This week's cyber attack on a major HR software provider sends a big warning to employers about vigilance and due diligence in this area, a payroll expert says.
Technology is driving some fundamental shifts in traditionally people-driven HR processes, and employers have to be mindful of not getting caught by the "inertia" that could land them in trouble down the line, says an expert.
Employers are coming into the "second phase" of crafting a new workforce dynamic post-COVID, where the main focus is on employees' development and careers.
An employer that stopped "pushing" wellbeing activities and allowed employees to choose their approach is reporting significant uptake and health improvements.
Analytics, AI and automation might not be HR's "natural habitat", but with training and support to take some myth out of it, they can experiment and optimise "moments that matter", says a transformation expert.
An employer is allowed to target its job ads at women after convincing a tribunal its diversity initiatives aren't producing results fast enough. Also in this article, six 'workplace personas' and their technology preferences.
A large law firm that has recently digitised its HR processes is reporting significant impacts on its employee experience, particularly with regard to wellbeing.
There is no "silver bullet" for transitioning to digital workforce management, but certain steps do minimise the common problems that arise, a specialist says.
Costly legal disputes continue to highlight the many risks employers face when managing, disciplining, or dismissing employees while they are absent, injured or incapacitated. Attend this webinar for an up-to-date review of the legal framework applying to workplace absenteeism, injury and incapacity, and lessons from recent case law.
