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Using Military Review in Healthcare Can Translate to Process Improvements

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Taking a page from the military, an After-Action Review (AAR) can help your organization identify and implement “lessons learned” and promote a culture of quality improvement.

The AAR is generally defined as a “professional discussion of an event, focused on performance standards, that enables soldiers to discover for themselves what happened, why it happened, and how to sustain strengths and improve on weaknesses.” It enables leaders and teams alike to maximize the benefit of any task or effort.

Looking Ahead: Resolutions, Plans for Success in 2019

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Despite the many predictions and educated guesses, no one knows what the new year will bring. But think creatively, plan strategically, be prepared, and 2019 can be a success for HR and your workforce.

Employment experts suggest a number of challenges that HR professionals should be prepared to tackle in 2019. Among them:

·         Prepare for workplace violence. Start by conducting a needs-assessment and make sure you have proper policies, practices, and procedure to increase awareness, support prevention, and enable rapid and effective response to acts of violence. There are many resources available, including guidance from the US Department of Health and Human Services and the FBI.

Click Cautiously: Preventing Social Media Scams in the Workplace

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These days, concerns about social media go beyond what your employees are posting. You can’t shut down social media, but there are steps you can take to avoid scams and other problems.

Social media-related scams rose by 150% last year on the top sites (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn®, and Twitter). It only takes one careless click, and cybercriminals can change profile settings, steal information, spreads viruses and malware, intercept services, and manipulate finances.

Employees Ponder: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

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According to a new survey, employee loyalty may be in short supply as workers seek benefits and a company culture that fit them.

Just 27% of 2,000 respondents to a recent survey (US and Canadian employees) said that they have no interest in changing jobs. Thirty-seven percent (37%) of respondents said they are either casually or actively seeking new employment. An additional 36% said that they’re not currently job hunting but would consider a new position if presented with an opportunity.

Move Over, Millennials: Here Comes Gen Z

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You’ve learned how to recruit and retain Millennial workers; now you need the A, B, Cs of Gen Z.

The first wave of Generation Z graduated from college in the spring. There are about 65 million Americans in this group, the youngest of which are still in grade school. Nonetheless, this is your future workforce, and it’s worth getting to know them now.

According to author Mark Beal, Gen Z share some similar characteristics with Millennials. They are digital natives, community minded, and socially conscious. They also are competitive and driven to achieve. They’re team players who want to support the company’s goals, but they don’t want to be just a number or a face in the crowd.

Don’t Panic—Prepare; Experts Predict Cybersecurity Challenges for New Year

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Buckle up, because cyber security issues aren’t going away in 2019. In fact, they may increase and take some challenging new forms. However, there are some steps you can take to prepare.

Cybersecurity is on everyone’s mind these days, as businesses and individuals alike recently saw their private information exposed by a Marriott and Starwood security breach that affected millions. In the 12 months from March 2017 to 2018 alone, there were 2,216 data breaches and more than 53,000 cybersecurity incidents reported in 65 countries. By understanding the challenges ahead, you can be ready.

How Holidays Can Improve Worker Productivity, Satisfaction

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Despite the distractions of festivities and other commitments, a recent survey says that workers actually claim to be more productive during the holiday season.

 

In a survey of more than 2,800 workers, 65% say they are more productive during the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. The study suggests Miami, Chicago, and San Francisco are the most productive cities during the holidays, while St. Louis, Des Moines, and Boston are the least productive. In the same survey, workers offer some common barriers to holiday productivity. These include personal and social commitments, greater year-end workloads, cold and flu season, and holiday shopping.

Survey Shows Magnitude of Harassment in the Workplace, Offers Workable Solutions

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HR can take the lead on successfully addressing harassment in the workplace.

According to a recent study, workplace harassment plagues many companies and affects how employees feel about their jobs and their employers. However, there is much health care organizations and other companies can do to protect employees and minimize complaints.

In a survey of 500 US full-time employees, 35% of respondents said they feel that they have been harassed at work. The number is higher among women, 41% of whom made this claim. Three-quarters of those who said they were harassed identified the harasser as a male, and over 70% said they were victimized by someone in a senior position. However, workplace harassment isn’t limited to bosses and employees. Nearly one in five (17%) of survey respondents identified their harasser as a customer or vendor.

Would Your Safety Incentive Program Violate OSHA Standards?

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Safety incentive programs have great intentions but can be a legal risk if employees feel silenced.

Safety incentive programs can be dodgy business, especially if employees feel compelled to keep quiet about incidents in order to preserve the clean record  of their unit—or their manager.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued clarifications on its Workplace Safety Incentive Programs and Post-Incident Drug Testing interpretations, first issued in May 2018.

Successful Succession Planning in All Departments

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HR directors play a crucial role in helping C-suite executives plan for the next generation of corporate leadership, but don’t forget about the other departments.

Succession planning is often viewed as a company’s plan for assuring business continuity and brand strength when a member of the C-suite retires or leaves. But smart HR leaders will extend succession planning concepts across the company, especially for key positions within each department.