Talent management news from around the web: August 5 – 9, 2024

Mentions of representation goals drop by 66% 

A recent analysis found companies are opting for DE&I language, despite the majority of Americans supporting DE&I initiatives. 

AI is actually making workers less productive 

Almost 80% of workers who use generative AI in their jobs said it has added to their workload and is hampering their productivity, an Upwork survey among over 2,500 full-time workers, freelancers and executives found. 

Why HR leaders should take a closer look at the July jobs report 

The latest jobs report may look scary, but HR leaders should take a deeper look at the data. 

8 months in: How Rolls Royce and Conagra HR teams use gen AI for talent development 

It may be early days, but HR teams at major companies are getting more confident with how generative AI can assist them with tasks like modernizing talent development strategies, upskilling staff and internal succession planning.