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Last week, I had the honor of being part of WITCON Cleveland 2025 — and what an incredible experience it was.

I joined an amazing panel, The Future is A.I., alongside Elizabeth Wadsworth, Melanie McGee, and Robert Buchwald, where we explored how artificial intelligence is reshaping industries and what it means for the next generation of leaders. I also had the privilege of leading my own session on how AI is influencing the workplace and what these changes mean for women in tech.

I am deeply grateful to the entire WITCON Cleveland team for putting together such an inspiring event, and to all the brilliant, talented women and allies I had the chance to connect with. Your insights, energy, and drive are exactly what the future of work needs.

Let’s be real: HR doesn’t have the best reputation with job seekers. 👎 Slow hiring. 👎 No communication. 👎 The “black hole” where resumes go to die.

But here’s the thing — AI can actually fix a lot of this.

✅ Automated updates mean candidates aren’t left in the dark. ✅ Faster screening means hiring managers can move quicker. ✅ Smarter sourcing tools can uncover talent that would’ve been overlooked.

AI isn’t replacing HR — but HR that uses AI will replace HR that doesn’t.

I’ve been speaking, training, and writing on this more than almost anyone in the field, because I believe the future of Talent Acquisition belongs to those who lean in now.

📖 Full article here: https://tinyurl.com/53zvtpxd

We’ve all seen brands lose their way with consumers. A redesign, a new message, a shift in direction—and suddenly, the connection is gone.

But here’s what most leaders overlook: the same thing can happen with job seekers.

Your employer brand exists whether you manage it or not. And if you don’t? Job seekers, candidates, and employees will define it for you.

That’s when recruiting gets harder, turnover increases, and your reputation works against you.

I wrote a new article about this—why employer brand identity matters, the damage of leaving it unmanaged, and how companies can take control before it’s too late.

When companies face the difficult decision to downsize, restructure, or eliminate roles, the focus often lands on the immediate financials and operations. What sometimes gets overlooked is the human side—the employees who are directly impacted.

That’s where Outplacement Services come in. These services provide professional guidance and resources to help displaced employees transition into new roles faster and with confidence.

Leadership changes are inevitable. The real question is—are you ready for them? Succession planning not only safeguards your organization, it tells your employees: ✅ You have a future here. ✅ We value your potential. ✅ We have a plan for your growth.

This isn’t just strategy—it’s how you build loyalty, retain top talent, and prepare leaders for tomorrow.

Our latest blog post shows how structured internship programs fill hiring gaps for good, turning real-world experience into future-ready talent. Tap to see why a smart internship strategy is your company’s best move!

I built a recruiting pipeline so strong that hiring managers would bring me an opening and I’d already have 5–6 high-quality candidates ready to go.

✅ Reduced time to fill ✅ Lower recruiting costs ✅ Stronger retention ✅ Better cultural fit

This approach changed my hiring game—and it can change yours too.

If you’re still scrambling every time someone resigns… this article is for you.

Each week, my team and I share what’s really happening behind the scenes in the world of work—along with the tips, resources, and strategies that are actually helping people succeed.

Our newsletter isn’t some fluffy corporate roundup.

It’s: ✅ Career support that works ✅ Honest HR insights ✅ Resources you can use right away

In my latest blog post, I break down the real keys to talent acquisition — from building better candidate relationships to aligning hiring with long-term retention goals.

📌 What’s inside:

How to define what “right fit” actually means

Why your employer brand matters more than ever

The link between hiring and employee retention

Why relationship-building is your secret weapon

How talent acquisition supports your business strategy

By Kyle Patrick Smith | HRKyle Services

The rules of job searching have changed—but the goal is still the same: find meaningful work that fits your goals.

In this latest blog post, Kyle shares:

How to define your career direction

Why AI-optimized resumes matter

The value of real networking and professional coaching

🎯 Backed by decades of hiring experience and coaching results.

And maybe that’s the problem.

In this blog, I break down what’s gone wrong in our field—from ghosting candidates to turning conferences into sales pitches—and why we need to get back to real, human-centered work.

⚠️ Warning: Not everyone in HR will like this. But it had to be said.