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While artificial intelligence promises to revolutionize the workplace by adding tremendous efficiencies and taking over a multitude of tasks from human workers, it is becoming increasingly apparent what kinds of work AI is not well-positioned to perform. This makes human abilities like creativity increasingly sought after among human workers. Creativity in High Demand A new […]
Employee retreats have long been a popular tool for companies looking to boost morale, foster teamwork, and promote a culture of engagement. Whether it’s a weekend getaway, a simple daylong workshop, or even a virtual retreat, these events can offer employees the chance to get out of their daily routine and remember why they love […]
Like it or not, artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay. While many do like it, many others have concerns, including employees who may fear AI has the potential to replace them. Still, certain roles remain uniquely human, resisting the AI takeover. A recent article from BBC Worklife delves into this important topic, highlighting jobs […]
Creativity is often associated with artistic pursuits, but it’s a skill that has become increasingly important in the workplace, regardless of the field. Creative employees can think outside the box and develop innovative solutions to the problems businesses face daily. However, many companies are not taking the necessary steps to ensure creativity is fostered in […]
Kim Kane has been involved in the human resources industry for more than a decade. For our latest Faces of HR profile, we sat down with Kim to discuss how she got her start in the industry, her biggest influence, as well as her thoughts on trends and best practices for the HR industry, including […]
The COVID pandemic has taught us a lot about ourselves. It has also shown employers just how much work can be completed remotely. As the world shifts again with the vaccine rollout, the coming months will be a bit of a transition time for employees and employers alike. This means that changing skill sets will […]
Regardless of one’s field or type of employment, everyone is guilty of procrastinating at one time or another. Procrastination almost has the status of a four-letter word, which makes it hard to argue that there are positives to putting off work or obligations indefinitely. But is it possible there could be cognitive benefits to putting […]
In today’s workforce, upskilling employees is necessary and unavoidable if you want your organization to remain competitive and profitable.
Welcome back to Faces of HR. In this space every Friday, we will profile one of your peers, learn about his or her experiences as and feelings about being an HR professional, what the person’s goals are, and how he or she hopes to accomplish those goals—and get to know a little about your peer […]
To tell stories successfully, we need to understand a little about why stories connect and a lot about how to build that connection through listening and storytelling.