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3 ways to retain marketing talent — and why it’s important to do so

A wider range of opportunities, a seat at the table and recognition that skill-sets exceed standard degrees. These are all things you can offer to retain talent. Ruben Ugarte on December 22, 2023 The ongoing layoffs in some industries offers a confusing picture of the labor market. Marketing teams are also facing budget pressure as … Continue reading 3 ways to retain marketing talent — and why it’s important to do so

What to know about hiring in tech right now, according to the head of talent at Alphabet’s growth fund

  By Pavithra Mohan As the head of talent at CapitalG, Alphabet’s $4 billion independent growth fund, Lauren Illovsky helps guide the firm’s portfolio companies as they scope out executive level hires and fill out their boards. Illovsky sees her role as absorbing—and solving—any challenges they’re facing in the talent department.  “I always tell them … Continue reading What to know about hiring in tech right now, according to the head of talent at Alphabet’s growth fund

If every company is now a technology company, how should they hire tech talent?

With hackajob marketing technologists and tech workers in general can expect employers to apply to them rather than vice versa. Kim Davis on July 20, 2023 “We flip the model, so rather than a candidate applying to the job, the company applies to the engineer.” That’s Mark Chaffey, co-founder and CEO of Hackajob, a London-based … Continue reading If every company is now a technology company, how should they hire tech talent?

How Hillman Grad became the home for emerging talent

  By Yannise Jean June 15, 2023 For years, Hollywood has claimed that it has fixed or made gains toward fixing its diversity problem. But while the industry has made small movements toward change, its monolithic misconceptions about marginalized communities still reign as the dominant narrative, and stories are still largely created for white audiences.  … Continue reading How Hillman Grad became the home for emerging talent

As the economy gets shakier, CEOs are increasingly prioritizing diversity in their talent pools

  By Laya Neelakandan April 26, 2023 With signs of a possible recession increasingly looming, it’s unclear how companies will adapt to the economic storm that may be headed their way. But for some CEOs, prioritizing diversity in their talent pool remains center stage for their success.   “No company would hire an executive who … Continue reading As the economy gets shakier, CEOs are increasingly prioritizing diversity in their talent pools

How AI can help address the marketing ops talent shortage

Marketing operations is facing a talent crisis. How much can AI technology help without damaging your brand? Ali Schwanke on April 25, 2023 You can’t go anywhere these days without encountering a hyped conversation about AI. That’s fitting, given how it is changing the scope of work in many industries. However, as martech evolves, marketing … Continue reading How AI can help address the marketing ops talent shortage

Hiring In A Tight Labor Market: What Entrepreneurs And SME Owners Need To Know To Win Over Top Talent

Hiring In A Tight Labor Market: What Entrepreneurs And SME Owners Need To Know To Win Over Top Talent ValueWalk / 20 Apr 2023   Finding the right employees for the job has perhaps never been more of a headache for small to medium-business owners in the current economic climate and tight labor market conditions. … Continue reading Hiring In A Tight Labor Market: What Entrepreneurs And SME Owners Need To Know To Win Over Top Talent

ESPN layoffs: Disney’s second round of job cuts will include some on-air talent

  By Michael Grothaus April 20, 2023 It’s not just tech companies that are facing mass layoffs. Earlier this year, entertainment giant the Walt Disney Company announced it would cut 7,000 jobs in a phased layoff comprising three rounds. As CNBC reports, next week will see the second phase of those layoffs begin and it … Continue reading ESPN layoffs: Disney’s second round of job cuts will include some on-air talent