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Would you hold a workplace grudge for 17 years? A candidate was ready to send a cease and desist after losing out on a job, raising a bigger question about grudges, second chances, and when it’s finally time to move the hell on.
In this episode, we look at Korn Ferry’s $1.1 billion acquisition of AMS, whether workplace culture has gotten worse since COVID, and Thomson Reuters replacing 500 engineering roles while hiring 250 senior AI-native engineers. Is this a real talent strategy, or a layoff wrapped in AI language?
What we cover:
➡️ Holding a workplace grudge for 17 years probably hurts you more than the other person.
➡️ Korn Ferry’s acquisition of AMS connects executive search with high-volume hiring and RPO.
➡️ AMS gives Korn Ferry access to more predictable, recurring revenue.
➡️ The $1.1 billion price tag may be more surprising than the acquisition itself.
➡️ Workplace culture may not be worse than it was before COVID. Employees may be reacting to the return of structure.
➡️ Remote work can increase freedom, but it can also make conflict easier to avoid and harder to resolve.
➡️ Thomson Reuters plans to remove 500 engineering roles while adding 250 senior AI-native engineers.
➡️ The Thomson Reuters move could be a workforce reduction disguised as an AI talent strategy.
➡️ Companies may be underestimating how quickly experienced employees can develop new AI skills.
➡️ Barbara Marks from McAfee wins $100 on the Canditech wheel.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Malt Liquor, Misspent Youth, and Nick Returns
01:40 – Holding a Workplace Grudge for 17 Years
03:57 – Korn Ferry Acquires AMS for $1.1 Billion
05:29 – What the Acquisition Means for Recruitment Agencies
06:26 – Was AMS Sold Too Cheaply?
07:23 – Has Workplace Culture Gotten Worse Since COVID?
09:25 – When Workplace Structure Feels Like Control
10:03 – Remote Work, Collaboration, and Employee Freedom
11:10 – Conflict Behind a Keyboard
12:50 – Workplace Politics and Career Growth
14:41 – Fighting With AI Instead of Coworkers
16:38 – Thomson Reuters Cuts 500 Engineering Roles
17:02 – Why Not Retrain the Existing Engineers?
18:30 – Is This an AI Strategy or a Disguised Layoff?
20:07 – Can Engineers Close the AI Skills Gap?
21:23 – The Canditech Wheel
22:24 – Barbara Marks Wins $100
23:08 – Weddings, the World Cup, and England’s Chances
This episode is sponsored by the team at Canditech, the skill assessment platform for the AI-age
Guest : Nick Leslie, Director of Customer Success, Canditech
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickleslieprofile/
Hosts:
William Tincup
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tincup/
Ryan Leary
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanleary/
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By WRKdefinedWould you hold a workplace grudge for 17 years? A candidate was ready to send a cease and desist after losing out on a job, raising a bigger question about grudges, second chances, and when it’s finally time to move the hell on.
In this episode, we look at Korn Ferry’s $1.1 billion acquisition of AMS, whether workplace culture has gotten worse since COVID, and Thomson Reuters replacing 500 engineering roles while hiring 250 senior AI-native engineers. Is this a real talent strategy, or a layoff wrapped in AI language?
What we cover:
➡️ Holding a workplace grudge for 17 years probably hurts you more than the other person.
➡️ Korn Ferry’s acquisition of AMS connects executive search with high-volume hiring and RPO.
➡️ AMS gives Korn Ferry access to more predictable, recurring revenue.
➡️ The $1.1 billion price tag may be more surprising than the acquisition itself.
➡️ Workplace culture may not be worse than it was before COVID. Employees may be reacting to the return of structure.
➡️ Remote work can increase freedom, but it can also make conflict easier to avoid and harder to resolve.
➡️ Thomson Reuters plans to remove 500 engineering roles while adding 250 senior AI-native engineers.
➡️ The Thomson Reuters move could be a workforce reduction disguised as an AI talent strategy.
➡️ Companies may be underestimating how quickly experienced employees can develop new AI skills.
➡️ Barbara Marks from McAfee wins $100 on the Canditech wheel.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Malt Liquor, Misspent Youth, and Nick Returns
01:40 – Holding a Workplace Grudge for 17 Years
03:57 – Korn Ferry Acquires AMS for $1.1 Billion
05:29 – What the Acquisition Means for Recruitment Agencies
06:26 – Was AMS Sold Too Cheaply?
07:23 – Has Workplace Culture Gotten Worse Since COVID?
09:25 – When Workplace Structure Feels Like Control
10:03 – Remote Work, Collaboration, and Employee Freedom
11:10 – Conflict Behind a Keyboard
12:50 – Workplace Politics and Career Growth
14:41 – Fighting With AI Instead of Coworkers
16:38 – Thomson Reuters Cuts 500 Engineering Roles
17:02 – Why Not Retrain the Existing Engineers?
18:30 – Is This an AI Strategy or a Disguised Layoff?
20:07 – Can Engineers Close the AI Skills Gap?
21:23 – The Canditech Wheel
22:24 – Barbara Marks Wins $100
23:08 – Weddings, the World Cup, and England’s Chances
This episode is sponsored by the team at Canditech, the skill assessment platform for the AI-age
Guest : Nick Leslie, Director of Customer Success, Canditech
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickleslieprofile/
Hosts:
William Tincup
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tincup/
Ryan Leary
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanleary/
Connect with WRKdefined on your favorite social network:
Website: https://wrkdefined.com
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wrkdefined
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wrkdefined
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wrkdefined
X: https://x.com/wrkdefined
Substack: https://wrkdefined.substack.com/
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices