Working together, IT and HR can combine their skills to thwart cybersecurity attacks. Despite the best efforts of savvy businesses and high-tech pros, cyberattacks are on the rise; and cyber criminals actually are getting more prolific and sophisticated. As these attacks ramp up, fighting cybersecurity is no longer just the job of the IT department. HR also has an important role to play. By partnering with your IT, you can combine your efforts to foil cybercrime in your organization. … [Read more...] about IT and HR: Partner for a Formidable Cybercrime-Fighting Duo
(2/28) More Workers Happy with Managers, Unhappy About Pay
According to a new survey, 39% of 15,000 workers said they are unhappy about their on-the-job rewards, while just 26% said they are happy. The rest said they are neutral. At the same time, most employees are either satisfied with (36%) or neutral about (39%) their workload. Over half of respondents (58%) said they are pleased with the support they receive from management, while only 14% are unhappy and 26% are neutral. Nearly half (47%) said they are happy with the “meaningfulness” of their work, while just 17% said they’re displeased; and 35% are uncertain. Read the full article. … [Read more...] about (2/28) More Workers Happy with Managers, Unhappy About Pay
Report: Four Facets of Hiring Focus
Some surprising trends are driving hiring success in a tight marketplace. LinkedIn’s Global Talent Trends 2019 report, featuring a survey of talent professionals, identifies four major trends that will drive hiring this year and beyond. These suggest some important paradigm shifts and a growing demand from job candidates for employer accountability and transparency. … [Read more...] about Report: Four Facets of Hiring Focus
(2/27) 3 Stats About D&I in the Workplace That You Must Know
Diversity and inclusion are leading concerns for HR in today’s challenging business environment. To help keep your finger on the pulse of these issues, tune into the statistics. For instance, one survey shows that 41% of Fortune 1000 leaders said they’re “too busy” to implement diversity initiatives. This suggests a gap that HR could fill, possibly with an investment in expert consultants. Another survey shows that 20% of companies don’t have women leaders, and nearly half don’t have people of color in those roles. This is significant as more diverse companies are 70% more likely to capture new markets; and increasingly, employees value diversity. In one study, 67% of job applicants said diversity is important to them; and another report indicated that over half of employees believe their employer could be doing more to promote diversity. Read the … [Read more...] about (2/27) 3 Stats About D&I in the Workplace That You Must Know
Use Internal Audits to Prevent Wage Woes
Wage and hour violations are on the rise. Avoid headaches, risks with internal audits. In 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) recovered a record $304 million in wages from employers for wage and hour law violations. These kind of “wage theft” accusations continue to present a huge risk for employers. Internal wage and hour audits can enable you to manage this risk. Specifically, they will help uncover areas of risk you need to address and provide or contribute to a “good-faith” defense to wage and hour claims. … [Read more...] about Use Internal Audits to Prevent Wage Woes
Don’t Ignore Stress; Embrace It for a Happier Workplace
In an exclusive interview, best-selling author Peter Hanson, MD, talks HR, stress, and modern life. Physician and author of The Joy of Stress Peter Hanson, MD, puts stress into perspective. While it’s true that we are faced with an explosion in technology, a fast-changing world, a rapidly evolving healthcare system, and challenges balancing work and family, he reminds us that our forefathers dealt with life-threatening plagues, famine, and environmental dangers. “Our ancestors were being attacked by wild animals, while we complain because we our Wi-Fi is slow,” he says. When you think about it that way, he suggests, our stresses seem eminently manageable. … [Read more...] about Don’t Ignore Stress; Embrace It for a Happier Workplace
(2/26) Tips for Writing Job Descriptions That Will Attract the Best Candidates
A written job description can bring in lots of great applications or leave you empty-handed. Be methodical, precise, and creative to attract the best and brightest. Start by making sure the job title is accurate and specific; keep it concise but include keywords that are likely to get the right people’s attention. Lay out the job requirements, including years of experience and required technical skills. But don’t demand capabilities that are optional or could be learned on the job. Be clear and use straight talk—state the salary, how/when/where the person will work, and key benefits. If there is something unique about the position—such as it comes with a company car or can be done offsite, highlight that information. Include other positives about the job and/or organization such as tuition assistance, gym memberships, or flexible hours/schedules. [Read more...] about (2/26) Tips for Writing Job Descriptions That Will Attract the Best Candidates
(2/25) Recruiting Is Tougher in 2019
According to a new survey, 74% of recruiters believe hiring will be more competitive this year; and 67% said their greatest challenge will be lack of high-quality candidates. Prepare to tackle these challenges by prioritizing a few key actions: hone your marketing skills, including cutting-edge search engine optimization, content and digital marketing, and social media engagement; monitor/protect your employer’s reputation; and use texting to reach and communicate with job candidates. Finally, be flexible. For instance, identify what job requirements are “must-haves” and which could be learned on the job or taught at a later date. Read the full article. … [Read more...] about (2/25) Recruiting Is Tougher in 2019
Making a Home at Work for Internet of Things
From smartphones to connected thermometers, focus on the Internet of Things in HR and beyond. Whether you realize it or not, the Internet of Things (IoT) has made its way into your organization; and experts predict that more than half of new businesses will run on IoT technology by 2020. What is IoT? Generally, it’s pretty much everything connected to the Internet, from simple sensors to smartphones and tools such as Alexa and Home. Partnering these connected devices with automated systems enables organizations to collect and analyze information and devise action plans accordingly. IoT empowers companies to be more efficient, saving time and money while increasing accuracy and quality. … [Read more...] about Making a Home at Work for Internet of Things
(2/22) Paid Family Leave: Evolving Rapidly in the U.S.
The FAMILY Act, which was proposed in 2017 and would have provided 12 weeks of paid leave for family and personal medical needs, is being reintroduced in Congress this year. In the meantime, it’s important to know what’s happening on the state level. Some states, including Washington and Massachusetts, will have new state-mandated policies going into effect in 2020 and 2021. Elsewhere, the legislatures in 21 other states have introduced some type of paid family and medical leave bill. Other states, such as New York and California, already have family leave programs in place, but are proposing expansions—including extending the duration of benefits, the amount of benefits received, and/or definitions of family members for which workers can take leave. States are interested in what employers have to say; and many are working directly with state legislators and/or with their state/national trade associations. [Read more...] about (2/22) Paid Family Leave: Evolving Rapidly in the U.S.
