Discover an easy, high-impact way to increase satisfaction and improve the work experience. In this white paper, you’ll see how offering pet insurance builds positive perceptions of a company and lets employees of all ages benefit from pet ownership—worry-free. Download now >> The post The benefit smart companies are offering appeared first on HR Executive ..read more

I recently had the opportunity to speak with Uzair Qadeer, chief human resources officer for the iconic BBC. Next week, Qadeer will join Esmé Valk, chief human resources officer of Royal Schiphol Group, which owns and operates the Amsterdam airport, and Josh Bersin for a discussion at HR Technology Europe in Amsterdam. Their keynote panel will dive into the transformative impact of AI and technology on the employee experience in a conversation led by Bo Derksen, senior advisor and EMEA lead for The Josh Bersin Company. Uzair Qadeer, CHRO of the BBC Qadeer shared with me some ways the BBC uses ..read more

Managing a workforce of thousands while shouldering responsibility for a community of nearly half a million people would be daunting for most organizations. However, executives of the Cherokee Nation are doing just that and more seamlessly—while still embracing the nation’s longstanding traditions and culture, several executives shared this week at the Elevate People, Ignite Change (EPIC) conference in Las Vegas. - Advertisement - As the largest Native American tribe in the U.S., the self-governing Cherokee Nation has 467,000 citizens worldwide. It employs over 15,000 people, of which about 80 ..read more

The need for innovation and agility in HR has likely never been more pronounced. Emerging technologies like AI, widening skills gaps and ongoing labor shortages are revolutionizing the profession and requiring people leaders to refine their skills and strategies. - Advertisement - That work is producing next-gen HR talent primed to lead organizations into the future of work. Five such leaders were recently named as Human Resource Executive’s 2024 HR’s Rising Stars. Now in its 19th year, the competition honors up-and-coming HR leaders who have demonstrated leadership excellence, an ability to i ..read more

When Matt Murdock—a fictional character in Marvel Comics, commonly known by his alias, Daredevil—was blinded in a childhood accident, the chemicals that blinded him enhanced his other senses to a superhuman level. His hearing became so acute that he was able to identify when people were lying simply by listening to their heartbeat. His sense of touch became so sensitive that he could read print by feeling the raised ink on a page. These senses gave him the spatial awareness to be able to maneuver around Hell’s Kitchen with an acrobat’s skill. - Advertisement - However, the smoothness and lack ..read more

Employee loneliness is a growing epidemic costing organizations billions annually in extensive absenteeism and elevated turnover, a recent Cigna report shows. The cure? Building a culture of belonging, Adam “Smiley” Poswolsky, a workplace belonging expert and best-selling author, told a crowd Wednesday during his opening keynote at the Elevate People, Ignite Change (EPIC) conference. - Advertisement - Whereas diversity is having a seat at the table and inclusion is having a voice, belonging is having a voice that is actually heard, Poswolsky says. A culture of belonging is one in which employe ..read more

As the 2024 presidential election draws closer, a new survey indicates that leaders and HR professionals must walk a thin line regarding politics and work by establishing safe, appropriate forums for discourse amid heightened political tensions. - Advertisement - Despite the divisive political climate, the survey of 1,000 full-time American workers by HRIS provider HiBob, titled Sociopolitics in the U.S. Workplace, found that the current political discourse poses a reduced risk to retention compared to previous years. Approximately 60% of respondents said they would not leave a company solely ..read more

The events of the last several years have combined to elevate the attention and pressure on HR organizations everywhere. Just looking back on the disruptive HR challenges, from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and the widespread social justice issues that were at the forefront later that year to the Great Resignation of 2021, tech layoffs of 2022 and a potential recession that has had CEOs on edge for two years … HR organizations across industries and company sizes have been constantly barraged with an ever-expanding set of unprecedented challenges. - Advertisement - Where there is not yet a ..read more

Industry players and HR leaders who hope to plan ahead in today’s quickly changing world of work can use fresh insight from a study of over 16,000 employees, managers and human resource decision-makers called Global Futures: The Workplace of Tomorrow, as Told by the Workforce of Today. - Advertisement - In partnership with YouGov, Indeed conducted the survey across 11 countries—Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, the Netherlands, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United States. The report gathers insights into how respondents perceive technology and anticipate long-t ..read more

The landscape of HR is undeniably being reshaped by the advent of artificial intelligence. From recruitment processes to talent management and employee engagement, AI has permeated various facets of HR operations, promising increased efficiency, accuracy and insights. However, with these advancements come critical considerations and questions that every HR leader must address to ensure responsible and effective implementation. It is imperative for CHROs to lead the charge in navigating the complexities of AI in HR. - Advertisement - Here are five crucial questions every HR leader should ask in ..read more