Scale AI's Stealth Layoffs Leave Contractors Blindsided

Data-annotation startup Scale AI has reportedly laid off over 1,000 contract workers without warning, communicating the terminations via email through a third-party HR vendor. This move highlights ongoing turbulence in the tech industry and raises questions about Scale AI's treatment of its workforce.

"Everyone who was let go just learned via email," says a former Contributor Success Manager. "Our managers didn't have any idea."

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New Defense Job Board Unites DoD and Contractor Opportunities

US Job Services has launched JOBSwithDOD, a comprehensive job board that consolidates opportunities from both Department of Defense civilian employers and defense contractor companies. This platform aims to streamline recruitment processes and support the DoD's mission to strengthen its civilian workforce.

Learn more here.

DEI Backslide: When Corporate America Abandons Its Promises

In a disappointing move, a major agricultural equipment manufacturer has joined the alarming trend of corporations retreating from their DEI commitments. Tiffany Mack, PCC 's article exposes this troubling shift, highlighting how such actions risk alienating diverse talent, customers, and communities while potentially setting back years of progress in workplace equality.

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SmartRecruiters Ushers in New Era with AI-Savvy CEO

SmartRecruiters , a leading enterprise talent acquisition software company, has appointed Rebecca Carr as its new CEO. Carr, formerly the company's Chief Product Officer, brings 15 years of HR tech experience and a vision for AI-driven innovation in recruitment.

"Talent professionals now need to hire faster and smarter. Most talent acquisition technologies haven't caught up to the demands their customers face, forcing these organizations to support a web of disparate systems and data silos," said Carr.

Learn more about this leadership change.

Gen Z in the Workforce: Embrace Them or Get Left Behind

Katie Fortunato , President of RecruitmentMarketing.com, challenges the shortsighted view of companies hesitant to hire Gen Z. She argues that understanding and embracing this generation is crucial for business success, highlighting their unique perspectives on digital wellness, mental health, and purposeful work.

Discover how to attract and retain Gen Z talent in the full article.

Mastering the Art of Leadership: Navigating Common Hurdles

This comprehensive article explores the internal and external challenges leaders face, offering strategies to overcome these obstacles, and emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, effective communication, and adaptability in leadership roles.

Some of these top challenges include:

• Staying humble
• Maintaining self-confidence
• Executing tasks effectively
• Balancing work and personal life
• Keeping motivated
• Being vulnerable

Discover how to tackle leadership challenges head-on in the full article.

New Acquisitions

• Lightcast buys Stratigens to ‘enhance existing resources across EMEA’ - story here
• Execupay acquires Payrolls Unlimited