1.3.2024

2024 Office Amenities, A.I. Hiring Concerns, and More!

Alaant Advisor 2024 Office Amenities A.I. Hiring Concerns

by Miranda March

The Alaant Advisor is our column focused on all things going on in the world of recruiting, job placement, and search. Think of it as your weekly briefing—a handy, quick guide to what's going on.

Here's what's happening this week:

The Question of the Week

via Alaant

Each week we invite you to answer our Quick Poll on all things workforce & recruiting! (Please select 1 answer below.)

Q: Does your New Year’s resolution include a job change in 2024?

Take our quick poll now, here!

Thank you for weighing in. Check back next week for the results!

6 Office Amenities to Attract Top Talent in 2024

By: Oscar Collins via Talent Culture

Recruiting top talent isn’t easy — especially in today’s market. Despite recent economic challenges, many employers are still struggling to find strong people for open roles. Modern job seekers are looking for flexibility in all its forms. And that means employers need to raise their game with meaningful office amenities…

AI May Not Steal Your Job, but It Could Stop You Getting Hired

By: Caitlin Harrington via Wired

In her new book The Algorithm, journalist Hilke Schellmann investigates software that automates résumé screening and promotion recommendations, raising concerns about discrimination. If you’ve worried that candidate-screening algorithms could be standing between you and your dream job, reading Hilke Schellmann’s The Algorithm won’t ease your mind…

SHRM Report Underscores Global Importance of Workplace Culture

By: Katie Navarra via SHRM

Workplace culture remains vital for organizational success. Regardless of the country where they live, employees who rate their workplace culture highly are more satisfied at work and more committed to their organization, according to a new SHRM report: “The State of Global Workplace Culture in 2023.”…

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About the Author

Miranda March Digital Strategist for Alaant Workforce Solutions

Miranda March, Digital Communications Specialist

Miranda has a real knack for connecting the dots between employers and job seekers. She prides herself on keeping a pulse on the national and local hiring markets. In her downtime, she enjoys cooking new foods and spending time with her family. A little-known fact about Miranda is her love of video games, new and old.

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