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Michael Carty
@mjcarty.bsky.social
HR data, research and content solutions consultant ♦ Editor ♦ Writer ♦ Data analyst ♦ Blogger

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcarty/

May today be nothing but kind to you and yours.
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Welcome to Bluesky!

Lovely to see so many excellent people from the #HR Twitter community on here.

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Blogged: You bring light in

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You bring light in
What is the most powerful legacy – the most “you” thing – that you could leave to the world?
mjcarty.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:27 AM
One in four GPs using AI at work despite vast majority having no training, survey finds

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One in four GPs using AI at work despite vast majority having no training, survey finds
Some 95% of the doctors who said they use generative AI in their work reported no professional training and 85% of them said their employer has not encouraged its use.
news.sky.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Over 21s to get £12.71 an hour as minimum wage increased

#HR

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Minimum wage to rise again from April to £12.71 for over-21s
The move has been welcomed, but some experts say it will not cover the current cost of living.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Wednesday waves, warmest well wishes!

How does this particular midweek morning find ye?

#EarlyShift
November 26, 2025 at 5:12 AM
AI could replace 3m low-skilled jobs in the UK by 2035, research finds

#HR #AI

www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
AI could replace 3m low-skilled jobs in the UK by 2035, research finds
Trades, machine operations and administrative roles are most at-risk, says leading educational research charity
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:15 AM
US government to shed 317,000 workers this year, Trump's HR chief says

#HR

www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...
www.reuters.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Terrific Tuesday tidings, friends!

What is good in your world today?

#EarlyShift
November 25, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Bro boost: women say their LinkedIn traffic increases if they pretend to be men

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Bro boost: women say their LinkedIn traffic increases if they pretend to be men
Collective experiment found switching profile to ‘male’ and ‘bro-coding’ text led to big increase in reach, though site denies favouring posts by men
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Reposted by Michael Carty
It has been a long time since I have written anything. I keep trying. In the meantime, I found one of my old stories and wanted to share it again. Apologies to my old friends, like @mjcarty.bsky.social , who are dealing with…reruns. Be kind, gentle readers.

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Bus Story: Presentation Judgement
To say she has a “sinister aspect” would be understating the situation. Significantly. Garbed in dark folds of dense grey serge, she moves with sharp, jerky actions, as if she were being startled o…
rlsherman.wordpress.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:26 AM
DOGE 'doesn't exist' with eight months left on its charter

www.reuters.com/world/us/dog...
www.reuters.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Magnificent Monday morning greetings!

What are you most looking forward to from this new week?

#EarlyShift
November 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Blogged: You bring light in

mjcarty.com/2025/11/22/y...
You bring light in
What is the most powerful legacy – the most “you” thing – that you could leave to the world?
mjcarty.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Sunrise veritably burning up the sky on this freezing cold Saturday morning.
November 22, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Tories on course for just 14 seats at election

www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
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November 22, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Leading law firm cuts London back-office staff as it embraces AI

"Clifford Chance, one of the largest international law firms, is making about 50 roles redundant in areas such as finance, HR and IT with role changes for up to 35 other jobs."

#HR #AI

www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Leading law firm cuts London back-office staff as it embraces AI
Clifford Chance makes about 50 roles redundant, and PwC indicates that AI may lead to fewer hirings
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Gentlest Saturday morning greetings, friends.

How are you feeling, in this moment?

Should you fancy a wee bit of #EarlyShift reading, my new bloggage is up at MJCarty.com!
November 22, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Doubling Acas conciliation window will not solve employment tribunal backlog, lawyers warn

#HR

www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/article/1940...
Doubling Acas conciliation window will not solve employment tribunal backlog, lawyers warn
New law aimed at easing pressure on the service could worsen challenges for both employers and employees
www.peoplemanagement.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Stocks crumble as US jobs fail to clear Fed outlook, tech hammered

www.reuters.com/world/china/...
www.reuters.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Former British insurance boss loses top job over ‘workplace affair’

#HR

www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
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November 21, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Tributes to Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist Mani

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Gary 'Mani' Mounfield: Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist dies aged 63
The Stone Roses pay tribute to
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Good morning, and may this particular Friday prove a very good one for you!

How are things in your world, right now?

#EarlyShift
November 21, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Uber hit with legal demands to halt use of AI-driven pay systems

www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Uber hit with legal demands to halt use of AI-driven pay systems
Proposed legal case understood to allege that app has breached data protection law varying driver pay rates
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Bizarre 'AI' Christmas mural in London sparks ridicule for warped faces and mutant animals

www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
Bizarre 'AI' Christmas mural sparks ridicule for warped faces and mutant animals
The mural has been mocked online as ‘scenes of Lovecraftian horror’
www.standard.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Fragrantly floral #FridayJunior felicitations!

#EarlyShift
November 20, 2025 at 5:02 AM