How HR manages aftermath of Parkland, Fla., shooting | Automation might help older people work longer, smarter | Purpose motivates people beyond the daily grind
HR departments in the Parkland, Fla., area say they still struggle to help employees and residents affected by a shooting in February at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. HR leaders share stories of ongoing crisis response and offer advice for other communities processing devastating loss.
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Automation can keep older employees in the workforce longer, writes Automation Anywhere CEO Mihir Shukla, citing evidence from multiple research reports. Shukla mentions Japan, which uses robotics to encourage older workers to stay in their jobs and bolster the economy.
Financial wellness in the workplace is not well defined and it can be difficult to find an office champion to lead program development, said financial adviser Rick Unser. Companies should first understand the financial challenges faced by their workforce and then start with an initiative that applies to a large percentage of employees, Unser said.
Entrepreneurs have to take action quickly when problems arise rather than allowing the situation to fester, writes Darren Marble, CEO of CrowdfundX. Marble explains how productivity increased at his business after he fired an employee who was regularly late.
