HR Work Break takes a quick, but close look at everything Human Resources—listeners can learn something new, take our expert’s advice to heart, or simply stay abreast of today’s trending topics. As we say goodbye to 2023 and look toward 2024, let’s check out some of our favorite HR Work Break episodes from the past year!
Learning & Development
HR Work Break: Leaders Vs. Managers
Although U.S. companies spend nearly $160 billion on employee training and education, 58% of managers said they didn’t receive any management training. And, less than 20% of organizations have a bench of capable leaders ready to fill critical roles. Karen Leal, Performance Specialist at Insperity, joins to discuss the key differences between leaders and managers, tips for training future leaders, and the importance of communication.
HR Work Break: Remote, Hybrid, or In Office?
In a recent report from Resume Builder, 90% of companies say they plan to implement return-to-office policies by the end of 2024. As many high-profile business like Amazon, Netflix, and Google shift to hybrid or office-first work, leaders everywhere are trying to find the best system for their workforce. Carol Howard, Chief People Officer at Eptura, joins to discuss the pros and cons to hybrid work and a RTO and best practices for developing a remote, hybrid, or in office work plan for your employees.
Recruiting
HR Work Break: Recruit, Retain, and Record
Despite the lowest unemployment rate since 1969 (3.4 percent in January 2023), many still feel uncertain about today’s hiring market. Dr. Jo Webber, Founder and CEO of AtlasJobs, joins to discuss layoffs in the tech industry, how to cultivate talent, recruiting and retention strategies, pay transparency and more!
HR Work Break: 2023’s Gig Economy
Legal & General released a series of studies on the United State’s gig economy, and the research suggests that freelance work is here to stay, with a whopping 69% of respondents seeing themselves working in the gig economy for the foreseeable future. John Godfrey, Director of Levelling Up at Legal & General, joins to discuss the study’s findings, the impact of gig work on the labor market, the pros and cons of freelancing, and much more!
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
HR Work Break: DEI Should Be Your Primary Objective
A recent study found that 37% of overall workers would switch jobs to be part of a more inclusive culture. Sanja Licina, Ph.D., President at QuestionPro Workforce & Co-Host of the podcast Empowering Workplaces, joins to discuss the study’s findings, the importance of diversity in the workplace, and DEI best practices.
HR Work Break: Women’s History Month
Since 1987, the United States has formally recognized March as National Women’s History Month. In spite of progress made in the past 36 years, it’s essential to recognize and honor women across the country. Andrea Ferrara, CHRO at PepsiCo Beverages NA, joins HR Work Break to discuss Women’s History Month, DEI, and the “She Is Pepsi” program.
Benefits & Compensation
HR Work Break: Do More With Less
Over 60% of employees are worse off financially now than they were a year ago. Needless to say, many are learning to do more with less. As economic downturn looms overhead, the same sentiment holds true for HR teams, especially when optimizing benefits packages. Brandon Weber (CEO of Nava Benefits) and Dawn Sharifan (Former SVP of People at Slack & Member of Nava Benefits’ Advisory Board) join HR Work Break to predict benefits trends for the coming year and share best practices for HR professionals.
HR Work Break: Beating Burnout & Improving Mental Health
September was National Suicide Prevention Month. While more employers are providing access to mental health services, 67% of employees with mental illness struggle to access these services. As burnout, depression, and anxiety affect more and more of the population, what can employers do to support their workers’ mental health? Jeri Hawthorne, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Aflac U.S., joins to discuss burnout prevention, the importance of wellness benefits, and more!
HR Technology
HR Work Break: Automating the Workplace
A recent study found that satisfied employees had a quarter less (25%) administrative tasks thanks to AI. Just how far will the ripple effect of AI go within the world of HR? Colin Redbond, Global SVP of Product and Strategy at SS&C Technologies Blue Prism, joins to discuss the pros and cons of intelligent automation, how artificial intelligence affects employees, and best practices when incorporating AI into the workplace.
HR Work Break: Decoding AI’s Role in Recruiting
68% of recruiting professionals say that the best way to improve recruiting performance over the next five years is by investing in new recruiting technology. So, what should hiring teams keep in mind as they incorporate new technologies into their recruiting strategy? Will Rose, Chief Technology Officer at Talent Select AI, joins to discuss the future of hiring technology, the influence of AI in recruiting, and more!