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Kent Button shared thisKnow a team that could use a strong design leader? Alexandr Barsuk has done great work across companies like Xbox, Amazon, and startups like Pacaso—building design teams, leveling up culture, and delivering products that drive real impact. If you’re hiring a Head of Design (or similar), he’s worth a look! Check out his work: www.alexbarsuk.com
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Kent Button shared thisIt’s clear that we’re just beginning to scratch the surface of what AI can enable for talent acquisition. This AI maturity brief will help TA leaders understand where they are in the maturity curve and help them navigate and drive the exponential growth of AI in TA that we’ll see in 2026 and beyond.Kent Button shared thisWe just surveyed nearly 100 TA leaders about AI adoption in recruiting, and the data points to one conclusion: 2026 is going to be a sea change year. Right now, only 2 AI use cases have crossed into mainstream adoption (>50%): Job Design (63%) and Job Posting (68%). But in the next 12 months, based on stated implementation plans, FIVE more features will cross that adoption threshold: → Job Posting AI: 68% → 85% → Job Design AI: 63% → 78% → AI Resume Scoring: 44% → 62% → Outbound Recruiting AI: 44% → 58% → Interview Scheduling: 37% → 55% → Candidate Rediscovery: 33% → 51% This is exactly what you'd expect to see in early-stage technology adoption—where most organizations (78.5%) are at Level 1 AI maturity, where AI drafts and recommends, but humans make all decisions. What's changing? The barriers that kept adoption concentrated at Level 1 are falling: • Legal frameworks are emerging • ROI is increasingly proven (AI is driving improvements in recruiting team satisfaction, hiring team satisfaction, candidate satisfaction, as well as improvements in productivity and speed) • Strategic playbooks are being shared The AI Maturity Brief breaks down: ✓ Which features are crossing mainstream adoption and why ✓ What early adopters are reporting in terms of benefits ✓ The 5-level maturity model and how to advance ✓ Implementation roadmaps based on risk-adjusted approaches 📊 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gVzqxR9Q 📝 TA leaders, contribute to the research (4-min survey): https://lnkd.in/gVzqxR9Q Where is your organization on the maturity curve? #TalentAcquisition #AIinRecruiting #FutureOfWorkAI Maturity Brief for TA Leaders 2026 | Survey of 100 TA Leaders | IC2 Research — IC2 Talent Acquisition SolutionsAI Maturity Brief for TA Leaders 2026 | Survey of 100 TA Leaders | IC2 Research — IC2 Talent Acquisition Solutions
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Kent Button shared thisHere's a great opportunity to join our HR team at Broadcom, and work for an awesome manager while you're at it. Win-Win!!Kent Button shared thisHey there -- come work with me at Broadcom! We're hiring a Palo Alto based Employee Relations Manager, to join our HR organization. This role will focus on investigations, analysis and manager enablement. If you're looking for a high-impact and multi-faceted role in HR, working for a fast paced, start up like company, this may be the role for you. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
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Kent Button reposted thisKent Button reposted thisIf you want to join a team that's #ConnectingEverything through innovative technology, the good news is that Broadcom is #hiring! Explore our careers page and apply to one of our open positions today: https://brcm.tech/3Dx9hfo
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Kent Button reposted thisI’m hiring!! We have a great opportunity for someone who loves building HR systems, dashboards and people analytics. We are growing fast and have a great team that is excited for a leader that can enhance our tools and deliver great metrics to our leaders. Apply today and be a part of an amazing team at Cohesity! #hiring #cohesity #cohesitycareersKent Button reposted thisWe are looking for a Director of People Technology & Analytics in the U.S., who specializes in Workday Reporting, Workday Analytics, and building Dashboards. If you, or someone you know is looking to explore a new and exciting opportunity at an amazing company, please check out the link below. -j Shannon DalyRebecca AdamsAmber Boyle (She-Her)Lindsey SiegelJanay MooreCaitlin Steininger CohesityOpen Positions, Jobs, Employment Opportunities | CohesityOpen Positions, Jobs, Employment Opportunities | Cohesity
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Kent Button shared thisSuper proud to see Broadcom being included in Newsweek's list this year!!Kent Button shared thisWe're proud to share that Broadcom has been named as one of America's Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek – with a 5-star rating! This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to foster an innovative, engaging and inclusive employee experience.
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Kent Button shared thisI'm excited to announce that we're looking to add an HR Compliance Manager to our team at Broadcom! If you have proven expertise in HR Compliance, M&A, and HR Project Management within large multinational organizations, we’d love to hear from you. Referrals are always welcome, and if you have any questions, feel free to PM me directly. Let’s find the next great addition to our team! #HRCompliance #HRJobs #Broadcom #LifeAtBroadcom
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Kent Button shared thisReflecting on the past few weeks, I've experienced a myriad of emotions as I've scrolled through the LinkedIn posts from my former friends, teammates, and colleagues from VMware. Following VMware's acquisition by Broadcom late last year, the departure of many of my colleagues and team members due to role eliminations was extremely difficult. There were moments when I found it challenging to engage with LinkedIn, grappling with the flood of farewell messages, fond VMware memories, and coming to terms with the conclusion of an enriching chapter in my own career. Over the span of six remarkable years, I had the privilege of working for a company I deeply cherished, alongside individuals I greatly admired and learned from daily. Our collective dedication to a shared mission and sense of purpose drove us to achieve remarkable results together, leaving a lasting imprint on VMware and the leaders we supported. Today, I'm particularly delighted and proud to see many of you embarking on new and exciting opportunities, securing great roles at remarkable companies. To those who have transitioned to new jobs, congratulations on your achievements! To those still navigating their paths or exploring new professional avenues, I extend my sincerest well wishes to you. Each of you contributed significantly to our shared successes and possesses invaluable knowledge, skills, and experiences that are being sought after by many other companies. Should any of you require my assistance or support, please don't hesitate to reach out. Furthermore, for companies seeking talented, dedicated HR and recruiting professionals, I stand ready to share my recommendations and feedback. In the interim, I'll be your biggest cheerleader, fondly reminiscing about our time together at VMware and the successes we achieved. Wishing you all the very best!
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Kent Button shared thisSharing an OPEN TA JOBS alert with my peeps - good luck!Kent Button shared thisHi Linked In - we are hiring TA roles at Lucid! Looking for Recruiters, Sourcers, and Coordinators to support our R&D teams with both Full-Time and Contract positions. Share with your network and DM me with referrals and/or interest! #wearehiring #lucidmotors #talentacquisition #sourcing #coordinator
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Congratulations Brendan! 🎉
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Barcelona was good training, I suspect Andrea Marston. 😉 Cheers!
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Huge congratulations Stita Misra !! A very well-deserved promotion!
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Kent Button reacted on thisKent Button reacted on thisFor all you fellow recruiters - here's the unicorn you've been searching for.
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Kent Button liked thisKent Button liked thisAfter decades of helping others navigate career and purpose, I have found mine. For nearly 30 years, I have been fortunate enough to learn and grow from an outstanding list of people. I am forever grateful to those people for the experiences and wisdom shared with me throughout my career. When I distill it all to what truly matters, it comes down to relationships and trust. In Talent Acquisition, I learned that the right person in the right role changes everything. I learned that trust isn't given; it’s earned through empathy, reliability, warmth, and showing up authentically when it matters most. After a transition in 2024, I realized I wanted to apply that foundation to something closer to home. I am thrilled to announce the launch of Favorite Child Elder Concierge!! We provide a premium, non-medical lifestyle concierge service for elders in the Greater Seattle area. We aren't a healthcare provider or a traditional caregiving agency. Instead, we are the "single point of contact" for families who want their parents to age gracefully and independently in their own homes, maintaining the lifestyle they’ve earned. We handle the social coordination, the tech frustrations, the home logistics, and the transportation—Allowing you to prioritize meaningful connections with your loved ones. Why me? Why now? My years in recruiting taught me how to quickly understand people and build teams where reliability is non-negotiable. I’m bringing that same rigor to how we serve Seattle families. We return time and peace of mind to adult children, allowing them to focus on relationships rather than logistics. If you are navigating this journey with your own parents—or if you advise families who are looking for this level of boutique support—I’d love to connect. You can explore our services and see how we’re doing things differently at Favorite Child Elder Concierge . Please share, follow the page, and visit the website! #FavoriteChildElderConcierge #ElderConcierge #PeaceOfMind #SandwichGeneration #ElderPlanning
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Kent Button reacted on thisKent Button reacted on thisPleased to share that I’ve joined Thai Union. A great start to the week here in Bangkok getting onboarded and settled in - thank you to everyone who has helped make the transition so smooth and welcoming!
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Kent Button liked thisKent Button liked thisI have been quite quiet on LinkedIn for sometime. It has now been 8 months since I joined Pacific Life as VP Global Mobility, and what a fantastic company it is. It is genuinely refreshing to work in such a collaborative, kind, fun environment where you feel valued and your ideas actually make an impact. I am fortunate to be part of the best team which has the most amazing teammates David Quevedo, Jasmine Cho, PMP, Sarah Henderson, Lauren Gallina, Chris Hibler, Katherine McCulley. We work hard and play hard! Check out our open vacancies if this sounds like a place you would like to be part of!
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Kent Button reacted on thisKent Button reacted on thisStarbucks employees affected by recent layoffs: ✴️ ✴️ ✴️ ✴️ ✴️ ✴️ ✴️ (Originally posted this about Oracle employees impacted by the company's downsizing.) Real people waking up this morning asking, “What now?” If that’s you, I want you to hear this clearly: 👉 You are not starting from zero. You are starting from experience. Layoffs can shake your confidence, your identity, and your sense of direction. That’s normal. Give yourself a moment to feel it. But don’t stay there too long. Here’s where to focus next: Stabilize first, strategize second Before you rush into job boards, take care of the basics. File for unemployment. Review your benefits. Understand your runway. Clarity reduces panic. Reconnect, don’t just apply Your next opportunity is far more likely to come from a conversation than a cold application. Reach out to former colleagues, managers, clients. Keep it simple and human: “I’m exploring what’s next and would value your perspective.” Tell a clear story This is not the time for a generic resume. What problems do you solve? What results have you driven? Make it easy for someone to understand where you fit. Create momentum, even in small ways Update your LinkedIn. Share a thought. Comment on others’ posts. Schedule two conversations this week. Progress builds confidence. Remember: this is a moment, not your identity A layoff says nothing about your worth. It reflects a business decision, not your value as a professional. If you’re navigating a transition right now, you don’t have to do it alone. There are people who want to help, and opportunities that haven’t been posted yet. Take a breath. Then take the next step. Plum Coaching & HR Consulting is here if you need a place to start. Nicole Edward Beth Dougherty Sarah Ross Anne K.
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Kent Button reacted on thisKent Button reacted on thisAfter 10+ years building SeekOut, I'm stepping down as CEO on May 4 and moving to Executive Chairman of the Board. I'm excited to welcome Sean Thompson as our next CEO. I turned 67 this past December. At some point the question changes, from "what else can I build?" to "what else should I make time for, while I still can?" I arrived in America in 1980 with a suitcase and a dream of a PhD. What followed has been anything but a straight line: a decade on the Stanford faculty, a startup in streaming media before anyone knew what streaming was, then 20 years at Microsoft. And yet the journey wasn’t done. I chose to start from zero again. No guarantees. Just a problem worth solving. SeekOut was born. Each step in my journey has been made possible because of mentors who saw more in me than I saw in myself. When I was a tenured professor at Stanford contemplating my first startup, I went to John Hennessy unsure I should do it. His answer was simple: go. If it succeeds, fantastic. If it fails, you're welcome back. Either way, you'll learn more than in any classroom. That clear message of generosity and support is the greatest gift one person can give another. I've been on the receiving end of it more times than I deserved. My partner in crime for the last decade has been my co-founder Aravind Bala. We've disagreed more times than I can count, but always because we both care deeply about our customers and building something durable and meaningful. That great people and great companies should find each other. That talent, in all its diversity and depth, should never be invisible. As recruiting enters a new phase shaped by AI, with agents augmenting recruiters and hiring managers, Sean is exactly the kind of leader SeekOut needs now. He brings experience, judgment, and a deep understanding of what makes this company special. What stood out most is how he leads, with humility, humanity, and strong values. I feel great confidence handing over SeekOut into his care. To our customers and partners: you'll be in great hands with Sean. I'll stay involved as Executive Chairman, helping where useful, but the company moves forward under Sean's leadership. To the SeekOut team: this company has been built by all of you. Different roles, different time zones, often behind the scenes, but with shared commitment and care. Thank you for everything you've given to SeekOut, and to me personally. For most of my life I've been running toward the next thing. This time, I'm not in a hurry. Tomatoes still take a season to grow. Relationships still take time to deepen. For the first time in a long time, I'm looking forward to a little open space on the calendar, and to discovering what fills it. Grateful for the journey. And excited for what's still ahead. -- Anoop.
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Kent Button reacted on thisKent Button reacted on thisIt's official - I've joined the herd. 🐐 I'm thrilled to announce I'm starting a new chapter at Cribl as a Director, People Operations. Week 1 is officially in the books, and I've experienced two things so far: getting to know everyone has been amazing (a reflection of their culture), and the goat obsession is the real deal. A huge thank you Kjerste Lee and Lisa Nielsen for bringing me into the herd - I'm excited to dive in and help the incredible people team continue to scale, innovate, and put a serious dent in the universe! #LetsGOAT!
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