In addition to the obvious 2021 talent trends related to Covid, remote work, diversity, etc., plan on changes in other off the radar talent areas. Here are 10 quick predictions in areas that are often not even considered by HR and management leaders. HR’s shift toward paternalism will backfire. There has been an outpouring of genuine corporate empathy for an …
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The Softening Of HR – Why Isn’t Workforce Productivity HR’s Top Priority?
Unfortunately, the pandemic has further softened HR to no longer focus on workforce productivity. I call this disturbing trend “the softening of HR” because instead of workforce productivity, numerous soft issues have become the dominant HR issues.
Read More »Ready for an HR shock? Compare Your Workforce Productivity To Every Competitor
Apple’s workforce is 9x more productive than IBM’s, and wouldn’t your CEO be mad if your productivity lagged behind that much within your industry?
Read More »2020 Election Impacts On HR and The Workplace
This election will likely have HR impacts on diversity, unionization, paid leave, healthcare coverage, D&I training, and recruiting. And because it is better to be prepared than surprised, you should begin thinking about these changes even today.
Read More »Hire A Director Of Remote Work – To Improve Productivity and Innovation
The highest impact decision on productivity and innovation over the next 2 years will be finding the optimal mix of on-site, remote work, and robotics.
Read More »Quoted by Breezy.HR – Inclusion in the Workplace: 10 Simple Rules Straight from the Pros
Diverse approaches and ideas are encouraged and celebrated because they help us expand the number of available options covering the ways that we can act.
Read More »Is Your HR Function Strategic? – Take This Quick Assessment Test
Every HR function strives “to be strategic.” To actually qualify, I’ve found that all HR leaders need to be able to answer these 6 qualifying “Questions From Hell,” with the same consistent answers. Also, realize that simply having a goal of being strategic or stating that your function is strategic doesn’t make it so. The overuse of the word “strategic” …
Read More »Your HR VP Should Resign When They Fail To Produce Diversity Results
Corporate diversity has become a top business imperative. Like any accountable business leader with a seat at the table, an HR leader that hasn’t produced diversity results should “fall on their sword” and resign.
Read More »[Podcast] All Things About Remote Work
Dr. John Sullivan speaks with host John Hollon about all things remote work: remote interviewing, remote onboarding, and how to manage a team remotely.
Read More »Increasing Innovation Among Your Remote Workers – Ideas To Try
After your firm eventually expands its remote workforce to over 50%, anticipate a boost in productivity. Also, expect a painful reduction in innovation unless you take the right proactive actions.
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