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There’s often a stereotype around the disconnect between business leaders and new technology. Readers of a certain age likely remember the common caricature of the elderly manager dictating information to a secretary because the manager never learned how to type or the boss who simply couldn’t or chose not to understand e-mail. While these examples […]
As advances in, and rapidly expanding access to, artificial intelligence (AI) tools continue to grab headlines, most observers—even the most technologically savvy—acknowledge that the future capabilities and applications of this new technology are unknown and difficult to predict. This has led many companies to take a wait-and-see approach to how to leverage AI in their […]
As we near 2024, business leaders and HR professionals are actively envisioning the upcoming year and strategizing to enhance their operations. No doubt many will be paying close attention to a number of emerging trends, with special interest in the push to end remote work, and the further integration of AI into workflows. However, success […]
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 […]
Nearly all retailers across the country (96 percent) are planning to hire at least some workers for this year’s holiday shopping season, according to HR software provider UKG. Key findings of the survey also found that at least 2 in 5 retailers say their stores’ top staffing priorities when planning for seasonal spikes include keeping current staff engaged, […]
Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have scientists, journalists, business leaders, policymakers, and other observers scrambling to take stock of the implications of this revolutionary technology. One of the biggest concerns is the potential impact on the labor market. People are afraid of losing their jobs to a technology that has the potential to be […]
Work is stressful enough on its own, but for the millions of people who also serve as caregivers for a family member or loved one, work stress is often compounded by the invisible burden of caregiving. And while most caregivers find value in their role, the reality is that as many as 70% of family […]
Before March 2020, while working remotely was likely many employees’ dream, the reality was that employers just weren’t embracing the idea. Then something happened: the pandemic, which forced employers and even some employees to change their minds and give remote work a try. Although working from home was initially thought to be only a stopgap […]
There’s a serious disconnect in the frontline workspace. Many businesses are unaware that over 58% of employees believe the risk of being physically harmed on the job is rising. Additionally, 40% of them reported an increase in concerns about personal safety just in the last year. They no longer feel safe. There are a few reasons that […]
Meet Chelsea Searan, Human Resources Lead at Instant Financial, a free platform that allows businesses to offer employees earned wage access. Through Instant, employees have free real-time access to the money they have earned but have yet to be compensated for. Before joining the organization, Searan served as HR Manager at a third-party logistics company. […]