The semiconductor industry is experiencing unprecedented growth and facing complex challenges, as highlighted by former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross at SEMI’s Industry Strategy Symposium 2025 in Half Moon Bay, California. Record-Breaking Growth The global semiconductor market is indeed thriving, with projections even more optimistic than initially stated. According to the World Semiconductor Trade…
Driven by its commitment to innovation and excellence, Canada’s aerospace industry stands out as a global leader in 2025. Currently ranked the seventh-largest in the world, it made a sizable economic impact, contributing $29 billion to the country’s GDP with 218,000 jobs, highlighting its remarkable recovery and resilience in the face of recent global challenges. …
Earlier this month, I had the privilege of attending SEMI’s three-day Industry Strategy Symposium (ISS) in the picturesque setting of Half Moon Bay, California. Held from January 12 to 15, this annual gathering brought together leading semiconductor industry executives to analyze growth projections and pivotal business trends shaping the future. The theme for 2025, “Ready,…
The aerospace and defense (A&D) industry designs, manufactures, and services some of the world’s most complex machinery—airplanes, spacecrafts, satellites, ships, submarines, and other electronics and equipment used in military and commercial settings. The A&D industry continues to face significant challenges in meeting its growing demand for talent. As the sector expands and evolves, the need for skilled…
The global workforce has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, with flexible work arrangements becoming increasingly popular. Despite some companies pushing for a return to the office, employee preferences for hybrid and remote work persist, creating an intriguing dynamic in the job market. According to recent studies, the demand for flexible work options continues…
In an era where generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is evolving rapidly, there’s a looming question: Will AI replace human workers? A comprehensive study by the Indeed Hiring Lab suggests otherwise. After evaluating over 2,800 work skills using GPT-4o, a GenAI model developed by OpenAI, the findings indicate that GenAI is more likely to complement human…
The last few years have been challenging for the workforce. From the COVID-19 pandemic and worries about a recession, to return-to-office mandates and layoffs, it’s no surprise that employees today feel more disengaged from their work than they have in a decade. To help workers overcome these negative feelings and foster a sense of belonging…
Known for its rich history, cultural significance, academic institutions, and vibrant economy, Boston is a top destination for tourists and routinely ranks among the best places to live in the United States. There’s so much to like about Boston—and many of those things have contributed to its rightful reputation as a great place to work…
These days, the remote work arrangements that so many employers embraced and encouraged during the days of the pandemic have been replaced with calls to return to the office. Last year, 90 percent of companies reported that they’ll return to the office by the end of 2024, and just 2 percent of business leaders said…
The U.S. population is aging, with the number of Americans 65 and older projected to rise to 82 million by 2050—a nearly 50 percent increase from 2022. This shift is a global phenomenon that’s already impacting employers and how we work. For HR and talent acquisition professionals, understanding and addressing the implications of an aging…
