The introduction of application tracking systems (ATS), particularly by larger companies, has disadvantaged some job applicants because the systems automatically accept or reject CVs based on specific keywords--the advent of AI may be able to change that. ATS is efficient for helping where employers are inundated with CVs, but also often results in unfair outcomes. However, AIs like ChatGPT are about to change the game.  AI can empower job seekers by effectively incorporating keywords from job descriptions into their CVs and cover letters, thereby bypassing the limitations imposed by keyword scanning technology.  Consider this: AI can now generate your cover letter with the necessary keywords. You're good to go with just a few tweaks, saving valuable time in the job-hunting process. However, it's important to note that AI isn't about gaming the system; it's using technology to level the playing field. It is important to note that AI still requires thoughtful prompts and instructions to produce quality output.  Scanning technology is known to inadvertently prevents some exceptional candidates from getting interviewed. At M2M, while we make limited use of ATS technology, we recently placed a candidate who received a suitability score below 50% from ATS. Nonetheless, she turned out to be the perfect fit for

  Age catches up to us all, but in the workplace, there remains a big difference in how men with grey hair are treated compared to women with grey hair. As the modern workplace makes an effort to be more inclusive and remove stigma, many perceived barriers have been overcome. However, an unspoken barrier that deserves more concentration is the imbalances in the age between men and women. In the workplace, there is an expectation for women to dye their hair when it begins to go grey. If women choose not to dye their hair, this can impact perceptions of them as a leader, making women more vulnerable to "ageism."   According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), ageism refers to the stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination towards others or oneself based on age. Despite all the progress, ageism is still rife in the workplace, especially with women as targets. For example, in January, a Scottish woman lost a $5 million employment dispute with her company over her complaints that she was given a nickname by colleagues "Christine Lagarde" due to her grey hair. Lagarde is the president of the European Central Bank and has grey hair. The 52-year-old Scottish woman took offence at the nickname and sued her