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Hiring Trends Are Pushing Employers to Focus on the Employee Experience

Hiring Trends Are Pushing Employers to Focus on the Employee Experience

Employers have been forced to navigate and respond to several challenges over the last few years, including the COVID-19 pandemic, a tight labor market, rising health care costs, inflation and a potential recession. These challenges have pushed many organizations and their employees to their limits. According to a recent survey from management consulting firm McKinsey,

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White House Announces New Actions to Promote Responsible AI Innovation

White House Announces New Actions to Promote Responsible AI Innovation

On May 4, 2023, the White House announced new actions to promote responsible innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) in the United States and protect people’s rights and safety. This announcement builds on the Biden administration’s ongoing efforts to advance a comprehensive approach to AI-related opportunities and risks.  This announcement is part of the White House’s

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Technology and Human Interaction

Technology and Human Interaction

Today’s remote and hybrid workplaces rely on virtual communication and collaboration. While these arrangements remove much day-to-day interaction, fortunately, technology can enhance relationships and enable meaningful conversations. As employers navigate and compete in the “Great Reshuffle,” intelligent and flexible technology can help rehumanize work. For example, a software could measure and improve workplace culture, help

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Building an Employee Value Proposition to Attract and Retain Employees

Building an Employee Value Proposition to Attract and Retain Employees

An employee value proposition (EVP) is the unique set of benefits employees receive in return for the skills, capabilities and experiences they bring to an organization. While an EVP includes common factors such as compensation, benefits and career opportunities, it also expands to all the value an employee can receive in exchange for their work.

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6 HR Trends to Monitor in 2023

6 HR Trends to Monitor in 2023

Just as HR professionals quickly adapted to changes at the height of the pandemic, they must now adapt and respond to today’s evolving expectations of organizations and employees alike. As such, savvy HR leaders and professionals will approach 2023 with human-centric strategies that holistically support and benefit workers. Organizations will benefit from putting people first

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New HIPAA Guidance on Use of Online Tracking Technologies

New HIPAA Guidance on Use of Online Tracking Technologies

On Dec. 2, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a bulletin providing guidance on how the HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules (HIPAA Rules) apply when covered entities and business associates (regulated entities) use online tracking technologies. These technologies collect and analyze information about how internet users interact with a

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Curbing Productivity Paranoia

Curbing Productivity Paranoia

Since the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers have embraced remote and hybrid work models, with many deciding to forego returning to fully in-person work arrangements even as lockdown orders lifted and offices reopened. This suggests that employees have been able to remain productive in remote and hybrid environments. However, after more than two years

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Technology and Human Interaction

Technology and Human Interaction

Today’s remote and hybrid workplaces rely on virtual communication and collaboration. While these arrangements remove much day-to-day interaction, fortunately, technology can enhance relationships and enable meaningful conversations. As employers navigate and compete in the “Great Reshuffle,” intelligent and flexible technology can help rehumanize work. For example, a software could measure and improve workplace culture, help

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