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Just as technology can help identify the best people for your organization and its culture, the right workforce analytics can help target customized turnover solutions. Start with consistently measured and tracked metrics.
The number of employed older Americans (65 years old and over) rose by nearly 35% between 2011 and 2016, and this is projected to be the fastest growing segment in the workforce through 2024. HR professionals need to ensure their company complies with the laws regarding older workers and promotes a positive environment for workers of all ages.
Workplace stress is more common than you may think. A vast majority (80%) of workers feel job-related stress, according to the American Institute of Stress (AIS). Nearly half say they need help learning to manage stress; and 42% say their coworkers need help.
If AI isn’t on your radar screen, you could be missing out. In fact, while some people may shy away from AI and other technologies, believing that they take the human touch out of HR, AI actually can help identify people who are the best fit for the job and the organization’s culture, plus much more. As a result, HR teams can spend more time focusing on benefits and other efforts to retain workers and keep them engaged and productive.
Cue the sneezing, coughing, red noses, and watery eyes. It’s flu season, which means you are likely have employees calling in because they or family members are sick. Make sure you know relevant state and local paid-sick-leave statutes; and clarify who is covered, the rates at which sick leave is accrued, and the waiting periods before paid sick leave is available.
As the partial government shutdown drags on, it is having an impact on the 800,00 federal workers furloughed without pay and others in their families and communities. You may have employees, contractors, or other workers affected by the shutdown and not even realize it. It’s important to know how the shutdown is affecting people and what you can do to help them.
Mentors are key to helping new employees get comfortable in their new role, and they also can help veteran workers gain new management and communication skills. However, mentorships aren’t one-size-fits-all propositions. Follow a few steps to ensure customized, focused mentorships that work for everyone involved.
There are common elements of the workplace environment that actually may be making employees sick. Consider the top five workplace threats to health and what you can do about them.
New data shows that companies with adaptive cultures and gender diversity outperform their more homogenous counterparts.
According to a recent study, diverse companies gain broader perspectives and can more effectively predict future challenges; and they are better equipped to devise proactive, cutting-edge solutions and innovations.
Invest in risk assessment, education, and planning for a healthy, productive workforce.
A common New Year’s resolution is to lose weight, exercise, and live healthier. You can help employees feel better, live better, and work better in 2019 with a few simple steps.
