Will McNeil

Focused on AI and how to harness its capabilities for your company or organization - for Human Resources? Here’s a how to think through that with application examples. 👇

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Let's Talk About It! Chicago's Digital Health Revolution: How AI and Telehealth are Redefining Care Delivery Chicago's healthcare landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by an unwavering commitment to innovation and equity As health providers across the city – from bustling hospitals to community clinics and specialized medical firms – navigate an increasingly complex environment, digital health technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI) and telehealth, are emerging as pivotal forces These innovations are not just incremental improvements; they are fundamentally reshaping patient experience, enhancing operational efficiency, and forging new pathways for care delivery Let's talk about it! How Chicago is leading this digital imperative, and foster a deeper understanding of these developments for the future of healthcare As a Hub for Healthcare Innovation, the city's commitment to healthcare innovation is evident in the proliferation of specialized organizations and initiatives Matter Health, for instance, serves as a crucial community nexus, equipping entrepreneurs with the knowledge, tools, and expansive network needed for success in health tech. It actively brings together industry executives, entrepreneurs, and investors to learn and collaborate, and helps forward-thinking organizations source and co-develop solutions, harness emerging technologies, and build innovation capacity The impact of Matter is substantial, with products developed by its members reaching 92 million patients and utilized by 400,000 clinicians Another significant player is Northwestern Medicine's Mansueto Innovation Institute. This institute is strategically focused on rapidly identifying, evaluating, and activating internal and external innovative solutions to challenges affecting Northwestern Medicine patients and care teams. Its mission involves exploring the latest in innovative technology, building strong partnerships, and pursuing potential investment opportunities to optimize future care delivery This exemplifies a systemic, integrated approach to innovation within a major health system Further bolstering Chicago's standing is the Chicago Biomedical Consortium Hub for Innovative Technology and Entrepreneurship in the Sciences (CBC-HITES) This unique collaborative effort, supported by significant grants from the Searle Funds, NIH, and Walder Foundation, aims to accelerate the timeline from medical discovery to patient delivery The sheer density, diversity, and interconnectedness of these innovation hubs create a powerful, self-reinforcing ecosystem For healthcare providers in Chicago, this vibrant ecosystem offers unique opportunities for partnerships, talent acquisition, and access to cutting-edge solutions, reducing the burden of developing everything in-house It also signals a competitive landscape where proactive digital adoption is becoming a necessity to keep pace with the market and leverage local resources Let's Talk about It!

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Excited to share that Innovative Staff Solutions has acquired Inter-Connect Employment Services, strengthening our presence in Western Illinois and bringing together two family-owned staffing firms with shared values. We’re excited to welcome the Inter-Connect team to the ISS family and continue delivering strong, local workforce solutions across the region.

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Are Communities Stronger When They Align or Explore? Description: Do communities grow stronger through alignment or exploration? Nancy Grayson, CEO of Horizon Community Funds, shares how Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati are thriving by balancing collaboration and fresh ideas. Learn why aligning efforts while embracing discovery phases can create transformative change.

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📊 Michigan Hiring Trends – Summer 2025 Update If you're in talent acquisition or workforce planning, here’s what’s happening across Michigan right now: ✅ Job Growth Areas: We're seeing strong demand in healthcare, construction, government, and hospitality, especially as employers ramp up for Q4 needs. ⚠️ Caution for Manufacturing & Professional Services: These sectors are seeing slight slowdowns with increased UI claims and shifts in workforce dynamics. 🎯 Skills-Based Hiring Is On the Rise: More employers are focusing on skills over degrees, especially for roles tied to AI, sustainability, and advanced tech. 📉 Teen Unemployment Spiking: Youth job seekers face the highest summer unemployment since 2020. Great reminder of the importance of career readiness programs. 📈 What This Means: Michigan is evolving. Employers who act fast, focus on upskilling, and adapt to new workforce expectations will stay ahead of the curve. I’m always open to discussing how companies can navigate the hiring landscape strategically. Let’s connect if you're building teams across Southeast or Mid-Michigan. #HiringTrends #MichiganJobs #TalentStrategy #Recruitment #WorkforceDevelopment #Staffing #HiringNow

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📊 Michigan Talent Trends: What Employers Need to Know in 2025 At Robert Half, we’re seeing firsthand how workforce dynamics are shifting across Michigan. The latest data reveals: Voluntary turnover surged to 16% in 2024 Top reasons for quitting: 🔹Hourly: personal issues (61%), better pay (53%) 🔹Salaried: better pay (56%), retirement (35%) 🔹Exempt: better pay (63%), retirement (39%) April 2025 snapshot: 🔹215K job openings 🔹208K hires 🔹157K separations (96K quits, 53K layoffs) With a quit rate of 2.1%, Michigan employers are facing real challenges in retention. At Robert Half, we’re helping organizations rethink their strategies—because attracting talent is only half the battle. 💬 What’s your team doing to stay competitive in this evolving market? #RobertHalf #MichiganJobs #TalentSolutions #EmployeeRetention #WorkforceTrends #RecruitingInsights

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I recently spoke with the Racine Urban League on Navigating the DE&I or DE&I +Belonging Landscape, and I want to reset the conversation with facts. DE&I(Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) is not niche work. It directly impacts the majority of today’s workforce, including: • Women (47% of the U.S. workforce – BLS) • Professionals over 40 (nearly 25% of U.S. workers – BLS) • People with disabilities (26% of U.S. adults – CDC) • Veterans, caregivers, and first-generation professionals ☝🏾What the research consistently shows: • Companies with diverse leadership teams are more profitable (McKinsey, Diversity Wins) • Inclusive cultures drive higher engagement and retention (Deloitte, Global Human Capital Trends) • Fair, skills-based hiring expands access to stronger talent pools (SHRM) 🧐 So why is DEI under attack? Because it’s often framed as political or exclusionary — when in reality, DEI is: -A HR/talent strategy -A risk-management strategy compliance/legal -A performance strategy At its core, DE&I is about access, consistency, and opportunity, not quotas or preference. The future of DE&I will belong to leaders who: • Use data and HR strategies • Speak plainly • Align DE&I to business outcomes This conversation matters especially now.

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