HR professionals see themselves as strategic partners in their organizations, and they are playing a growing role in areas such as compliance, promoting company culture, and using technology in innovative ways. This is the first of a two-part article documenting the results of the 2018 Pulse of HR Survey. Conducted by Paychex, the survey involved 300 HR decision makers in U.S. companies with 50-500 employees across a range of industries. HR leaders cited keeping up with regulations and tracking employees’ time (38% each) as top challenges for 2018. Other issues that kept them on their toes included complying with regulations (35%), offering competitive benefits (33%), and retaining talent (31%). … [Read more...] about Survey Documents Shifting Role of HR
(12/26) One-Third of Healthcare Employees Say Their Company Targeted by Cybercriminals More Than Once – Healthcare Dive
Cybercriminals are everywhere these days, and healthcare organizations are among the most popular targets. According to a new survey of nearly 2,000 employees of U.S. and Canadian healthcare organizations, more than 80% said they know about four or more ransomware attacks at their company. A third of respondents who said they have experienced a ransomware attack noted that it was not the first time. Read the full article. … [Read more...] about (12/26) One-Third of Healthcare Employees Say Their Company Targeted by Cybercriminals More Than Once – Healthcare Dive
On the Front Lines: Employers Combat Opioid Crisis
The growing opioid crisis in this country is hitting employers hard, and they are prioritizing education and preventive measures. About two-thirds of human resources professionals say their companies are affected by the national opioid crisis or expect to be in the near future, according to a survey by The Hartford Financial Services Group. … [Read more...] about On the Front Lines: Employers Combat Opioid Crisis
(12/25) 10 Shocking Workplace Stats You Need to Know – Forbes
Do you know your employees as well as you think you do? Some surprising statistics from 2018 suggest many misconceptions, myths, and surprising facts about the American workplace. Among the revelations: over half of managers say they haven’t received any management training, nearly 90% of bosses think employees quit because they want more money (in fact, only 12% leave for this reason), and 79% of people who quit their job do so because of “lack of appreciation.” On a more personal note, 2 of every 5 employees say they’ve gained weight at their current job, 52% of women and 48% of men report finding love at work, and 53% of Americans say they are currently unhappy at work. Read the full article. Read the full article. … [Read more...] about (12/25) 10 Shocking Workplace Stats You Need to Know – Forbes
Home Health Workforce: Preparing for the Boom
Need to hire quality home health workers? Try paying them better, suggests national advocacy organization. Poor pay, inconsistent hours and few advancement opportunities still plague the home health workforce, according to data released by PHI, a nonprofit organization that studies the healthcare paraprofessional and direct-care workforce. Yet, understanding—and confronting—the challenges ingrained in this sector of the healthcare workforce could become an opportunity for organizations seeking to increase home health service lines and reduce turnover. … [Read more...] about Home Health Workforce: Preparing for the Boom
(12/24) 7 Top Skilled Nursing Stories That Resonated in 2018 – McKnight’s
Several news stories from this past year will continue to impact workforce issues moving into 2019. Among them: the announcement from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) about the new Patient-Driven Payment Model, which will use more standardized items for payment calculations; close to 1,400 nursing homes lost star ratings due to new staffing information; and a study suggested that nursing homes are pushing residents into unnecessary rehab at end of life. Elsewhere, CMS added five new quality-related measures to Nursing Home Compare, increasing pressure on facilities to address pressure ulcers, falls, and beneficiary spending. Read the full article. … [Read more...] about (12/24) 7 Top Skilled Nursing Stories That Resonated in 2018 – McKnight’s
Boss Troubles? Go from Clashes to Collaboration in 2019
If your relationship with your supervisor is difficult, stressful, or interfering with your productivity, now is the time to make a change. According to a Harvard Business Review survey, 58% of people say they trust strangers more than their own boss. While boss-employee dynamics often are complicated, they don’t have to means that it’s time for a new job. Take a few minutes to step back and determine where the disconnect is. … [Read more...] about Boss Troubles? Go from Clashes to Collaboration in 2019
(12/21) Top 4 HR Analytics Predictions for 2019 – HR Daily Advisor
HR analytics, the analysis of people data, presents some promising new opportunities moving in the new year. Among the predictions regarding analytics for 2019 include: more organizations will build an employee experience strategy that includes feedback opportunities (but not constant surveys); employee data will be more integrated across different platforms than ever; more companies will deliver data-driven actions based on information from analytics; and more companies will be investing in HR Artificial Intelligence, particularly in the recruiting/hiring space. Read the full article. … [Read more...] about (12/21) Top 4 HR Analytics Predictions for 2019 – HR Daily Advisor
New Survey Details 2018 Pay Raise and Compensation Trends
Whether or not HR plays a key role in setting or approving raises within an organization, these practitioners need to know about what employers are paying and how these decisions are made. In a new survey of compensation and other pay practices in 2018, employers observed that the greatest challenge they faced in determining salary increases was budget constraints. Other challenges include administering compensation, a competitive salary market, and management approval/buy-in. … [Read more...] about New Survey Details 2018 Pay Raise and Compensation Trends
(12/20) The Business Benefits of Having a Diverse Workforce – HR Daily Advisor
Increasing diversity in the workplace isn’t just an opportunity to grow your pool of potential employees; it actually has many business benefits. These include getting a broader range of ideas and solutions, preventing “groupthink,” and ensuring a more dynamic and empathetic workplace. If you are unsure of how to increase diversity, there actually are consultants who specialize in this area. These professionals can help you audit your policies and processes to make sure you’re doing everything possible to promote diversity. Read the full article. … [Read more...] about (12/20) The Business Benefits of Having a Diverse Workforce – HR Daily Advisor
