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Employer Poll Part 32: Do you know what intentional job design is? A recent report from Mercer introduced the concept of intentional work design, which is the process of deconstructing individual jobs and re-assigning tasks and responsibilities to optimize their employees' work. It's partially a response to increasing uses of AI in the workplace, and partially a response to the huge changes many industries are experiencing due to more employees working remotely and looking for more meaning and value in the work they do. So does your organization incorporate intentional work design?

AI is reshaping the workforce. Are you hiring for adaptability? The rise of AI is shifting what employers need from their teams. While technical skills remain essential, traits like adaptability, creativity, and resilience are becoming just as valuable—especially in roles where the tech is evolving faster than the job description. If your hiring process is still centered around past experience and static skills, you may be overlooking people who are best equipped to grow with your business. For a look at how hiring strategies are adapting to today’s workforce, here’s a helpful breakdown from Sparks Group: https://bit.ly/4hYPZhA

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Consumer confidence is dropping. What does that mean for hiring? With consumer sentiment falling to multi-year lows, many businesses are entering a more cautious phase of planning. Some are slowing down investments. Others are rethinking staffing strategies—pausing hiring or reassessing which roles are truly business-critical. But reactive cuts can also create long-term talent gaps, especially if top performers sense instability and start looking elsewhere. If you're reevaluating your workforce strategy, now’s the time to strike a balance between caution and continuity. Thoughtful planning and smart hiring—especially for roles that impact efficiency and revenue—can position your team to weather uncertainty and emerge stronger. If you're looking for support in developing a hiring strategy for this challenging time in the hiring and retention cycle, Sparks Group can help: https://bit.ly/4cjAQ9m

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Candidate Poll Series Part 32: Last week, we wanted to hear from job seekers and employees what keeps them from being their most productive selves at work. Check out the responses below. 45% said too many meetings hurts their productivity 14% said they have too much busy work 33% said their work environment is too disruptive 9% indicated that something else kept them from being as productive as possible