Give your employees anytime, anywhere access to the training, education, and resources they need. Poor or inadequate training not only affects how employees feel about their jobs; it can hurt their performance. At the same time, finding the time to identify and attend good training and educational programs can be daunting. The answer may lie in a digital library. … [Read more...] about Open 24 Hours: The Quality Convenience of the Digital Library
(3/14) How to Use Technology to Bolster Recruiting
Increasingly, texting is for much more than chatting with friends or sharing messages with colleagues or family members. Employers are using platforms such as TextRecruit to communicate with job candidates. Studies have shown that people are more likely to respond to a text than an email; and it enables 24/7 communication, which can be helpful in healthcare settings where people don’t necessarily keep traditional 9-5 hours. Texting, video chatting, special job websites, online classifieds and mobile apps, and other familiar technology is helping companies search and find the best candidates for job openings. It only makes sense to employ the technology that people are already using. For instance, 81% of employers use their own mobile devices for work, and 70% of job seekers use them when looking for a position. [Read more...] about (3/14) How to Use Technology to Bolster Recruiting
Respecting Religious Freedom in the Workplace
Federal law prohibits religious discrimination. Are you protecting all of your employees? Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on religion. This includes refusing to accommodate an employee’s sincerely-held religious beliefs or practices. Take a few minutes to review the key tenets of workplace religious accommodation and make sure you are protecting all of your employees. … [Read more...] about Respecting Religious Freedom in the Workplace
(3/13) Try Monotasking to Be More Productive
Instead of multitasking, monotasking may be a better way to keep all of your balls in the air successfully. Consider triaging and planning the tasks you want/need to accomplish. Prioritize the activities that require the most brain power and/or concentration or those that have a tight, hard deadline for early in the day. Save easier, brainless tasks, such as answering emails, for the end of your shift. Try breaking up your day into 30-minute increments with short breaks in between to enable you to reset and focus on a new task. These breaks also will help prevent exhaustion and burnout. Of course, some interruptions or quick, unexpected pivots to new projects or tasks are inevitable; but monotasking can help you be more efficient, disciplined, and productive overall. Read the full article. … [Read more...] about (3/13) Try Monotasking to Be More Productive
Target Hard and Soft Skills That Are Just Right for Your Employees
There are thousands of professional skills. Which ones do your workers want and need? According to at least one survey, employees crave training opportunities. Nearly two-thirds (59%) said it improves their overall job performance, about half (51%) said it enhances their self-confidence, and 41% said it helps them manage time better. But with more than 50,000 professional skills in the world, how do you decide what training options to offer your team? Researchers used LinkedIn data to identify hot topics to focus on for a qualified, skilled workforce in 2019 and beyond. … [Read more...] about Target Hard and Soft Skills That Are Just Right for Your Employees
(3/12) Here Are 4 Emerging Trends in HR Tech
Technology has significantly changed the development, delivery, and evaluation of HR processes and services—from sourcing and hiring to networking and promoting teamwork. It can be challenging to stay on top of new and evolving technology. However, there are a few trends that you can follow to stay on the cutting edge. These include: employee-centric products that offer nudge-based tips to support better decision-making; artificial intelligence technologies that enable strategic relationship management (with solutions such as organizational network analytics); the need to humanize technology (don’t let data, analytics, and algorithms dictate decision-making without personalization and human input); and improvements in tech- and data-savvy HR talent. Read the full article. … [Read more...] about (3/12) Here Are 4 Emerging Trends in HR Tech
Study: Industry Disruptions, Human Capital Risk Top Concerns for Execs
Buckle up. Execs see a workforce roller coaster coming, and they’ll be looking to HR to help them stay on track. In a recent survey, executives from various industries indicated that they see substantial change, new technology, shortages of skilled workers. and other issues as contributing to a tumultuous future. In fact, 73% of respondents predicted significant industry disruption in the next three years, up from just 26% in 2018. Nonetheless, they see opportunities amidst the challenges; and 4 out of 5 executives believe their companies can lead the way through the ups and downs. … [Read more...] about Study: Industry Disruptions, Human Capital Risk Top Concerns for Execs
(3/11) 4 Keys to a Successful Training Program
Most employees want to learn new skills and gain new knowledge; and training programs are key to keeping them happy and engaged. There are a few ways you can help ensure that training successfully meets its goals. First, mandating training or forcing it on employees can make it seem like punishment. When possible, offer some flexibility and reward workers’ willingness to leave their comfort zones to learn something new. At the same time, make learning a natural part of the company’s culture, and capitalize on self-driven employees (e.g., involve them in developing training materials and programs). Finally, make training customizable. Consider the use of artificial intelligence-powered platforms that address workers’ individual needs and concerns and adopt learning to their progress. Read the full article. … [Read more...] about (3/11) 4 Keys to a Successful Training Program
Campaign to Keep Politics from Disrupting the Workplace
When employees talk politics on the job, it can cause stress, negativity. HR can help turn down the heat on political discourse and ensure a cooler workplace. In recent years, more people than ever follow and are interested in politics; and many people on all sides of key issues have strong opinions and beliefs. According to a survey by American Psychological Association, at least 1 in 10 working Americans said they have experienced tension or stress, felt more cynical and negative at work, and have had difficulty completely their tasks as a result of political discussions at the office. … [Read more...] about Campaign to Keep Politics from Disrupting the Workplace
(3/8) Labor Department’s New $35K Overtime Threshold Has Skilled Nursing Advocates Worried
An anticipated Department of Labor (DOL) proposal that would significantly increase the number of employees eligible for overtime pay is of concern to skilled nursing providers. The rule would up the threshold under which workers can automatically earn overtime pay from $24,00 to $35,000; and it would change time-and-a-half requirements for work beyond 40 hours weekly. If implemented, the DOL proposal would increase labor costs, adding to already existing post-acute and long-term care industry woes such as workforce shortages and budget cuts. If the proposal does move forward, it is expected to be challenged in court by groups on both sides of the fence—those who think it goes too far and those who think it doesn’t go far enough. Read the full article. … [Read more...] about (3/8) Labor Department’s New $35K Overtime Threshold Has Skilled Nursing Advocates Worried
