How to mitigate the risks of workplace holiday parties
Holiday workplace parties can be a good way to boost employee morale, but they may also bring a number of risks. Thanksgiving is a sure sign that workplace holiday parties and events are right around the corner. As much fun as those celebrations can bring, they also...
Are politics decreasing workplace diversity?
-Impact of politics on workplace diversity With the next big election now less than a year away, politics are ramping up into full swing. But, is hiring bias related to candidates’ political views also making its way into the recruitment process? Political leanings...
DOL issues new proposed price-transparency rule
The proposal of price-transparency rule would require employer-sponsored health plans to provide enrollees with out out-of-pocket expense estimates. A new proposed price-transparency rule would require employer-sponsored group health plans to provide plan enrollees...
Nothing to sneeze at: Employees are coming into work sick
Workers say they are still heading into the office even when they feel cold or flu symptoms. The flu shot signs can be seen at all the pharmacy stores. Workers around the country are feeling the temperatures dropping. As the seasons change, and more employees feel...
Why IBM and others are building a global database for employee credentials
A new consortium uses blockchain technology to store verifiable employee records. In the near future, employers around the world will no longer worry about the length of time or paperwork required to verify a job applicant’s learning credentials. A new consortium is...
More companies roll out gender-neutral paid parental-leave policies
Goldman Sachs and Pilot Flying J announce programs that give time off to new mothers and fathers. More employers are turning to gender-neutral paid parental-leave programs to recruit and retain talent while better supporting working parents. Goldman Sachs and Pilot...
Immersed into learning: How VR is transforming training
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 17, 2019 Panelist: Derek Belch, CEO & Founder, STRIVR Sponsored by: Description: The next level of employee learning is here, and it’s more real than ever. Imagine getting on-the-job training without ever stepping...
Insurer adds student loan benefit to improve financial wellness
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is the latest employer to help its employees pay down their educational debt. Add another employer to the growing list of companies helping employees pay off student loan debt. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts said...
These are the skills recruiters of tomorrow will need
Rapid changes in the TA sphere mean recruiters need to sharpen certain proficiencies. Hold onto your recruiting hats, folks. In many companies, complexities in the talent-acquisition sphere are going to require new out-of-the-HR-box skills for recruiters and a rethink...
2020 trends for HR to consider
From adaptability to transparency, employers have a lot to keep in mind when looking ahead into the new year. Just as personal communication tools have changed from a pager to the latest smartphone, leaders in HR are also continuing to evolve in an ever-changing...