A new report from iCIMS highlights a significant disagreement within the C-suite regarding the value that talent acquisition brings to organizations. The majority of HR executives believe they drive change, yet only a small percentage (27%) of CIOs agree, a disconnect that could hinder the effectiveness of talent strategies.
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Officials are concerned about the hiring practices and security at Saguaro Correctional Center, a private prison in Arizona, after Patricia Fay West, a former staffer, pleaded guilty in May to smuggling methamphetamine into the facility. West claims that she disclosed her mental illness history before she was hired, but CoreCivic, which operates the prison, denies the claim.
Workplace stress has long been seen as a personal issue, but experts say it's a business risk that needs executive oversight. Organizations can address stress by recognizing its systemic nature, involving leadership in stress-reduction strategies and integrating well-being into business operations.
The rapid introduction of point solutions in employee benefits has led to a complex, fragmented ecosystem, prompting a shift toward health care navigation as a solution. A hybrid navigation model can integrate solutions and simplify access to care, emphasizing connectivity and individual needs, writes Saba Ternikar, vice president of health strategy and advocacy at Newfront. "The key to this transformation lies not in controlling access but in connecting ecosystems in a carrier-agnostic way," Ternikar writes.
Effective communication is essential for leaders, writes Paul Thornton, who offers six tips to prevent breakdowns, including starting with clear goals, understanding your audience, testing for understanding and reviewing action items. "Every message you deliver either builds alignment and momentum or creates confusion and missed opportunities," Thornton writes.
President Ronald Reagan was known as “The Great Communicator” for his oratorical genius. He was a master at delivering speeches with clarity and style, according to our HR Leader story today. Audiences loved him. He was warm, witty and authentic. He spoke in plain, relatable language. All of this made his messages memorable and meaningful.
Reagan used to keep 4” x 6” cards in his desk and on his person, on which he would record jokes, pithy comments he heard, quotes he liked and other nuggets of wisdom. Some made it into his speeches. Those that tanked were tossed out. His favorites he kept in a box in his personal office. The collection was discovered in 2010 and later published by his foundation as The Notes.
I picked up a copy of the "The Notes" when I visited the Reagan Library in December. I thought it would be fun to kick off the week with a few of my favorites from The Gipper.
Tricks are the practice of fools who haven’t the wit to be honest.
He who scatters thorns should not go barefoot.
A smart husband knows exactly the right thing to say when he quarrels with…wife but if he’s really smart he doesn’t say it.
Beware of those who fall at your feet. They may be reaching for the corner of the rug.
There is noble forgetfulness -- that which does not remember injuries.
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