--- title: 👔 Classrooms, out; Cubicles, in. description: All you need to know to stay ahead in the world of talent acquisition. image: https://weekly.talivity.com/hubfs/RMC%20blog/NL_image.png --- [Skip to content](https://weekly.talivity.com/p/math-isnt-mathing#main-content) [![The Talivity Weekly - left justify@300x](https://weekly.talivity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/talivity/logos/The%20Talivity%20Weekly%20-%20left%20justify@300x.png?width=250&height=52&name=The%20Talivity%20Weekly%20-%20left%20justify@300x.png "The Talivity Weekly - left justify@300x")](https://www.talivity.com/) - [Subscribe](https://resources.talivity.com/newsletters) # 👔 Classrooms, out; Cubicles, in. by [Admin](https://weekly.talivity.com/author/admin) on August 22, 2024 - [Subscribe to This Newsletter](https://resources.talivity.com/newsletters)   👋 **Hello, TAs!** Did anyone order an iced caramel macchiato? It's for delivery – since even coffee giants are now embracing the remote work revolution… **Starbucks' **new CEO, **Brian** **Niccol**, just [scored the ultimate perk](https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/starbucks-ceo-brian-niccol-remote-work-9429b303?mod=hp_trending_now_article_pos3&utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=classrooms-out-cubicles-in): working from his **SoCal** home and jetting to **Seattle** HQ on the company's dime, as needed. Only thing missing is a lifetime supply of House Blend bags and collective mugs. Talk about a (venti) flex work policy. It's got us wondering: what's your dream work-from-anywhere setup? A villa in **Marrakech**? A café in **Paris**? Maybe just your couch with unlimited iced americanos? Let us know with [#AnywhereAugust](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=anywhereaugust&utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=classrooms-out-cubicles-in)!  Questions? Comments? [Let us know](mailto:drew@recruitmentmarketing.com). We’d love to hear from you. **— Team** [**RecruitmentMarketing.com**](http://RecruitmentMarketing.com?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=the-math-isn-t-mathing)✨ 👉️ *P.S. Not sure what your company needs to take your HR tech to the next level? ****Tell us your HR tech priorities and needs, and we’ll give you personalized recommendations****. It only takes a few minutes to **[get started](https://info.recruitmentmarketing.com/rfi-v1?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=classrooms-out-cubicles-in)**.*   ***Today’s edition is a 3-minute read. Here’s what to expect👇*** 🗞️* The colleges churning out job-ready grads* 🌎️ *AI in the workplace: Employees vs. Employers* 💰️ *The billion-dollar cost of sick days* 💻 *TA roles at TikTok, NetJets* 💼 *Layoffs at GM, Cisco* *Did someone forward you this email?* *[Subscribe here](https://weekly.talivity.com/subscribe)*📥️   **NEWS** ## One Thing You Should Know This Week College Co-ops: The New Hiring Hotspot? ![NL_image](https://weekly.talivity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RMC%20blog/NL_image.png?width=712&height=356&name=NL_image.png) Move over, **Harvard**. According to a [recent report](https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/in-demand-the-colleges-where-students-start-jobs-right-away-80738edb?mod=hp_lead_pos11&utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=classrooms-out-cubicles-in) by the **Wall Street Journal**, there's a new star in the college recruitment world, and it's all about getting hands-on experience before graduation. 🖼️ **The big picture.**  Schools like **Northeastern University**, **Drexel**, and **Georgia** **Tech** are seeing a surge in popularity thanks to their co-op programs, which let students alternate between academics and full-time paid work. 💼 **A new kind of work-study.** With tuition costs soaring higher than a **Silicon Valley** startup's valuation, and student debt piling up faster than dirty laundry in a freshman dorm, both families and businesses are questioning if traditional universities are producing the talent companies actually need. The report suggests co-op programs might just be the new answer, providing a win-win situation for students hungry for experience and companies starving for skilled workers. 🤝 **Job-readiness …** … is becoming a popular goal for more and more prospective college students. **Northeastern University** has seen its acceptance rate plummet from 32% to 5.6% in just a decade. And the placement results are impressive: 95% of Northeastern students report being employed or in grad school within 9 months of graduation. Talk about a fast track to success. 💸 **Companies reap the benefits.** For businesses, these programs are like a talent buffet where they've already taste-tested the dishes. **Drexel University** reports that nearly half of its students get job offers from their co-op employers. Companies get a pipeline of talent they've already worked with and vetted, reducing the risk of hiring duds and the cost of training newbies. It's a win-win. 💡 **Rethinking recruitment strategies.** For recruiters, it's time to consider these co-op programs as the new hunting grounds for top talent. These schools are essentially creating a pre-vetted talent pool, marinating in real-world experience before they even don their graduation caps. Building stronger partnerships with schools offering these programs could be the secret sauce in your recruitment strategy. 🏫 **The future of higher education.** In the end, these programs are turning the old adage "you need experience to get experience" on its head. For recruiters, it might be time to update that campus visit schedule – your next star employee could be halfway through achieving mid-level experience before they even toss their graduation cap. **📥️ Read more in ****[The Wall Street Journal](https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/in-demand-the-colleges-where-students-start-jobs-right-away-80738edb?mod=hp_lead_pos11&utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=classrooms-out-cubicles-in)**   **NUMBERS** ## **Numbers That’ll Make You Think** - **91** — Percentage of workers using generative AI for work, up from 30% six months ago. The robots aren't taking our jobs… we're inviting them in! ([Emerging Tech Brew](https://www.emergingtechbrew.com/stories/2024/08/16/mckinsey-report-ai-use-at-work?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=classrooms-out-cubicles-in)) - **78%** — Share of AI-savvy workers using the tech without their employer's permission. Shhh, don't tell the boss! ([Emerging Tech Brew](https://www.emergingtechbrew.com/stories/2024/05/08/microsoft-linkedin-ai-at-work?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=classrooms-out-cubicles-in)) - **£100 billion** — Cost of lost productivity in the UK due to employee sickness in 2023. That's a lot of chicken soup! ([HR Brew](https://www.hr-brew.com/stories/2024/08/16/world-of-hr-sick-employees-cost-the-uk-more-than-gbp100-billion-in-lost-productivity?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=classrooms-out-cubicles-in)) - **$8 billion** — TAmount US companies spent on bias training in 2020.([HR Brew](https://www.hr-brew.com/stories/2024/08/19/bias-interrupters-are-key-to-reducing-workplace-discrimination-report-finds?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=classrooms-out-cubicles-in)) - **68%** — Percentage of hiring managers reporting an increase in employee productivity compared to last year. We're working smarter, not harder! ([Staffing Industry](https://www.staffingindustry.com/news/global-daily-news/productivity-rising-as-workers-put-in-more-hours?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=classrooms-out-cubicles-in)) - **6.6%** — Year-over-year decrease in online job ads. ([Staffing Industry](https://www.staffingindustry.com/news/global-daily-news/july-sees-uptick-in-online-labor-demand?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=classrooms-out-cubicles-in)) - **2%** — **South Dakota's** unemployment rate in July, the lowest in the nation. ([Staffing Industry)](https://www.staffingindustry.com/news/global-daily-news/south-dakota-posts-lowest-jobless-rate-in-july?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=classrooms-out-cubicles-in)   **INDUSTRY INTEL** ## **M&A Deals, Industry Moves, & Other Things To Know** - Job jitters are on the rise: A new **Federal Reserve** survey shows Americans are increasingly worried about losing their jobs. ([NYT](https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/19/business/economy/fed-labor-jobs.html?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=classrooms-out-cubicles-in)) - Zurich-based HR tech company **FLOWIT** raised €4.2 million in a seed round to help transform personnel development with its AI coach for frontline employees. ([EU Startups](https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/08/zurich-based-hr-tech-flowit-raises-e4-2-million-for-frontline-employees-ai-coach/?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=classrooms-out-cubicles-in)) - Gone are the days of chasing late payments: **New** **York** freelancers just got a big win with new protections under the **Freelance Isn't Free Act**. ([Staffing Industry](https://www.staffingindustry.com/news/global-daily-news/millions-of-new-york-freelancers-win-protections-this-month-under-new-law?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=classrooms-out-cubicles-in)) - Number crunchers at **CNN** say unemployment fears hit 4.4%, the highest on record. But don't panic, it's still historically low. ([CNN](https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/19/economy/labor-market-unemployment-ny-fed-survey/index.html?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=classrooms-out-cubicles-in)) - Insights company **Gartner** predicts a third of AI projects will be ghosted by 2025. Looks like even robots get dumped sometimes! ([HR Reporter](https://www.hrreporter.com/focus-areas/recruitment-and-staffing/a-third-of-genai-projects-will-be-dumped-by-2025-gartner-report/387958?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=classrooms-out-cubicles-in)) - It's time to bring back casual Fridays: HR software giant **BambooHR** reports employee happiness is taking a nosedive. ([BambooHR](https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/guides/employee-happiness-index-q2-2024?utm_campaign=hrb&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=morning_brew))   **A MESSAGE FROM RECRUITMENTMARKETING.COM** [![](https://weekly.talivity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/NL_AD.gif)](mailto:%20drew@recruitmentmarketing.com) Only a few days left to register for the upcoming **Leadership Labs De-Risking AI in Hiring**, featuring experts **Heather Leigh Flannery**, CEO & Co-Founder of AI **MINDSystems Foundation**; **Timothy S. Klimpl**, Of counsel, **Tannenbaum Helpern’s Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice**; and **Austin Anderson**, CTO of **Recruitics**. This free event will help you understand legal safeguards for AI-driven recruitment; mitigate security, privacy, and legal risks; and build an AI-powered program ethically. Plus: Attendees receive a free **AI Risk Assessment Calculation **tool to help you assess bias, data quality, and ethical considerations in your organization. ➡️[**Secure your free spot now**](https://leadership-labs.com/ai?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=classrooms-out-cubicles-in)     **LAYOFFS** ## **Places For You To Source Fresh Talent** - Auto giant **General Motors** is pumping the brakes by laying off more than 1,000 salaried software and services employees. ([CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/19/gm-lays-off-more-than-1000-salaried-software-and-services-employees.html?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=classrooms-out-cubicles-in)) - HR Tech Firm **iCIMS** is cutting 69 workers as it shifts focus to AI. ([Asbury Park Press](https://x.com/AsburyParkPress/status/1821892949640184004?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=classrooms-out-cubicles-in)) - Popular Android app **Nova Launcher** is facing an uncertain future after dev team layoffs. ([9to5Google](https://9to5google.com/2024/08/09/nova-launcher-faces-rocky-future-after-dev-team-layoffs/?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=classrooms-out-cubicles-in)) - Network powerhouse **Cisco** is rewiring its strategy by cutting 7% of its workforce, about 5,900 jobs, as it pivots to AI and cybersecurity. ([ABC News](https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/cisco-cuts-thousands-jobs-7-workforce-shifts-focus-112844331?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=classrooms-out-cubicles-in)) - Fintech startup **Tally**, which raised $172M, is shutting down after running out of cash. ([TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/12/a16z-backed-fintech-tally-which-raised-172m-in-funding-is-shutting-down-after-running-out-of-cash/?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=classrooms-out-cubicles-in)) - Audio cult-favorite **Sonos** laid off 100 employees amid its ongoing app crisis. ([The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/14/24220357/sonos-layoffs-august-2024-app?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=classrooms-out-cubicles-in)) - 3D printing company **Formlabs** confirms 'small number' of layoffs affecting around 40 people. ([TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/15/3d-printing-stalwart-formlabs-confirms-small-number-of-layoffs/?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=classrooms-out-cubicles-in))   **OPEN ROLES** ## Jobs You Might Want (For Yourself!) - Social  media giant **TikTok** is hiring a [Technical Sourcer](https://talentjobs.niceboard.co/job/1545002-technical-sourcer-security-usds-new-york-third-party-contractor-tiktok?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=classrooms-out-cubicles-in) based in New York, NY. - Private aviation company **NetJets** is hiring a [Senior Technical Recruiter](https://talentjobs.niceboard.co/job/1544995-senior-technical-recruiter-netjets?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=classrooms-out-cubicles-in) based in Columbus, OH. - Entertainment giant **Caesars Entertainment** is hiring a [Director of Human Resources](https://talentjobs.niceboard.co/job/1544996-director-human-resources-caesars-entertainment-inc?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=classrooms-out-cubicles-in) based in Columbus, OH. - Art institution **San Francisco Museum of Modern Art** is hiring an [Associate Director of HR](https://talentjobs.niceboard.co/job/1544985-associate-director-hr-andamp-people-operations-sfmoma-san-francisco-museum-of-modern-art?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=classrooms-out-cubicles-in) based in San Francisco, CA. - Private university **Boston University** is hiring an [Associate Director for Employee Relations, Enrollment, and Student Affairs](https://talentjobs.niceboard.co/job/1544354-associate-director-for-employee-relations-enrollment-and-student-affairs-boston-university?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=classrooms-out-cubicles-in) based in Boston, MA. - Healthcare organization **OneBlood** is hiring a [Telerecruiter](https://talentjobs.niceboard.co/job/1545018-telerecruiter-oneblood?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=classrooms-out-cubicles-in) based in St. Petersburg, FL.   For more of these roles delivered to your inbox every Monday, subscribe to the RecruitmentMarketing.com Jobs Weekly newsletter by clicking [here](https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/7a76e29f-4a10-46fc-8f64-ecbe8adb5107?email=). 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