The year 2022 brought significant changes to the employment landscape, with unions winning a record-high number of elections for private sector employees in the United States. This article will explore the reasons for this trend and how companies are responding by focusing more on employee relations and culture. Unions are winning more elections for private sector employees According to data
The summer season brings about many challenges for businesses, one of which is the challenge of maintaining a full staff. Many employees take advantage of their vacation time during this time of the year, which can leave companies understaffed. This can lead to an increase in workload on the remaining employees, causing them to burn out and eventually quit. In
Today, the B2B workforce analytics company Visier announced its first generative AI assistant, Vee. The new AI assistant offers a range of features that help managers, HR leaders, and employees generate insights about their teams using natural language queries. With Vee, business leaders can quickly and easily extract insights from data and build reports automatically, providing new ways for businesses
In recent years, businesses across multiple industries have begun to recognize that their employees represent one of the most significant assets they possess. As such, the role of human resources has undergone a transformation in which analytics, data-driven insights, and technology have become central to the management of the workforce. This has given rise to the era of Systemic People
Microaggressions are everyday slights, insults, putdowns, and offensive behaviors that take a toll on employees from underrepresented communities. They are often subtle and unintentional but can still cause harm and negative consequences. In a recent court decision, it was shown that microaggressions can be used to support claims of discrimination and retaliation. Negative consequences of microaggressions could include causing psychological
The world is changing rapidly, and so is the job market. With the advent of emerging technologies, many IT organizations are struggling to keep up with the skills needed to compete in the modern world. According to a recent survey, approximately 78% of IT organizations report difficulty in finding talent with the right skills. Half of them have started training
In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business world, hiring and engaging top talent has become a challenging task. As companies strive to stay ahead of the curve and remain competitive, they must adapt their recruitment strategies to attract the next generation of top talent: Gen Z. With their unique skillset and fluency in remote technologies, Gen Z applicants bring a fresh
When you’re looking to hire new employees, it’s easy to focus solely on their salary as the only cost you’ll have to bear. However, there are several other expenses associated with hiring and managing staff that you need to consider. In this article, we’ll explore the hidden costs of hiring employees and provide useful insights into how to manage them.
VMware, a leading provider of virtualization and cloud computing software, has announced its latest enhancements to its Digital Employee Experience Management (DEX) solution. The Palo Alto-based company has been investing heavily in its DEX solution since its acquisition of Apteligent in 2017. The company’s latest announcement includes four unique enhancements to its DEX solution, aiming to further improve IT efficiency,
On June 2, 2023, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 23-017 (SB 23-017), which expands the covered reasons for the use of paid sick leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). The amended list includes absences related to bereavement leave and certain closures or evacuations due to inclement weather, power loss or other unexpected events. These
On May 24, 2023, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed into law the Omnibus Jobs Bill SF 3035 which includes sweeping changes to Minnesota’s state employment laws. The bill is designed to protect workers’ rights, ensure equal pay for equal work, and expand benefits such as paid leave. It will require Minnesota employers to pay careful attention to their employee PTO,
The transportation industry is known for emphasizing safety and efficiency. The Japanese railway system is one of the most respected and admired in the world, largely due to the implementation of the “pointing and calling” method. This method is a safety protocol used to ensure that trains operate safely, reducing the risk of human error. This article explores how the
