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What’s in the Cybersecurity Cards for 2021?

By Joanne Kaldy / November 16, 2020

While you’ve been busy managing your workforce and the pandemic, cybercriminals have been devising new ways to steal your data and take your money. 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. … [Read more...] about What’s in the Cybersecurity Cards for 2021?

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Should You Fly in the Cloud or Stay Grounded?

By Joanne Kaldy / September 30, 2020

Everyone is talking about the ‘cloud.’ But before you move all of your data, records, and workforce management solutions off premises, consider the pros and cons of both. 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. … [Read more...] about Should You Fly in the Cloud or Stay Grounded?

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Beat Burnout the Digital Way

By Joanne Kaldy / August 28, 2020

Use these innovative technologies to help employees avoid burnout and manage stress during these challenging times and into the future. 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. … [Read more...] about Beat Burnout the Digital Way

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Gig Workers Can Be the Apple of Your Eye with Innovative Apps

By Joanne Kaldy / July 20, 2020

With workers at different locations in an array of categories, technology can help you ensure a united, productive team even in these challenging times. 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. … [Read more...] about Gig Workers Can Be the Apple of Your Eye with Innovative Apps

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From Chaotic to Comfortable: How the Right Environment Can Maximize Workplace Mental Health

By Joanne Kaldy / June 26, 2020

Your workplace can be affecting your employees’ wellbeing. Look around for ways to keep everyone happy, healthy, and productive – even in times of stress. 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. … [Read more...] about From Chaotic to Comfortable: How the Right Environment Can Maximize Workplace Mental Health

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Workers Are Counting on You to Keep Them Safe Post-COVID: Are You Ready?

By Joanne Kaldy / June 18, 2020

Consider these innovative ways to show employees that their safety is a top priority…now and into the future. 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. … [Read more...] about Workers Are Counting on You to Keep Them Safe Post-COVID: Are You Ready?

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To Zoom or Not To Zoom

By Joanne Kaldy / May 20, 2020

Do your teams love or hate virtual meetings and events? It’s up to you to make sure these activities are engaging, energetic, productive, and pleasurable for participants. Here’s how. 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. … [Read more...] about To Zoom or Not To Zoom

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Is Your Dashboard Divine? It Should Be.

By Joanne Kaldy / April 16, 2020

A great dashboard is key to capturing, interpreting, and using data, but it doesn’t just happen. You have to create it. 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. … [Read more...] about Is Your Dashboard Divine? It Should Be.

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Ramp Up Cybersecurity to Prevent COVID-19 Scams from Hurting Your Business, Employees

By Joanne Kaldy / March 25, 2020

Cybercriminals are already taking advantage of people’s pandemic fears and concerns to implement new phishing campaigns. Don’t let them succeed. 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. … [Read more...] about Ramp Up Cybersecurity to Prevent COVID-19 Scams from Hurting Your Business, Employees

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Don’t Be Blindsided: Get Ready Now for 5G

By Joanne Kaldy / February 19, 2020

This is the next high-tech game-changer, and it will have a huge impact on your organization and how your teams work. Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the past year, you’ve heard about the advent of 5G. However, you’re not alone if you don’t know exactly what it is or how it will impact your business. Help is on the way.  Read on for details about 5G, how it works, and what it will mean to your organization. … [Read more...] about Don’t Be Blindsided: Get Ready Now for 5G

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AROUND THE WEB

Items of interest from across the web.

  • (1/25) Employers Address Financial Wellness, Opioid Epidemic – Employee Benefit Adviser
  • (1/25) Hunger, Wages, Worker Protections: Economic Hardships Targeted Next – Kaiser Health News
  • (1/25) Helping Front-Line Supervisors Thrive – HR Morning
  • (1/25) Biden Administration Includes ‘Home Care Workforce Crisis’ in Pandemic Plan – Home Health Care News
  • (1/22) Gender Stereotypes Undermine Sexual Harassment Investigations, Study Says – HR Dive
  • (1/22) The Thin Line Between Oversight and Surveillance – TLNT
  • (1/22) Majority of Workers Don’t Feel Safe Returning to Work – Employee Benefit Advisor
  • (1/21) These Factors Place Staff, Residents at Higher Risk of Infectious Disease – McKnight’s
  • (1/21) Do You Feel Undervalued and Overworked? COVID-19 Is Likely to Adversely Affect the Employed – Medical Xpress

 

 

 

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