Workers Being Managed by Algorithms is Nothing New: Refrigerated Warehouse Example
Recently, a piece on Fast Company titled “Algorithms Control Workers, here is One Example How” caught my attention, as I was interested in some of the latest examples of how advanced technology is impacting work and workplaces. The piece detailed how one particular online platform, named Talent Finder, aimed at connecting freelance workers with project…
Read MoreLabor Market Focus: How Shifting Demographics are Changing the Workforce
The Labor Market is constantly changing. Workers enter the market, others exit, but the makeup and characteristics of workers are also changing, and shifting US demographic trends are altering the composition of the labor force. In the the latest in our series Labor Market Focus, we examine some of the key demographic trends in the…
Read MoreLattice and AI Employees: Leading the Way or Moving Too Fast?
July 2024 Many workplace analysts and observers feel that one of the key skills needed for employees and managers moving forward will be the ability to successfully work with and co-exist with new technology, specifically with new forms of AI technology, like Generative AI. Recently the HR technology company Lattice took this idea a step…
Read MoreReflections on 15 Years of the HR Happy Hour Show
The original HR podcast, the HR Happy Hour Show, recently celebrated its 15th anniversary. Show creator and co-host Steve Boese looks back on 15 years of the show and shares some memories from the past, and thoughts about what’s coming next. Introduction It’s often said that many HR professionals didn’t set out to be HR…
Read MoreThe Elder Caregiving Crisis Facing American Workers
Introduction: Caregiving in the United States As of 2020, approximately 53 million Americans provided care to an adult family member or friend. Of these caregivers, 61% also had jobs, according to the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP study “Caregiving in the United States in 2020”, based on surveys carried out before the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Read MoreThe Childcare Crisis Facing American Workers
The Covid-19 pandemic challenged the economy and the workforce like no other event before, and for childcare in particular, its lingering effects have continued to leave a lasting impact. During the early pandemic years many day cares were forced to close, due to health protocols and staff shortages. At the same time, most schools shifted…
Read MorePreparing the Next Generation of Workers Requires Creative Thinking and Chicken Nuggets
Lots of people enjoy the fast-food chain Chick-fil-A. In fact, some peoples’ enjoyment of Chick-fil-A borders on obsession – as evidenced by the incredibly long lines seen at most Chick-fil-A drive thrus and especially at their airport terminal locations pretty much all the time. I get it, Chick-fil-A is a pretty solid if not better…
Read MoreBenefits Open Enrollment Planning: Employers Assess Coverage of Popular Weight Loss Drugs
While for most US organizations, Benefits Open Enrollment for their employees occurs in the Fall, the details, coverages, and costs of benefits are being brokered now. Open enrollment season is just a few short months away, and employers should be having renewal discussions with their benefits broker or agent in the June and July window, and…
Read MoreCornerstone is Diving into AI Skills Intelligence Capabilities
There’s big news in the world of talent management. Workforce agility solution provider, Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. has acquired SkyHive Technologies to infuse AI skills intelligence into the platform. This announcement comes on the heels of Cornerstone’s launch of Cornerstone Galaxy and will enhance the platform with labor market data. Trish Steed, Co-Founder and Principal Analyst…
Read MoreMental Health Awareness Month and the Importance of Self-Care
With Mental Health Awareness Month taking place this month, it’s a great opportunity to take some time to reflect on our own personal and work lives, and think a bit about how our habits, choices, and how we decide to manage our busy lives ultimately impact our mental health and wellbeing. Obviously, so many people’s…
Read MoreHR Technology Solution Review: Indeed Smart Sourcing
In the 20+ years we’ve been working in HR and with HR technology solutions, we’ve seen almost impossible to believe advances in technology capabilities, a revolution in software delivery methods, a seismic shift (for the good) in user experience and design, and the development of fully mobile, smartphone-driven solutions. Now, the next wave of innovation…
Read More4 Ways to Nurture and Support a Mental Health-Friendly Workplace
Workplaces undergo the process of continual growth and change as research and data become available. One area of organizational development that has garnered increased awareness in the last few years is support for employees’ mental health and well-being. Through evidence-based research, workplace views have been broadened on how mental health and stress can be addressed,…
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