HR Digest

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The year 2020 is playing out like a bad dream in need of a wake-up call. While HR teams complete workforce planning, they will keep an eye on auditing current talent capabilities and anticipate future skills, assuring survival and growth, rather than extinction. Updated skills are the currency for future-proofing your career.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 15, 2023

A few years ago a report from the Institute for Engineering and Technology (IET) found that the public is not really sold on the benefits of smart cities, due in large part to confusion about just what the term means and precisely what makes a city smart (or not).

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Much of what she is talking about here defines the year 2020. We can develop scenarios to “identify and test how and where the future and the present meet.” Scenario planning always surfaces conflict and there is always a moment when everything seems to fall apart. So, if we can’t predict the future, what can we do?

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

The Black Lives Matter campaign that sparked waves of protest in the United States after the death of George Floyd in May 2020 quickly spread across the world to demonstrate against racism. Recent research from the Chemnitz University of Technology explores how the movement began in Europe and what remains of it one year on.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

2021 was expected to ease things a bit, but the resurgence of variants of the virus put paid to any plans of return to normalcy. And as the Omicron variant spreads across the globe, all plans for a complete return to the office is anyone’s guess. Companies will have to develop new compliance norms, training material and such.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 22, 2023

As hiring challenges continue, private companies plan to place importance on training or reskilling during the next 12 months, according to Deloitte’s December 12 private company outlook report on talent strategies. Our clients tell us that they’re investing in the training and skill development of their people. How are they doing it?

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 11, 2020

Guest post by Chuck Swoboda : As increasing competition, new technologies and evolving customer expectations continue to disrupt nearly every industry, business leaders are turning to innovation as a way to keep their companies relevant. Innovation is about embracing challenges to develop new insights. The problem? Actions, not words.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 19, 2023

Since joining McDonald’s in 2020, I’ve been fortunate to have worked in multiple U.S. The world is rapidly changing—new technology, new competitors, new opportunities— and with it comes new ideas and insights. Capozzi joined McDonald’s in 2020 from The Boeing Company, where she served as CHRO since 2016.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The enterprise sales practice has been highly affected by technological change, in a mostly positive manner. The evaluation team usually consisted of 2 to 4 people, led by either an Information Technology (IT) or a user contact who was most familiar with the current system and needs. My answer was: “Everything. And nothing.”

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QAspire

DECEMBER 31, 2021

That has been my mantra for 2020 and beyond – go where the intuition takes you with a sense of wonder and surrender. I started out with high-level themes but deliberately stay away from creating elaborate plans – something that is so NOT me.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Most of us might be planning for the holiday season, but for HR professionals, it is time to start planning ahead in anticipation of the HR trends for 2024. Going into 2023 , People Matters stated that hybrid work would gain momentum and would be among the top priorities for HR professionals to plan for and they were largely correct.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 3, 2021

He adds, “My work on this book had been well underway before the global pandemic took hold in the early 2020. That future will be impacted by the changes in technology, including automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI). Developing the agility to lead in whitewater conditions, shifting away from linear development.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 24, 2021

He adds, “My work on this book had been well underway before the global pandemic took hold in the early 2020. That future will be impacted by the changes in technology, including automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI). Developing the agility to lead in whitewater conditions, shifting away from linear development.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

He adds, “My work on this book had been well underway before the global pandemic took hold in the early 2020. That future will be impacted by the changes in technology, including automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI). Developing the agility to lead in whitewater conditions, shifting away from linear development.

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QAspire

DECEMBER 31, 2021

That has been my mantra for 2020 and beyond – go where the intuition takes you with a sense of wonder and surrender. I started out with high-level themes but deliberately stay away from creating elaborate plans – something that is so NOT me.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

We also developed new benefits, many of which were in place within a couple of weeks of working remotely. We’ve hired nearly 7,000 employees across the country since mid-March 2020. How do you approach tough decisions like cost-cutting, layoffs, etc? We evaluate business needs and priorities in the context of other macro-factors (i.e.,

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Strategy Driven

JULY 10, 2020

Anyone in any field—farming, law, plumbing, architecture, perfumery, real estate, medicine, education, and technology, to name a few—can learn to be more creative and apply creativity to be more successful in their work. A corollary to being more playful is developing a sense of humor. Do you experiment with technology?

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 2, 2020

As technology and economies have evolved, it has become a sad reality across many developed countries that regions that had previously enjoyed prosperity failed to adapt when their dominant industries no longer had the luster of old. They will also be assessing the impact of COVID-19 on small towns throughout 2020.

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HR Digest

APRIL 10, 2024

In an exclusive Q&A session with Paige Ross, Global Head of Human Resources at Blackstone, we gain profound insights into the world of talent management and employee development within one of the world’s leading financial institutions. Next, it’s imperative to follow the data and develop insights accordingly.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 17, 2020

Technologies: Around 40,000 job postings in the 12 months previous for DevOps professionals, and 25,000 for security analysts. And with so many return-to-work models to consider, that means: Researching, evaluating and implementing human capital plans for returning to work. Open floor plans, on the other hand, may fall out of favor.

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Chartered Management Institute

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Mellisa Patrick CMgr MCMI, CMI’s programme development manager, attended the event to engage with potential new partners, including universities, colleges, and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) providers. IALBA also plans to set up tuition courses to coach potential candidates to attain CMI’s Chartered Manager status.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 12, 2021

Leapfrogging advances in materials, photonics, optics, and electronics have precipitated a rising demand for 3D display technologies. Similarly, the increased development of 3D games, 3D mobile devices, and 3D movies has stimulated the demand for true 3D displays both in consumer and enterprise applications.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 28, 2020

By the end of 2020, industry watchers expect businesses to spend $51.8 Data is the new oil, and as such, you will not achieve much if you do not develop a robust plan for your information technology (IT). Running a data center calls for you to stay on the bleeding edge of new technology regularly. Scalability.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

In a conversation with The HR Digest, she explains why a conscious culture plays a dominant role in motivating employees at the world’s leading information technology and networking company. . A version of this interview appeared in the October 2020 issue (p. PHOTO: CISCO. 54) of The HR Digest. .

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Skip Prichard

AUGUST 2, 2019

Winning organizations now rely on nimble, iterative problem solving, rather than the traditional planning processes. New business models are rapidly emerging from revolutionary Internet, machine learning, and bioscience technologies that threaten the status quo in every field. How did you develop it? Norman Vincent Peale.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 11, 2019

Here are 4 key business skills worth mastering in 2019, which will confidently take you and your business into 2020. Technology. It seems that there is no faster moving industry than that of technology. The same applies for the technology required for businesses. Social Media. Failure Management.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 6, 2022

How are you planning to manage these challenges? What are a few mistakes that Procore tracks down for itself and how is she planning to overcome these gaffes? What talent practices does Pat plan to keep the future of work in shape? Pat Wadors has served as the Chief People Officer at Procore Technologies since November 2020.

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Coaching Tip

JULY 21, 2016

First, with manufacturing jobs moving to Japan, Korea, China, Mexico, then with services like call centers in Canada and the Philippines, and now with positions like technology consulting in India. An estimated 33% of the American workforce currently consider themselves freelancers, and that number is expected to grow to about 50% by 2020.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 6, 2022

Our values informed our guiding principles, developed by our CEO and implemented by our Executive Committee, for operating through COVID-19. In support of this effort, for Mental Health Awareness Month in May 2020, we launched a mental health framework that focused on four pillars — physical health, relaxation, balance and getting help.

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Six Disciplines

AUGUST 24, 2011

According to analyst firm Gartner , the nature of work will witness 10 key changes through 2020. Key predictions include: Organizations will need to plan for increasingly chaotic environments that are out of their direct control, and adaptation must involve adjusting to all 10 of the trends.

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Six Disciplines

AUGUST 24, 2011

According to analyst firm Gartner , the nature of work will witness 10 key changes through 2020. Key predictions include: Organizations will need to plan for increasingly chaotic environments that are out of their direct control, and adaptation must involve adjusting to all 10 of the trends.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

A reality driven by the fact that by 2020, 25 percent of the labor force will be over the age of 55, and Generation Z is just now entering the workforce. Learning is a lifelong pursuit , and motivating senior team members to develop their skill sets is just as important as mentoring new and mid-career members of the team.

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Chartered Management Institute

MAY 3, 2023

As the importance of open and honest leadership continues to dominate the media spotlight, I find myself reflecting on how vital relationships are to building a positive working environment, and how important it is for all managers and leaders to develop this skill. How can AI and future technology aid, rather than impair, inclusion?

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

A reality driven by the fact that by 2020, 25 percent of the labor force will be over the age of 55, and Generation Z is just now entering the workforce. Learning is a lifelong pursuit , and motivating senior team members to develop their skill sets is just as important as mentoring new and mid-career members of the team.

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 30, 2017

A reality driven by the fact that by 2020, 25 percent of the labor force will be over the age of 55, and Generation Z is just now entering the workforce. Learning is a lifelong pursuit , and motivating senior team members to develop their skill sets is just as important as mentoring new and mid-career members of the team.

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Skip Prichard

JANUARY 21, 2021

Susanna Camp is a journalist specializing in emerging technology. This discipline focuses founders on developing the necessary urgency to launch a winning product. Those who clung to their 2020 plans floundered. The author of ten books, five of his works have been optioned for films. Get it done,” they say. “If

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ExactHire - Leadership

DECEMBER 22, 2016

The cloud is one of the best business tools to be developed in recent years. Research in 2015, stated that 37% of all small businesses had adopted cloud computing, and by 2020, this could rise to 78%. How can your business use the power of cloud technology to ensure you are at the forefront of business operations?

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