Shuck Up! Oyster Makes Pearls with Latest Raise
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With Chad jet lagged from his trip back home from Portugal, Work It Daily’s J.T. O’Donnell fills in.
The main themes include the changing expectations of job seekers, the importance of authenticity and authentication in employer branding, the impact of AI and automation on job applications, the rise of video in recruitment, the role of social media in employee activism, and the right to disconnect from work. The conversation also touches on the cooling labor market and the challenges faced by job seekers in finding suitable Employment.
What’s more? Joel and J.T. discuss various topics related to employment and the workforce. They touch on the impact of the Economy on different age groups, the future of recruiting, the rise of remote work, and the challenges of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. They also discuss the launch of LinkedIn’s podcast aimed at Gen Z and the controversy surrounding an ageist report by Indeed.
Takeaways
- Job seekers now expect the job to find them, thanks to the influence of platforms like TikTok.
- Authenticity is important, but job seekers also want authentication to ensure that employers are who they say they are.
- Video is becoming a crucial tool in recruitment, allowing job seekers to showcase their skills and employers to provide an authentic view of their company.
- Job seekers are using social media to document and validate their experiences, challenging traditional power dynamics in the workplace.
- The right to disconnect from work is becoming increasingly important, especially for younger generations who prioritize work-life balance. The economy has different impacts on different age groups, with younger individuals facing challenges in finding employment and older individuals experiencing age discrimination.
- The future of recruiting is uncertain, with the rise of AI and automation potentially reducing job opportunities in certain sectors.
- Remote work is becoming more prevalent and offers opportunities for individuals to have flexible and fractional careers.
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in companies are facing challenges and pushback, with some companies scaling back their initiatives.
- LinkedIn’s launch of a podcast aimed at Gen Z reflects the growing importance of podcasts as a medium for professional content.
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction and Overview
01:34 – Introducing J.T. O’Donnell and her Background
02:21 – The Changing Expectations of Job Seekers
03:45 – The Importance of Authenticity and Authentication in Employer Branding
06:33 – The Rise of Video in Recruitment
07:59 – The Role of Social Media in Employee Activism
08:46 – The Right to Disconnect from Work
09:57 – The Cooling Labor Market and Challenges for Job Seekers
24:42 – The Impact of the Economy on Different Age Groups
27:24 – The Future of Recruiting and the Rise of AI
28:56 – The Opportunities and Challenges of Remote Work
37:46 – The Challenges of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
48:17 – LinkedIn’s Podcast Aimed at Gen Z
Keywords
job market, job seekers, authenticity, authentication, AI, automation, video, social media, employee activism, right to disconnect, labor market, employment, workforce, economy, ageism, recruiting, remote work, diversity, equity, inclusion, LinkedIn, podcast
