Further evidence, if we needed it, that working from home isn’t beneficial for either career or tenure. Statistics from Live Data Technologies, in the Wall Street Journal, suggest that remote workers are 31% less likely to get promoted than their office occupying or hybrid colleagues, and that they are 35% more at risk should redundancies take place.

Gillette’s most recent financial update results, particularly across its wet shave range, were disappointing.

This follows the struggles of the Dollar Shave Club, recently sold by Unilever.

There are a number of explanations for this. Role models – such as Clooney, Momoa, Gyllenhaal and Elba – sporting facial foliage are a definite factor.

For better or worse, we’re always comparing. And such comparisons are so much easier to make today. We want to know what our neighbours paid for their house? Was it more or less than we stumped out? Not a problem, easily done.

We want to know where are friends are staying on holiday? Is their hotel, weather, food, views better than our own? A simple check on the social media of our choice and we know.

Martin Dangerfield, immersive CEO, is excited about this partnership's opportunities "AI has the potential to fundamentally change how organisations hire, but until now the technology has lagged behind. With Scotty AI that is going to change. I can’t wait to work with TA leaders to identify opportunities to use Scotty AI combined with our deep knowledge and understanding of hiring processes.”

Like it or not Generative AI is here to stay. In this blog Martin Dangerfield goes beyond talking about pure efficiencies.

In an era marked by accelerated digital transformation, the Human Resources (HR) landscape is undergoing a profound evolution. At the forefront of this change is the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and chatbots into HR practices.

Join us for an engaging livestream where we tackle a pressing question in today's challenging business environment:

"Is ED&I (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) still a priority?"

With organisations still implementing hiring freezes and budget cuts, we'll explore whether it's possible to fully embrace diversity while also saving money.

In this discussion, we'll dissect the evolving landscape of ED&I within the context of cost-saving measures, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities that organisations face.

Join Jandy Anderson and Martin Dangerfield as they provide insights, share success stories, and offer practical strategies for businesses to maintain their commitment to diversity and inclusion, even in times of financial constraints.

Don't miss this livestream as we navigate the complex intersection of ED&I and budget considerations, seeking to answer the vital question: Can businesses balance their fiscal responsibilities while championing diversity and inclusion?

Discussions about gender identity have become more prominent and accepting. As society continues to grow in its understanding of diverse identities, it is crucial to shed light on the concept of being cisgender or "cis" and recognise its significance in the broader context of gender diversity.

In recent years, the startup ecosystem has gained significant attention for its innovation, creativity, and disruptive potential. However, with this growth, concerns about toxic business culture, lack of equality, and limited diversity have come to the forefront.

There is no silver bullet to creating a successful business but some of their experiences provide us with some useful ‘inside’ knowledge to the success of a startup as they shared some of the challenges they have overcome along the way.

There was a lot to talk about, more than I can share in this blog post so here are some of the most valuable insights.

Until now, I hadn’t had any experience in working as a part of an embedded recruitment model. My role with immersive is the first. Whilst the opportunity to work remotely, initially attracted me it was the model that really got me. Partly because it was an unknown space for me but also I could see what was in it for me and for companies looking to hire.

Somewhat ironically in this digital age, fewer and fewer things are binary. Sexualities, politics, nationalities, economies, you name it, there’s rarely been more fluidity, more grey areas, more flexibility.

And that’s largely how we find today’s current labour market.

We all know the struggle of finding the perfect candidate for a job opening.

It can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack.

Hiring managers and recruiters have a tough job on their hands. as they have to find someone who meets most of their criteria, has the right skills and experience, and is a good cultural fit for the company.

It's no easy feat.

You must have been hidden under a rock to avoid the rise in conversations about AI and especially ChatGPT. So the big question in many people's minds… will AI take away our jobs?

ED&I is all about recognising and valuing each individual, making the workplace a fair and happy place for all employees. Implementing ED&I initiatives within a business can be challenging but the long-term benefits absolutely justify the investment. immersive diversity specialist, Jandy Anderson explores what organisations can do to improve diversity hiring.

We have clients in three distinct categories and will be expanding the team in 2023 to focus on those key client groups. Joining the immersive team to look at how we deliver services to startups, is Emma Moloney.

Recruitment in Denmark is broken - time to move in-house.