A couple of years ago, actor Tom Hollander — famed for his role as Cutler Beckett in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, in addition to other films and TV shows — revealed he mistakenly received a “seven-figure” paycheck belonging…
HR Technology
Even the most well-intentioned employee training programs can fail if underlying systems and metrics don't support the desired outcomes. In my 20+ years in learning and development, there is nothing that has frustrated me more than developing a person’s ability…
It's summer vacation time and a lot of your people are using their PTO. Or are they? Some of your employees could be at risk for turnover-causing burnout, disengagement or mental health struggles because they're not using their PTO benefits.…
With 78% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, many employees walk a financial tightrope each month to cover various bills and rising living costs. Faced with this mounting stress, jobs that offer financial wellness benefits are standing out in the…
One survey found that a staggering 76% of HR leaders believe not adopting AI solutions within the next two years will hinder their organization's success compared to competitors who embrace this technology. But can AI be specifically harnessed to improve…
The biggest pain points of small business HR are employee benefits and payroll tax filing, according to a survey by HR software company Justworks and Harris Poll. Julia D'Amico, the VP of benefits at Justworks, commented in an interview that…
Once considered a primarily administrative function, HR has changed dramatically -- and it might be time for a new HR paradigm Organizations now face complex, “post-industrial age” challenges that simply cannot be solved without the HR function playing a central…
The unemployment rate for people with disabilities is typically at least twice as high as it is for those without disabilities, according to UN data. But according to a survey by SHRM, 97% of HR managers said that employees with…
Until recently, the prevailing perspective in executive coaching was that it’s a high-touch profession requiring human empathy and emotional intelligence that could never be automated -- let alone replaced by an AI bot. However, recent developments in generative AI have…
Human Capital Management (HCM) systems are supposed to streamline HR processes, increase efficiency and reduce costs. However, the HCM systems in place at many companies may be the source of damaging money leaks. An inefficient HCM system can drain company…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping not just products and services, but also the very fabric of organizational cultures. For HR departments, this means an unprecedented opportunity to drive innovation and instill a culture that is deeply rooted in continuous learning…
Gen Z has emerged as a distinct force, bringing with them unique expectations and demands that challenge traditional career guidance paradigms. As HR and career professionals, we must recognize and adapt to these differences, not as hurdles but as opportunities…
Sometimes the smartest strategic move you can make is knowing when not to use AI. Startup companies trying to gain marketplace traction and become profitable may be tempted to keep administrative costs down by outsourcing HR to an agency or…
Financial wellness is a challenge these days. In an unpredictable economy, it’s all too easy to start doom-spiraling as bills pile up and grocery receipts reveal eye-popping numbers. Across the country, people in all industries are feeling the squeeze amid…
Since many workers want remote or hybrid options, businesses are turning to work from home as a solution to fill empty seats both near and far. However, some organizations worry about payroll fraud being committed by employees based outside the…
Leveraging HR technology is essential right now for driving strategic decision-making and organizational agility. After all, 50% of the professionals polled in the HR Trends Report 2024 from McLean & Company said their HR organization is a strategic partner at…
