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91.has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background{background: var(--wp--preset--gradient--very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray) !important;}.has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background{background: var(--wp--preset--gradient--cool-to-warm-spectrum) !important;}.has-blush-light-purple-gradient-background{background: var(--wp--preset--gradient--blush-light-purple) !important;}.has-blush-bordeaux-gradient-background{background: var(--wp--preset--gradient--blush-bordeaux) !important;}.has-luminous-dusk-gradient-background{background: var(--wp--preset--gradient--luminous-dusk) !important;}.has-pale-ocean-gradient-background{background: var(--wp--preset--gradient--pale-ocean) !important;}.has-electric-grass-gradient-background{background: var(--wp--preset--gradient--electric-grass) !important;}.has-midnight-gradient-background{background: var(--wp--preset--gradient--midnight) !important;}.has-small-font-size{font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--small) !important;}.has-medium-font-size{font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--medium) !important;}.has-large-font-size{font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--large) !important;}.has-x-large-font-size{font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--x-large) !important;}
92:root :where(.wp-block-icon svg){width: 24px;}
93:root :where(.wp-block-pullquote){font-size: 1.5em;line-height: 1.6;}
94/*# sourceURL=global-styles-inline-css */
95</style>
96<style>.cptch_block label {
97word-wrap: break-word;
98} .cptch_block br {
99display: none !important;
100}
101.cptch_label:hover {
102cursor: pointer;
103}
104form input.cptch_input {
105padding-left: 8px;
106padding-right: 8px;
107}
108.cptch_whitelist_message {
109font-style: italic;
110color: #008000;
111font-weight: normal !important;
112}
113.cptch_block {
114display: block !important;
115width: 100%;
116max-width: 100%;
117box-sizing: border-box;
118word-spacing: normal !important;
119text-align: left;
120}
121.cptch_title {
122display: block;
123word-wrap: break-word;
124padding-bottom: 5px;
125clear: both;
126}
127.cptch_wrap {
128display: table-row !important;
129position: relative;
130clear: both;
131}
132.cptch_label,
133.cptch_reload_button_wrap {
134display: table-cell;
135margin: 5px 0 !important;
136vertical-align: middle;
137line-height: 1;
138}
139.cptch_time_limit_notice {
140display: none;
141color: red;
142font-size: 12px;
143}
144.cptch_span {
145display: inline-block;
146vertical-align: middle;
147line-height: 1;
148position: relative;
149}
150.cptch_recognition .cptch_span {
151margin-right: 2px; 
152}
153.rtl .cptch_recognition .cptch_span {
154margin-right: 0px;
155margin-left: 2px;
156}
157.cptch_img {
158width: 40px;
159max-width: 40px !important;
160height: 40px;
161top: 0;
162z-index: 1;
163}
164.cptch_reload_button {
165width: 2rem;
166height: 2rem;
167font-size: 2rem;
168margin: 0 15px;
169vertical-align: text-bottom;
170}
171.cptch_reload_button:before {
172vertical-align: text-bottom;
173}
174.cptch_recognition .cptch_images_wrap {
175display: block;
176margin-bottom: 3px;
177} .rtl .cptch_block {
178direction: rtl;
179text-align: right;
180}
181@media only screen and ( max-width: 782px ) {
182.cptch_reload_button {
183width: 48px;
184height: 48px;
185font-size: 48px;
186}
187}</style>
188<style>.cptch_ajax_wrap {
189color: red;
190}
191.cptch_img:hover {
192cursor: default;
193position: relative;
194z-index: 10;
195-webkit-transition: 300ms ease-in-out;
196-moz-transition: 300ms ease-in-out;
197-o-transition: 300ms ease-in-out;
198transition: 300ms ease-in-out;
199}
200.cptch_left:hover { -webkit-transform: translateX(100%) scale(3, 3);
201-moz-transform: translateX(100%) scale(3, 3);
202-o-transform: translateX(100%) scale(3, 3);
203-ms-transform: translateX(100%) scale(3, 3);
204transform: translateX(100%) scale(3, 3);
205}
206.cptch_right:hover { -webkit-transform: translateX(-100%) scale(3, 3);
207-moz-transform: translateX(-100%) scale(3, 3);
208-ms-transform: translateX(-100%) scale(3, 3);
209-o-transform: translateX(-100%) scale(3, 3);
210transform: translateX(-100%) scale(3, 3);
211}
212.cptch_center:hover { -webkit-transform: scale(3, 3);
213-moz-transform: scale(3, 3);
214-o-transform: scale(3, 3);
215-ms-transform: scale(3, 3);
216transform: scale(3, 3);
217}
218.cptch_reload_button:hover {
219cursor:pointer;
220opacity: 0.7;
221}
222.cptch_reload_button.cptch_active {
223opacity: 0.7;
224animation: cptch_rotation 800ms infinite linear;
225-webkit-animation: cptch_rotation 800ms infinite linear;
226}
227@-webkit-keyframes cptch_rotation {
2280% {-webkit-transform: rotate(0deg);}
229100% {-webkit-transform: rotate(359deg);}
230}
231@-moz-keyframes cptch_rotation {
2320% {-webkit-transform: rotate(0deg);}
233100% {-webkit-transform: rotate(359deg);}
234}
235@-o-keyframes cptch_rotation {
2360% {-webkit-transform: rotate(0deg);}
237100% {-webkit-transform: rotate(359deg);}
238}
239@keyframes cptch_rotation {
2400% {transform: rotate(0deg);}
241100% {transform: rotate(359deg);}
242}</style>
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244<style id="crp-style-rounded-thumbs-inline-css">
245.crp_related.crp-rounded-thumbs {
246--crp-thumb-width: 150px;
247--crp-thumb-height: 150px;
248--crp-aspect-ratio: 1;
249}
250/*# sourceURL=crp-style-rounded-thumbs-inline-css */
251</style>
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632<h2 class="entry-title ast-blog-single-element" itemprop="headline"><a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/2026/08/16/business-english-news-62-quantum-computing/" rel="bookmark">Business English News 62 &#8211; Quantum Computing</a></h2>		<header class="entry-header ast-blog-single-element ast-blog-meta-container">
633<div class="entry-meta"><span class="ast-taxonomy-container cat-links default"><a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/category/business-english/" rel="category tag">Business English</a>, <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/category/vocabulary/" rel="category tag">Business English Vocabulary</a>, <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/category/business-news/" rel="category tag">Business News</a>, <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/category/it-and-computers/" rel="category tag">IT English and Tech</a></span> / <span class="posted-on"><span class="published" itemprop="datePublished"> August 16, 2026 </span></span></div>		</header><!-- .entry-header -->
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636<p><a title="Business English News 62 - Quantum Computing" href="https://businessenglishpod.com/quiz/BEN62POD/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><picture><source data-srcset="//cdn3.businessenglishpod.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/Business-English-News-62-LESSON-Quantum-Computing.jpg.webp 1500w, //cdn3.businessenglishpod.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/Business-English-News-62-LESSON-Quantum-Computing-300x130.jpg.webp 300w, //cdn3.businessenglishpod.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/Business-English-News-62-LESSON-Quantum-Computing-600x260.jpg.webp 600w, //cdn3.businessenglishpod.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/Business-English-News-62-LESSON-Quantum-Computing-768x333.jpg.webp 768w" data-sizes='(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px' type="image/webp"><img decoding="async" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='1500'%20height='650'%20viewBox='0%200%201500%20650'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="Business English News 62 - Quantum Computing" width="1500" height="650" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-24771 perfmatters-lazy" data-eio="p" data-src="//cdn3.businessenglishpod.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/Business-English-News-62-LESSON-Quantum-Computing.jpg" data-srcset="//cdn3.businessenglishpod.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/Business-English-News-62-LESSON-Quantum-Computing.jpg 1500w, //cdn3.businessenglishpod.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/Business-English-News-62-LESSON-Quantum-Computing-300x130.jpg 300w, //cdn3.businessenglishpod.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/Business-English-News-62-LESSON-Quantum-Computing-600x260.jpg 600w, //cdn3.businessenglishpod.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/Business-English-News-62-LESSON-Quantum-Computing-768x333.jpg 768w" data-sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100v
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637<p>In this <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/" title="Business English" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Business English</a> News lesson on quantum computing, we look at business English vocabulary related to <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/category/it-and-computers/" title="IT English" rel="noopener" target="_blank">technology</a>.</p>
638<p>Quantum computing is emerging as a promising technology alongside AI. Unlike traditional computers, quantum computers use qubits, which can exist in multiple states at once. This allows them to solve certain complex problems much faster.</p>
639<p>The technology is still developing, but investment is growing. The global quantum computing market is expected to increase from $700 million in 2026 to $1.7 billion by 2033. Several quantum computing companies have also entered, or are preparing to enter, public markets.</p>
640<p>A major challenge has been errors that can destroy fragile quantum states. Recent progress in quantum error correction has helped researchers reduce these errors and move closer to reliable, large-scale quantum computers. This could make applications such as advanced materials and drug research more practical.</p>
641<p>However, businesses should be careful about the hype. Quantum computing is unlikely to replace traditional computers or AI. Instead, experts expect hybrid systems that combine quantum computers with classical computing and AI. Potential applications include drug discovery, financial optimization, supply-chain planning, and energy-grid modeling.</p>
642<p>Although progress is encouraging, commercial success is not guaranteed. The technology remains at an early stage, and companies themselves acknowledge that large-scale commercial use may still be many years away.</p>
643<span class="no_translate"><strong>Free Resources: <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/quiz/BEN62SN-Quantum-Computing.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">PDF Transcript</a> | <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/quiz/BEN62-QUIZ/story.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Quizzes</a> | <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/quiz/BEN62POD/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lesson Module</a></strong></span></p>
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656<h2 class="entry-title ast-blog-single-element" itemprop="headline"><a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/2026/02/15/business-english-news-61-data-centers/" rel="bookmark">Business English News 61 &#8211; Data Centers</a></h2>		<header class="entry-header ast-blog-single-element ast-blog-meta-container">
657<div class="entry-meta"><span class="ast-taxonomy-container cat-links default"><a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/category/business-english/" rel="category tag">Business English</a>, <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/category/vocabulary/" rel="category tag">Business English Vocabulary</a>, <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/category/business-news/" rel="category tag">Business News</a>, <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/category/it-and-computers/" rel="category tag">IT English and Tech</a></span> / <span class="posted-on"><span class="published" itemprop="datePublished">
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660<p><a title="Business English News 61 - Data Centers" href="https://businessenglishpod.com/quiz/BEN61POD/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><picture><source data-srcset="//cdn3.businessenglishpod.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/BEN-61-LESSON-Data-Centers.jpg.webp 1500w, //cdn3.businessenglishpod.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/BEN-61-LESSON-Data-Centers-300x129.jpg.webp 300w, //cdn3.businessenglishpod.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/BEN-61-LESSON-Data-Centers-600x259.jpg.webp 600w, //cdn3.businessenglishpod.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/BEN-61-LESSON-Data-Centers-768x331.jpg.webp 768w" data-sizes='(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px' type="image/webp"><img decoding="async" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='1500'%20height='647'%20viewBox='0%200%201500%20647'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="Business English News 61 LESSON - Data Centers" width="1500" height="647" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-24029 perfmatters-lazy" data-eio="p" data-src="//cdn3.businessenglishpod.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/BEN-61-LESSON-Data-Centers.jpg" data-srcset="//cdn3.businessenglishpod.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/BEN-61-LESSON-Data-Centers.jpg 1500w, //cdn3.businessenglishpod.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/BEN-61-LESSON-Data-Centers-300x129.jpg 300w, //cdn3.businessenglishpod.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/BEN-61-LESSON-Data-Centers-600x259.jpg 600w, //cdn3.businessenglishpod.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/BEN-61-LESSON-Data-Centers-768x331.jpg 768w" data-sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></picture></a></p>
661<p>In this <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/" title="Business English" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Business English</a> News lesson on data centers, we look at business English vocabulary related to energy supply and <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/category/it-and-computers/" title="tech English" rel="noopener" target="_blank">tech</a>.</p>
662<p>AI seemed relatively uncontroversial when it was limited to simple functions in your toothbrush or car. But then, in 2022, ChatGPT made an enormous splash, signaling the commercialization of generative AI. Since then, there’s been a rapid proliferation of new tools. And the popularity of these tools has necessitated massive infrastru
662cture to support all this computing power.</p>
663<p>The energy demand is huge. In 2024, U.S. data centers used 183 terawatt-hours of electricity &#8211; more than 4% of all U.S. power usage. A single large AI data center can use as much electricity as 100,000 homes in a year. Bigger ones under construction may use twenty times more. This growing demand puts pressure on local power grids and can lead to increased energy costs.</p>
664<p>They also need large amounts of water to keep their machines cool, which can strain local water supplies. Yet companies are not required to fully report their energy or water use.</p>
665<p>As concerns grow about higher bills, water shortages, and climate change, companies promise cleaner energy and better technology. Still, experts warn that AI’s energy use may grow faster than these improvements.</p>
666<span class="no_translate"><strong>Free Resources: <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/quiz/BEN61SN-Data-Centers.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">PDF Transcript</a> | <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/quiz/BEN61-QUIZ/story.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Quizzes</a> | <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/quiz/BEN61POD/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lesson Module</a></strong></span></p>
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679<h2 class="entry-title ast-blog-single-element" itemprop="headline"><a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/2025/08/17/business-english-news-60-tariffs-rewiring-global-trade/" rel="bookmark">Business English News 60 &#8211; Tariffs: Rewiring Global Trade</a></h2>		<header class="entry-header ast-blog-single-element ast-blog-meta-container">
680<div class="entry-meta"><span class="ast-taxonomy-container cat-links default"><a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/category/business-english/" rel="category tag">Business English</a>, <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/category/vocabulary/" rel="category tag">Business English Vocabulary</a>, <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/category/business-news/" rel="category tag">Business News</a>, <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/category/supply-chain/" rel="category tag">Supply Chain</a></span> / <span class="posted-on"><span class="published" itemprop="datePublished"> August 17, 2025 </span></span></div>		</header><!-- .entry-header -->
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684<p>In this <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/" title="Business English" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Business English</a> News lesson on the effects of tariffs on global trade, we look at business English vocabulary related to <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/category/it-and-computers/" title="English for IT" rel="noopener" target="_blank">the global supply chain and economics</a>.</p>
685<p>With his recent moves, Donald Trump has plunged the global economy into a new era of mercantile competition. He slapped tariffs on numerous trading partners even as he finalized new deals with others, such as Japan and the EU. The US president’s executive order last month announcing the tariffs said they were designed to reduce America’s trade deficit. As the Washington Post reports:</p>
686<p>Since returning to office, Trump has raised US tariffs to their highest level since the 1930s, with an average rate of about 17% on nearly 45% of all imports. New 25% tariffs have been announced on India, with 50% on Brazil and copper imports. Although the administration has signed framework deals with key partners such as the EU and Japan, analysts warn these agreements remain fragile and insufficient to offset rising input costs and legal challenges.</p>
687<p>The consequences of these sweeping tariff increases are being felt deep within the mechanics of global trade. As costs rise and agreements remain uncertain, businesses are struggling to maintain operational stability. Nowhere is this more evident than in global supply chains.</p>
688<span class="no_translate"><strong>Free Resources: <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/quiz/BEN60SN-Tariffs.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">PDF Transcript</a> | <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/quiz/BEN60-QUIZ/story.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Quizzes</a> | <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/quiz/BEN60POD/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lesson Module</a></strong></span></p>
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701<h2 class="entry-title ast-blog-single-element" itemprop="headline"><a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/2025/03/02/business-english-news-59-deepseek/" rel="bookmark">Business English News 59 &#8211; DeepSeek</a></h2>		<header class="entry-header ast-blog-single-element ast-blog-meta-container">
702<div class="entry-meta"><span class="ast-taxonomy-container cat-links default"><a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/category/business-english/" rel="category tag">Business English</a>, <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/category/vocabulary/" rel="category tag">Business English Vocabulary</a>, <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/category/business-news/" rel="category tag">Business News</a>, <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/category/it-and-computers/" rel="category tag">IT English and Tech</a></span> / <span class="posted-on"><span class="published" itemprop="datePublished"> March 2, 2025 </span></span></div>		</header><!-- .entry-header -->
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704<audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-23211-4" preload="none" style="width: 100%;" controls="controls"><source type="audio/mpeg" src="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/BEN59-DeepSeek.mp3?_=4" /><a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/BEN59-DeepSeek.mp3">https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/BEN59-DeepSeek.mp3</a></audio>
705<p><a title="Business English News 59 - DeepSeek" href="https://businessenglishpod.com/quiz/BEN59POD/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><picture><source data-srcset="//cdn3.businessenglishpod.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/Business-English-News-LESSON-59-DeepSeek.jpg.webp 1500w, //cdn3.businessenglishpod.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/Business-English-News-LESSON-59-DeepSeek-300x129.jpg.webp 300w, //cdn3.businessenglishpod.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/Business-English-News-LESSON-59-DeepSeek-600x258.jpg.webp 600w, //cdn3.businessenglishpod.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/Business-English-News-LESSON-59-DeepSeek-768x330.jpg.webp 768w" data-sizes='(max-width: 1500px) 100v
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706<p>In this <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/" title="Business English" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Business English</a> News lesson on recent hiring trends, we look at business English vocabulary related to <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/category/it-and-computers/" title="English for IT" rel="noopener" target="_blank">IT English</a> and the DeepSeek AI chatbot.</p>
707<p>A surprise development in artificial intelligence is making waves across the industry. DeepSeek, a Chinese AI lab, has upended expectations, drawing global attention and raising new questions about the future of AI. With new players entering the field and established giants forced to respond, this moment could redefine how AI is built, funded, and controlled in the years ahead. The drama kicked off at the start of the year, as the Financial Times reports:</p>
708<p>A small Chinese artificial intelligence lab stunned the world by revealing the technical recipe for its cutting-edge model. This has transformed its reclusive leader into a national hero who has defied US attempts to stop China’s high-tech ambitions. DeepSeek, founded by hedge fund manager Liang Wenfeng, released its R1 model, explaining in a detailed paper how to build a large language model on a bootstrapped budget.</p>
709<span class="no_translate"><strong>Free Resources: <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/quiz/BEN59SN-DeepSeek.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">PDF Transcript</a> | <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/quiz/BEN59-QUIZ/story.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Quizzes</a> | <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/quiz/BEN59POD/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lesson Module</a></strong></span></p>
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722<h2 class="entry-title ast-blog-single-element" itemprop="headline"><a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/2024/10/20/ben-58-hr-hiring-trends/" rel="bookmark">Business English News 58 &#8211; HR: Hiring Trends</a></h2>		<header class="entry-header ast-blog-single-element ast-blog-meta-container">
723<div class="entry-meta"><span class="ast-taxonomy-container cat-links default"><a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/category/business-english/" rel="category tag">Business English</a>, <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/category/vocabulary/" rel="category tag">Business English Vocabulary</a>, <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/category/business-news/" rel="category tag">Business News</a>, <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/category/human-resources/" rel="category tag">Human Resources</a></span> / <span class="posted-on"><span class="published" itemprop="datePublished"> October 20, 2024 </span></span></div>		</header><!-- .entry-header -->
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727<p>In this <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/" title="Business English" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Business English</a> News lesson on recent hiring trends, we look at business English vocabulary related to <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/category/human-resources/" title="English for HR" rel="noopener" target="_blank">human resources</a> and recruitment.</p>
728<p>The world of HR is radically different than it was just five years ago. Today, we’re seeing unprecedented movement in the workforce. And as companies compete to recruit and retain talent, several key trends have emerged. One relates to how we evaluate potential recruits, as Forbes explains:</p>
729<p>Skill-based hiring is all the rage these days. Companies are moving away from relying solely on degrees and traditional qualifications, instead zeroing in on the specific skills candidates bring to the table. It makes sense, especially in industries where the pace of change is relentless. Skills are easier to match with job requirements, and with AI playing a bigger role in recruitment, it&#8217;s more efficient to identify those who can hit the ground running.</p>
730<span class="no_translate"><strong>Free Resources: <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/quiz/BEN58SN-Hiring-Trends.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">PDF Transcript</a> | <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/quiz/BEN58-QUIZ/story.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Quizzes</a> | <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/quiz/BEN58POD/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lesson Module</a></strong></span></p>
731<p><span class="no_translate"><strong>Download: <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/BEN58-Hiring-Trends.mp3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Podcast MP3</a></strong></span>
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