June-2019

Maximizing Potential

New research reveals the drivers and deterrents of employee productivity -and how employee benefits can help both.

By Susan Podlogar

Employee performance has been a main focus of organizations as the key ingredient for success. However, this is no longer enough. MetLife’s 17th annual U.S. Employee Benefit Trends Study (EBTS) found that employees across all generations are looking for support from employers both in and out of the workplace. As a result, if an organization wants to hit its potential, its employees must also be set up to hit their potential -at work and at home.

A Culture of Connection

A global workforce with dispersed employees can be brought together with technology and a human touch.

By Rachel Mooney

For HR professionals, the rise of the digital workplace presents an exciting but challenging opportunity. Technology has effectively blurred the lines between work and personal lives while enabling new opportunities for recruitment and retainment. There has also been a growing appreciation and awareness of the link between healthy brains, productivity, and achievement, as well as an acceptance that different types of employees produce their best work in different types of workspaces.

Raising the Curtain

Get an inside look at this year’s HRO Today Forum North America.

By The Editors

Across three days of dynamic programming, 69 CHROs, 24 global heads of talent, and hundreds of senior-level HR executives came together with one common goal: to redefine how HR is done. On the agenda? Networking, thought leadership, and debate.

Standout Tech

Learn more about the impact of the 2019 TekTonic Award winners.

By The Editors

Each year, HRO Today recognizes the latest tech solutions that empower HR leaders to streamline their people management processes and provide the necessary time to execute on strategies that are aligned with business goals. From making the benefits process easy and engaging to increasing candidate conversion rates, the 2019 TekTonic Award winners are adding insight and value to the many layers of human capital management.

Confidence Index Hits All-Time High

Workers believe promotions and raises are coming their way.

By Larry Basinait

The Worker Confidence Index (WCI) for the first quarter of 2019 increased by 3.6 points to 110.7, the highest level since this study’s inception. The four indices that comprise the worker confidence index reported mixed results in the fourth quarter of 2018. The job security and likelihood of a raise indices both increased for the quarter, while the likelihood of a promotion and trust in company leadership both declined.

Editor’s Note: Eye on AI

By Debbie Bolla

Are robots taking over the workplace? At HRO Today Forum in North America, a group of HR leaders offered perspectives on their experience with artificial intelligence, automation, and machine learning, and how it has -and will -impact the workforce.