Our Take: OpenAI’s Sam Altman has predicted virtual employees this year – here’s what that might look like

OpenAI boss Sam Altman, who was unceremoniously fired and rehired just over a year ago, has predicted 2025 may see the introduction of ‘virtual employees’ into the workplace. In...

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Leadership lessons for 2025: Insights from recruitment CEOs on AI, agility, and tech adoption

The recruitment industry is evolving at a breakneck pace, shaped by market volatility, rapid technological advancements, and shifting client and candidate priorities. Like the years before it, 2025 promises...

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HCM giant Paychex to acquire Paycor for $4.1 billion

HR tech mergers and acquisition have kicked off with a bang in 2025. US-headquartered HCM giant Paychex has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Paycor, another US-based HCM...

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THE BARF: Toxic Positivity, LinkedIn Cringe Culture, and Union Trends in 2025

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Toxic positivity, union trends, and cringe-worthy LinkedIn posts are shaping today’s HR landscape. We explore top challenges in employee engagement, changing leadership roles, and AI’s growing role in monitoring. Discover what it means for workplace culture, leadership, and future workforce trends.

In this episode, we look at Toxic Positivity, Union Trends, LinkedIn Culture, HR Leadership, AI Monitoring, Workplace Violence, Remote Work, Discrimination, and Employee Engagement—spotlighting how these factors reshape workforce management, training, and employee sentiment.

Key Takeaways Toxic positivity in workplaces can mask deeper issues, hindering genuine improvement. Surging union petitions reflect shifting employee engagement and a push for workers’ rights. LinkedIn’s

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