Almost half of HR leaders are drafting policies for ChatGPT | Companies turn to IT upskilling amid hiring freezes | AI tools will soon change the way work is done
Nearly 1 in 2 HR leaders are developing policies regarding the use of OpenAI's ChatGPT, according to a Gartner survey. One-third of respondents have no plans to implement any policies despite growing concerns about data privacy and the chatbot's occasional fabrication of information. Full Story: Bloomberg (3/20)
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Recruiting & Retention
Companies turn to IT upskilling amid hiring freezes Hiring freezes and layoffs in the technology sector have resulted in 47% of the remaining workers having to take on new tasks, according to a survey by Pluralsight. Many companies are turning to upskilling to fill in the gaps, the survey found, as training can be cost-effective when compared to making new hires. Full Story: TechRepublic (3/20)
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Study highlights gaps in retirement preparedness A Fidelity Investments study reveals retirement savings shortfalls, with 34% of households now in the "red zone," meaning that they could face a significant decline in lifestyle if they do not make significant changes to their spending and investing behaviors. Twenty-eight percent of households were in the "red zone" in 2020. Full Story: ThinkAdvisor (free registration) (3/21)
New York City schools Chancellor David Banks and his administration are focused heavily on career and technical education to prepare students for careers. The city has launched two pilot programs to support this effort: the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship and FutureReadyNYC. Full Story: Chalkbeat/New York (3/20)
The HR Leader
Why you need to emotionally prepare for one-on-ones Approach one-on-one meetings with your direct reports not just with an action agenda, but with an emotional one, seeking to connect with them on a personal and professional level, writes Payal Nanjiani, CEO and founder of the Payal Nanjiani Leadership company. "Your people must feel like they're heard and supported every week. Make it about them and their needs," Nanjiani writes. Full Story: CEOWorld Magazine (3/21)
SmartBreak: Question of the Day
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Every Monday afternoon, I meet with my manager to give her a pulse on what’s happening in my group. That 45-minute time slot is a breath of fresh air that helps me start my week on a good note. What I marvel at, though, is that Melissa brings fresh energy to every call we have. By the time we meet, she’s had several meetings already. That’s exhausting! She has to be mentally present for each one, juggle a ton of information, navigate different personalities and so forth. Nonetheless, when we meet at 2 p.m. Eastern time on Mondays, she’s focused on me. How do you stay fresh for your 1:1 meetings? These conversations are critical to the outcomes of your team, writes Payal Nanjiani in today's HR Leader story. Leaders should avoid bringing their own pressures and tension to these calls. Give your team members your undivided attention and look for ways to connect with them on a personal and professional level, Nanjiani advises. Building this rapport will pay off over the long term as you steer your group toward its goals. What say you? How do you muster energy for your 1:1 calls? How frequently do you meet with your team? Let me know! And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also.
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