l Everybody was talking last year about how AI was going to revolutionize the workforce. But new data from the U.S. Census Bureau found only about 5% of companies today are actually using AI to produce or deliver goods and services. Now, this isn’t completely surprising. After all, it takes time for new technology to ..read more

The pandemic proved a few things, but one revelation in particular stands out: workers can still be productive working from home. We all had to shift quickly. Looking back, it was obvious that the fear of not being able to manage employees who weren’t sitting in the same physical space were unfounded. A few other ..read more

It’s not a case of much ado about nothing – artificial intelligence (AI), for better or worse, is about to become a central part of business operations ..read more

It may seem like a strange question for organizations, but it’s an important one – do you support your workers? The answer is much more complicated than you think. From a traditional perspective, the answer is almost certainly yes. As organization leaders, we strive to make sure that we hire the right people and give them the tools and help needed to get the job done efficiently. The contract between our organizations and our employees – implied or in writing – promises them the support they need to operate in an office or remote setting. Computers, network access, IT support, supervision, s ..read more

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For the past couple years now, a debate has been raging in corporate America over what is an increasingly controversial topic: early morning meetings. Headlines like “Is It Ever OK to Have an 8 a.m. Meeting?” “8 AM Work Meetings: Reasonable or Outrageous?” and “The Furor Over 8 AM Meetings” capture the inflamed passions of both entry-level workers and C-suite executives on the topic. Some claim meetings at this time are reasonable, beneficial and, by very nature of their timing, more efficient, while others claim that scheduling meetings before 9 a.m. is unreasonable and alienating to employ ..read more

There was a time when job seekers found their way to the insurance industry by chance. Even today, a surprising 54% of today’s insurance professionals say they stumbled into the industry, according to a new Business Insurance survey of insurance professionals. Gen X (those born between 1965 and 1980) has the highest percentage, with just over 60% of professionals saying their insurance careers came to them by chance, followed closely by baby boomers (born between 1955 and 1964), with just over 58% finding their insurance careers accidentally. An unexpected talent source Surprisingly, the mil ..read more

When Business Insurance published its list of the Best Places to Work in Insurance, readers saw some familiar names. It seems the same companies tend to perpetually find their way onto the list thanks to their employees. What does it take to be called one of the Best Places to Work in Insurance? Several attributes set apart the companies on the latest list: An entrepreneurial culture and plenty of support A flexible and fun work environment A people-first focus Employee ownership Charitable support Work-from-home options and flexible start times Team-building programs that include employees ..read more

The numbers are surprising – of all the workers who retired during the Covid-19 pandemic, a surprising 68 percent would consider returning to work, according to a CNBC All-America Workforce survey. Even more surprising, 94 percent of those who left the workforce without retiring would also reconsider that decision. The fastest-growing labor segment The Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that 27 percent of today’s job seekers are people aged 65 to 74. More surprising is that this is the fastest-growing workforce segment. Yet many of these same workers struggle to convince companies to hire the ..read more

More and more companies are turning to artificial intelligence tools to handle complex business tasks—from creating targeted marketing to producing blog content. One of the more prevalent use cases for AI is in the HR space, specifically for hiring. This technology can enhance candidate screening by instantly reviewing resumes and other materials to find individuals with the best skills and experiences for specific jobs. But, as a recent article points out, there are also risks this technology can pose when it’s used for talent management. In February 2024, for example, a man in California fil ..read more