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The effectiveness of financial retention agreements to ensure that acquired talent remains with the new company during a merger or acquisition (M&A) has improved over the past 3 years, according to Willis Towers Watson, a lobal advisory, broking, and solutions company.
As the corporate world continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, businesses and their workforces must adapt swiftly to remain competitive. The first quarter of 2024 has already shown distinctive trends in workplace learning toward sustainability, artificial intelligence (AI), and information technology (IT) certifications. Udemy’s Q1 2024 Global Workplace Learning Index provides valuable insights into […]
Though this tale is true, it may sound like a workplace fantasy. A federal civil servant in Spain came up for an award for 20-years of loyal service. The problem? It was discovered that no one had seen him in the workplace for 6 years! Wait, it gets better—he was paid his salary the entire […]
In this tight labor market, finding skilled talent for any position continues to be a struggle and more so for employers in creative roles, according to 92% of respondents in a recent survey.
Have you ever wondered how some companies can end up in the news for shockingly poor decisions—ones that are often illegal and/or unethical? It always makes one wonder: how did that even start? Does it mean there was just a “bad apple” that ended up taking down the organization with their choices? Or is it […]
When employees put years of hard work, dedication, and learning into their jobs, being rewarded with a promotion makes every effort worthwhile. However, being handed a new job title and responsibilities can be daunting, and your employees will benefit from support as they move into their new positions. Promoting employees can also put a lot […]
The so-called “gig economy,” in which workers are hired for specific, one-off, temporary, or seasonal jobs as opposed to long-term, permanent employment, has provided a great deal of benefit and flexibility to both employers and gig workers. Rather than traditional employment relationships in which workers might work a 40-hour week for a single employer, gig […]
A variety of companies have realized the importance of creating a learning culture—one that values continuous learning as an ingredient for success for both the organization and the employee. In fact, “the single biggest driver of business impact is the strength of an organization’s learning culture,” says Josh Bersin, principal and founder of Bersin by […]
HR Daily Advisor was in Denver, Colorado for HCI’s Elevating the Employee Experience (EEE) Conference last week! After three days of engaging speakers, here are some key takeaways we’ve learned.
Despite the past year’s showdowns over the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) fate and the turmoil in the individual insurance market, the law’s employer mandate is alive and well—and more urgent than ever.