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Who is HR for HR?
The HR is focused on managing every aspect of an organization’s ‘human’ capital. As the importance of this historically under-optimized resource has been realized, however, we have seen the role of HR grow exponentially, especially as the scope of diversity, equity, and inclusion continues to expand alongside the almost perpetual introduction of new and emerging […]
6 Ways Employers Can Ward Off the ‘Sunday Scaries’ by Next Monday
If you ever find yourself feeling anxious, sad, and/or stressed out as your Sunday comes to a close, you may be experiencing the Sunday scaries. These feelings can be brought on for a number of reasons, whether that be stress from the week of work one has ahead of them, sadness about having to say […]
Meet ‘Harriet’: The New AI Human Resources Assistant
Have you met Harriet? Co-founders Cecily Motley and David Buxton have recently created ‘Harriet’, an AI tool that is designed to automate human resources processes. It has been specifically created to be smoothly integrated into a company’s Slack channels so to provide certain HR-related services. AI assistants are not necessarily new – especially if Siri, […]
OrgShakers Welcomes Arnold L. Greene
I am delighted to be welcoming Arnold L. Greene to the OrgShakers team! Since graduating from Cornell University with a B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations, Arnold has enjoyed over 30 years as a Human Resources professional leading Human Resources and Training functions. Arnold’s last corporate role was as the Head of Global Strategic Human […]
One in Five Parents Fear Taking Time Off When Their Child is in Hospital | People Management
New research by MetLife has revealed that, besides health, one in five parents’ (18%) biggest concern was taking time off work when their child was taken into hospital. Of those who had had a child in hospital, one in seven (15 per cent) said they did not get paid by their employer, according to the […]
Avoiding the Slippery Slope of Wellbeing Washing in January
Ah, January. After a month packed with festive traditions, colorful lights, and more food than many of us would care to admit, it is quite natural to find yourself in a bit of a slump as the new year kicks off. This feeling is known more commonly as the ‘January Blues’ (or the ‘Winter Woes’ […]
What We’re Reading: Remote, Not Distant by Gustavo Razzetti
It might be a new year, but one thing that hasn’t changed is the ever-growing importance of effectively navigating hybrid and remote working. That’s why this month we have been reading Remote, Not Distant: Design a Company Culture That Will Help You Thrive in a Hybrid Workplace by Gustavo Razzetti. Being the creator of the […]
Remote Work Isn’t Killing Business Travel, It’s Transforming It | BBC Worklife
Despite the days of in-person client meetings lessening, employees are still finding themselves setting out on corporate trips…just for new reasons. The pandemic quickly made a lot of businesses see the futility in travelling across countries for client meetings. After being forced to work remotely, it became logical to continue conducting business meetings across international […]
Biometric Breakthroughs: Revolutionizing HR with Technology and Trust
The integration of biometric data in the workplace is not just a futuristic concept; it’s a present reality reshaping HR practices. Employers are increasingly turning to biometrics for accurate attendance tracking and security, with technologies like facial recognition and fingerprint scanning becoming commonplace. This evolution promises unparalleled efficiency and precision in employee management, but raises […]
The Employer Essentials for 2024: A Summary
As we counted down to the new year in December, we adopted the theme of looking forwards. What are the essential topics of focus for employers to be considering in 2024? Well, in case you missed any of them, here’s a summary of our essentials: If you would like to discuss the services we offer […]
What Should Employers Leave in 2023?
Last year, we asked the OrgShakers team what practices and ideologies they thought employers should be leaving behind as they ventured into the new year. Now, as another year comes to a close, we wanted to see what they believe should be left in 2023 in order to help propel sustainability and growth in the […]
Fundamental Shifts in HR: Part 4, The End of Jobs
After discussing the world of HR consulting with Sarah Hamilton-Gill on her podcast, Leap Into HR Consulting, we moved onto looking at the four fundamental shifts that I predict we will be seeing in the near future that HR professionals need to be preparing themselves for. We discussed the looming edge of the Workforce Cliff, […]
