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Ginni Lisk, VP of People Strategy at ScreenCloud, has more than a decade of experience helping companies to achieve business outcomes through scalable and effective people and culture practices. Lisk has worked “in various guises of HR,” but shared with HR Daily Advisor that the thread that runs through her impressive career is a motivation […]
When asked if they have health, auto, or home insurance, 80% of Americans say they have at least two types, but only a third of employed Americans (34%) reported they have disability coverage provided by their employer, according to a new survey conducted online by Harris Poll on behalf of OneAmerica®.
Maureen O’Neill’s career is a testament to the power of evolution, a journey that seamlessly blends legal acumen with a fervent dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). From the rigorous corridors of a prestigious law firm to the dynamic landscape of eDiscovery and the heart of Consilio‘s DEI initiatives, Maureen has built bridges between […]
Work automation, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, is expected to surge in the next 3 years in companies throughout the United States, according to a survey by Willis Towers Watson, a global advisory, broking, and solutions company.
Amazon’s streaming series Transparent follows Maura Pfefferman (born Morton Pfefferman and played by Jeffrey Tambor of Arrested Development fame), a retired political science professor and parent of three adult children, as she finally reveals to her family that she has always identified as a woman. The show’s creator, Jill Soloway, was inspired by her own father, who came out […]
Depression and other mental health issues have long been considered a taboo topic of discussion, both in the workplace and in society more generally. People traditionally have not been very open about their mental health, especially with employers, both for fear of social stigma and being seen as unfit for their job. Attitudes toward mental […]
As we noted in a previous post, the COVID-19-triggered shift to remote work has moved conversations that once took place at the proverbial watercooler, in conference rooms, or by popping into a coworker’s workspace to virtual formats. Even when that format is a video call, much of the nuance of in-person communication is lost. This […]
The hunt for talent is on, but are we focusing on the right things? In this week’s HR Query, Carina Cortez, Chief People Officer at Cornerstone, challenges traditional hiring methods and explores the rise of skills-based recruitment. Learn how HR leaders are shifting their focus from resumes to real-world abilities, crafting a new paradigm for building a high-performing and future-proof workforce. So, are you ready […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, BLR® Contributing Editor Jennifer Carsen, JD, helped us understand the hiring shortages in the new economy. Today, we present her techniques for filling those hard-to-fill positions. Practical Solutions for Hard-to-Fills Regardless of the impact of the skills gap, the bottom line is that there is a lot employers can do proactively to […]
COVID-19 has changed work more than any event in modern history. At the onset of 2020, unemployment was at an all-time high, as businesses were forced to trim their teams or, in more extreme cases, shutter entirely. Now, nearly 2 years later, we’re facing another form of unemployment, but this time, it’s employees in the […]