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#### [California's New AI Layoff Law Will Make You Name the Robot.](https://blog.livinghr.com/california-ai-layoff-law-sb-951)

 California's new AI layoff law doesn't lower WARN's thresholds. It forces employers to name the technology when AI drives the cuts.

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#### [The Skills Gap You Can't See: AI Readiness by Role and Function](https://blog.livinghr.com/the-skills-gap-you-cant-see-ai-readiness-by-role-and-function)

 Discover why company-wide AI readiness scores can mislead organizations and learn how to assess AI readiness effectively by role...

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###### Anthony Onesto

September 17, 2026

[Artificial Intelligence](https://blog.livinghr.com/tag/artificial-intelligence)

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#### [AI Readiness Assessment: What It Should Actually Measure](https://blog.livinghr.com/ai-readiness-assessment)

 Most AI readiness assessments measure tool access, not capability. Here is what to measure instead: proficiency by function,...

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###### Anthony Onesto

September 10, 2026

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#### [Workforce Planning in an AI-First Environment](https://blog.livinghr.com/workforce-planning-in-an-ai-first-environment)

 Discover how to modernize workforce planning in an AI-first environment by leveraging skills, governance, and strategic redesign...

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July 07, 2026

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#### [How to Perform a Skills Gap Analysis: A Human-First Guide](https://blog.livinghr.com/skills-gap-analysis)

 Learn how to conduct a skills gap analysis to align your workforce's capabilities with business goals, fostering growth and...

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###### Cara Hunter (she/her)

June 20, 2025

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