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INSIGHT | Survivalist economy must be recognised as part of broader employment landscape
1+ hour, 4+ min ago (734+ words) In his journal article "Intimate Crimes: Heroin and the Rise of Amaphara in South Africa, Mark Hunter (2021)" defines ama'phara as South African slang, probably derived from the word parasites". It is commonly used to describe young people", often struggling with…...
CIPM inducts 1, 573 HR professionals
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (179+ words) He further described the ceremony as a defining moment in the Institute's history. "Today is not just another induction ceremony. Today is indeed a legacy wearing a standing ovation. Today is history speaking loudly to the future. Today is the…...
AI Resume Screening 2026: How to Beat the Bots Reading Your CV
11+ hour, 39+ min ago (1581+ words) 82% of AI-using companies now screen resumes with agents. Here's exactly how AI resume screening works in 2026 and the changes that actually move your CV to the top. By Sana Mian, Co-Founder of Future Factors AI AI agents now screen the…...
Upskilling 101: Why Banpu believes building an AI-ready workforce starts with unlearning, not tools
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1382+ words) In the race to become "AI-ready, many organisations are doubling down on tools and technical training. But for Sundaram Iyer (pictured above), Head of Banpu Academy at Banpu Public Company Limited, that approach only scratches the surface. At its core,…...
DWP to recruit extra caseworkers to "fix" Access to Work backlog by September 2027
5+ hour, 48+ min ago (1089+ words) Deaf journalist | Author | Theatre critic Staff numbers have increased by around 30 per cent since March 2024, according to the department, and applicants due to start work within four weeks are having their cases prioritised by the government. The DWP said 96 per…...
Student 4-H delegation meets with State Rep. , attends House Committee
4+ hour, 41+ min ago (130+ words) State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) accompanied five 4-H students to the Ohio Statehouse, according to a news release. The student delegation, pictured above, from Rep. Robb Blasdel's district attended the House Agriculture Committee. There, they heard testimony on…...
As More Colleges Shutter Campuses, Developers And Localities Swoop In
6+ hour, 8+ min ago (1208+ words) Small colleges are closing around the country, not only leaving students looking for a new place to study but'leaving communities'with large pieces of real estate to reimagine. Closure announcements over the past month from'Hampshire College and Anna Maria College in…...
Semper Consulting Highlights Changes in Early-Career Workforce Expectations
5+ hour, 8+ min ago (200+ words) Mentorship and structured development are becoming central to entry-level roles at Semper Consulting as workforce expectations shift. Early-career professionals are now placing greater importance on environments that offer structured learning, clear progression pathways, and meaningful day-to-day involvement. Rather than viewing…...
Scott Keever founds annual scholarship supporting students in digital marketing, entrepreneurship
7+ hour, 45+ min ago (580+ words) The Scott Keever Scholarship, a one thousand dollar annual award directed at students pursuing education in digital marketing and entrepreneurship, deserves to be examined against that backdrop " not to diminish it, but to understand what it actually represents and what…...
RPS seeking new chief talent officer, six months after hiring the current one
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (236+ words) Less than half a year after the position was filled, Richmond Public Schools is on the hunt for another chief talent officer." The division published a job listing for the position on Monday." In a social media post, Elizabeth Veliz,…...