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Jun 4, 2026

 
Rise of agentic AI

Agnt8x has introduced a new AI agent-powered platform designed to manage recruitment and the overall workforce.

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Should AI platforms now manage agent recruitment and workforce operations?

Gusto has introduced Cofounder, an AI teammate designed specifically to assist small businesses.

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Workday has introduced new tools enabling developers to create, connect, and verify AI agents for HR, finance, and IT functions.

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HR leaders are increasingly adopting agentic artificial intelligence tools and encourage their employees to embrace similar technologies for enhanced productivity and workflow.

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This article provides guidance on how to transition from theoretical artificial intelligence concepts to achieving tangible benefits and practical applications.

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The view from Reddit
“I interviewed 15 engineers this month and I'm starting to feel CVs are becoming useless. Am I the only one?”

After interviewing numerous tech candidates, a recruiter questions the diminishing value of traditional CVs and polished online profiles due to optimization and AI tools, seeking insights into reliable assessment methods and changes in hiring processes.

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Are traditional CVs becoming obsolete for assessing tech candidates?

“HRIS for ~40 Employees and Struggling [LA]”

A solo HR professional at a ~40-employee company is seeking recommendations for a scalable HRIS that handles payroll, time and labor, PTO, onboarding, performance management, and compensation, while avoiding systems they disliked in the past and prioritizing ease of use for a non-exempt, time-clock-heavy workforce.

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“Résumé + Cover Letter + Essay why you can work here!!!”

The author critiques the modern recruitment process, where candidates are asked for a resume, application, cover letter, and an essay explaining their suitability, arguing that if the resume is insufficient, an essay is unlikely to change the outcome and merely tests tolerance for administrative burdens.

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