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We’ve enjoyed a full week of online events and digital resources around HR tech. As this year’s HR Technology Week comes to a close, let’s take a look at what we’ve learned from the event’s discussions and resources. Monday Featured Article | Skills Gap or Waning Interest? Why Tech Leaders Can’t Find Talent (Part 1) Although […]
According to a recent survey, 55% of HR and L&D professionals feel that artificial intelligence (AI) will partially replace HR or L&D roles, while 19% reported that they think AI will completely overpower HR and L&D functions in the near future. And extensive research has shown that the proper implementation of AI in HR and […]
Yesterday’s Advisor offered the first 6 of 9 factors necessary to make pay for performance real. Today, three more factors, plus an introduction to the all-compensation-in-one-place website, Compensation.BLR.com. 7. Make Merit Matter [Go here for factors 1 to 6.] Of course, one of the problems with merit pay has been that we’re mostly working with […]
Resources for Humans managing editor Celeste Blackburn reviews the book Recognizing Richard Rabbit: A Fable about Being True to Yourself by Peter Weddle. Review finds that while book may be useful in therapy setting, it doesn’t offer much for the HR professional. In Recognizing Richard Rabbit: A Fable About Being True to Yourself, Peter Weddle […]
Consider these recent statistics: According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 729 Hispanic or Latino workers were killed from work-related injuries in 2011. That works out to more than 14 deaths a week, or two Latino workers killed every single day of the year, all year long. Other non-English-speaking workers are a growing […]
We are all able to debate. In fact, that has become abundantly clear in the polarized environment we now live in. That doesn’t mean, though, that we know how to appropriately debate—a skill that has become increasingly in demand in business settings. The Value of Debate Skills Debate skills serve both business and individual needs, […]
Managing absenteeism can be a significant challenge for Canadian employers. A wide variety of factual situations may be complicated by employment standards, privacy and human rights laws, as well as any applicable union agreements. An example of the potential challenges of implementing an attendance management program (AMP) is the decade-long battle between Coast Mountain Bus […]
The U.S. technology and professional service industries witnessed significant workforce challenges in 2023, with a continuous stream of layoffs that showed no signs of abating. These corporations grappled with various accelerating changes, including the evolution of technology, economic uncertainties, and shifts in consumer behavior. This article explores a strategic approach to managing these changes and […]
A plan sponsor organization is asking the Trump administration for immediate relief from the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) employer reporting requirements.
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that United Parcel Service (UPS) violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by maintaining a qualification standard that screened out deaf drivers, where the company could not show that the standard was required for business reasons.