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Why employers still place a premium on people skills, not AI, when they make hiring decisions

Why employers still place a premium on people skills, not AI, when they make hiring decisions

In a survey of more than 600 employers, one theme kept coming up: Despite AI, soft skills and the ability to learn still set successful job candidates...

21.07.2026 10

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Murugan Anandarajan

Companies are already using agentic AI to make decisions, but governance is lagging behind

More organizations are letting AI act on their behalf, but far fewer have mature governance to manage the consequences.

22.01.2026 10

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Murugan Anandarajan

Small businesses say they aren’t planning to hire many recent graduates for entry-level jobs – here’s why

College students should be more intentional when preparing for the job market, and could consider internships and short-term jobs to help them get...

13.01.2026 20

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AI is changing who gets hired – what skills will keep you employed?

Two surveys of hundreds of companies shed new light on what employers want.

27.10.2025 10

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4 films that show how humans can fortify – or botch – their relationship with AI

From 1980s sci-fi films to today’s blockbusters, filmmakers have wrestled with questions about what happens when humans rely on intelligent machines.

25.09.2025 10

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Murugan Anandarajan

Philadelphia is using AI-driven cameras to keep bus lanes clear – transparency can help build trust in the system

An information systems expert explains why fairness and transparency are key to introducing new AI-driven enforcement technologies to the public.

06.08.2025 20

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Companies haven’t stopped hiring, but they’re more cautious, according to the 2025 College Hiring Outlook Report

A survey of 1,300 businesses shows that employers are increasingly using internships and AI tools to evaluate candidates for full-time jobs.

17.06.2025 10

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Murugan Anandarajan