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New data reveals many managers are using AI to make high-stakes personnel decisions. Last week, Resume Builder surveyed 1,342 U.S. managers with direct reports. Important findings include: ~ 6 in 10 managers rely on AI to make decisions about their direct reports ~ A majority of these managers use AI to determine raises (78%), promotions (77%), layoffs (66%), and even terminations (64%) ~ More than 1 in 5 frequently let AI make final decisions without human input ~ Two-thirds of managers using AI to manage employees haven’t received any formal AI training ~ Nearly half of managers were tasked with assessing if AI can replace their reports Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eaA59X5M

In May 2025, Resume Builder surveyed 1,434 Gen Z adults to understand how economic pressures, rising education costs, and concerns about AI are shaping their career paths. The data reveals a shift from traditional college to trade jobs and apprenticeships. Key findings: ~ 42% of Gen Zers are currently working in or pursuing a blue-collar or skilled trade job, including 37% of those with a bachelor’s degree ~ Gen Z men, regardless of education level, are significantly more likely than women to choose blue-collar careers ~ Top motivations for choosing blue-collar work include avoiding student debt and reducing the risk of being replaced by AI Read on: https://lnkd.in/gfKkb-Ba

DEI initiatives are facing increasing political scrutiny under President Trump’s current administration. Resume Builder recently surveyed 1,216 hiring managers to understand how these shifts are impacting DEI programs and to explore whether some of the most common criticisms of DEI programs are actually occurring in the workplace. You can view the full results here: https://lnkd.in/dr4S66H9

In light of Columbia University expelling and revoking degrees of pro-Palestine activists and President Trump’s vow to deport pro-Palestinian protestors, Resume Builder surveyed 988 U.S. hiring managers in March 2025. We sought to understand how, in today’s heightened political climate, workers who hold pro-Palestinian or pro-Hamas views are being considered for jobs — or whether their current employment is at risk. What we found: ~ 8% of hiring managers have rejected candidates who expressed pro-Palestine views, and 19% would consider doing so ~ 8% chose not to hire candidates with pro-Hamas views, and 35% would potentially do the same ~ Hiring managers are concerned such candidates may create conflict, an unsafe environment, or public relations issues ~ 5% have terminated fired workers for having pro-Palestine views and 6% for pro-Hamas views ~One-third of companies are more cautious about hiring political detractors under the Trump administration “To maintain a professional and harmonious workplace, employees should refrain from engaging in political discussions that could lead to conflicts or a hostile environment. Employers are encouraged to establish clear policies that balance free expression with professionalism, setting expectations for respectful communication among staff,” says Resume Builder's Chief Career Advisor Stacie Haller. Read full article: https://lnkd.in/eTx3JAxX

Resume Builder's survey (https://lnkd.in/epkseXpc) found 20% of workers aren’t following their companies’ RTO policies. See coverage in Forbes.

Since Donald Trump took office, nearly one in four hiring managers (24%) say women are less respected in the workplace, according to Resume Builder’s new data on gender biases in hiring and workplace treatment. The findings also reveal that biases against women remain more pronounced compared to men, particularly in hiring decisions related to marriage and family status. View the data: https://lnkd.in/eT93yur5

Resume Builder’s January 2025 survey of 2,000 Americans who have applied for jobs finds: - 44% of Americans admit they’ve lied in the hiring process - 24% have lied on their resume, 19% in an interview, and 6% on their cover letter - Americans generally lie about their skills and abilities, years of experience, responsibilities in previous positions, and lengths of positions held - Additionally, 9% have lied about their disability status, 7% about their race and ethnicity, and 6% about their veteran status - 4 in 10 have landed a job as a result of lying - The majority say lying has helped them succeed professionally, including obtaining a higher salary Read more: https://lnkd.in/eQfVgikz

In January, Resume Builder surveyed 1,000 hiring managers to learn the most in-demand skills for 2025. Here's what we learned: * AI abilities and customer relationship management skills top list of desired hard skills in 2025 * Problem-solving, communication, and time management are the most sought-after soft skills * The majority of employers frequently encounter resumes that don’t properly highlight skills * 3 in 4 hiring managers say candidates who effectively showcase the skills they want are much more likely to get an interview Read the full write-up: https://lnkd.in/esxk-JPq