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The HR Takeaways
June 17, 2025
Hello, HR Pros
Hiring, managing, and inclusion are being rewritten—often without notice.
From AI secretly reshaping hiring decisions to DEI rulings with big implications, this edition dives into the new playbook HR leaders need. Whether you're guiding recruiters to be storytellers or navigating blurred lines between managers and ICs, staying ahead means adapting fast—and smart. Let’s dive in ✨
📰 Upcoming in This Issue
🧠 The Hidden Instability of AI Resume Screening
🧭 How AI Is Redefining Managerial Roles
🌀 June Jobs Outlook: What the Numbers Aren’t Telling You
⚖️ DEI in the Crosshairs: Why Your Mentorship Program May Now Be a Legal Risk
📣 Trending HR News
🕒 3 Reasons Why HR Teams Should Use Employee Scheduling Software
In today's dynamic work environment, effective scheduling is crucial for team productivity and employee satisfaction. While HR professionals may not handle daily shift assignments, they play a pivotal role in guiding teams toward tools that streamline operations. One such tool gaining traction is When I Work, an intuitive employee scheduling and time-tracking platform.
1. Simplify Scheduling with Automation
Manual scheduling can be time-consuming and error-prone. When I Work offers features like Auto Scheduling, allowing managers to create entire work schedules with a single click. By considering employee availability, qualifications, and time-off requests, the platform ensures optimal shift coverage without the usual back-and-forth.
2. Enhance Communication and Flexibility
Clear communication is vital for smooth operations. When I Work's mobile app enables instant notifications for shift changes, approvals for swaps, and real-time updates. Employees can view their schedules, request time off, and manage their availability, fostering a sense of autonomy and reducing scheduling conflicts.
3. Optimize Labor Costs and Forecasting
Balancing labor costs with staffing needs is a constant challenge. When I Work provides labor forecasting features that help managers align staffing levels with business demands. By offering insights into labor budgets and overtime trends, the platform aids in making informed decisions that benefit both the organization and its employees.
By using employee scheduling tools, HR professionals can empower teams to manage their schedules more effectively, leading to increased productivity and employee satisfaction.
AI resume screening sounds like the future — until you look under the hood.
Martyn Redstone’s field experiment reveals that off-the-shelf large language models (LLMs) rank candidates with the reliability of a caffeinated intern: fast, smooth, but wildly inconsistent.
In testing 109 real HR résumés across ChatGPT-4o, Gemini 2.0, and Grok, Redstone found that AI models agreed on just 14% of shortlisted candidates. Résumé rankings jumped as much as 9 places from one day to the next — all without any change in the data.
And 55% of resumes? They never showed up on any shortlist.
Key Takeaways:
🎲 AI Screening Is Ranking Roulette: A resume ranked #2 yesterday might fall to #5 today — without explanation.
🚫 Half of Candidates Vanish: 55% of resumes were never shortlisted by any model, creating dangerous blind spots.
📊 Vendor Swap = Different Shortlist: Changing from ChatGPT to Gemini flips who gets considered — making consistency a gamble.
🔐 Compliance Risks Loom Large: EU AI Act and GDPR require consistent, explainable decisions — and LLMs currently fail that bar.
👉 Redstone calls for a “controlled copilot” model — where AI assists, but never replaces human judgment in hiring. That means deterministic APIs, shadow audits, recruiter override, and full version tracking.
Read the full 3,109-word report here.
🤯 A friend said HiBob saved her team months of chaos
She thought HR software just had to be clunky—until they switched to HiBob.
Now HR runs smoother, faster, smarter and their whole team feels in sync.
It’s not just the entry-level roles—AI is climbing the org chart. New research shows that GenAI is quietly redefining what it means to manage, and in some companies, it's collapsing the hierarchy altogether.
Middle managers? They’re not going extinct—but their jobs are being radically rewritten. AI is doing the grunt coordination, while humans shift toward strategy, upskilling, and client empathy.
Key Takeaways:
🔧 Less Middle Management, More Autonomy: GenAI like GitHub Copilot led to a 10% drop in project management tasks as devs worked more independently.
⏱️ Time Gained = Time Reclaimed: Associates using AI are repurposing saved hours to take on manager-level work—or even stretch into strategy.
🎓 Upskilling Without the Manager: Lower-skilled employees lean more on AI to learn autonomously, reducing the pressure on managers to coach every step.
🧠 Human Edge Still Wins: AI can’t replace client empathy, context reading, or complex problem framing—skills that now define the future of managerial work.
Read the full 1,623-word article here
On the surface, the U.S. added 139,000 jobs in May—another notch in the belt for economic resilience.
But scratch the surface and you’ll find a job market skating on increasingly thin ice.
Revelio Labs’ deep-dive shows that while hiring continues, it’s narrowing fast, and the safety net is shrinking just as the potential for layoffs looms.
Key Takeaways:
📉 Job Postings Plunge: Job postings are down 16.9% YoY and 40% since Jan 2022—signaling a shrinking opportunity landscape.
🏛️ Public Service Pain: Job postings in Humanitarian Services have cratered by 80.8%, with Diplomacy roles not far behind at 66.9%.
🛑 Federal Freeze Deepens: The federal government cut 22,000 more jobs in May, reflecting policy shifts impacting employment stability.
🎯 Sector-Specific Squeeze: Transportation and Info sectors saw the sharpest monthly drop in job postings—13.2% and 12.5%, respectively.
Read the full 626-word article here
Just when DEI felt like standard HR fare, the Supreme Court’s latest decision has upended the rulebook.
The Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services case is sending shockwaves through HR circles: DEI initiatives, especially identity-based mentorships, may now be seen as grounds for discrimination lawsuits—from straight, White men.
HR experts are advising: reframe your DEI programs, or risk ending up in court.
Key Takeaways:
⚖️ Legal Line Redrawn: Supreme Court ruling affirms that any identity-based preference—yes, even DEI—can now be challenged as discriminatory
👨🏻 Claims Incoming: HR leaders predict surge in lawsuits from straight, White men over race- or gender-specific workplace programs
🧹 Mentorship Under Fire: Experts urge ditching identity-focused mentorships—opt for themes like financial hardship or first-gen status
💬 Language Matters: Even pay equity language tied to identity may invite litigation—neutral phrasing is now risk mitigation
Read the full 607-word article here
The bottomline
If this edition left your HR instincts buzzing, good. These aren’t just trends—they’re tectonic shifts.
The winners? Teams that can decode the hidden signals early and adapt boldly. As new technologies and policies redraw the playbook, HR isn’t just responding to change—it’s steering it. Let’s lead with clarity, creativity, and a little courage ✨
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