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📊 HR Trends: More Than Half of HR Leaders Say Tech Doesn’t Serve Business Needs
This survey reveals that 56 percent of HR leaders feel their current technology tools don’t align with business goals. This suggests a growing misalignment between HR systems and organizational strategy. To move forward, HR teams must reassess their tech stacks and ensure tools support workforce agility, insights, and real outcomes. Read more.
🎧 HR Insights
As automation takes over many tasks, hiring managers are increasingly valuing soft—or “power”—skills in their candidates. Traits like adaptability, communication, teamwork, and empathy stand out. Only focusing on technical ability isn’t enough. Having these interpersonal strengths can make all the difference in hiring and long-term success.
💡 HR Tips & Tricks
Tip of the Day: Start a “Skills Spotlight Session” once a month where one employee shares a little-known strength or project they’ve excelled at. Let everyone learn from peers outside their routine, and spark broader recognition of hidden talents.
Trick of the Day: Set up “Micro-Mentoring Moments”—five-minute pop-up chats where any employee can book a brief session with an HR member to ask quick career or policy questions. Encourages accessibility and quick guidance without long form meetings.
🧾 HR Case Files - Soul Machines Introduces Hyper-Realistic Digital Workforce
Soul Machines has released its new Digital Workforce platform. It delivers lifelike, intelligent AI agents designed to work alongside human teams in enterprise settings. Powered by Experiential AI™, the solution offers personalized, empathetic interactions—bridging the gap between automation and human connection.
Key Takeaways
Digital agents can operate at human-like levels, enhancing engagement and efficiency.
The platform enables tailored experiences with intelligent orchestration across systems.
Enterprises now have access to scalable AI agents that feel more natural than traditional chatbots.
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Resource of the Day
This research highlights the strategic role AI plays in shaping workforce transformation. It supports smarter allocation of budgets, matching human resources to where they add the most value. This data-driven approach helps leaders align talent investments with broader strategic goals.
Event of the Day
The NHRMA 2025 Conference takes place from September 24 to 26, at the Egan Convention Center in Anchorage. HR professionals can attend sessions, earn SHRM and HRCI credits, explore vendor offerings, and enjoy Alaska’s fall scenery firsthand.
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