A study says that even if you work five days a week, you only produce four
The research by 4 Day Week Global, in collaboration with over 60 companies, states that we all work for four days even though we go to the office for five. There’s one day of zero productivity. A recent study by the nonprofit group 4 Day Week Global has revealed that workers with a five-day workweek […]
HR Nearshoring with Latin America: the smart solution for your workforce needs
Nearshoring to Latin America offers an exciting opportunity to tap into elite bilingual talent saving time and money. You don’t have to worry about contracts and legal details with agencies like BajastarTalent Nearshoring to Latin America provides companies not only with access to nilingual talent, but also with a range of additional benefits. As businesses […]
Working is traumatic? 6 signs of toxic work culture
According to the American Psychological Association, for a sizeable portion of Americans, work is demoralizing, frightening, and even traumatic. How to fix it. Just as there are negative people or environments with “bad vibes,” there are workplaces that are contaminated with toxic energy. This hostility immediately translates into low productivity because there is apathy, absenteeism, […]
A company fired almost all of its staff and replaced them with AI
It seems like a fictional movie, but it is a real case of a company in India. They decided to lay off a large part of its customer service department to replace it with a chatbot. Dukaan, a firm specializing in facilitating the creation of e-commerce websites, decided to replace 90% of their human support […]
Six countries in Europe where you can earn more than in the U.S.
The IT sector in the United States offers some of the best salaries in the world, but if you’re considering experiences abroad, these countries match or even surpass them. It’s hard not to feel a twinge of envy when looking at some of the impressive salaries offered in the U.S., especially in the tech sector. […]
AI is changing Talent Recruitment and Hiring Process
HR directors have rapidly implemented AI with little research to back it up. If artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, Human Resources departments (also known as People Management, Human Capital, Talent Management, etc.) are no exception and have experienced significant transformational momentum in the past year. HR directors have rapidly implemented AI with […]
Major red flags in a job interview: don’t use these words
Nolan Church, former recruiter at Google, says that sentences like “I am a perfectionist” are red flag for those who need a team. You managed to pass the filters, to be chosen among hundreds of candidates, and now it’s time for the job interview. This is extremely important, and many people get nervous and lie. […]
Why AI cannot replace humans in most of the jobs
MIT researchers find that AI is too expensive to replace humans in jobs right now. And don´t have the human ability to take ownership of actions, fulfill responsibilities, and be accountable for outcomes. The age of artificial intelligence (AI) brings with it a buzz as well as the resurfaced centuries-old fear of technology taking our […]
Disconnection, work addiction, and loneliness: the dark side of being a digital nomad
Constantly moving, not getting to know the societies in which you live, and many hours of solitude are the price that those who choose this life must pay. With the rise of remote work and increasingly secure and accessible internet connections, many young people have considered a nomadic lifestyle: that is, they do not live […]
The job that requires you to travel might not be the dream you thought it would be
Frequent travelers suffer from stress, fatigue, and can become depressed. Nearly a third (28%) of surveyed business travelers said having a personal day during a work trip would be beneficial, and 27% mentioned they would be more inclined to remain with a company that permitted this. While many employees appreciate business travel and acknowledge its […]