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1 week ago | 
bizjournals.com | Marq Burnett
In this edition of The Playbook, we take a look at why pay raises haven't lived up to employer projections, a job function performed better by humans than AI tools, and more.
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1 week ago | 
bizjournals.com | Marq Burnett
In this edition of The Playbook, we take a look at why pay raises haven't lived up to employer projections, a job function performed better by humans than AI tools, and more.
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2 weeks ago | 
bizjournals.com | Marq Burnett
Leaders are missing a chance to substantially lower burnout rates among their employees.
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3 weeks ago | 
bizjournals.com | Marq Burnett
In this edition of The Playbook, we look at how working parents are trying to offset child-care costs, why managers are thinking differently about AI skills and more. Editor’s Note: Welcome to The Playbook Edition, a look at stories, trends and changes that could affect your business. Want more stories like this in your inbox? Sign up for The Playbook newsletter.
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3 weeks ago | 
bizjournals.com | Marq Burnett
The youngest generation of workers is embracing freelance work, signaling a major shift in how those professionals approach their careers. Freelance workers are now outpacing full-time employees in certain aspects of the workplace. A recent survey of 3,000 workers from freelancing platform Upwork found skilled freelancers are outpacing full-time employees in earning power, artificial-intelligence adoption and "future-ready" skills.
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3 weeks ago | 
bizjournals.com | Marq Burnett
Human-resource professionals have more say within their organizations, but that level of influence comes with drawbacks. Human-resource professionals are feeling pressure to push internal policies many of them don’t support, raising concerns that could lead to the end of what's known in the industry as "people-first" HR policies.
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1 month ago | 
bizjournals.com | Marq Burnett
Knowledge of artificial-intelligence tools is highly prized in recruiting and hiring, but hiring managers must be aware of the potential drawbacks. Hiring managers are prioritizing candidates with artificial-intelligence skills to fill job openings. A recent survey from Resume Genius found 81% of hiring managers now favor candidates who have AI-related skills, with Generation Z hiring managers ranking AI proficiency as their top hiring factor.
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1 month ago | 
bizjournals.com | Marq Burnett
A significant number of workers are preparing for a recession over the next year. That’s according to a recent survey from Resume Templates, which found that 6 in 10 respondents believe the economy will enter a recession within the next 12 months. The report, which surveyed 1,000 workers, painted a harrowing view of how workers see the economy — and chronicled how they're preparing accordingly.
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1 month ago | 
wftv.com | Marq Burnett
LocalBy Marq Burnett and WFTV.com News StaffMarch 23, 2025 at 1:59 pm EDTNew York man runs off with $200,000 from armored truck FILE PHOTO: A New York man ran off with $200,000 after he pushed over an armored truck worker who was unloading the cash, police said. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) By Marq Burnett and WFTV.com News StaffMarch 23, 2025 at 1:59 pm EDTORLANDO, Fla. — Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal.
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1 month ago | 
bizjournals.com | Marq Burnett
Workers are worried about the state of the economy, and they're taking steps to prepare for a potential recession. A significant number of workers are preparing for a recession over the next year. That’s according to a recent survey from Resume Templates, which found that 6 in 10 respondents believe the economy will enter a recession within the next 12 months.
