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Jul 24, 2026

 
AI in workforce development

Workers who actively direct artificial intelligence tools, rather than passively delegating, demonstrate higher performance due to better judgment of AI outputs, according to a new study.

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Should workers actively direct AI tools instead of passively delegating for better performance?

Hibob introduces an AI Skills Framework and Assessment Guide to aid organizations in developing workforce readiness for the artificial intelligence era, emphasizing talent development and future preparedness.

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Workday Learning, now generally available and powered by Sana, offers an AI-native learning experience utilizing Workday's reliable data infrastructure.

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StarSpark AI introduces a new approach to personalized learning by integrating lectures, practice, and feedback, enhancing educational technology for users.

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Learning management systems should incorporate artificial intelligence features that leverage employee data for personalized recommendations and improved talent management.

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AI's impact on HR policy

OpenAI, AWS, and Anthropic are deploying engineers to redesign HR systems, bypassing traditional HR leadership in a race for technological integration and efficiency.

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Google employees are circulating a petition demanding guaranteed severance packages and buyouts amidst increasing tech layoffs, aiming to secure better terms before potential mandatory cuts.

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Acting DOL Secretary Keith Sonderling discussed recent policy shifts, including overtime and independent contractor rules, and future impacts of artificial intelligence on the workforce before the Senate.

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Apple has filed a significant lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that the company illegally poached employees and encouraged them to divulge trade secrets.

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Is Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI over poached employees and trade secrets justified?

 

Artificial intelligence in learning management systems can summarize data, automate tasks, and identify emerging training needs for HR and learning leaders.

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OneSource Virtual has introduced its new Federally Chartered Trust Bank, expanding its financial service offerings for businesses and employees.

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Effective post-go-live support for HCM systems involves clear ownership, issue tracking, comprehensive training, robust documentation, and strategic vendor management to enhance user adoption and system performance.

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Chatter
The view from Reddit
“AI Interview…BRO WHAT.”

A frustrated individual describes their wife's agonizing experience with a malfunctioning AI interview that interrupts, goes on tangents, and pauses excessively, questioning how companies expect to attract talent with such a process.

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Are AI-powered interviews flawed and likely to deter top talent from applying?

“Hiring is a joke, companies & their recruiters are out of their minds!”

A candidate expresses outrage at Hyland Software for sending a 'next steps' email with 'good news' two months after applying for a senior role, only to find their application was rejected and the company is hiring globally, criticizing the recruiters' unprofessionalism.

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“Do you ever get asked for "more candidates" without any real feedback?”

A recruiter is frustrated by clients requesting additional candidates without providing specific feedback, leaving them unsure how to adjust their search strategy beyond simply increasing the number of submissions.

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is moving closer to potentially eliminating the collection of equal employment opportunity data, impacting reporting and compliance.

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The Labor Department has proposed a new rule to simplify the electronic delivery of disclosures for employer-sponsored health plans, enhancing communication for members.

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