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A new survey of HR leaders shows that they have a broader role than ever to play and that they are laser focused on building skilled, engaged teams.
Businesses have learned much more about cybersecurity over the past year. That’s the good news. The not-so-good news? So have cybercriminals. New threats are ahead in 2021, but you can prepare now to protect your data and your company.
There is no denying that the cloud has gained popularity in recent years. Currently, about 70% of organizations use at least one cloud-based HR application, although 40% still use at least one on-premise solution. However, many software vendors no longer produce or sell on-premise products/services, forcing some companies to look to the cloud.
According to recent data, 75% of workers say they’ve experienced burnout; and 40% say this has occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. If not addressed, burnout can lead to serious mental health issues and cost employers up to $190 billion in lost productivity and healthcare expenditures. Your employees may not be talking about burnout, but it’s there, it’s real, and it needs your attention.
Regardless of your business model, your organization is likely to be using more gig workers in the coming months and years. Whatever your needs and requirements are, there are some gig economy apps to help you manage this workforce category.
Back in May, the World Health Organization predicted a “massive increase in mental health conditions” caused by pandemic-related anxiety and isolation. Since then, digital platforms such as Talkspace have reported spikes in activity; and a Kaiser Family Foundation survey says that more than half of American adults report that the pandemic has worsened their mental health. Despite your best efforts, many of your workers may be hurting. Consider how you can change and adapt their environment to boost their mood and reduce their anxieties as they return to the workplace.
Your employees and colleagues, whether they’ve been working onsite or functioning remotely, increasingly will look to organizational leaders to keep them safe and healthy in the months (and years) ahead. This means going beyond business as usual; and it will take more than hand sanitizer dispensers in the lobby and the break room. Don’t wait until a second wave of COVID-19 or another health crisis hits to strategically plan for the new normal of workplace safety.
Team communication has become a challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many organizations have turned to videoconferencing technology to keep people connected and engaged. While these interactions can be productive and even fun, they also can be frustrating and burdensome. Read on for strategies to ensure that you and your colleagues use the right videoconferencing technology for the right purposes to get the right results.
A dashboard can quickly provide key insights, identify issues that need to be addressed, and facilitate focused problem solving. You need to build a great dashboard that is informative and actionable for you and your organization. That takes time, trial and error, and broad buy-in. Read on for tips to create a dashboard that drives success.
Hackers are hoping that crisis-related distractions and eagerness for new COVID-19 information will cause workers to lower their guards and open phishing emails and links. Add to the fact that many employees are working from home and/or using new or unfamiliar devices; and trouble is just a click away. Fortunately, you can help stop these hackers in their tracks.
