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Welcome to your fresh dose of clarity and strategy for the week ahead (June 30, 2025)
Hi Jack Pack!
Have you ever felt like you're running full speed on a treadmill, going fast but not really getting anywhere? Todd and I just had one of those weekends. We spent our days shuttling between Waco and Dallas, balancing family obligations, supporting my dad, and trying to move our biggest dreams forward. Despite our best efforts at efficiency, the clock seemed to tick faster than ever. Have you been there?
It got me thinking about how we constantly chase productivity and efficiency, looking for the next tool or hack to gain an edge. But sometimes, what we’re really missing is simply more time. That realization sparked the theme for today’s issue. We’re exploring ways to reclaim those precious minutes, manage your energy better, and finally feel like you’re winning the race.
Speaking of exciting updates, my new website, www.jackyeclayton.com, is almost ready. Go sneak a peek! I can't wait to share more with you. I've been immersed in creating fresh content, wrapped up recording my LinkedIn Learning course, and have lined up a few surprises I think you will absolutely love. Stay tuned!
In this issue, I've also pulled together the most important news in HR Tech, talent strategy, and workplace culture. These headlines will help you stay sharp, informed, and strategic throughout the week.
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Thanks for reading!
Your Friend,
Jackye
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📊 This Week in HR Tech & Talent News
👩🏾💻 Appcast Debuts Brand Ads for Employer Marketing ROI
Appcast rolled out programmatic employer brand advertising, tracking campaigns from impression to hire. Early data shows integrating these social media ads boosts total job applications by 55%, making employer branding efforts measurable and strategic.
🔧 Reejig Launches AI Work Architecture
Reejig introduced “Work Architecture,” breaking down roles into tasks and skills to identify automation and efficiency opportunities. Josh Bersin calls it transformative for workforce planning, enabling HR to reshape roles effectively in the AI era.
🌈 Pride Month Tests Corporate DEI Commitments
Companies faced tough choices in how openly to support LGBTQ+ communities amid increased scrutiny. A federal ruling protected DEI efforts against restrictive legislation, underscoring the need for genuine, action-driven DEI initiatives beyond superficial gestures.
🤖 Candidates Embrace AI, Still Want Human Touch
Employ Inc.'s report reveals job seekers increasingly use AI for applications but trust humans more for hiring decisions. It underscores the need for a balanced, human-augmented recruiting approach.
📈 Kula's State of Recruiting 2025: Talent at a Crossroads
TA teams prioritize quality hires and candidate experience but grapple with AI maturity and tech stack fatigue. Success means balancing technology with human-centric recruiting practices.
🛠️ Pandora: Investing in People Pays Off
Pandora reduced frontline turnover by 25% by prioritizing internal mobility, clear career paths, and solid manager training. Investing in people remains key for long-term retention and productivity.
📡 Remote Launches Global HRIS
Remote unveiled a comprehensive HRIS designed specifically for global, remote-first teams, streamlining payroll, performance management, PTO, and onboarding. Because talent knows no borders, neither should your HR tools.
💰 Funding & Acquisitions
Workerbee secured founder-led funding to expand AI hiring agents, promising efficiency and trust.
WorkWhile raised a $23M Series B for AI-powered staffing, optimizing matching for hourly roles.
Jobright landed a $3.2M seed round for its AI career assistant, flipping recruitment automation from company-led to candidate-driven.
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🎥 Viral Moment of the Week I love Joel Lalgee - so I am a little biased. but I love his TikTok post about bias in recruiting a foreign sounding names. You can check it out here!
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🌟 Reader Highlight
Got insights on balancing tech with human connection in hiring? Reply! You might feature next week!
🖱️ Worth a Click
Consumers Are Tapped Out – Retail sales decline, consumer debt rises; a reality check for aggressive hiring plans.
Remember: Clarity = Currency. Let’s make this week count!
Stay bold - Your Friend
Jackye 💜
