Author: Asmaa Ebrahimian
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The Hidden Power of Onboarding: Why First Impressions Shape Long-Term Retention
When we talk about retention, most HR conversations focus on compensation, career growth, or engagement strategies. But there’s one moment that shapes everything before those factors even come into play: the first day, the first week, and the first impression. That’s onboarding. And it’s far more powerful than we give it credit for. Why Onboarding…
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From AI Adoption to AI Adaptation: Why HR Must Lead the Next Phase
AI’s First Wave: The Adoption Rush In the past two years, AI has moved from a futuristic concept to a boardroom priority. Organizations have invested heavily in AI tools — from chatbots to automated analytics — often faster than they invested in their people. Some industries have seen significant job impacts. IBM’s decision to integrate…
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Digital HR: How Technology Is Transforming the Workplace — and Why It Matters
Not long ago, “digital” in HR meant upgrading to an online payroll system or storing documents in the cloud. But today, Digital HR is so much more. It represents a seismic shift in how we think about people, performance, and the future of work. In this blog, we’ll explore what Digital HR really means, how…
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ChatGPT in HR: What It Can Do — and What It Can’t
When ChatGPT first made waves, many HR professionals wondered: Is this just another tech trend, or could it really change the way we work? After digging deep into how it functions and what it can realistically offer HR teams, I’ve come to a clear conclusion:ChatGPT is not a magic wand, but it is a powerful…
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Getting Started with AI in HR: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and Why It Matters
🤖 What Is AI, Really? Imagine working alongside a tireless assistant who never forgets, never sleeps, and can instantly analyze patterns in mountains of data. Sounds like science fiction, right? Well, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a concept from The Matrix or Marvel’s J.A.R.V.I.S. It’s here — and it’s reshaping the future of…
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Why We Measure in HR — And How It Actually Adds Business Value
🧠 Why Metrics Matter in HR (More Than You Think) A few years ago, I asked an HR manager what KPIs defined her performance. She didn’t have an answer. No metrics. No goals. No way to measure impact. At first, I was shocked. Later, I realized — she wasn’t alone. That experience taught me something:…
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People Analytics Foundations: From Emergency Response to Strategic Maturity
🚨 From Crisis to Clarity: A Real-World Story When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, one company faced an urgent HR challenge: hundreds of employees were on global assignments. They needed to bring them home — fast — before they became stranded or exposed to risk. Rather than panic, they turned to their people analytics team. That…
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What Is People Analytics — And Why It’s the Future of HR
A few years ago, I thought data in HR mostly meant spreadsheets, surveys, and maybe some reports for compliance. Then I discovered People Analytics — and it changed how I saw the entire function of Human Resources. 🔍 So, What Is People Analytics? People Analytics is the practice of using data to improve HR decision-making.…
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From Admin to HR: What I Learned on the Frontline
Before I became an Onboarding Specialist, I started my career in a very different place — working as an Office Administrator, learning the systems, rhythms, and real challenges of supporting people every day. At the time, I didn’t know this would lay the groundwork for my HR career. But looking back, it taught me three…
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How Psychology Shapes My Approach to People Analytics
As someone with a background in psychology, I’ve always been fascinated by human behavior — what drives it, what influences decision-making, and how people interact in different environments. Today, as I work in HR and continue my journey into data analytics, I find that my psychology degree remains one of my greatest assets. While data…
Informed HR for a Better Workplace 