OpEd Category
Understanding Candidate Fraud: Beyond the Hype
Posted on April 29, 2026 Leave a Comment
The article discusses the prevalent dishonesty among job candidates and the hyperbole often used in resumes, revealing that many recruiters encounter misleading information. It critiques how AI and automated systems exacerbate recruitment challenges while questioning the exaggerated claims of candidate fraud used to sell solutions, emphasizing the real issue of trust between employers and candidates.
Unleash 2026 Preview: The Analyst Economy and the Future of Work
Posted on March 16, 2026 Leave a Comment
Joe Worsten, founder of The Worsten Institute, previews Unleash America, an influential HR event in Las Vegas. He critiques the industry’s reliance on recognizable brands and frameworks over genuine expertise, emphasizing the importance of AI and employee experience. Ultimately, he highlights the event’s role in fostering business development amidst organizational anxieties.
Latin American Workers: The Future of U.S. Labor Markets
Posted on February 3, 2026 Leave a Comment
Globalization, once seen as inevitable, is now viewed through the lens of nationalism and protectionism, particularly in the U.S. Economic struggles are often wrongfully attributed to immigrants, despite evidence that they fill jobs Americans refuse. As labor markets shift, the future of work appears increasingly centered in Latin America, particularly Mexico.
Buzzwords in Recruiting: A Survival Guide for 2026
Posted on November 11, 2025 2 Comments
Every year, a new batch of noxious “talent transformation” phrases (like “talent transformation”) shows up to make hiring sound like quantum mechanics when it’s really just matching résumés to job descriptions written by people who’ve never done the work they’re hiring for.
Join the Spooktacular Halloween Bash at Work!
Posted on October 31, 2025 1 Comment
I’ve been in HR for 17 years, and I can tell you, no other holiday brings people together quite like Halloween.
There’s something about seeing your manager dressed as a giant banana that melts hierarchies. It’s the kind of authentic, organic bonding moment that no leadership development program could replicate.