TL;DR Niya.ai  turns WhatsApp into a personal career coach  — great for résumé tuning, interview prep, and skill development. The job-search function needs polish, but as a free, multilingual tool that meets you where you already chat, it’s one of the most accessible AI career assistants. The long version Recently, I stumbled upon Niya.ai , a service that promises career coaching and job-search support — entirely through WhatsApp . Sounds bold: can serious career advice reall

Myla Ramos’ article on HRMorning about resilient staffing leaders captures the essence of effective leadership: resilience is rooted in empathy and decisiveness, working together, not in opposition. Resilience Starts With the Leader — Not the Team “Resilient leaders don’t wait for normal to return. (Spoiler: It won’t.).” This line from Myla captures modern leadership perfectly. The truth is uncomfortable: the old “normal” isn’t coming back — and that’s not a bad thing. Resil

If you’ve noticed a significant drop in your LinkedIn reach over the past few months, you’re far from alone. Many users, companies, and marketers report the same trend: despite a consistent strategy, solid content, and an active community, impressions, comments, and interactions have dropped sharply. So what’s behind these shifts in your LinkedIn metrics? A closer look shows LinkedIn itself is evolving—both technically and  strategically. The algorithm (the software that deci

Invest in your Skills, Employer Branders After exploring how recruiters can upskill for the new era of skill-based hiring, it’s time to shift the focus to their close allies: Employer Branding professionals. Employer Branding is no longer a “marketing experiment.” It’s a strategic weapon in the talent competition. The game has changed: glossy campaigns are out — authenticity, data literacy, content fluency, and digital confidence are in. In short, Employer Branding is now mor

Learning is a management skill. Leveling up your TA team isn’t enough—the focus shifts to those who guide and develop them: Talent Acquisition leaders . The role of TA has undergone a radical change. Yesterday’s focus: operations (processes, KPIs, time-to-hire). Today’s mandate: strategy, technology fluency, data intelligence, and people leadership. Leading TA means acting as a strategist, change manager, analyst, and brand ambassador. With AI, automation, and skill gaps chan

Smart Recruiters skill up. Skill-based recruiting is rising—and it’s about recruiters now, too. Fall is an ideal time to invest in development, as the pace slows down and learning aligns with your schedule. Recruiting is changing fast. AI systems, data tools, remote hiring, and diversity demand new skills. Experience alone isn’t enough. Stop learning and risk losing relevance. Which skills matter now—and how can you certify them affordably? Here’s an overview of key recruiter

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