Which employees should you tap for reskilling? Reskilling can solve many American workforce problems by giving individuals updated skills and helping managers keep up with ever-changing hiring needs, according to LaunchCode's Jeff Mazur. Reskilling works best with self-starters, time-management experts and employees who are excited about a potential change to their career path. Full Story: Fast Company online (2/4)
Recruiting & Retention
Giving women culinary professionals more seats at the table Marketing and advertising firm The Food Group launched Reset the Table in 2016 to raise the profile of women in the foodservice world. The initiative rolled out a revamped website this year that provides access to job listings, professional development opportunities and other resources to help women advance in their careers. Full Story: SmartBrief/Food & Travel (2/5)
Teladoc Health 2020 Predictions Explore our five predictions about the future of virtual care—from its impact on private and public healthcare partnerships to the barriers it can break for mental health, and the important role it will play as individuals around the world face more chronic and complex health conditions. Download now.
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Benefits & Compensation
Benefits gain importance with low unemployment Continued low unemployment means companies must focus more on employee retention and recruitment, and Cowden Associates CEO Elliot Dinkin says employers should go beyond a one-size-fits-all approach to compensation and tailor plans for employees who may need more paid time off if they have young children or solutions to address student debt. Dealing with financial stress can also be a retention factor for employees. Full Story: PlanAdviser online (2/4)
HR will have to accommodate the needs of robots as they become a bigger part of the workforce, Gartner analysts say. "This means the robot will have to mesh with the human team -- essentially meaning that both sides will need to learn how to collaborate to operate effectively together," says Kelsie Marian, Gartner's research director. Full Story: ZDNet (2/5)
The HR Leader
Why you shouldn't rush to solve employees' problems Instead of always being the problem-solver, consider empowering your employees to resolve their own issues, David Finkel writes. "Everyone on your team has different strengths and weaknesses, and it is important to remember that when using this method," he notes. Full Story: Inc. (2/4)
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