IN TODAY’S EPISODE 👀 

Table of Contents

• Your Hiring Pulse report for August 2024

• Events: The Power of Failure in Shaping a Resilient Team & Human-centered leadership in a tech-driven world

• Learn to Use Outdoor Team-Building Activities to Create a Productive Work Environment

THE ONE MINUTE TO RESEARCH 🔎

by Workable

The August 2024 Hiring Pulse report shows that:

Extended Time to Fill: The average time to fill job positions remains high due to economic uncertainties and seasonal factors. For example, Distribution roles are filled in 14.8 days, while Administrative roles take 32.4 days (against an overall average of 44.2 days).

Rising Job Openings: Job openings have increased across all company sizes. Small businesses posted an average of 6.6 job openings, medium businesses 6.3, and large enterprises 17.0 in July 2024, all showing growth from the previous month and year.

High Candidates per Hire: The number of candidates per job remains competitive, with an average of 175.7 applicants per hire. Additionally, 37% of jobs now use AI for candidate sourcing, enhancing talent pipelines.

1. Time to Fill

2. Total Job Openings

3. Candidates per Hire

THE ONE MINUTE FOR EVENTS 🎙

by the D2 collective

• Date: September 3, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM PDT

• Venue: Werqwise - San Francisco

• Location: 149 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA

Can failure drive growth and innovation? By viewing setbacks as learning opportunities, leaders can create environments where resilience and a growth mindset thrive, turning obstacles into innovation. Learn practical tools to build a culture that celebrates failure as a path to success.

Join industry leaders to explore:

• Communicating the value of failure

• Building resilient teams

• Fostering a growth mindset

• Date: September 4, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM PDT

• Venue: HanaHaus Palo Alto

• Location: 456 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA

Leadership is full of paradoxes: strategy vs. execution, tradition vs. innovation, and most critically, empathy vs. technology. How can leaders embrace AI and automation while prioritizing individual contributions and well-being? By balancing these forces, leaders can create a workplace where technology amplifies the human experience, fostering innovation and engagement.

Join industry leaders to discuss:

• Human-centered vs. tech innovation

• Integrating new technologies effectively

LET’S PRACTICE 🧪

by gethppy.com

Outdoor team-building activities can enhance workplace productivity by fostering collaboration, communication, and employee engagement. These activities help employees build trust, improve morale, and develop a stronger sense of belonging, all of which contribute to a more productive work environment.

How to Do It

1. Organize outdoor sports events

Activities like soccer or relay races encourage teamwork, promote healthy competition, and build camaraderie among team members.

2. Use collaborative problem-solving challenges

Games like scavenger hunts or escape rooms foster creativity, enhance communication, and improve strategic thinking.

3.  Include creative events

Activities such as improv workshops or group mural painting stimulate creativity and encourage out-of-the-box thinking.

4. Plan inclusive activities

Ensure activities cater to diverse interests and fitness levels, allowing all employees to participate comfortably and willingly.

5. Utilize canopies and proper equipment

Provide the right tools and shelter to ensure participants remain comfortable, focused, and engaged during outdoor activities.

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