Some resistance to using artificial intelligence in "the most human of business functions" is understandable, but people and culture teams have far more to gain than lose from it, according to an experienced HR executive.
Customer experience data is highlighting the value of an employer's investment in DEI, showing its most diverse teams consistently score highest in key performance metrics.
Data can play a powerful role in employers' diversity and inclusion programs, but many organisations don't know what to collect, or how to use their insights, a D&I expert says.
Evidence-based workforce planning is always important, but particularly so when 10-year project timelines call for precise talent strategies, an HR leader says.
Understanding how psychosocial hazards interact is fast becoming a cornerstone of effective risk management, yet many employers still treat them as isolated issues.
"Connecting the dots" between previously disjointed HR processes has helped an organisation save hundreds of days of administrative effort each year, and dramatically improve its employee experience.
All employers should consider putting in place a workplace s-xual harassment prevention plan, even though such plans are only expressly prescribed in one jurisdiction, according to a risk management expert.
Recent events have shone a spotlight on whistleblowing, placing employers firmly on notice that their response to a protected disclosure could be subject to intense scrutiny. Watch this webcast to understand the role HR plays in this challenging space.
