Carmel Galvin

In 2026, SMBs are turning to fractional HR not just to fill gaps—but to strengthen compliance, improve recruiting outcomes, and handle strategic people challenges without the burden of full-time hires. Learn more about the benefits to compliance for SMBs who work with fractional HR: https://lnkd.in/gwN8ybq7 #HR #HumaniHR

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In today’s competitive hiring landscape, slow background checks create costly bottlenecks—delaying decisions, frustrating top candidates, and draining HR resources. PCG’s approach proves that speed and accuracy can coexist, delivering most screenings within 24 hours without compromising compliance. This rapid turnaround keeps candidates engaged and accelerates hiring, enabling teams to fill critical roles faster and focus on strategic priorities. For talent acquisition leaders, the takeaway is clear: optimizing screening speed is not just operational efficiency—it’s a strategic imperative to secure the best talent in time. How is your organization balancing speed with accuracy in background screening? #TalentAcquisition #HRStrategy #BackgroundChecks #HiringEfficiency #WorkforceExcellence

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The labor market may be cooling. That does not mean hiring just got easier. A recent Reuters report shows an unexpected drop in U.S. payrolls and a rise in unemployment to 4.4 percent. On paper, that should help recruiting. In reality, many TA leaders see the opposite. When markets become uncertain, hiring slows. Decision cycles stretch. Requirements tighten. Candidates hesitate to move. A softer labor market does not fix a weak hiring process. It exposes it. Organizations that succeed focus on role clarity, aligned hiring managers, and disciplined recruiting processes. If you are navigating hiring challenges in this market, reach out to Riviera Advisors. We help organizations build stronger Talent Acquisition strategies and hiring processes. Read more by Lucia Mutikani over at Reuters https://lnkd.in/eJfinij5 #TalentAcquisition #HiringStrategy #LaborMarket #WorkforceStrategy

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Global PTO benchmarks highlight key differences that impact policy design and fairness. 🌏 Today, we’re exploring how worldwide leave standards can guide strategies for compliance, consistency, and cultural alignment. 👇 #GlobalHR #PTOPolicy #WorkplaceCulture #InternationalHR

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🚀 The HR tech market is exploding with innovation—but amid all the buzz, how can HR leaders and investors separate genuine transformation from passing trends? In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders Podcast, host David Green sits down with Thomas Otter, General Partner and Venture Capitalist at Acadian Ventures - a firm dedicated to investing in groundbreaking companies that make work better. With decades of experience spanning SAP, Gartner, and now venture capital, Thomas brings a rare 360-degree view of the HR tech ecosystem - from building and leading product teams to backing the next generation of innovators. Together, David and Thomas explore: ✅ If HR tech is going through a true transformation or simply evolving ✅ Where AI delivers real impact — and where hype outpaces reality ✅ What’s slowing #AIadoption — and how leaders can respond ✅ The traits and tech investors look for in #HRstartups ✅ The trends and breakthroughs shaping the next five years of HR and work If you’re an #HR or #peopleanalytics leader, #tech founder, or #investor looking to cut through the noise and understand where #HRtech is really headed, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. 🎧 Tune in: https://lnkd.in/eY6AdRve 📺 Watch now: https://lnkd.in/e9tB9jw4

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Picture this: you’re in a budget meeting and the CEO asks, “What’s the business case?” If your answer starts with “Well, Jim asked for them…,” it’s already too late. Learn the core metrics every HR and comp leader needs to connect pay strategy to performance and get leadership buy-in. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4hk5z8U

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How do you build a real business case to transform talent acquisition—not just buy another tool? In this conversation, Josh Bersin sits down with Joshua Secrest from Paradox, A Workday Company to unpack how leading organizations reengineer frontline hiring around revenue, time to market, and manager impact. They explore why the first question isn’t “What can we automate?” but “Where do humans add the most value in the hiring process? If you’re rethinking TA for high-volume, frontline roles, this episode is for you. Watch the video for the details. And, stay tuned, more clips of this in-depth podcast coming soon.

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You’ve earned a seat at the table. Now it’s time to lead the conversation. HR’s influence starts with knowing the business and showing up with data, trade-offs, and strategy. In this clip, hear how tools (like HQ) help HR lead the conversation, not just join it. Watch the full webinar replay here: https://lnkd.in/gMGCPCZ8

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This week, we’re focusing on year-end topics and activities that staffing and talent acquisition teams can use to guide 2025 summaries and 2026 planning. From strategy alignment to performance insights, we’ll highlight key considerations as teams wrap up the year. Each year, HR, TA, and staffing firms spend thousands on job boards and tools, then review those investments, typically at the end of the year. Our Founder, Angelo Salustri, has been in those reviews. In many cases the exercise just leads to the next negotiation with your job board vendors. One of the challenges is the data behind those decisions is often unreliable. ATS and CRM systems struggle with source tracking, and recruiter incentives can cloud accuracy. AI tools now compete for that same spend, promising efficiency — and in many cases, adding to that spend. The solution? It starts with evaluating your current capabilities, from job intake to hire, every step, accurately and objectively. Then the tools. In more than 80% of the reviews we conduct with clients, they uncover measurable cost savings and improved efficiency. The willingness to put your processes on the table, is step 1. In the spirit of 'you manage things, you lead people', in 100% of those cases, your people are put in better situations to succeed. Website: https://lnkd.in/dFkUwVak Instagram: https://lnkd.in/d5iAEKRZ Facebook: https://lnkd.in/d2Vrc8E7

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70–80% of your costs are tied to people: Shouldn’t you manage them strategically? In scaling companies, labor isn’t just a line item, it’s the biggest opportunity to get things right. Or the biggest risk if you get them wrong. Our latest blog breaks down why it’s critical to align Finance and HR if you want to turn your people decisions into a true strategic advantage. • Avoid costly mis-hires and bad leadership bets • Build systems that scale with them • Turn people decisions into strategic levers for growth If you’re still treating HR as an afterthought, you’re leaving money on the table. Check out the blog to see what strategic alignment should look like, then call us to find out how fractional executive leadership can make it a reality. https://lnkd.in/grnFg2Zk #HumanCapital #StrategicLeadership #FractionalExecutives #PeopleStrategy #FinanceAndHR #GrowthStrategy

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🤖 AI is changing work faster than most organizations are emotionally prepared for. That insight set the tone for this session at the People Development and Talent Intelligence Executive Summits ft. Talent Insights. During the keynote session, At the AI Tipping Point: Leading with Humanity Through Disruption, Efficiency & Change, Jessica Smith, Former Chief People Officer at Hays, addressed the human reality behind AI-driven transformation. #OpalGroupSummit #FutureOfWork #HRLeadership

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AI, skills, and shifting candidate expectations are rewriting the rules of talent acquisition. Agentic AI and virtual recruiting assistants are moving from buzz to reality. Talent teams are under more pressure than ever to prove ROI, while candidates demand faster, more transparent experiences. So what should TA leaders prioritize now to stay ahead in 2026? Join our live panel webinar as industry experts share what 2025 taught us, how AI and automation are maturing in real-world recruitment, and the trends shaping the next era of hiring. We’ll unpack: - The biggest lessons from 2025 for TA teams - The rise of skills-first strategies and internal mobility - What changing candidate expectations mean for EVP and experience - Predictions for the biggest talent trends in 2026 and beyond If you’re refining your 2026 strategy, testing new tech, or rethinking how to deliver impact, this discussion will help guide your next move. Check out the speaker lineup and register now: https://lnkd.in/gWZt8-zN

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According to SHRM's 2026 CEO Priorities and Perspectives report... "Talent attraction, retention, and upskilling are elevated to strategic priorities, not just HR issues, as CEOs view human capital as a primary lever for executing on AI and growth plans.". How is that message being funneled to the managers and leaders that are closest to your "human capital"? While layoffs are still leading the headlines, finding (and keeping) top talent for roles that require skill, agility, and execution is still difficult. We can help close the gap between the C-Suite's vision and the manager's execution... #HumanCapital #FutureOfWork #TalentStrategy #Leadership #Upskilling #xvantagepartners

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Have you listened to Episode 1 of What the Comp?! – The Pay Strategy Podcast yet? Pay transparency is already changing how organizations talk about compensation — and many leaders are realizing their pay systems may not be as ready for visibility as they thought. In our debut episode, Jennifer Loftus discusses: 🔹 Why transparency exposes existing compensation issues 🔹 How outdated salary structures create risk 🔹 Why manager discretion often leads to inconsistency 🔹 What organizations should review now before employee questions increase If your organization is navigating pay transparency, compensation communication, or evolving employee expectations, this conversation is worth your time. 🎧 Listen to Episode 1: “Pay Transparency: Is Your Compensation Strategy Ready to Be Seen?” https://ow.ly/3B3N50YZKYW And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming episodes on pay strategy, compensation structure, career growth, and the real-world decisions shaping today’s workplace. #WhatTheComp #PayTransparency #Compensation #TotalRewards #HRLeadership #CompensationStrategy #FutureOfWork #HumanResources #EmployeeExperience

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Track these to crush latency: time-to-approval, access lead time, handoff cycle time, meeting hours per deliverable: https://lnkd.in/dwwrrQpm SHRM Foundation SHRM HR magazine HR Works #MetricsThatMatter #HRAnalytics #Productivity #Innovation #Management #SocialMedia #TeamWork #Business

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SHRM’s 2026 CHRO Priorities and Perspectives report noted that 29% of CHRO’s say succession planning is a challenge. Deborah Rubin, RHR Senior Partner and Head of CEO and Board Services, spoke to SHRM’s Martha Ekdahl about the importance of succession planning, the role of the CHRO, and best practices for HR leaders to prepare for executive leadership transitions. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/enUwTkkf #CHRO #TalentDevelopment #CEO #SuccessionPlanning

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Executive hiring fails when instincts replace evidence. Avoid the 12 blunders that derail leadership decisions and damage long-term performance. Hire leaders with clarity, confidence, and data Read the full blog: https://lnkd.in/dnmaqYqa SHRM Foundation HR magazine HR for HR Community The HR Team #ExecutiveHiring #DataDriven #HiringMistakes #LeadershipPerformance #TalentAcquisition #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessStrategy #HRBestPractices #WorkplaceSuccess #SocialMedia

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📌  A Firehose of News in Advance of HR Tech ➡️ In this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Stacey Harris and Cliff Stevenson go through a long list of pre-HR Tech announcements.  They discuss equity investor Thoma Bravo’s acquisition of Dayforce for $12.3 billion; Workday’s back-to-back AI acquisitions of Paradox and FlowiseAI; Payscale’s partnership with Korn Ferry, and much more. And, as the market hype and big investments around AI continue, Stacey and Cliff talk about recent research on AI adoption from Goldman Sachs that predicts minimal workforce disruption, and another study from MIT that reports minimal ROI from 95% of companies surveyed. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eher7maT 📽️ Or watch here: https://lnkd.in/e6spdeUh #SapientInsights #HRtech #HRtools #AIinHR #HRStrategy

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