March 2019

Taking Flight

David Wilkinson’s strategy for Boeing’s global talent management is ready for takeoff.

By Debbie Bolla

With nearly 20 years of experience managing talent around the world with stints in London, Dubai, and North America, no one is better suited to pilot success for Boeing’s new global approach to human capital acquisition than David Wilkinson. The global infrastructure and operations director has been tasked with building a foundation that enables the tech company to compete for the best candidates in its many divisions. Here, he shares the challenges of the current market, the technology that empowers Boeing’s candidate experience, and how to reach talent on a global scale while embodying a local relevance.

2019 Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings: Relocation

View the top-rated relocation providers in the industry.

By The Editors

In today’s highly globalized world, companies are increasingly relying on talent from around the world to meet their business goals. Relocation providers are key to facilitating both international and domestic moves, ensuring efficiency and a quality employee experience.

The Conundrum of Cannabis

Experts offer strategies to help navigate the complex landscape of marijuana legalization and workforce safety.

By Marta Chmielowicz

There is more public support for marijuana law reform than ever before, with Pew Research Center reporting that 62 percent of Americans are in favor of marijuana legalization. And the legislative landscape is constantly changing -33 states have legalized medical marijuana and 10 states, along with Washington D.C., have legalized its recreational use. But it is still classified as a Schedule I drug, or a substance with high potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical use, under federal law. This contradictory legislation is creating a conundrum for organizations that have embraced strict drug-free workplace policies.

CEO’s Letter: Protecting Our Own

By Elliot H. Clark

On February 15, 2019, a terminated employee at the Henry Pratt Company in Aurora, Illinois, shot and killed the company’s HR manager, Clayton Parks, and an HR intern, Trevor Wehner, who had begun his internship that morning. A very tragic moment in a long line of tragic moments of unrestrained violence in a seemingly civilized world that has too many of these uncivilized incidents.

The Marketing of Hiring

Recruiting well-informed candidates can be a challenge, but by closely managing their online presence, organizations can get the upper hand.

By Marta Chmielowicz

Marketing is, and always has been, a highly consumer-focused business function, but talent acquisition hasn’t kept up -until now. In today’s competitive job market, companies are intentionally shaping their brand and online presence in order to attract top talent.

Getting the Most From Mobility

New research reveals four trends driving successful programs.

By Mary Stoik Dymond

The mobility industry is constantly evolving to meet company goals and employee needs, especially in the midst of globalization, tight labor markets, technology innovations, and multiple generations in the workforce.

Back and Better than Ever

Organizations can reap the rewards of leveraging retired baby boomers for gig work.

By Colleen Frankwitz

It’s a hot question: As the 75-million-strong baby boomer generation reaches retirement age, how will organizations fill the void in the workforce -especially in senior-level roles and highly-skilled positions?

Time for the Basics

HR leaders need to remember there’s a reason why their job titles include the word “human.”

By Elissa Barrett

HR professionals are often at the forefront of listening and learning from peers, leaders, and employees. They are the gatekeepers of the candidate experience and the ones that employees approach to talk, vent, share, laugh, and let’s face it: cry. And through those conversations, the gathering of data without conscious awareness occurs.

Digital Pursuit

Are the majority of HR leaders on the road to transformation?

By Michael DiClaudio

The traditional HR function is being transformed by the fast-moving changes brought about by technology. Digital transformation is the business-wide change of an organization’s structures and processes, enabled by the advancement of technology and the way its people work across the entire enterprise to create value and build sustainable competitive advantage. But are all HR leaders embracing this evolution and moving forward with digital transformation?

The Latest HR Research

A look at the top findings from our recent studies.

By Larry Basinait

Industry research is core to human capital management and decision-making. That is why the HRO Today research team takes a deep dive into the topics impacting the lives of HR leaders. Here, we share some of the top findings.

What Does the Future of HR Look Like?

Attend the HRO Today Forum in May and find out.

By Taylor Thompson

In the last few years, the HRO Today Forum events have covered a wide array of themes, including “The Talent Cloud” and “Driving Corporate Strategy,” to capture how HR has evolved. And while these advancements and responsibilities bring an abundance of new opportunities for HR, they also present challenges. This ultimately leaves HR executives and their teams to decide where to focus their energy and whether it will result in a positive outcome for their organization. So for 2019, “The Great HR Debate” seemed fitting for the HRO Today Forum North America in May.

Editor’s Note: Not on Cruise Control

By Debbie Bolla

Numbers like 35,000 hires per year across more than 65 countries might intimidate some talent acquisition leaders but not David Wilkinson. The global infrastructure and operations director for Boeing, a leading aerospace company, understands there are obstacles in front of him, but he’s ready to take them head on.

HRO Today STA Update: Honoring HR

By D. Zachary Misko

Recognition continues to be an important part of employee engagement, corporate culture, and our global HR association. For the past 10 years, the HRO Today Services and Technology Association awards have been a highlight at our events and an aspiration for those in the HR industry worldwide. We will again be recognizing our North America finalists and winners separate from the HRO Today Forum in May.

March 2019

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