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Latin American Workers: The Future of U.S. Labor Markets

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.

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Talent Acquisition Trends to Watch in 2026

Talent Acquisition faces a challenging landscape approaching 2026, marked by economic stagnation and evolving hiring practices. With a focus on mission-critical hires, companies will prioritize experience over potential. Automation, redefined as “agentic AI,” will streamline processes, while an emphasis on measurable outcomes will reshape TA’s role, aligning it more closely with business objectives.

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Still Crazy After All These Metrics: The Myth of Quality of Hire

Just like there’s no accounting for taste, there’s no baseline for “quality.” It’s like the concept of relative value; quality, as an abstract theory, operates at the intersection of subconscious biases and budget availability. 

Ask ten TA leaders what quality of hire means and you’ll get twelve answers.

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AI or Alibi: Judgement Day for Knowledge Workers?

Let’s start with the obvious. Amazon cutting 14,000 jobs barely scratches the surface of its 1.6 million-strong workforce. At face value, that’s not a labor market disaster. It’s a headcount hiccup. Do the math. If one Amazon-sized layoff doesn’t move the macro needle, what would? Try 20.

That’s roughly 280,000 jobs. Sounds like a lot, until you realize that between Salesforce, Microsoft, Google, Dell, and every Series D startup that blew its runway on kombucha fridges, we’re already halfway there.

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Unplugged: Insights from a Decade of RecFest

There aren’t a ton of events that put the needs of practitioners over the needs of the sponsors first, or who focus more on building a meaningful community that’s more than a mailing list,

Fortunately, though, there’s RecFest, one of the highlights of the overcrowded conference calendar year.

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