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Guests: Jared Pope, Co-Founder and CEO of Work Shield According to HBR, 90% of business leaders champion data as a key element to an organization’s success. But, many leaders don’t take the same approach with people analytics. Jared Pope, Co-Founder and CEO of Work Shield, shares how people analytics can help leaders improve company culture, identify and […]
With SHRM’s announcement that it was changing its use of the acronym DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) to I&D (inclusion and diversity) recently, along with some major companies publicly pulling back on their I&D efforts, some might feel that these efforts are no longer valued or important. That’s far from the case. Over the past […]
Regardless of personal politics, this summer’s unplanned transition of the democratic nominee from Joe Biden to Kamala Harris has been a critical reminder of the need for CEO succession planning. The rapid transition from Biden to Harris, coupled with the immense pressure CEOs are under due to changing market conditions, has led to discussions among […]
Virtually every employee is familiar with the process of applying to jobs and interviewing for those jobs directly with an employer. A smaller subset of workers have also had experience working with third-party recruitment agencies that help facilitate the process. Typically, these third-party recruitment agencies work on behalf of, and are paid by, the employer. […]
Jayson Johnson’s career took an unexpected turn when he decided to trade in his fundraising hat for a role in talent acquisition at Genentech. Driven by a desire to make a significant impact in the tech industry, he was drawn to the company’s commitment to scientific innovation and its people. “As a fundraiser, I had […]
The corporate learning industry, valued at $340 billion, is on the brink of significant disruption. Emerging technologies and evolving workplace demands are reshaping how companies approach employee training and development. This blog post explores some of the factors driving this transformation and what it means for the future of learning and development (L&D). The Role […]
Guest: Sadie Funk and Sara Redington from The Best Place for Working Parents What family-friendly policies matter most to working parents in 2023? As recent workforce studies have shown parents making a return to the workplace, with participation totals for parents with children under 18 now climbing back to pre-pandemic levels, how can companies build […]
Two new laws strengthen protections for pregnant and nursing employees in the workplace: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP). In this week’s HR Query, we’re highlighting what you need to know to make sure organizations stay compliant. The PWFA took effect June 27, 2023, […]
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health and employee wellbeing has been top of mind for everyone – and rightfully so. In today’s challenging and uncertain times, the mental health and wellbeing of employees has never been more important. According to a recent survey by the American Psychological Association, burnout and stress are at all-time highs, […]
Guests: Jared Pope, Co-Founder and CEO of Work Shield According to HBR, 90% of business leaders champion data as a key element to an organization’s success. But, many leaders don’t take the same approach with people analytics. Jared Pope, Co-Founder and CEO of Work Shield, shares how people analytics can help leaders improve company culture, identify and […]
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, artificial intelligence is making waves in every industry, including human resources (HR). One area where AI is gaining significant traction is recruitment. But how can AI be used to streamline the hiring process while ensuring fairness and equity? And what are the potential pitfalls to watch out for? To answer […]
Speakers: LeAnne Lagasse, SHRM-SCP, HR Consultant & Keynote Speaker, and Jacob Pruis, Director of Compliance at Bcforward 54% of candidates have abandoned a recruitment process due to poor communication, and as a result, 62% of job seekers would prefer an automated, efficient interview process rather than lengthy back-and-forth communication. When communicating with talent, how can […]