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Mr. Beast Training and Analytics Documents Leaked, OpenAI hits 11 Million Paid Users and Boeing Shits the Bed


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We talk about it all, from OpenAI hitting 11 million paid subscribers to Amazon's controversial return-to-office mandate. We explore how AI-assisted recruiting is empowering small businesses, discuss Boeing's executive furloughs amid strikes, and question whether meetings are killing productivity.

In this episode we look at HR Tech, OpenAI, Return to Office, AI Recruiting, Employee Engagement, Cybersecurity, and the Future of Work.

Key Takeaways:

  1. OpenAI's explosive growth signifies a pivotal shift in HR Tech and AI integration.
  2. Amazon's return-to-office policies may backfire, leading to employee turnover.
  3. AI Recruiting tools are leveling the playing field for small businesses in talent acquisition.
  4. Boeing's executive furloughs highlight challenges in workforce management during strikes.
  5. Excessive meetings are detrimental to productivity and employee engagement.
  6. Investing in cybersecurity is crucial amid evolving HR Technology landscapes.

  7. Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Light Banter

    06:59 Upcoming Events and Networking Opportunities

    09:58 Return to Office Policies and Employee Sentiment

    12:01 OpenAI's Subscriber Growth and Market Impact

    14:03 Boeing's Executive Furloughs Amid Strikes

    15:57 William's Story: Creative Solutions in Retail

    18:59 New York City's Employer Wall of Shame

    21:00 Mr. Beast's HR Manifesto

    25:03 Dan Finnegan's Appointment at Emborder

    27:10 Acquisitions in the Labor Analytics Space

    31:00 Salesforce's AI Personas Research

    32:59 Meeting Overload and Employee Burnout

    36:54 iSoft's Champions of Change Report

    39:04 Best States for Teachers

    41:01 Funding News: Safety Culture and Cyber Protection

    42:59 HR One's Pre-Series B Funding

    45:05 Mercor's AI Hiring Solutions

    49:01 Sensia's Partnership with Workday

    51:58 Black Cloak's Cyber Protection for Executives

    54:04 Become Dot One's Employee Benefits Initiative


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