Clean, accurate workforce data and strong HR values will help HR leaders make smart business decisions, especially during uncertain economic times, writes Cliff Stevenson, director of research for Sapient Insights Group. "We must help our senior leaders make informed decisions rather than knee-jerk reactions. Therefore, we recommend investing time and resources in workforce and scenario planning backed with supporting data," Stevenson writes.
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Companies in the US are experiencing a surge in fake job applicants using generative AI and deepfake technology to create false identities, according to tech executives. Pindrop Security CEO Vijay Balasubramaniyan cites a candidate dubbed "Ivan X," who used deepfake software during a video interview. The Justice Department has also noted cases involving North Korean impostors.
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HR leaders are grappling with significant challenges as President Donald Trump's tariffs affect the global economy and companies lay off employees and freeze hiring. Camille Fetter of Talentfoot Executive Search & Staffing notes the situation requires a "deliberate reset" in HR leadership, while Patrice Williams-Lindo of Career Nomad advises HR to focus on strategic triage, morale, legal compliance and long-term workforce strategy.
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