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Brainfood Jobs is still ongoing and encourages posting for recruiter/HR jobs
Brainfood Grow is moving to Discord for sharing knowledge and will resume on May 15th
DEI remains a vital topic despite being overshadowed by other issues like tech layoffs and generative AI

Building trust relationships is crucial in the AI-dominated world
Having a voice and sharing your story is important in the industry
Utilizing tools and techniques like X-raying LinkedIn with Google Sheets can enhance efficiency in sourcing

Row 7 is trying to make vegetables tastier and more enjoyable. They believe that grocery store veggies often lack flavor because companies prioritize size and saleability over taste.
Potatoes, usually thought of as bland, can be packed with flavor when grown from the right seeds in good conditions. A flavorful potato doesn't need lots of toppings to be delicious.
Row 7's produce might be priced high now, but many people are willing to pay for great flavor. If they can keep improving taste and manage costs, they might attract even more customers.

Earn top talent's trust by focusing on transparency, reciprocity, unity, speed, and truthfulness in the candidate experience.
Study reports on candidate experience benchmarks and global HR tech to stay informed and improve recruitment operations.
Consider the impact of remote work on local economies and explore the concept of Universal Basic Income as technology advances.

Earn top talent's trust by focusing on transparency and fairness in candidate experience.
Check out reports that offer insights on HR operating models and talent intelligence in recruiting.
Consider the impact of digital nomadism trends and AI anxiety on creative professionals.

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ChatGPT technology is influencing big tech companies like Google and Microsoft to pivot their product strategies.
DEIB initiatives in hiring face challenges, such as politicization in the US, demonstrated by Texas potentially banning diversity measures.
PwC's CEO survey reveals a focus on adapting to change: increasing internal flexibility, upskilling, and external collaboration.

60% of employers find talent retention more difficult compared to a year ago.
Startups with employees in offices grow 3.5 times faster.
Global Leadership Forecast 2023 indicates challenges and concerns for hybrid work models.

Large VC funds can still generate strong returns if the ceiling for private-company outcomes expands a lot—imagine private companies reaching $1 trillion, which makes the numbers work.
AI companies are setting the fundraising bar because rapid, AI-driven growth attracts VCs hunting for outliers, so investors prefer to back things already showing steep traction rather than hope slow growers will accelerate.
Outbound sourcing is now a standard tool and founders have learned to send the right signals, so being early isn’t enough—outreach must be thoughtful, specific, and add real value to get attention.

The survey results showed a different preference pattern than expected.
Considerations for better brewing instructions and addressing inconsistencies between batches were highlighted.
Feedback on packaging, marketing, and audience focus showed areas for improvement.