According to Thomson Reuters’ Future of Professionals Report 2025, AI adoption is projected to free up roughly 240 hours annually per legal professional. That’s an entire month of regained productivity. Imagine what could be achieved if those hours were reinvested into strategic decision-making, client relationships, or innovation. Across law and finance, the numbers speak for…

Many candidates wonder why employers rarely explain the real reason for rejection.In reality, this is not a matter of politeness – it is a matter of law, compliance, and risk management. Around the world, especially in Europe and the United States, strict regulations such as GDPR and EEOC define how companies can communicate feedback. In…

We’ve all been there: your turn comes up in a meeting, and suddenly your heart’s racing. Speaking up at work can feel intimidating, but confidence isn’t something you’re either born with or not. It’s a skill, and like any skill, it gets easier the more you practice. Here are seven simple ways to start sounding…

Germany’s Chancenkarte, or “Opportunity Card”, was introduced in 2024 to make it easier for skilled workers to come to Germany even before securing a job offer. It allows applicants to enter the country for up to a year, search for employment, and if successful, transition to a longer-term residence permit. For many applicants, one of…

Asking, “What’s your company culture like?” often gets you a generic, rehearsed answer. If you want to understand how a workplace really operates, you’ll need sharper questions. Here are 15 that go beyond the surface. 1. What does the first month look like for a new hire? This will give you a sense of how…

The world of work is transforming at lightning speed, and HR leaders are at the center of this change. From new approaches to employee retention to a stronger focus on human-centered culture, the next two years will bring powerful shifts in how companies attract, develop, and support their people. Here are the nine biggest HR…

The job market in law, finance, and investment is changing quickly. New technologies, shifting regulations and global challenges mean that what made you successful yesterday may not be enough tomorrow. The good news is that employers are no longer only focused on technical expertise. They are paying more attention to so-called future skills, the abilities…

In the last few years, the global talent shortage has gone from a buzzword to a full-blown business reality. Across industries and regions, companies are struggling to find the right people for the right roles, and it’s not just about tech or highly specialized jobs anymore. Whether it’s healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, or finance, the same…

In today’s fast-changing world of work, talent mobility is more important than ever. The idea sounds simple: move the right people into the right roles, at the right time, whether that’s across departments, locations, or even borders. But in practice, it’s one of the toughest challenges many companies face. Over the past 20 years, organizations of…

Not every job opening is made public. In many cases, companies choose to run a confidential search to hire someone quietly, without attracting attention from the market, competitors, or even people inside the organization. There are different reasons for keeping a search under the radar. Sometimes the current employee in the role hasn’t been informed…