overcome difficulties of identity in order to be together. What sets Heartstopper truly apart from other shows of this ilk is how it deals with its LGBTQ+ subject matter.
Performance and potential: Understanding the complicated relationship
There exists such a complex relationship between performance and potential. While both can signal success, their application is vastly different. And it’s a confusing metric to keep tabs on, especially considering how subjective their definition can be. But it’s important to recognize both when looking at your team and their career progression. On a recent episode of The Shortlist, Joanna Fennell, the Vice President and Global HR Business Partner at Flex, shared some of her sage insights on this.
The beginners guide to: Recruiting for database roles
We create an estimated 2.5 quintillion bytes of data every day, and this number is only accelerating. To cope with this growing demand, jobs under the umbrella of database specialists are also increasing in number. For recruiters however, learning the ropes of this industry can be intimidating. Endless reams of terminology and jargon can cause even the most seasoned hiring professionals to quiver.
Aly & AJ | Sisters Doing It For Themselves
“We decided to not write for radio, not write for a label, not write for anyone but ourselves.” – Aly & AJ in PAPER ‘Potential Breakup Song’ was huge. It was loud and bombastic. A moment-defining piece of pop music that vaulted American singers Aly & AJ into the public eye. Listed by Time Magazine as the 9th best song of 2007, the sisters were seemingly living the teenage dream as Disney starlets with a recording contract and millions of sales.
Bittersweetener | The Healing Songs of Ariana Grande
“When you’re handed a challenge… why not try to make something beautiful?” Healing has been an important process for Ariana Grande. The catastrophic events at Manchester Arena in 2017 dealt a blow no twenty-five year old should ever have to endure. Irrevocably changed, Grande threw herself into music in an attempt to untangle her emotional reaction to such devastation. The resulting twelve months saw her redefine what it means to be a pop star in the public sphere.
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