Much progress has been made, but there is still much work to do.
By Marta Chmielowicz
The murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police in May sparked nationwide outrage, propelling protests and civil unrest at a level not seen since the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968. This event, following on the heels of the coronavirus pandemic, brought the deep racial frictions and grievances in the U.S. to the forefront of the national consciousness.
We rank the top providers based on customer satisfaction surveys.
By The Editors
A robust recognition program is a necessity to keep employees engaged in today’s competitive business world. View our ranking of the top employee recognition service providers and find the right partner for your organization.
Two organizations share their secrets to building an inclusive hiring process.
By Marta Chmielowicz
In today’s increasingly diverse world, the case for corporate D&I initiatives that deliver real progress is stronger than ever. In fact, McKinsey’s 2020 Diversity Wins report found that in 2019, companies in the top quartile for ethnic diversity outperformed those in the bottom quartile by 36 percent in profitability.
Breaking down OSHA, EEOC, and ADA guidance on safely reopening the office.
By James E. Beyer
There’s been a wealth of information released by various government agencies in recent weeks regarding workplace safety and equal employment opportunity issues. In April, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reminded employers of their legal obligations when facing employee concerns about workplace safety. Similarly, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been continually updating guidance on its website in “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws.” How can employers navigate this evolving legal landscape and the potential land mines that stand in the way of a return to safe business operations?
Worker confidence falls to historic low while trust in management remains high.
By Larry Basinait
The results of the Worker Confidence Index (WCI) report for the second quarter of 2020 are largely consistent with the economic findings of other government organizations. The Department of Labor estimates that U.S. employers shed nearly 30 million positions from payrolls this spring as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and related shutdowns.
A mobility audit can improve more than just the services offered -employee retention and engagement can increase as well.
By Debbie Bolla
Relocating one employee is often described as stressful at best, so for Cathy Spencer, senior vice president and head of human capital at AllianceBernstein, overseeing the relocation of the entire employee population from New York City to the new headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee, required the utmost planning and attention to detail.
Today’s learning programs are enabling organizations to navigate business challenges caused by uncertainty, fill skills gaps, and build the leaders of tomorrow.
By Debbie Bolla
For Naveen Bhateja, executive vice president and chief people officer for Medidata Solutions, the recent changes to the world of work caused by COVID-19 have only proved the value of a quality learning program.
Research shows four key themes organizations can leverage to improve their recruiter training programs.
By Larry Basinait
In the U.S., the July 2020 Employment Situation Summary by the Bureau of Labor Statistics confirmed the tightest labor market in half a century. As companies recover from the impact of COVID-19, many are once again looking for specific skill sets when bringing on new employees. Employers should prepare to be inundated by candidates, many of whom may not have the needed background. Effective recruiter training is key to parsing out the best from the rest.
Strategies to maintain and grow employer brand equity through uncertain times.
By Yasmeen Coning
What does it mean to be an employer of choice? In the simplest of terms, it translates to offering amazing work benefits, opportunities for growth and success, and, most importantly, a cohesive and meaningful culture that inspires people to reach for their personal best. However, achieving and sustaining that premium status in a somewhat unstable market is no small feat. There are bound to be ups and downs over time. Just because a company is experiencing layoffs or may not be actively recruiting does not mean employer branding is put aside. Employer brand strategy must be steadfast and always-on to survive.
with Steven John, President and CEO, HomeServices Relocation
As the global landscape created by COVID-19 continues to evolve, organizations that rely on employee relocation programs have been challenged in new and unprecedented ways. From contending with travel restrictions to navigating shifting government regulations, mobility professionals have had to act swiftly in response to the needs of their distributed talent. With so much complexity abroad, organizations should be able to rely on their relocation management companies (RMCs) to manage their programs simply and reliably -but many fall into the trap of pricing models that only increase costs and tax burdens. HomeServices Relocation has shifted the paradigm, adopting a new pricing approach that delivers a more transparent and efficient mobility program.
Much work remains to prepare recognition programs for new privacy regulations despite stiff penalties for non-compliance.
By Larry Basinait
Over the last two years, an increasing number of countries and U.S. states have enacted privacy laws designed to protect individuals. Privacy laws are legal frameworks that set guidelines for the collection, storage, and processing of personal information.
Learn about the precautions being taken at the HRO Today Forums in the age of COVID-19.
By Jason Frenchman
As of press time, the annual HRO Today Forum events in Europe and North America remain on schedule for Nov. 2- 4, 2020 in Athens, Greece, and Dec. 1-3, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee, respectively. Of course, the ability to hold these much-anticipated annual in-person events for HR professionals remains contingent on developments related to the global coronavirus pandemic.
By Renée Preston
I’d like to start by examining the word “choice.” “Choice -the right, the power, the opportunity to choose. It is your right to choose. It is immense power to be able to choose. It is a tremendous opportunity to have the freedom to choose. Not making a choice is still, indeed, a choice.”
By Elliot H. Clark
According to most dictionaries, the word “research” is derived from an Old French word for “search.” It has come to be used as a term for seeking the truth with data and the scientific methodology of analysis. In the social sciences, we get much data from the statistical analysis of perception. This month, I am “previewing” (teasing…) some findings from upcoming HRO Today research reports.
By Debbie Bolla
As offices reopened in early June in some parts of the country, HRO Today research found that 49 percent of employees were anxious over the change. But organizations took note, making several efforts to ease the transition.
