Dawn Kawamoto is former HR Editor of HR Executive. She is an award-winning journalist who has covered technology business news for such publications as CNET and has covered the HR and careers industry for such organizations as Dice and Built In prior to joining HR Executive.
HR leaders rank the highest on the burnout spectrum by a substantial lead when compared with three other types of workers, according to a new report.
The belief that workers are more productive in-office runs counter to corporate America's efforts to be inclusive, but it could be a factor in more companies nudging employees to return to the office, according to a survey released Thursday.
Such a move would notch up the more typical three-day in-office schedule. Here's what is driving the change and ways to minimize pushback.
For starters, realize it's an ongoing journey and not a one-time project. Mercer's new global leader of digital HR strategy offers insights on how to start developing your digital transformation mindset today.
But to reap the rewards from this relationship, ditch the 100-page RFP document and embrace public acknowledgement of the partnership, said HR Tech Conference Virtual keynoter Dr. Thomas Otter.
Researchers from i4cp shared the good, bad and ugly of HRIS tools at HR Tech Conference Virtual, as they unveiled recent survey results.
The buyout moves Mercer deeper into the digital HR strategy market.

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