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Direct Procurement Teams Skip AI Until Systems Talk to Each Other
Senior buyers at Tier 1 manufacturers say AI only works after fixing fragmented sourcing workflows. The real problem: email, spreadsheets, and siloed tools between design and purchasing.
Boston startup funding hits 4-year high, but AI boom leaves region behind
Boston area startups raised $7.8 billion this year, the strongest tally in four years. Yet the region captured almost none of the generative AI mega-rounds flooding North America—here's why that matters.
HPE Ships Server Built Around NVIDIA's Vera CPU for AI Agents
HPE is releasing a new CPU server designed specifically for agentic AI workloads, powered by NVIDIA's Vera processor. What this means for enterprise deployment timelines.
23 Minutes to Refocus: Why Your Interruptions Cost More Than You Think
Research shows workers need 23+ minutes to regain focus after interruptions. Here's how to redesign your workplace to protect deep work time and cut stress.
Target Trains 300K Workers on Customer Engagement With New '10-4' Rule
Target rolled out a training program for 300,000+ associates after strong Q1 results, now grading employees on friendliness and guest interaction. Here's how the policy works and what it means for retail operations.
Stop Using Ted Lasso as HR Strategy
A viral HR Digest article mines the TV comedy for management lessons. Here's what translates to actual workplace culture and what doesn't.
Teen summer jobs hit 60-year low as automation and college pressure reshape entry-level work
Teenage summer employment has fallen to its lowest point in six decades. Automation, algorithmic scheduling, and pressure to build college applications are displacing young workers—with long-term workforce consequences.
One in four U.S. workers is now over 55—and they're staying longer
Workers aged 55+ now represent 23.2% of the U.S. workforce, up from 22.1% a decade ago. The shift is creating urgent succession and mentorship gaps in industries where 30-50% of staff near retirement age.
Summer hiring exposes 401(k) gaps small businesses ignore
Seasonal payroll surges are forcing SMBs to confront retirement plan compliance blind spots. Here's what HR leaders are missing.
Vision coverage cuts sick days and boosts worker output, data shows
Companies offering vision benefits see measurable gains in employee wellness and productivity while reducing healthcare costs. Here's what the research reveals about ROI.
Wells Fargo CEO: AI's Job Impact Is Complicated, Not Clear
Wells Fargo's Charlie Scharf said the bank's biggest AI challenge is figuring out how to reshape its business model, not predicting employment cuts. Here's what that means for banking jobs.
AI Skills Gap Widens Between Front-Line Workers and Leadership
HR leaders are treating AI reskilling as urgent priority, but workers and managers disagree on what skills matter most. New disconnect threatens adoption and productivity gains.