Do you have the right stuff? Experts suggest that the best HR managers share some common characteristics and skills. For one, they function as connectors in their teams, providing targeted feedback as necessary and ensuring information gets to the right players. They realize that they aren’t always the best source for coaching and feedback, and they can identify and engage those who are. Top HR managers don’t marginalize team members by stereotyping, making gender-based judgments, or generalizing based on age or other personal characteristics. These professionals use innovative hiring techniques, such as customized skills assessments. The best HR managers also are disruptors, constantly challenging traditional ideas and norms about employee development. Read the full article. … [Read more...] about (5/17) The Best HR Managers Have These Things in Common
Monitoring Technology and Data: Pump Up Productivity While Protecting Privacy
Companies are looking beyond surveys to high-tech tools to assess employee attitudes. Increasingly, companies are collecting data about what employees do and say. According to one recent survey, 22% of organizations worldwide use employee-movement data, 17% monitor work-computer-usage data, and 16% use calendar-usage data. While employers say this monitoring technology enables them to improve productivity and engagement, employees often resent what they see as an invasion of their privacy. HR can play a key role in ensuring that monitoring is done appropriately and that employees understand what is being done and why. Historically, companies have used formal, large-scale employee surveys to assess how employees feel about their jobs and the workplace. However, these are generally time- and labor-intensive and offer limited—and not always completely candid—insights. Data collected from monitoring technology can provide more specific insights about how employees feel about their … [Read more...] about Monitoring Technology and Data: Pump Up Productivity While Protecting Privacy
(5/16) Spooky Situations: What To Do If You’re Being Ghosted (or Ghosting Others) at Work
At some point or another, pretty much everyone ghosts or is ghosted at work. But the trend toward clients, colleagues, and others ghosting each other is growing. Instead of excusing someone’s behavior or blaming yourself for the ghosting, consider if there is another way to reach the person. If you’ve been using social media, consider a phone call or email. Take a break from the outreach; try back in a month or so. If you really need to connect with that department or organization, try a different contact there. Often, another person can help move your request along or get you the information you need. At the same time, if you are the one doing to the ghosting, remember what it’s like when the shoe is on the other foot. Take a deep breath and respond. Whatever your reason for ghosting, apologize for the delayed response and answer their question or request as honestly as you can. This is an important way to salvage relationships and gain a reputation as someone who is reliable and … [Read more...] about (5/16) Spooky Situations: What To Do If You’re Being Ghosted (or Ghosting Others) at Work
Sweeping Legislative Changes Could Soon Affect You
From staffing and sexual harassment to contract employees and discrimination reporting, statehouses and courts are moving forward on hot issues. It is important to keep your finger on the pulse of legislative action, both on the national and state levels. Currently, there is some action in Washington, D.C., and in some state capitals worth keeping on your radar. While these issues might not affect your organization directly right now, they are gaining traction across states and industries; and they could soon impact how you do business. Of greatest interest and significance on the state front is a Connecticut bill that just passed the Senate there. This legislation (Senate Bill 375) would mandate nursing homes to disclose daily the number of direct-care staff members that are assigned to patients. This measure is aimed at increasing transparency and encouraging facilities to hire more direct care staff. The bill passed 31-4, and now heads to the House. If this measure becomes law, … [Read more...] about Sweeping Legislative Changes Could Soon Affect You
(5/15) 7 Reasons You Need a Global HR Tech Strategy
The human resources tech market is expected to reach $30 billion over the next five years, and it’s not just the major corporations that are investing. While you may not be a global operation, an HR tech strategy with a world view can be advantageous and give you an edge in your market—however large or small. It will enable you to be more agile and adept at adapting to change; and you can identify and dive into new opportunities quicker and more easily. A global tech strategy will enable you to prepare for growth, offer employees flexibility, cultivate leadership, aid in recruiting, ease relocation transitions, maximize diversity, and ensure compliance. Read the full article. … [Read more...] about (5/15) 7 Reasons You Need a Global HR Tech Strategy
Survey: Employers Plan Increased Investment in Wellness for 2019, Beyond
Financial health and telemedicine are the top targets for expansion in employee wellness efforts. According to a new survey, employers are planning to increase their investment in employee wellness moving forward. Overall, companies are putting more into health and well-being programs, with 35% planning to invest more this year, versus 14% expecting to invest less. Employers have targeted some specific areas for investment. These include stress management, financial wellness, mental health, telemedicine, mindfulness and meditation, and wellness challenges. Financial wellness (68%), telemedicine (61%), and stress management (58%) rated the highest as areas in which employers plan to increase their investment. This isn’t especially surprising, as employees often rate stress, anxiety, and depression as leading workplace-related health issues; and financial … [Read more...] about Survey: Employers Plan Increased Investment in Wellness for 2019, Beyond
(5/14) 5 Preparations to Help You Become the Best HR Manager
On any given day, you wear many hats as an HR manager. To be prepared for all of the roles you play, make sure you have a range of skills. Start by honing your communication skills. Learn to be an active listener; and when you do speak, be eloquent and concise. Make continued learning part of your life, including staying up-to-date on employment laws, changes in state and federal regulations, and hiring/employment trends in the industry. Get tech savvy; learn about and use cutting-edge technology—including artificial intelligence, hiring software, chatbots, and more. Finally, know your company—it’s mission and goals, historic retention data, the state of morale and engagement, the financial structure and bottom line, and more. Read the full article. … [Read more...] about (5/14) 5 Preparations to Help You Become the Best HR Manager
Find the Perfect Match with Personality Assessment Tools
Personality assessment tools are more accurate and sophisticated than ever; and they can help you find, keep the best employees. The use of personality assessment tools is growing—as much as 10% annually—because they help organizations effectively predict which candidates will be the best fit for their job openings and their company culture. You also can use these for training and onboarding to determine career paths for new hires and reinforce the connection between job roles, personal satisfaction, and the company culture. There are thousands of these tools, but eight of the most popular are highlighted here. … [Read more...] about Find the Perfect Match with Personality Assessment Tools
(5/13) Home Care Industry Turnover Reaches All-Time High of 82%
Caregiver turnover rates in home care rose to a record 82% in 2018, according to the most recent Home Care Benchmarking Study. This is a 15% over previous years. The study involved nearly 700 home care providers nationwide, representing more than $1.6 billion in annual revenues. The high turnover rate lead many of them to turn away new clients because they lack enough caregivers. The most common reasons cited for turnover included the pursuit or availability of different (better) work hours, better management, and new clients. Money also plays a key role in home health caregiver turnover. To lower turnover rates, companies are using innovations such as specialized training programs that include a career ladder, better onboarding processes, and broader training opportunities related to Alzheimer’s disease and other issues. Read the full … [Read more...] about (5/13) Home Care Industry Turnover Reaches All-Time High of 82%
Survey: More Employees Demand Flexible Work Policies
Flexibility—both hours and location—increase productivity, reduce operating expenses and risk. Increasingly employees are demanding flexibility—in terms of work schedules, location, and/or processes, and companies are doing what they can to comply. According to the International Workplace Group’s (IWG) 2019 global workplace survey, 62% of 15,000 respondents said their company has a flexible work policy in place, mainly due to worker demand. The vast majority (85%) said that flexibility has resulted in increased productivity; and 65% said that flexible work arrangements help their company reduce operating expenses and manage risk. Stressing the importance of considering flexibility policies, 4 of 5 respondents said that, when faced with two similar employment offers, they would turn … [Read more...] about Survey: More Employees Demand Flexible Work Policies
