By Roy Maurer Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has issued a stark message to employees: Artificial intelligence will reduce the company’s corporate workforce in the coming years. In a blog post shared internally and later made public, Jassy explained that as Amazon rolls out more generative AI and autonomous agents, the nature of work will shift significantly...
Worried that your next hire’s gonna leave you on the hook? So I had a client who said to me, “I don’t need to do background checks. You never get the right information anyway.” Well, I got news for them and I told them, you can still get in trouble because there’s what’s called negligent...
🐾 Purr-fectly Happy? Tell the World! Celebrating National Kitten Day with Your Reviews It’s National Kitten Day—and we’re paws-itively thrilled! 🐱 At People First Inc., we know there’s nothing quite like the feeling of being in good hands—just like a kitten snuggled up in a warm blanket. For 25 years, we’ve aimed to provide...
One of my favorite things about what I do is helping business owners feel confident and informed—especially when they’re brand new to running a business in the United States. Recently, I had the opportunity to work with a new client who was just opening their first business. Not only was this their first experience as...
By Roy Maurer Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing employee recognition programs by making them more personalized and data-informed, spawning a variety of use cases beyond traditional applications. Employers are leveraging AI to analyze performance metrics, communication patterns, and employee preferences in order to deliver tailored recognition that resonates. By identifying unsung heroes and predicting when...
That skeleton in the closet can cost you. Listen in. I have someone who is now hiring employees who are going to be going to clients’ homes. That’s very important to make sure that that employee is not gonna do anything that can cause you headaches down the road because of something they may have...
In today’s competitive market, businesses strive to provide exceptional products and services to keep their customers happy. But while positive reviews and repeat business are great, the highest compliment you can give a business you love is a referral. Why Referrals Matter Referrals go beyond a simple “thank you” or a five-star review....
Recently, I completed an HR audit for a new client—an established business with great people and a strong reputation. But like many busy business owners, they hadn’t had a chance to take a close look at their employment practices in a while. As I went through my checklist, a familiar pattern emerged. I uncovered...
By Roy Maurer Communication, education, and transparency will help build trust in using artificial intelligence at work. HR can help explain the technology, provide training on how to use it effectively, and develop ethical guidelines for its implementation. “There are many risks that AI poses for HR,” said Charlene Li, founder and CEO...
Employee mistakes costing you a fortune? Yikes! So I had a client who called me and said that their, one of their employees had used stock images that they did not buy the license for, which caused my client’s client to get in serious trouble. We had proof of that and as long as you...
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