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Few would argue about the importance of strategic planning for organizational success. Almost no one would push for rushing blindly into the future with no goals or plans for what kind of talent to acquire. But embarking on long-term planning can be daunting if no thought goes into what direction to take. Methods exist, though, […]
Many executives, business owners, and HR leaders I know are struggling with talent—how to get it and how to keep it. Companies are finding recruiting new workers with the skills, attitudes, and aptitude required for a rapidly changing workplace more challenging than ever. And from a retention standpoint, these leaders know they won’t keep their […]
A new labor movement is taking shape in the American workforce, one marked by growing demands for flexibility, remote work, and even a four-day work week. A major factor in this movement has been the COVID-19 pandemic, which simultaneously forced employers to experiment with widespread remote work while also giving workers a taste of that […]
Recent data shows workplace engagement is at an 11-year low, with the biggest drop among Gen Z workers. For such organizations that want to keep a productive and satisfied workforce, the decline of the engagement level to the lowest level in the last decade is a very alarming issue. Understanding Employee Engagement Employee engagement is […]
Part one of this article touched on the various laws surrounding pregnancy accommodations, with a specific focus on the new, upcoming laws in Nevada and Washington. This article will focus on the upcoming law in Vermont, as well as probable new laws for Connecticut and Massachusetts.
The HR tech market is big and growing and shows no sign of slowing down. HR cloud solutions alone were a $148 billion market in 2019, and a survey of HR leaders from PwC found that 74% plan to increase HR tech spending in 2020. Their top concerns were attracting and keeping top talent and helping employees reach […]
Many employers are struggling to fill jobs in the current economy, so they’re looking to upskill their employees in future years. If you want your organization to remain competitive, you’ll want to do the same.
Virtually every team and organization has run across an opportunity or a challenge for which they have felt lacking in the skills department and either failed to take advantage of that opportunity or avoid the consequences of that risk. Sometimes these skills gaps are known well in advance—such as a healthcare organization preparing for the […]
The Ohio Supreme Court recently held that an employee was required to honestly answer registration application questions about sealed convictions that were directly and substantially related to his position. Was his failure to disclose the convictions grounds for termination?
We have just determined that we will be having a reduction in force. One of our employees, who was scheduled to be affected by the reduction, just notified us yesterday that he needed the day off to get a health exam as part of his enlistment process for military service. Since his selection for termination […]