Taking a hypothesised approach to employee surveys is a sure way to uncover more actionable data, which ultimately boosts engagement, an analytics leader says.
Organisations have realms of "passive data" about their employees, and the leading ones are starting to realise this is a "treasure trove" for workforce strategic planning, says a thought leader in this space.
The most sophisticated employers now have a much clearer picture of their workforce's skills, aiding better-informed decisions about redeployment, reskilling and retention, a transformation expert says.
Employers now obtaining greater insight into the skills in their organisation are uncovering some huge surprises, not least among which are the ways employees would like to use and be recognised for their abilities.
HR functions made "significant strides" last year in their use of data and analytics, and organisations fall into three main categories when it comes to their level of sophistication, a Mercer expert says.
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.
