A new report finds that mandatory full-time RTO policies are adding almost six weeks of commuting time for employees—a loss of $8,158 per employee annually. It's an impact that experts say could affect productivity, performance and, ultimately, retention.
What began as a temporary crisis has evolved into lasting transformation, with permanently altered workforce dynamics that continue to reshape how organizations attract and retain talent.
KinderCare Chief People Officer Jessica Harrah shares how employers are leveraging these benefits to support and retain working parents—and how the early education provider is working to meet the needs of its own workforce.
Mai Lan Nguyen, SVP Human Resources, North America, says if organizations want employees to "actually solve problems for our customers, we really do have to craft the right employee experience."
"AI can mirror back what you say … but it can't yet fully replicate the empathy, nuance and real-world experience that a skilled human coach brings," says this workplace expert.
Global HR leaders are facing unprecedented demands for agility and adaptability. HR tech is not only driving these developments but also providing leaders the tools to respond effectively.