Workforce strategist Bruce Morton would like everyone to stop talking about talent. “Talk about the work,” he said at a breakout session at Talent Connect 2024. “It all starts with the work.” As the head of strategy at Allegis Global Solutions, Bruce has worked with companies around the world helping them build more effective workforces….
Women have been on a long, slow march toward pay equity. More than 40 years ago, U.S. women earned just 65 cents for every dollar men earned. By 2002, that had risen to 80 cents. And in 2022, it hit 84 cents, a historic high. Everything seemed to be heading in the right direction, albeit…
Walking into Talent Connect 2024 in late October, I felt an electric energy — the DJ was on fire and the theme, “Where Possibility Works,” had everyone buzzing. It promised a space to dive deep into the future of talent acquisition, embracing new technologies, and building more inclusive workplaces. And while there were exciting discussions,…
Accelerate: With Accelerate campaigns showing up to a 42% lower cost per action** compared to advertisers who run a Classic Campaign with LinkedIn, we’re continuing to introduce new functionalities to help B2B marketers tailor their campaign to achieve their marketing goals. This quarter, they will begin to have the option to add a video or…
It took the internet seven years to reach 100 million users, AI expert Allie K. Miller told a Talent Connect 2024 audience a few weeks ago. It took ChatGPT . . . two months. “We are on the precipice of one of the most significant changes in business in history,” Allie said. “And I know…
Today, as part of our compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA) as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP), we made three reports available to the public. This includes the 2023 DSA Systemic Risk Assessment Report, which details the effectiveness of our systemic risk mitigations in the EU as of last year; the 2024 DSA…
Find your voice As you go through your LinkedIn feed, pay attention to the topics that interest your connections, the questions they have, and how existing content on LinkedIn addresses those needs. Carve out your own unique voice that balances your expertise and your network’s interests while adding value to the LinkedIn community. Use those…
Our compliance efforts are underway in response to the Irish Data Protection Commission (IDPC) decision on claims from 2018 about some of our digital advertising efforts in the EU.In the coming weeks, we’ll update our European Regional Privacy Notice and ask for consent to continue using certain data for personalized ads. Learn more in our…
“There’s no doubt, no debate, that the world is changing,” Mel Robbins, host of the award-winning Mel Robbins Podcast, said midway through her keynote speech at Talent Connect a few weeks ago. “Work is changing. The question is: Will you change?” With change happening so fast, she told the audience, talent professionals may be afraid…
Work is changing and companies and professionals are trying to keep up. According to LinkedIn’s inaugural Work Change Snapshot, 80% of global executives are adapting their leadership style due to the changes at work, and nearly two-thirds (64%) of professionals globally are feeling overwhelmed by the pace of change. As companies move quickly to innovate…
As reported in a recent article in The New York Times, economic mobility has been declining in the U.S. for decades — especially for workers without four-year college degrees. “There are many paths to a better life,” Jean Eddy, CEO of American Student Assistance, told the Times, “and most young people don’t know how to…
Today we’re excited to launch our first AI agent, Hiring Assistant, designed to take on a recruiter’s most repetitive tasks so they can spend more time on their most impactful work – like advising hiring managers, connecting with candidates and creating exceptional candidate experiences. Hiring Assistant is available today in charter to a select group…
Life is not all about work. But having a big, rich life can influence your work. And who knows this better than learning and development professionals? Most talent development professionals go into the field because they love learning. If anything, they’re the Hermione Grangers of the workplace. After the 9-to-5 ends, they’re as likely as…
Today, Microsoft announced Q1 FY25 Earnings. Included in the report on the financial performance were the following LinkedIn highlights: In Q1, LinkedIn’s revenue increased 10% year-over-year (9% in constant currency). Member growth continues to accelerate, with markets like India and Brazil both growing at double digits. We are also seeing record engagement as we introduce new…